The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, December 9, 1921 Page: 1 of 4
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VOLUME VII
MCE INSTITUTE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, DECEMBER 9,1921
NUMBER 13
FRED C. BOETTCHER
LEAD OWLS ON
GRIDIRON NEXT FALL
BUSINESS MEN
GIVE BANQUET TO
FOOTBALL TEAM
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Letters Awarded to 18 of the
Players of 1921 FootbaM
Squad
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Fred Boettcher of Houston was
elected captain of the 1922 football
team at the banquet tendered the foot-
ban squad by the business men of
Houston at the University Ciub last
Saturday night. Fred has made three
ietters on the Owl team and has a
worthy record as a fighting full and
half back. His popularity among the
squad for the past seasons assures
the next year's team of a man who
will be a leader indeed.
After the banquet; 18 letters were
awarded by Coach Yerges to men of
the squad for meritorious effort dur-
ing the past season. The letters an-
nounced by Coach Yerges were for
the following men: Dyer (captain),
DePrato, Williams, Dutton, McKean,
Chambers, Boettcher, McGee, Camp-
bell, McCaine, Barrett, D u g g a n ,
Swartz, Kennedy, Alexander, Under-
wood, Bickford, and Lawrence. Of
these men 10 have played their last
football games for Rice. These men
are Dyer, DePrato, Williams, Dutton,
McKean, Barrett, Duggan, Kennedy,
Alexander, and Underwood. All but
Kennedy and Alexander will receive
their degrees this spring: Kennedv
and Alexander have participated in
four years of sports and are not eligi-
ble next year. The loss of these men
is great and will seriously affect next
year's team in respect to experienced
men. Three of the men have one
more year to play—Boettcher, Mc-
Gee and Bickford. The remainder are
Sophomores and will have two more
years. Besides the eight returning
letter men, Captain Boettcher will
have a wealth of Freshmen material
from this year with which to fill out
the team, and a successful year is
assured him as captain.
A. C. (Tex) Bayless was the man-
ager of the banquet and provided a
real entertainment for the squad and
the men present. Charles Hume was
the toastmaster and very cleverly in-
troduced the other speakers of the
evening, one of whom claimed that
he took up too much time for himself.
His pleasant wit was well received by
the men and the team.
Bob Patterson, a former Vanderbilt
man, was the first speaker. He as-
sured the team that the season was
not regarded as a failure at all but
that their work in the A. & M. game
was enough to put all Houston be-
hind the Owl team.
The next speaker was "Shorty"
Lubbock, who is known by all the
Rice boys by his rooting at the games.
He spoke on the team's being an asset
to Houston.
J. W. Fred Hoopes spoke on the
subject of not shrinking one's duties,
and said that the spirit of persistence
learned on the football field was one
greatly needed in the business world.
Everyone must do his share, hit hard,
and have no off plays.
Sterling Meyer proved his claim as
an earnest Rice booster when he stat-
ed that he missed but one game played
by Rice on her own field since Rice
first had a team.
Eddie Dyer, the retiring captain,
thanked the business men in behalf
of his teammates for their support
and for the banquet. He expressed to
the coaches the team's gratitude for
the help they gave the team and the
way they stayed by them. He said
that he considered the season a fail-
ure in no respect and that his only
regret was that he was unable be-
cause of injuries to share in the for-
tunes that came to the team.
William Ward Watkin, chairman
of the Rice Institute athletic commit-
tee, told the men of Houston that in
spite of her smallness Rice was trying
to develop a team every year that
would be the best in the Conference.
Handicapped by small enrollments and
consequent small squads she has done
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FRED BOETTCHER
Who will lead the Owls in 1922 for
a very promising season.
well in this regard and her record is
among the best. He thanked the men
for their co-operation in the securing
of men of'athletic ability and academ-
ic standing for Rice and assured them
that Rice needed their help and at the
same time Rice was a part of Houston
in every sense.
R. W. Franklin stated that the
teams of Rice could not succeed with-
out the help of the people of Houston
and that they deserved this co-opera-
tion because of the splendid record
and standing Rice has gained in the
past in spite of her youth and size.
Coach Philip Arbuckle, director of
athletics, spoke next and said that be-
cause A. & M. is one of Rice's chief
rivals, the season had been a success
if for no other reason than because
of that game. He announced some
games for next year. Arkansas will
play Rice next Armistice Day. He
guaranteed an opponent of equal
strength to Oklahoma who will play
Rice next year for Thanksgiving. Be-
sides these the schedule will include
Baylor at Houston, A. & M. at Col-
lege Station, and Texas University at
Houston.
Tex Bayless concluded the speeches
with a plea for the men of Houston
to get behind the Rice students and
teams.
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T N view of the approaching examinations, the Honor Council
wishes to take this means of recalling to the minds of the stu-
dents the regulations under which we operate. The system is
based upon the reposing of trust in each individual, never to be vio-
lated until someone proves unworthy of this confidence. Fortun-
ately such cases are rare and can be made more so if we all fee!
that the success of the system depends on us. Aside from the fact
that we pledge to "neither give nor receive aid," we shall be able
to say that we have not seen any irregularities. Should there be
a person inclined to cheat, the very fact that he knows everyone
around him is in honor bound to uphold the system wiM restrain
him. The co-operation of everyone is essential, in other words,
should there be any irregularity, you should, in justice to your
fellow students, report it immediately to the Honor Council. If
there are suspicious circumstances, report it without hesitancy
and the council will be able to determine the facta of the case.
Rice's honor must be upheld!—THE HONOR CO^I^fCIL.
DRAMATIC CLUB
PERFORMANCES
TO BE PRESENTED
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With everything in readiness for
the initial showing of three one-act
piays by the Rice Dramatic Club in
Autry House tonight and Saturday
night, directors Tidden, Siaughter and
Lawrence predict that the productions
will be highly successful
Dress rehearsais were held Wednes-
day and Thursday nights and on each
occasion the casts of the plays exhibit-
ed promising abiiity in the deiivery of
their tines and ease on the stage. The
stage was arranged in the same man-
ner as on the nights of presentation
and the piayers were in fuii costume.
Lighting effects were under the sup-
ervision of Dudtey South and Andrew
Bryan. Gelatine screens of varied
hues will be used for the vari-coiored
the stage in "The Rising of the Moon."
Under the careful direction of Mr.
Lawrence, the cast of "The Very Na-
ked Boy" promises comedy of high
quality. The situation is extraordi-
nary and keeps the playgoes on the
edge during its greater part. Those
attending the plays wiil see Miss Mar-
jorie North as "The Girl," Lawrence
Humason as "The Youth," and Date
Shepherd piaying "The Boy."
With the ciose co-operation of the
piayers and unreserved interest of
Dr. Siaughter, the director, Lady
Gregory's play, "The Rising of the
Moon," promises to give the audience
one thrill after another. Mr. Tidden
takes the part of the ballad singing
fugitive, "The Ragged Man," who is
using his talent and wit to escape
from the police. The part of the
brusque, yet sympathetic, Sergeant is
played by Stayton Nunn. Messrs. Joe
Benson and Reginald Bickford depict
the two attending policemen, who are
uq&uly desirous of apprehending "The
Ragged Man."
Appearing in the piay, "Miss Civ-
ilisation," directed by Mr. Tidden,
Miss Jean Sprouie takes the part of
Alice Gardner, and is assisted by J.
Toitn Rather, Jr., as Joe Hatch, H. C.
Nicholas as Reddy, R. N. Lawrence as
Harry and Stayton Nunn as the Cap-
tain. Through the efforts of the
members of the club taking parts in
thh play and the tutelage of Mr. Tid-
dep, the production promises to be one
of untold interest throughout.
Music wit! be provided between the
acts and with the aid of a number
of .student scene-shifters, it is thought
thot tittle time will be lost during in-
te, missions. Every moment in the
A^frv HnwfMy^Rr'day and
nights promises to be filled with in-
teresting entertainment. The regular
Sa urday night dance wii! not be held
this week because of the conflict with
the Dramatic Club's first bill.
Tickets to the plays were placed on
sale in the cloisters early Wednesday,
and practically the entire house was
sold out for the Friday night produc-
tion before the end of 11:30 lectures.
Seats went on sale at the downtown
offices of the Gulf Coast Lines Thurs-
day and the' venders were kept busy
throughout the afternoon. Residents
of Houston are responding to the ef-
forts of the Dramatic Club in foster-
ing and encouraging the spoken
drama in the university. Students
are charged 75 cents for admission,
residents of the city $1, and boxes are
being sold at $1.50. .
Following a short program by the
orchestra, the curtain will be raised
promptly at 8:30 o'clock each night.
Those attending the plays arc urged
to come early for musical program.
THE R. AND QUILL
ASSOCIATION HAS
BEEN ORGANIZED
SOPHOMORES DATE OF NEXT
ELECT OFFICERS MEETING SET FOR
FOR NEXT TERM JANUARY 19
C. A. Lowman of Staples, Texas,
was elected president of the Sopho-
more class for the second or winter
term at a meeting of the class Tues-
day afternoon. Other officers chosen
were Miss Janice Hammond of Hous-
ton, vice president; C. R. DuBose of
San Antonio, secretary; and F. W.
Digby-Robcrts of Abilene, Texas, as
treasurer.
The out-going officers were Roy
Chambers, president; Miss Sybil Don-
niston, vice president; A. F. Heard,
secretary; and J. I. Campbell, treas-
urer.
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fT^HEHE is always a great
I. deal of anxiety during the
holidays before the grades
are sent out from the office, and
the days frow long while wait-
ing for the postman. According
to the Institute office, the
grades for each course must be
turned in to the office three E
days after the! exam, and with C
the best speed that is possible
the office can not possibly get
the grades mailed out before the
28th of December. But a stu-
dent who has flunked out is gen-
erally informed of the fact be-
their grades. It is well to re-
member also that a fine of $2
will be assessed for late regis-
tration. Registration day for
the second term is Januarv 2nd.
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"La Masque Espanole"
By the Archi-Arts
Reservations are virtually half ex-
hausted for "La Masque Espanole,"
the masquerade ball to be given at
Autry House February 3 by the Archi-
Arts, who are students and gradu-
ates of the architecture and art de-
partments. Subscriptions are being
limited to about 75 couples, as the hall
will not hold comfortably more than
200. The remaining 50 will be taken
by the members of the Archi-Arts.
It is expected that before Christmas
almost the entire lot will be disposed
of.
Reservations may be made by turn-
ing in one's name to Virginia Attwell,
Ha Brown, John Clark Tidden, Stay-
ton Nunn, Harris Masterson, Earnest
Schulte, J. W. Mims, Lloyd Y. White,
or Tom Rather.
Many girl students in the academic
and other departments are purchasing
tickets and inviting their escorts to
accompany them, thereby getting the
jump on leap year by some twenty
odd months. The subscription price Is
three dollars per couple, though no
money is required in reserving tick-
ets.
Costumes for the affair already are
being planned. Due to the choice of
the Spanish motif for the ball, it will
hot be difficult for good costumes to
be pieced together from odds and
ends. Many men are planning to wear
merely black trousers, white shirts,
and red sashes, which though simple,
is said to be quite effective. Mrs.
John Clark Tidden is now working up
some suggestion sketches for cos-
tumes, which will probably be printed
in the Thresher.
Funds from the ball will be used in
buying refreshments, and in decorat-
ing the Autry House. It is expected
that the artists and architects will se-
cure some very novel decorative ef-
fects. The advanced classes in archi-
tecture are working on the problem
of dressing up the hall for this event.
The accounts of the ball will be audit-
ed by the Students' Council.
Photographers and reporters from
the Thresher and Campanile, as well
as the downtown papers are expected
to be on hand to get pictures and sto-
ries of the unusual event.
Artistic posters will soon be placed
on the bulletin boards at Rice an-
nouncing the affair. Students of the
art department, it is said, have some
clever designs under way.
Besides a regular program of dances
with excellent music, four stunts will
be given. These stunts are now be-
ing prepared and something extra-
ordinarily good Is promised.
MORRISON TO
LEAD ENGINEERS
SECOND TERM
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At a meeting of the Engineering So-
ciety in the Commons last Thursday
evening, officers were elected for the
second term. George Morrison of Et
Paso was elected president, to be as-
sisted by Clay Lehman of Texarkana,
secretary; Jack N. Meyer of Dallas,
treasurer; Robert W. Lee, vice presi-
dent, Houston, and Durham, Houston,
member of the executive committee.
The work of the past term was re-
viewed and declared to be the most
successful of any of the society. The
wiener roast was a decided success,
and a similar event is planned for the
second term. With this in view, the
president appointed Jack Meyer to
again head the entertainment commit-
tee.
The Freshman industrial inspection
trips that were planned for the first
term will be taken the first of the
second term. These trips will be in
charge of able upper-classmen who
are familiar with the machinery and
processes to be inspected.
It is also announced that the plans
for the greatest engineering show
that Rice has ever witnessed are pro-
gressing nicely. General Chairman
Francis Berleth has called a meeting
of the executive committee and the
show department heads for Wednes-
J. T. Rather Elected Presi-
dent Pro Tem; Miss Wag-
goman as Secy.-Treas.
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At a meeting of ex-students, alum-
ni, and students, in Autry House.
Friday night of last week, important
steps were taken in the organization
of an "R and Quill" Association at
Rice. J. T. Rather was elected tem-
porary president of the association,
and Miss Adele Waggoman was elect-
ed secretary-treasurer. Mr. Rather
is a member of the class of 1918 and
was editor-in-chief of the Campanile
in !919. Miss Waggoman is a mem-
ber of the second class that graduated
from Rice. of 1917, and was in
the business department of the Cam-
panile for that year.
The meeting was poorly attended
because of the nearness of exams, it
is thought. But the students and
alumni who were in attendance were
enthusiastic about the matter, and an
active association was assured from
the start. The nucleus of a constitu-
tion which had been drawn up by Mr.
Rather was read and its provisions
were adopted with the understanding
that new articles will be included
within it as the mf-mber* become more
assured of the exact purpose and work
of the association.
A meeting was set by the president
for the night of January t < at Autry
House. Further werk tor tb's tsrni
will be left over until after the holi-
days. Letters will be .rent out to R -
those eligible for membership in the
organization requesting that tiny be
present at the next meeting, and it is
expected that the association wiil be
well on its way to success by the end
of -January. It is the nlan of the
president and members +hat a banquet
be given in the spring for the associ-
ation which will be something similar
to that of the R Association. At the
banquet, the names of those receiving
an R and Quill for this year will be
announced. It is the idea that the
banquet may be made a permanent
affair at Rice.
There has been some confusion as
to those who are eligible for member-
ship. It was the opinion of those in
attendance at the meeting that only
those me!) or women who have previ-
ously received an R and Quill for their
endeavors on Rice publications will be
permitted to join. Before two years
ago, however, the R and Quill was not
in existence, but those who were on
the staff of a publication before that
year may be eligible on application
provided that their record on that
publication was of sufficient merit
to entitle them to the R and Quill to-
day.
day. at which time general instruc-
tion sheets will be issued. It is be-
lieved that there will be nearly twice
as many exhibits as there were in the
first show in the spring of 1920. The
lighting effects will be more extensive
than ever, and several novel ideas are
to be carried through.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 9.
8:00 p.m. Dramatic Club Play
in Autry House.
4:00 p.m. P. A. L. S. Christ-
mas Party.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10.
8:00 p.m. Dramatic Club Play
In Autry House.
SUNDAY. DEC. 11.
9:30 a.m. Services in Autry
House, with Lecture by Dr.
Slaughter.
MONDAY, DEC. 12.
!2:30.p.m. E. B. L. S. in Girls'
Clubroom.
TUESDAY, DEC. 13.
8:00 p.m. Rice Forum in Aut-
ry House.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14.
4:00 p.m. Dance in Autry
House.
THURSDAY. DEC. 15.
4:00 p.m. Community Musical
in Autry House.
12:30 p.m. Y. W. C. A. In Girls'
Clubroom.
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