The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, November 2, 1923 Page: 1 of 6
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VOLUME :x
RICE INSTITUTE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 3, 1923
NUMBER 7
)A!
FOR REUM!QM Of
EXRtCE STUKS
Lovett and Baker Will
Be Asked to Speak at
Home-Coming.
The Rice "Home-Coming" program
for ex-studes and atumni was an-
nounced Thursday, following a meet
ing at the University Club Sunday
of the Sociai Committee of the As-
sociation of Rice Aiumni. Beginning
Thanksgiving evening, the program
is to be as follows:
8 o'clock—Reception and supper in
Commons.
9:30—Rice Dramatic Club Plays,
Autry House.
10:30—Dancing at Autry House,
Dr. Edgar Odelt Lovett, president
of the Institute, and Captain James
A. Baker, chairman of the Board of
Rice Trustees, will be asked to speak
at the reception, the announcement
stated.
The news letter notifying members,
and the invitations to the guests of
the association, will be sent out with-
in the coming week.
Members of the Social Committee
are Mrs. J. H. Pound '16, Miss Ruth
Daugherty '17, J. P. Markham '18,
Miss Sarah L. Lane '19, Mrs. J. W.
Dain '21, E. R. Duggan '23, J. B
Goodwin '23 and Julian Fruit '20,
chairman.
Wtne, Women and
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VAMEVtLLE BY
Y.W.C.A.W!LL BE
MTUESOAY
Two performances of the Rice Y.
W. C. A. Vaudeville will be given in
the Autry House Tuesday, at 4 and
8 p. m. Tickets are on sale in the
cloisters.
Seven acts will comprise the bill,
among them a one-act play, "The
Green Scarf." Music by the E. B.
L. S.—P. A. L. S. orchestra will open
the program.
Song and dance numbers, violin
solos, dialogues and several "sur-
prises" will be included.
P. A. L. S. W!LL
At the first regular meeting of the
Pallas Athene Literary Society, in the
Autry House, Miss Mary Margaret
Forbes gave an interesting review of
Gene Stratton Porter's "White Flag",
and musical numbers were rendered
by Misses Leola Studdert and Jessie
B. Hutts.
The program committee announced
the course of study for the year
which will consist of a study of the
American novel, current events and
music.
Miss Alice Micheaux was elected
Committeeman-at-large to serve on
the cabinet, and Miss Mary Louise
Ford was chosen Thresher reporter.
The program for the coming week
will be presented by Misses Marie
Longino Davis and Merle Colley.
Blayney Talks To
Dormitory Men
Dr. Lindsey Blayney addressed the
dormitory students in the Commons
Wednesday night under the auspices
of the Y. M, C. A. His subject was
"The Student as A Future Citizen."
He pointed out the great responsi-
bility of students in after life, in the
affairs of country, state and city, and
emphasized the obligations of college
men and women to be of service. He
told of the importance of clean liv-
ing, and of studying future problems
now.
FLOWERS FOR MISS ALLEN.
Flowers for Miss Mary Frances
Allen, who died at a local hospital
Monday, were sent by her classmates
at a sophomore meeting Tuesday.
Miss Allen was the^gMhman repre-
sentative on the Woman's Council
last year, and Was one of the most
popular freshmen-at the Institute.
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Appear Dance
Wine, Women and Song!
There were also Men of the Quar-
tette, only the women and song were
genuine.
The wine was punch, and the men—
ah, there's the tale!
It ail happened at the E. B. L. S.
dance given Friday afternoon in hon-
or of the club's new members. The
affair was held at the home of Miss
Mercedes Romero.
The secret of the "men" was this
—each old member biossomed forth
as a "perfect gentleman," and each
pledge had a date with one of them.
Dancing began about 4:30. Every-
one behaved as is considered proper
at dances. Ail the "dark corners"
were occupied; the cars out front dis-
appeared between dances. One girl
was seen leaving in a Buick in com-
pany with four "boys." Where they
went is unknown.
A small scandal was started at
school Monday. A certain "Ed" re-
marked that he had seen a certain
slimess riding down Main Boulevard
Friday evening on the back seat of a
car with two boys and that both boys
had their arms around her! The
slimess was Miss Bernice Herbelin,
and the "boys" were Mr. L. L. Berry
and"Dr" M. F. Hill.
Two "footbali men" were there—
M. J. Trammel and N. Harris. And
"Mr." Trammel had two dates!
The house was decorated in the
club colors of purple and grey.
Throughout the dancing punch and
cake were served in the dining room.
The music was furnished by various
girls.
There were comparatively few
"breaks." Occasionally a "man" for-
got his manners and blew his cigar-
ette smoke in his lady's face. Then
also, two gentlemen would occasion
aily revert to jungle type and fight
over their partners. But even at that,
"a good time was enjoyed by all."
Mrs. Stratford, Miss Dean and Miss
Sarah Lane were the guests of honor.
The pledges for whom the dance
was given, are: Misses Martha C.
Scott, Lucile McAshan, Margaret
Lester, Susie Fondren, Lucile Smith,
Gene Rhodes, Clara Becker, Patsy
Jane Tucker, Mira May, Eieanor Mil-
ler, Margaret Thompson, Norine Fai-
ligant, Sue Jackson and Bernice Her-
belin.
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RICE-HOUSTON CLUB OBSERVES
HALLOWEEN.
THE FOOTBALL CRISIS
"What attitude wH! The Thresher take towards Rice FootbaM?"
By actual count, exactly 11 student^ have asked The editors
this question during the past ten days.' AH right, here's the an-
swer—
The Thresher believes, in absolute sincerity, that the Rice team
can redeem itseif in large measure before the season cioses.
The Thresher, like 95 per cent of the student body, was sorely
disappointed over the iack of fight in the San Marcos Norma!
game; but The Thresher, iike 95 per cent of the student body,
recognizes that deep-laid, varying and unavoidabie factors caused
the defeat.
The Thresher recognizes that the individuai players are more
hurt over the season's results than the student body wiii ever
know; that the men admit their weaknesses and are lighting diii-
gentiy to overcome them.
The Thresher piaces its unquaiiHed endorsement on Coach Phi!
Arbuck!e, as !ong as he remains coach. Maligned, attacked
jeered and hooted by the Houston dailies, Mr. Arbuckle neverthe-
less has held up his head and given his best to Rice like a true
gentleman.
The Thresher, and a!! of Rice, believes in the team, believes in
the coach. Before a fire of universal condemnation our motto is
"Fight, Rice, Fight." Even if we should not win another game
our unity of team support will not have been broken.
Rice at present is the under dog, but, thank God, even the under
dog can show backbone.
RICE SPECIAL WILL
TAKE ROOTERS AND
SQUAD TO AUSTIN
The Rice Club of Houston cele-
brated Holioween on Tuesday even-
ing with an informal party at Autry
House. Corn-popping, apple-diving,
trips to the lower regions and other
"spooky" entertainment were included
on the evening's program.
Eight representatives from Rice
wjll attend the 1923 Internationa] Stu-
dents Weifare Conference to be heid
in Indianapoiis, Indiana, from Decem-
ber 28 to January 1, according to an
announcement from the Rice student
Y. W. C. A. cabinet.
Rev. Harris Masterson, Jr., witl
head the Rice delegation. Henry
Penix, president of the Y. M. C. A.,
will represent that body. Miss Mos-
eile Hiiswick will represent the St.
Paul's Methodist Bibie Ciass. Misses
Jessie B. Hutts, Heien McCullough.
Ruth Bobb, Lottie Gray and Margaret
Stopford will go as delegates from the
Y. W. C. A., the announcement stated.
The Conference is heid every four
y^ars, and is attended by students
from virtuaiiy every coliege and uni-
versity in the United States. Aii
questions concerning student activi-
ties and student iife are brought up
at the meetings.
Miss Mabel Crowley, National Ex-
ecutive Secretary of the Y. W. C. A..
Saturday, delivered an address to the
girl students of Rice in the Autry
House.
"Scekest thou great things for thy-
self?" asked Miss Crowley, "then do
not seek them; do other things and
then perhaps these great things will
come to you."
"Crisis and perplexity," she de-
clared, "express the present state of
affairs in Europe. There must be a
new world if there is to be a worid at
a]!. Make the purpose of your life
seeking to be in the kingdom of God.
Courage and helpfulness to other na-
t^<s of the earth ts a good way to
reach this purpose."
Immediately following the talk by
Miss Crowley a iuncheon was given
in honor of her by the cabinet of the
Y. W. C. A.
WORLD OFFICER
OF Y.W. DIRECTS
GIRLS' PAGEANT
Miss Cora Agnes Wilson, Worid
Feliowship Chairman of the Y. W.,
had charge of the pageant that was
presented in the Autry House Thurs-
day in the Giri's Room. In the pa-
geant the various nations of the worid
were represented.
Mrs. Harris Masterson ioaned the
club some of the costumes which she
secured in the Orient. Leading parts
were taken by Misses Lottie Cray,
Ruth Bobb and Aiice Tryon. Miss
Wiison was assisted by Miss Vivian
Wo)f.
MCE SENMRS
APPOiNT YEAR'S
COMMiTTEEMEN
At a meeting of the Senior class
heid last Thursday the foiiowing com-
mittees were appoih-ted:
Final Bali—A. F. Heard, chairman,
D. C. Lawrence, Walter Shuit and
Miss Sidney Swett. Senior American
—H. B. Penix, chairman, G. Miller
and J. I. Campbell. Senior Banquet—
J. C. Locke, chairman, Miss Marie
Davis and J. C- Reed. Cane—X. C.
Willis, chairman, and E. F. Chavanne.
Rings—W. T. Tidweil, chaitman, Merle
Coiiey and Ben Duggan. Invitations
—Waiter Sewetl, chairman, Miss
Leoia Huddert and C. Y. Swartz. Fi-
nance—A. F. Heard, chairman, Miss
Alice G. Sears. Patrons—R. P. St.
John. Capes and Gowns—Miss Jean
Spicule, chairman, Lonnie Thomas,
Miss Sybilmarie Denniston and J. B.
Rushing.
The Senior class at this meeting
also decided that the ciass dues for the
year would be $9. As the Senior class
lacked a representative on the Honor
Council, Ray Rountree was unani-
mously eiected to fili that office.
ENEiNEERS ARE
PREPARED FOR
AUTUMN OANCE
The Rice Engineering Society has
completed ati plans for its fait term
dance, to be given November !), in
the commons, and are prepared for
the best "scientific bail" in the his-
tory of the university, to quote an of-
ficial of the Society.
Each member of tiie society is to
receive two invitations to the dance,
one of which he may pass on to an
academ or architect. W. T. Alexan-
der, president of the society, and E.
B. Godley, chairman of the dance
committee, have authority to soli spe-
cial invitations, subject to t&e ap-
proval of the society. The number of
"stags" sviii be limited, the manage
ment says.
Edward De Prato, Rice graduate in
electrical engineering in 1!<22, ad-
dressed the Engineering Society at
its iast meeting.
FRENCHCLUB
HEARSj*ELMONT
The initiation of new members, a
review of club activities during the
past year, and talk on a trip to France
by Andre Pelmont featured the meet-
ing of the French Club in the Autry
House Thursday at 8 p.m.
Two fables of La Fontaine were
acted by Misses Anna Marie de Perier
and Andree Failigant.
Senor Pena, Mexican Consul in
Houston, was an honor guest of the
evening.
RICE CONDEMNS A TRAVESTY ON ART
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HOUSTON MAY BE MADE LAUGHING STOCK OF WORLD
The Rice Institute was dedicated ir-
revocably to the advancement of let-
ters, science and ART.
The Rice Institute students, of
course, have no authority off the cam-
pus, nevertheless it requires a clash
with their own conscience to sit calm-
ty by and see a travesty on art foisted,
perhaps unintentionally upon an un-
willing municipality—a travesty that
ridicules the memory of the greatest
Texas hero.
It is almost unbearable to see this
travesty erected at the very thresh-
hold of the Institute. Universities
throughout the world are regarded as
specialists in higher learning, spe-
cialists whose duty is to guide the
immediate community at least, in the
paths of finer living and thought.
When the community errs, there-
fore, the university corrects. Rice
points out the fallacy of spending a
large sum for what any true artist
will verify is not to be a work of art.
To accept the statue offered by Mr.
Cerracchio is to make Houston the
laughing stock of artists throughout
the world. The Rice art department
itself is in an upheaval over the mat-
ter and it is at its request that the
following article is printed:
THE SAM HOUSTON MEMORIAL.
In their efforts to commemorate
the most outstanding figure of Texas
history, the peopie of Houston have
unwittingly gone astray. Their pur-
pose was a laudable one. Their en-
thusiasm in financing the undertaking
was praiseworthy. The size of the
memorial fund itself is proof of their
earnest desire to erect a (it monument
to Sam Houston. But the manner in
which the competition for a suitabie
design was conducted and the out-
come of the competition itself, if
Enrico Cerracchio is allowed to real-
ize his wonderful ambition, both wili
be more a desecration than a tribute
to Sam Houston.
Although a few of the designs sub-
mitted are fairly good, none of them
is good enough. Furthermore, the
sculptors who entered the competi-
tion are neither nationaily known nor
quite so competent as they Are made
out to he. Either intentionally or
through ignorance, those in charge of
the competition failed to get any re-
sponse from the few sculptors in this
country capable of submitting worthy
designs, notwithstanding the fact
that $73,000 was enough to interest
the best sculptors we have.
And there are several other odd
things nbout the competition. It
lacked formal rules; the judging re-
quired only a few minutes; and alto-
gether the competition was conducted
in a loose, irregiar manner by persons
who couid not have been qualified for
their task.
The whole business was placed in
the hands of certain men and women,
it seems, merely beAuse they had
been instrumental in financing the
project and getting it under way. As
a rule, club women and successful
lumbermen and business men know
very little about fine arts, however
proficient they may be in their re-
spective occupations, and a trip to
Europe and a walk through the Lou-
vre witl not make them trustworthy
critics of scuipture. Hence the out-
come of the competition.
Moreover, the peopie of Houston
generally do not have a very exten-
sive acquaintance with works of art,
despite the fact that they once
"surged transfixed like statuary"
about Mr. Cerracchio as he worked
in Munn's window. It would be weil
for them to recognize their limita-
tions at once and to conduct the Sam
Houston Monument project more ra-
tionally. Only by prompt interven-
tion can thq popple of Houston avoid
being emhMMssed later on.
The Hommh Press of Wednesday,
a week ago carried a story of an
address made by John C. Tidden, in-
structor in fine arts at Rice Institute,
before The Houston Art League,
wherein he protested against the way
in which this memoriai competition
had been handied. So far, he has
been the only person in Houston to
object publicly to the doings of the
Houston Memoriai Association, and
his objections apparentiy have faiied
to accompiish much.
If any one can read the stuff about
Mr. Cerracchio and his masterwork
that was published in the Houston
Post last Sunday and not have a cer-
tain definite reaction, he deserves to
get what he has bargained for.
In short, the people of Houston and
of Texas are paying enough (pro-
vided all the money reaches its prop-
er destination) to get the best eques-
trian statue that the best American
sculpture can give them. If they
think they are getting it, well and
good, hut whether they think so or
not, the matter demands immediate
inxestigation on the part of those
citizens of Houston who have any re-
gard whatsoever for art and who want
justice done to the memory of Sam
Houston.
It were far better to erect a simpie
obelisk, in honor of Houston than to
carry out the present plans.
The Rice Speciai to Austin wiit
leave the Grand Central Station Sat-
urday nmrning at 8 o'clock, carrvhtg
aproximately 400 rooters, according
to a statement Thursday from Jack
Gienn, yeilieader.
The Owi Band, the team, the spe-
ciai rooting squad and a group of
students wiii ride the speciai. A hun-
dred or so other students will make
the trip to Austin by automobile and
other means, Gienn stated.
'Hie foiiowing articie concerning
the game is printed at Glenn's re-
quest:
Have you bought you ticket for that
itrip to Austin tomorrow?
They are still on sale in the cioist-
jei's today. We're a)l going over to
: the capita) city and show that gang
lof longhorns that the Rice student
!hodv is not discouraged by a fist fui)
jof defeats.
We're going over because we want
the team to fight as it never has be-
fore—we're going over to make 'em
fight! We're going to open our lungs
as we never have before and show
the people that the Owl family is nr.t
demoralized by a couple of whippings.
We're going to support that gang of
blue-jerseyed warriors in the face of
all the.jeering and hooting that out-
siders are handing out.
We're going over bccause it is a
pleasant debt we owe to the team,
and any Rice student who is .staying
Home because he figures the trip
isn't worth is failing in a moral dots
and is laying down on the joli. If
that eleven which has fought for the
good name of Rice was ever worthy of
support it is certainly NOW; and it is
up, to you. the backbone of Rice, die
object of thousands of critical eyes, to
come across in the duty which you
can not avoid without a bothered con-
science: Shin the stands at Austin
Saturday.
The band its going—we're all going:
and it's going to be a great old tim*.
jGloom will be an outcast. We will not
{leave Austin until we have all had
a chance to attend the big dance given
in our honor; we will pull out of the
Longhorn town at 11.-.'!<) p. m.
Be there tomorrow morning at S
o'clock—Grand Centra! station. We've
got to set things afire in Austin.
(Of course, we're not hinting, but
there arc quite a few freights and
automobiles headed toward Austin.
This might interest some of us in-
tensely. The idea is—BH THKHK.)
WRITERS WILL
ATTEMPT HUMOR
The next meeting of The Writing
Club will be devoted to humor. This
wiilhe the first speciai meeting of the
year.
Dr. Albert Leon Guei'3rd, professor
of French, talked on "The i)i:f.renc-is
between American and French News-
papers," at the meeting Monday
night.
He said that the most notable dif-
ferences are in bulk, in style, and in
subject matter, and told of the vari-
ous papers in France.
Miss Jean Sproule read several
short poems of the oriental type,
known as Japanese Hokkus.
"The Secret of the River", a short
story, based on Polish legends, was
read by Miss Ruth Hickey.
Music Editor
Talks On "Opera
As Amusement"
Miss Ellen D. McCorquodale. music
editor of the Houston Chronicle, was
the principle speaker on the E. B.
L. S. program which was held in the
Autry House Monday afternoon. Miss
McCorqUodale's subject was "Opera
as a Form of Amusement."
Miss McCorquodaie traced the be-
ginnings of the opera and their re-
lation to the demand of the public
for amusement. She also drew a
parallel in the rise of the wtyd^n mo-
tion picture.
Miss Alice Gray Sears gave a mus-
ical selection from one of the arias
from "Cavaleria Rusticana."
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