The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, October 3, 1924 Page: 6 of 6
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THE THRESHER :: HOUSTON, TEXAS
! COME LOOKIE HERE AT THIS!
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CALVIN IS HEAD
OF JUNIORS
"Biggest Prom Ever"
Promised to Seniors
Travia h. Calvin of Houaton was
elected president of the Junior claw
at a meeting held in the physics am-
phitheatre Wednesday at 12:30.
Calvin was president of the Sopho-
mores, this year's Juniors, for a term
last year, and his popularity is shown
by his receiving the honor to head the
Juniors this year.
The office of vice-president and sec-
retary-treasurer were supplied last
spring when Marjory Ilfrey of Hous-
ton and Lawrence S. McWhorter of
Palestine were elected to fill these
places.
President Calvin in his "impromptu
inaugural address," pointed out the
importance of having a lively class
this year and of making the Junior
prom the biggest affair that has been
staged in many years at Rice. No
plans for this prom were made, nor
was a date set. This was left to be
taken into consideration at the begin-
ning of the second term.
"Oh! See the little slimes!"
"Do you see tile little slimes?"
"Yes, I see the little slimes."
"What are the little slimes doing?"
"They are playing mama and papa, mostly mama. See their
dolls?"
"Yes, baby sees their dolls. Are all of them mama slimes?"
"No. Two of them are papa slimes. Thev are the real slimes:
the others are slimesses."
"Do they aet that way all the time?"
"Yes, dearie, only they don't always wear clothes like that."
"Will I look like that when I grow up, muvver?"
"No, no, dearie. You will he a little lady. Now go to sleep and
tomorrow you can play with the funny cut-out dolls some more.
(Exclusive views of Rice Freshmen on "Slime Day;" engraving
courtesy of Houston 1 'ost-Dispatch.)
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Saturday Night Impressions
By Famojo
(Editor's note—Don't know who this
guy "Famojo" is. But he seems harm-
less, hence we print his stuff con-
trary to all rules against accepting
anonymous contributions. But we
won't do it again, Fam. Check in with
us; we'll keep your real name buried.)
His height only accentuates their di-
minutiveness.
Mary Margaret Forbes, a visitor
from "State." Jimmy Russell's pleased
expression seems to denote Happiness.
black dress. I have a desire to drop
my chewing gum down her \>aek.
"Dubb" Winn, Arthur Field Heard,
Harold Moore, Fred Boettcher—all
Rice graduates keeping in touch with
Rice social activities.
And that's the Freshman known as
the "Prince of Wales." Very extreme
in his dress—and amusing to watch.
The music strikes into a popular j
music hall piece and the first Com- j
nun s Dance of the season is on.
Judging from the size of the crowd,
the hoof and mouih disease quarantine j
has not affected Rice Institute gath-
erings as yet. There agist be a mil-
linn stags in the middle of the floor.
Hardly room enough left for the
couples to dance.
Slime Johnnie Clark, limping slightly
as a result of his first horseback ride.
There's ihat little girl from Tennes-
see—pretty popular to be Just a
Slimess—and in spite of her ridiculous
garb of the past Friday.
Wonder how Martha Scott feels
about her .sisters engagement. Must
seem funny for one's younger sister
to be engaged while one is still in
school.
Heavy Brooks Bros, three-button
winter suits are much in evidence.
Hotter than Hades, but boys will be—•
collegiate.
Quite a sprinkling of high school
girls and boys. Our courtesy to them
at our dances ought to increase their
desire to be Rice supporters.
Short skirts coming back in—and
once again are revealed dainty,
dimpled knees to the eyes of the mas-
culine beholder. But the girls don't
seem to mind, and as for the boys—
well, they won't protest.
Entrance of Billy McKenna, ex-'27,
with date elicits prolonged applause
from the side lines.
Margaret Kimbell is hard at again,
striving to make every dance a suc-
cess by her presence. Wonder if she
will last longer than she did lasi year?
Look at that girl in the low cut
The combination of gray trousers
and blue coat seems to be very popu-
lar. Also "high yaller" shoes.
Speaking of gray, there's a pretty
gray dress. Looks like a night gown.
Some shape!
Frankie Carroll with Lee Brown,
from Cumberland University.
Sam Fitch in gray "knickers" and
brown coat—thus Sam sets another
style for the Institute. And Jimmy
Robinett in white shoes.
*
There are still a number of summer
suits in the crowd. A bit incongrous.
Bob Hopkins—beautiful build—talk-
ing to Coaches Bedenk and Nicholas.
Understand that he is coming back to
school. v>
Ed Arrants, sober. Another tradi-
tion broken.
Wonder where Doc Altenburg is?
I'll bet the girls miss him terribly.
Toby Barrett looking awfully thin.
Malcolm Lovett, son of Dr. Lovett,
looking very dignified and superior.
K. Dutton mothering Tommy O'Brien.
Arthur Darling Zueht standing in mid-
floor absent-mindedly clapping his
hands. He is undoubtedly bored, judg-
ing from his disinterested look.
Ed Dana and Fpxy Benton. One of
last year's Sophs once remarked that
those two, ought to be locked up in a
cage together. However, they are
harmless despite their "tricky" cos-
tumes and eccentricities.
Ah, ha. A waltz. The conceptions
of the proper step for this time-hon-
ored music are both varied and mirth
provoking.
Who is the extremely young lady
in the bright red evening dress' with
the heavy fur over her shoulders?
Cute looking—but should have been
put td bed several hours ago.
As the hour nears midnight the
music increases in tempo, as do the
dancers. Frenziedly {he boys dash
about doing last minute duty "duty"
dances.
Then the orchestra swings into "For
Rice's Honor," that song of songs.
The hall is a bedlam of cheers—every
face is smiling—then to the sweet, sad
strains of "Home Sweet Home," good-
byes are said.
And the dance is ended.
Rice Collegians To
Stage Autry House
Dance On Saturday
The Rice Collegians, little brother
to the Owl Band, will make their of-
ficial debut on the campus with a
dance at Autry House Friday night at
9 o'clock.
This orchestra is intended to be to
Rice what Jimmy's Joys are to the
University, something to represent
our school away from home as well as
here. They want to be a standard or-
ganization, as much so as the band.
The organization has the following
players: Joe Heyck, J. I. Campbell,
Arthur Zucht, Lindsey Hale, Bennie
Belle, Slime Gregg, and Mahlon Gunn.
J. B. Earthman is the manager and
says that the orchestra intends to
make a tour Christmas, and be "just
as l)jg as the next one."
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REVENGE
Shoe Store Proprietor—"There's
once where I got even."
Friend—"How so?"
Proprietor—"T hat young woman
customer who just went out is a tele-
phone operator and I gave her the
wrong number."
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Jay Tucker stringing "Scatter" Bin-
yon again—and she likes it. Jay's
original wit is entertaining if not in-
structive, sometimes both. And, as
usual, Jay introduces new and in-
trigueing dance steps. Must have an
inventive mind.
Hershel Woods, a walking adver-
tisement for Finchley. Why does he
dance with Dot Hunt and Mitz Boyd?
EAT
BENNETT'S
The Cream of Ice Creams
ONLY AT MAIN
AND WEBSTER
BENNETT'S
DRUG STORK
Our plant always open for in-
spection.
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You can't fool the Owls. They
all send their clothes to the
Fannin Cleaners
Hadley 1122 3208'/, Louisiana
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The Clothes You
Rice Men Want
In making our purchases of Fall Clothes we had in mind
the wants of you Men of Rice. We can show you a line of
College Men's Models that will command your approval.
Every suit built to H. & M. Standard of value, which means
style, dependable wearing quality, at a price that spells
economy.
Specially Priced at
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O'Coats $25 to $65
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Griffon are our leading Brands.
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price Shoes
made.
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