The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, May 22, 1925 Page: 2 of 4
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THE THRESHER :: HOUSTON, TEXAS
THE
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JACK GLENN
ROBERT VADEN LO(i8DKN
T. «. Stubbi
Gordon Turrtmtine
Editor-in-Chief
Hunineiu Manager
MauuKiiiK Editor
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KUiTOKIAi. ASSISTANTS
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Two years as editor of the Thresher, and now comes the part-
ing—and reflection.
In more sentimental moments 1 may have brushed away a tear.
Hut tears do not flow in the print shop, and this is written in such
a place.
I end up my Thresher career amid those same surroundings in
•hich I have worked these two years. The grease, the million
apers, the printer's ink—they are all just the same. Can one cry
ver a waste basket'.' Nay. nay. Emotion does not flow from a de-
lapidated typewriter.
In two years one can learn many things about a college news-
paper. Pleasure and pain, joy and sorrow, slavery and freedom—
all have been mixed together in one big dose of responsibility; and
out of the whole has come a lesson: the, lite of an editor is dis-
tracting.
But distracting or no, it is extremely enjoyable, and one will not
soon forget it.
As to the theory, purpose and policies of the Thresher—they
are matters best left to the individual in charge. This year the
Thresher lias been modelled on the "tabloid" form. Brevity in
news stories, plenty of light features and an absence of serious
attempts at "shaping the destinies of the rising generation"—they
are the virtues most appreciated by one's fellow man.
Definite editorial policy it is not easy for a college newspaper to
have. But there is a certain satisfaction in abstinence from the
pig-sty of wishy-washiness in which wallow the "great dailies"
that are supposed to have real problems to face in the nauseating
whirlwind of turbulent affairs in t'ne world outside.
To discuss at too great a length our little newspaper might bring
mi grave misgivings for those who are to take charge of the
Thresher next fall. Suffice it to wish the best ot luck to the in-
coming staff; and if it becomes necessary next year to blaze forth
with a reminder that Rice theoretically has no underworld, for
gawd's sake, Stubbs, let's have it! —J. (J.
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WE HATE TO
SEE THEM (it)
Rice students have occasion to feel pangs of genuine regret:
two of the best-liked instructors at the Institute have announced
that they will not return to Rice next year.
Just when we learn that Dr. Wilson is coming back and that
the French and German professorships have been filled with emi-
nent. men, we hear the unpleasant announcement that J. H. Raf-
I'erty and Hans Alder will not be with us next fear.
Both these men have won their way into the hearts of Rice stu-
dents. They are liked universally on the campus and are noted
especially for their friendliness and willingness to mingle with
the students and to help them solve their problems without as
well as within the class room.
In the class room, on the athletic field, or wherever he may go,
Rat'ferty is just the same—patient, earnest and friendly, with a
genuine sympathy with these under his instruction and a helping
hand and a word of encouragement for the fellow who is "down."
He has not forgotten that he is a student, just as his pupils are
students, and that the greatest results can be obtained by being
an active part of that very crowd which it is his duty to instruct.
He has coached his students on the side; he has been ever ready
to discuss with them their problems, real or imaginary; he has
gone down in his pocket to assist financially many students who
regard him. not only as teacher, but also as friend. In short, he
has bridged the traditional gap between instructor and student".
We are sorry to see him leave.
Ander is another of the same type. He is not only teacher, but
.student. He is a Rice product and one of which we can feel proud.
He is a hard worker—a man of the world who has seen the world
and who knows that human feeling and sympathy are things not
to be disregarded by anyone, not even a college professor. For
this reason the students like him and can learn under his instruc-
tion, He has taken active part in student activities and is as well-
known on the campus as any student.
Few people know of the faithfulness and perseverance with
which Mr. Ander managed Dr. Altenburg's classes during .the lat-
ter's recent illness. But it IS known that he handled his work in
such a manner that his students came to regard him as a thorough
teacher from whom they could learn and whom they liked even
more because he stood before them as an instructor.
Let us at Rice hope that the successors of Rat'ferty and Ander
are as capable of understanding as well as of teaching their
charges.
Rosen Here;" Can
******
Y Imagine That"
Those interested in art and humor
and all that sort of thinjjr had a busy
time over the week end when Joel
Rosen, erstwhile art editor of the
Rice Owl, appeared and disappear^ on
the campus.
Rosen is well-known as a cartoon-
ist and has contributed to the Owl
this year. Last year he was art ed-
itor of the Institute comic, succeeding
Ted Flaxman, the first to hold the
position.
Joel blew in from Fort Worth, his
home town, where he has been recup-
erating from a wounded heart, sus-
tained recently when he left the art
league in New York with a confirmed
interest in the "only one" and found
to his dismay that dreams don't al-
ways come true.
He is about well now.
After a short sojourn at his aima
mater, Rosen hied himself to Galves-
ton, from which island he did not re-
turn until a late hour Wednesday. Up
to press time he was still visiting and
grinning as usual.
His many friends were delighted
to learn that he is entertaining no-
tions of returning to Rice next fall.
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Rice Topics—
(Continued from Page 1)
impression as an instructor, W. W.
Groth is going back to his alma mater,
the University of' Wisconsin. Mr.
Groth came to the Institute in De-
cember 4 otake the place of Dr. Lind-
say Blayney, who resigned the pro-
fessorship of German to take over the
presidency of the College of Indus-
trial Arts. He agreed to come here
on condition that he be allowed to re-
sume his work at the University of
Wisconsin, at the end of the present
academic year. Mr. Groth recently
received his Master of Arts degree
and is now to work for his Ph.D. He
is also an instructor at Wisconsin.
« *
ROTH is regarded as one of the
most promising German scholars
in the country. He has become ex-
ceedingly popular here and it is with
regret that we give him up so soon.
BLINKUS PREPARES TO LEAVE;
By Dr. Theo Bald Blinkiu
DEFENDS "CANNED KNOWLEDGE"
'FIHE end of the term at last. I can
hardly wait until examinations
are over. My class is diligently pre-
paring for the astronomy final. I have
already arranged for his exam books.
The heat is un-
bearable, so I will
turn to talking
about myself.
This has been my
first year here,
and I must say I
have enjoyed it in
spite of the ne-
farious community
scheme to argue
a n o t her elephant
into living with
Nellie.
fortunate for Rice that I
chose to come here instead of going
to Baylor University. (I gave up the
latter place when I decided to teach
astronomy rather than matrimony.)
My principle virtue lies in the atti
tude that I take towards my pupil, and
it was because of this that I was
chosen over two other talented teach
ers, Reina Freierich and John Tre-
breh.
A professor should not be too fa-
miliar with his pupils. He should not
allow them to get intimate with him
for a minute. There should be a gap
between the two as wide as the Grand
Canyon and as unchangeable as Bryan
on evolution.
I maintain my professional dignity
wherever I may be. I let my pupil
know that he is an inferior and I
hold out to him a can of knowledge,
with an invitation that he can "take
it or leave it." It is not my affair
whether he takes advantage of the
opportunity or not. If a six-months
old child can't walk when he is stood
upon the floor and given the oppor-
tunity, is it his mother's business to
hold him under the arms and help
him along? Certainly not. Encour-
agement is not an element in learning
anything. The child is given his
chance; if he takes advantage of it
he may learn to walk; if he doesn't,
then that is his hard luck.
Some professors see fit to mingle
with their students and act as if they
cared whether or not they passed their
courses. I have no patience with such
conduct. It doesn't matter whether the
instructor is popular with his pupils
or not, so long as he lays before them
what they should dig into and figure
out for themselves. If the professor
gives too big a dose, is it his business
to worry about it? Should he take
further interest in the affair and con-
sider such a thing when he goes to
grade his inferiors ? Certainly not.
Human feeling and consideration for
others has no place in the class room.
The technical head crammed full of
information is the ideal. Passion,
emotiton and that farce known as
h u m a n sympathetic understanding
should be strangled.
It is unfortunate that some bril-
liant students are easily discouraged.
That is their hard luck, however, and
I fail to see why an instructor should
take special interest in them and
treat them as having any intelligence.
Of course they have possibilities, but
why try to develop them as long as
feeling is involved?
Furthermore, former Rice students
who have distinguished themselves
with their work and have become in-
structors here should not be allowed
to remain at the Institute. The ad-
ministration should not trust their
own products. Here I am right, as
usual, as I can prove.
So my job here is open for me as
long as I care to remain.
* *
I AM leaving immediately after ex-
amiriations are over. I will not
take part in the commencement exer-
cises this year. By some mistake I
was not asked to participate. I under-
Tl IIIIIIIIIHHIII inXT
Second
Ration a/
'Bank
MAIN STREET AT
RUSK AVENUE
Capita] $1,000,000
Surplus - $500,000
■*mn
"Growing With
Houston''
Tl'l I I I I ITU I I I I I I IT|-f
stand, however, that the speakers
were arranged for a year in advance;
so that explains it: they were engaged
before my time here.
However, while I am to take no
public part, I will have a hand in the
matter. I have been warned that Dr.
Axson will undobutedly come to me
for help in the writing of his ad-
dress. I cannot refuse it, since he has
been sick. But I do wish he would not
bother me.
I plan to go to Tennessee this sum-
mer. The evolutionists over there are
trying to put something over on Jen-
nings Bryan and me, but they will see
what they shall see. I have not lived
all my life for nothing. While Jen-
nings is tending to his Grape Juice
Brewery I will carry on hiB argument
with Clarence Darrow for him, and
they will hear some straight dope
about family trees. You might read
about me in the papers.
¥ WISH I had the opportunity to tell
each and every Rice student good-
bye and shake hands with him per-
sonally, but it is obvious that I can't
grant you that honor, so I must be
content with looking out on the cam-
pus from my Chemistry Building tow-
er and wishing for you all a happy
summer. I hope to see you next fall.
Adieu.
METHODISTS TO SAIL
Boatride to Battlegrounds Saturday,
May 22
The First Methodist boatride which
was to have been held several weeks
ago will be held Saturday afternoon,
according to Bert Hitson, its chief
sponsor. The boat ride has been got-
ten up by the members of the Rice
class of the First Methodist Church.
The Nicholas h^ been secured, and
it will leave the Texas Company docks
on the ship channel at 3 p. m. Satur-
day'afternoon for San Jacinto Battle-
grounds. It is expected that the boat
will arrive at the Battlegrounds about
5:30 and will leave there about 10.
The Rice Trio, formerly the Tabasco
Trio, will furnish all the "music that
is not furnished by radio. Admission
will be $1.00 for a gentleman. Ladies
will be admitted free, provided they
bring a lunch. Bert said he expected
a big time.
Hitson Offers New
Lines for Fall Sale
There will be a new line of station-
ery in the Co-Op next year, accord-
ing to Bert Hitson. The emblem on
the stationery has been designed by
John Clark Tidden, and the order has
been placed with an entirely new com-
pany. Something novel and at the
same time essentially good looking is
promised.
Jesse James continued to talk about
new things. He said that some new
jewelry would be on hand next year.
An Owl has been designed by MeVey,
and also some pennants, some table
runners, and other felt goods.
Commencement Day
at Rice Institute
June 7, 8.
y
Passing the
"Exams"
The store that expects the favor
of college men must have clothes
that can pass a lot of "exams."
They've given us a high mark on
our
Graduating Clothes
In style, in value—1n everything.
jakowitzpro^.
On Main Street at Preston
The common moaquito,
magnified 24 times, ia a
truly fearsome objectI
But thia electric pumping
Station effected a remedy%
Do what Toledo did
Once Toledo had a nuisance,
a tract of swamp land near
the lake, a breeder of mos-
quitoes, foul odors and fogs.
But an automatic pumping
station, equipped with motors
made by the General Electric
Company, turned the swamp
into dry land—and abolished
the menace to the city.
This is one example of what
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If you are interested to
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for Reprint No. AR391
containing a complete set
of these advertisamenta.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC
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