The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, October 1, 1926 Page: 7 of 8
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Enroll; Fme
Sports
Freshman athletic material is unus-
ually promising this year, with a large
number of capable men representing
every field of major college athletics.
Though the greater part of these men
were known to the coaches before the
opening of school, the Rice mentors
are being pleasantly surprised by the
arrival of first class athletes of whose
abilities no advance lnformagon had
been received.
Though the football material may
not measure up to that of last year,
this fact cannot be accepted as any
dampener of enthusiasm, as the SUme
squad of '26 was entirely too good to
be accepted as a standard by which
to measure squads of succeeding
years. However, it is already evident
that Coach Hamill will have a line-
up from which many good varsity
men can be developed.
Much satisfaction is being expressed
over Freshman basketball prospects.
Not only have the men ability and ex-
perience, but the desirable basket ball
build is noticeable, several of the men
being over six feet in height with a
physique that promises speed and
stamina.
Coach Ernie Hjertberg will have a
most promising group of cinder pound-
ers from the Freshmen this year, a
condition that is particularly pleasing
after the dearth of material that dis-
tressed the veteran developer of hu-
man velocity last year.
Baseball material 4s likewise of the
highest character, as many of the foot-
ball and basket ball men are no less
adept with the swat stick and pellet.
Information is not yet available ex-
cept of a general type and no com-
plete and personal mention can be
made of the Freshmen athletes until
the coaches have inspected the men
and know exactly what they have in
hand.
Slime Parade—
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the animals, and that they must con-
duct themselves with humility through-
out this year.
The parade was marked by the ab-
scence of clothing on the- Slimes,
which, though not total, approached
that very closely as a limit. The
Sophs permitted their artistic- imagi-
nations to run riot, and the hides of
the Scurves were decorated with
painted images of wild and distorted
types Though some of these images
were applied with ordinary paint, it
was interesting to note that others
were nothing but a natural flush on
-the body of the victim brought about
by a vigorously applied strap. These
latter scenes were of a cubistic type—
all straight lines and angles.
The Slimes were run through the
larger stores and shops, a custom
which was inaugurated by a wise
Soph of a year gone by, who realized
the fact that while the Freshmen were
running around inside, the Sophs could
be resting at the entrance ready to
take up the chase again when- the
Slimes emerged. Akin to this is the
custom of riding on the bumpers and
running boards of automobiles that
happen to be traveling in the same
direction as the parading students, a
custom which spares the Sophs a great
deal of exertion and aids them in ac-
celerating the Freshmen to better
speed.
Disapproval of the Slime parade has
Mitriflitiiii
Address on Tap
For Wednesday
President Edgar 04«ll Lovstt
will deliver hi* annual matricula-
tion address In the phyales am-
phltaatar at 9 a. m. Wednesday,
hia office haa announced.
Classes will be suspended In or-
der to give students opportunity
to hear the address, one of the
outstanding eventa of the scholas-
tic year.
Each year the president's address
contains something of interest to
all, and is a mesage that attracts
wide-spread attention.
The first two rows will be re-
served for faculty members. Those
really wishing to hear the president
deliver his address should come
early, aa the amphitheater seats
only a small portion of the stu-
dent body.
BAND HOLDS PRACTICE
Chatham Puts Music-Makers to Work
Early.
The band has been augmented this
year by the matriculation of several
new men of experience and ability,
according to Mr. McCann, the regis-
trrar. These, with the large number
of Bast year's bandmen who have re-
turned, have caused much enthusiasm
among the students, and a very suc-
cessful group of horn-tooters is prom-
ised even at this early date.
The first meeting was held Monday
afternoon, with Lee Chatham in
charge. Lee will continue in the po-
sition of director throughout the year,
news which will be a relief to those
who have given credence to the re-
port that he will not lfead the Owl band
again this* year?
been expressed in no uncertain terms
by the mess hall heads, who realize
that the tons of avoirdupois lost by
the Slimes will be regained at their
expense. It is expected that a special
two-week increase in the cost of meals
will come into effect immediately fol-
lowing the night of the parade, start-
ing next year.
Stimulants were given, the Slimes
from the start of the race, in order
that none might become overcome by
weariness and fall out. However, the
stimulating agents were in no case of
the drug store variety, wood and
leather being the two prevailing kinds.
All Houston lined the sidewalks to
watch the Slimes go by and to cheer
them on their way. "Oh, the poor
things" and "shocking" .were the fa-
vorite yells among the sidewalk root-
ers,
The Slimes showed various degrees
of mental development which could be
measured by the space each tried to
keep between himself and the Sophs
urging him along. The feeble-minded
tried to get out of striking distance,
with the result that they caught the
point of the blow, where it is most ef-
fective. The brighter ones traveled
close in, so that the cudgel wellders
could do little more than administer
a gentle cuffing with their whip hands.
Doormen of the various theaters
rested easy during the parade, safe
in the knowledge that the Slimes
would be too weary after the event to
try their ancient gate-crashing stunt.
It will not be so easy following the
pep parades that are coming.
Welcome
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Nathan's extends a most hearty welcome to
Rice Students ... To all our old friends we say:
"Glad to see you back." To all those who we hope
to make our friends we say ... "Welcome."
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To each and every one of you we offer the serv-
ice of this store in every possible way that we can
serve you.
Come in and get acquainted.
ON MAM
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THBESHEB :: HOUSTON, TEXAS
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MBOT TO SnBES
Three months late, the 19M Cam-
panile made Us appearance on the
Rice campus last Thursday morning,
and was distributed by Lovett Aber-
crombie, business manager, and a
corps of assistants. Jack Qlenn, the
editor, made an appropriate apology
for the lateness of the book.
The edition of the Campanile was
dedicated to Dr. Conrad Griffith
Evans, professor of mathematics, who
has been at Rice since its founding.
The book contains over 400 pages,
and is the largest year book ever to
be published at the school. The art
work, one of the many features of the
annual, was done by Miss Margaret
Brisblne, former Rice student who
is now a professional artist. A 30-page
picture section, cover design, and the
beauty section are other features.
The beauty section is one of the
most beautiful ever published by the
Campanile. Those who are included
in the section are: Misses Anita
Stewart, Matilda Hood, Cherry
Schwartz, Etheldra Fraley, Marjorie
Hayes, Margaret Lester and Edith
Howze.
The rack section, always eagerly
awaited by students, proved to be pop-
ular.
NEW AUTRY CHAPLAIN
TO ASSUME DUTIES
Reverend Francis A. Osbourne will
assume his new duties at the Autry
House on September 16, it has been
announced. Reverend Osbourne was
formerly connected with the Uni-
versity of the South, where he taught
Second
National
Bank
MAIN STREET AT"
RUSK AVENUE
Capital $1,000,000
Surplus $600,000
"Growing With
Houston"
Figuratively
Speaking
I'm holding out
My hand,
Saying,
Howdy, Fellers!
Glad to see you.
I sell shoes,
BUT,
I don't expect
You to rush
Into the store
Waving this ad
And buy
LOTSASHUZ.
Far be it—
This is just
A greeting.
"BOB" BEDELL,
Manager.
BOSTONIAN
SHOE STORE
RICE HOTEL BLDfil.
OPERATE CANTEEN
Autry House Fountain to Be
Managed By Studes
The Autry House canteen this year
is being handled by Oaylord Hart, Dal-
las, and Walter Boone, Navasota. The
canteen was opened for business last
Thursday.
This is the first time in the his-
tory of the Autry House that the can-
teen has been leased for operation by
students, the place formerly having
been run by the Autry House itself.
"We will do our best to meet with
approval by the student body," Hart
says.
Only highest grade products will be
sold by the canteen, it has been an-
nounced.
Boone and Hart spent several days
several Bible courses and worked
among the students.
Reverend Harris Masterson, former-
ly in charge of the Autry House, re-
signed his position during the summer
months in order to accept a call to
France, where he will handle student
Episcopal affairs. Jack Glenn, '26,
will accompany Reverend Masterson.
INVITATIONS
DANCE PROGRAMS
STATIONERY
EVERYTHING FOR THE
DESK
' |(HEL QqR<llt.L.
8tationers-Prlnters-Eiigravers
CAPITOL-BRAZOS-RU8K
in (limning up tf" place and putting
In their stock of goods.
"The canteen la to be kept clean
this year," the operators declare. "And
every student will get quality and
service."
The place will be opened for busi-
ness every day at 9 a. m., except Sun-
days. r
FIRST STRUGGLE PULLED
The first Saturday night dance of
the scholastic year was staged at the
Autry House last Saturday, with the
famed Lee's Owls playing. The dance
floor was crowded to capacity.
In all probability, dances this year
will alternate between the Autry House
and the Commons. The Owls will fur-
nish music at both places.
As in past years, the senior class will
conduct the danceB in the Commons.
"You can look for some 'hot' dances
this year," the orchestra claims.
RHYTHM WINS.
Jess B. Hawley, famous Dartmouth
football coach whose team last year
smashed time and again through
heavier'opposing lines, winning every
game played, says that the secret of
the spectacular Green successes lies
in rythm.
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Before the game, between quarters and halves
there is a competition more keenly fought thart
that down on the field. Eyes travel from box to
box surveying all that glorious galaxy of color and
fashion.
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The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, October 1, 1926, newspaper, October 1, 1926; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth230053/m1/7/: accessed June 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.