The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, November 26, 1926 Page: 2 of 12
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THE THLESHEB HOUSTON, TEXAb
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THE STAFF
T. O. WOOD ......New* Editor
MENTON J. MURRAY A* l tant New* Editor
H. S. McCONNELL i Sport* Editor
W. TOM BARK WALTER McKINNON
VAUGHN ALBERT80N Feature* Editor
JACK BRIDGEWATER ~ ......Editorial A**i*tam
MARGIE THIEL - - Society Editor
REPORTERS
Annie Oma Jacobs . . _
Kathryn Wli on Beverly Fonville ne Spence
Aiiira Gu.m.n <"h«rr> Schwartz rlT. 'un. iVm/r
Edwin P. Neilan Dougla* Scott £hnrUn* Jj,Iller
Mildred PortiH P. A. Roney Grace Felder
Elda nifderirh Filide O'Brien Wendell Hamrick
Guy Webb Dr. Theo Bald BlInkiM
THE ALUMNI AND
THE ENDOWMENT FUND
Once a year Rice Institute alumni gather together on the occa-
sion of their homecoming. It is practically the only time they
are able to discuss fully various matters pertaining to the Insti-
tute. There is no better time than this year to consider seriously
the actual needs of Rice.
As the situation stands at present, Rice has come to a stand-
still in her progress. Although efforts have been made to correct
this condition, no results have been forthcoming.
The school has come to that point in its development where the
present income is barely able to meet current expenses.
If Rice is to continue to grow and to conform to the plan of de-
velopment as laid down by the original board of trustees, more
money must be given the administration.
Additions to the endowment fund of Rice would give the board
of trustees opportunity to better present facilities. Needed im-
provements in equipment would result in more courses, more wide-
ly-known educators, and facilities for caring for every applicant
of approved merit.
For the past three years Rice has turned away a grand total
of approximately 1000 applicants for admission. This number
included some very desirable students. No doubt, they would
have accomplished their work with credit. But lack of class rooms
and instructors prevented them from entering the "Harvard of
the South."
While Rice does not aspire to a large student body, it does de-
sire worthy students. Whenever worthy students must, of neces-
sity, be turned from the portals of the school, it is time that a
remedy be found. The alumni of Rice, with much more power
t hari ever before, possess the key to the puzzle.
It is but common knowledge that the university is sorely in need
of money for development. Knowing this, and having the future
of Rice at heart, the alumni should make it a point to work for
endowments for the Institute.
Houston newspapers through their editorial columns have
stressed to the general public the needs of Rice, and have appealed
for additions to the endowment fund, but as yet no results have
been forthcoming.
Working on the assumption that Houston papers will continue
t o support Rice in such manner, alumni should organize a concerted
movement to appeal to the people of the Southwest for money.
Schools the country over have raised thousands of dollars for
athletic stadia, and there is no reason in the world why money
could not be raise® in a similar manner for educational purposes.
Such a drive would seem to lower the prestige of Rice, but
prestige is maintained only through high scholarship, a great
faculty, and still greater educational facilities.
Give, or get, Rice the money, and Rice will give the South a
still greater educational institution.
The question will be asked, "How can Rice meet the greater run-
ning expenses if new buildings are added?" The question is logi-
cal, in view of the fact that the present income is barely able to
meet current expenses.
But Rice need not build until enough principal has been acquired
lo produce sufficient revenue to meet these added current ex-
penses. Set aside the endowment additions until interest from
this money would pay off building debts, and at the same time
take care of upkeep expenses. <
But regardless of how the money will be managed, get it for the
administration.
If the authorities follow out the existing building program, the
next structure to be erected on the campus will be a Woman's
Building. A need for such a building has long been felt.
Besides containing the offices of the Dean of Women, the Wo-
man's Building would include lounge roms, reading rooms, and,
in all probability, a dormitory for resident co-eds.
The women of the Institute do not have conveniences such as
the men have. There should be no discrimination between the
men and the women. With proper organization, perfected through
opportunities presented in a general Women's Building, the "co-eds
can take their place in school leadership.
Rice, primarily, is not an institution for co-education, but, since
we do have women, every means should be taken to provide for
them.
School authorities have made provision for a Woman's Building.
The money is lacking.
It would not take a tremendous outlay of money to establish law
Knd medical schools at Rice.. The school authorities have consid-
ered means of establishing such schools, but, again, money is lack-
ing.
There is no law school in this section of the state, with the ex-
ception of a few night and Y. M. C. A. schools. From reliable re-
sources, the Thresher has learned that a sum in the neighborhood
of $250,000 would be sufficient to establish a law school at Rice.
It is probable that Rice could have gotten this money long ago.
But where would such a school be housed? And how would cur-
rent expenses be met ?
The same applies to a medical school. Hermann Hospital offers
ample opportunity for medical laboratories, but where will the
classes be held, And where will money come from to meet ex-
penses ? *
In other words, Rice is being held back from development by
the fact that not enough class rooms and instructors are available.
Alumni, we call upon you to make strenuous efforts to get this
money for Rice in order that she may take an even tighter grip on
the foremost rung of the educational ladder.
TO HONOR !
OUR FOUNDER ' «
This is one of the big days of the year for those men who have
spent their college days here in other years. Homecoming to an
institution like Riee must be a mingled joy and sorrow. To visit
these cloisters, which were at one time such an integral part of
the daily life, must arouse many joyful scenes in their minds
and make them not a little sorry that the four years have long
since past.
When they remember our Alma Mater thus would it not be a
most fitting time to do honor to her most noble founder, William
Marsh Rice?
We could name Thanksgiving day as "Founder's Day." That
day would be a most fitting time to pay homage to the man who
made our college careers possible. All of the loyal sons of Bice
are brought together on that day. What could be more edifying
than the combination of present students and graduates united
for the purpose of showing appreciation for the gift of that most
wise philanthropist?
The celebration need not be elaborate. What we want is some-
thing from the heart to show that as we love Rice we appreciate
her founder. •
Surely we could spare just a few minutes to render a Thanks-
giving for the biggest gift of our lives. In the outside world we
honor the memory of great men by national holidays, on the grid-
iron we commemorate the great Walter Camp, why then can't we
here in our own little world do something of the same nature?
We merely suggest Thanksgiving day because of the fittingness
of the occasion. We implore the faculty or the students council
or someone who has the power, to give this matter a thought and
do something toward having such a day next year.
We salute the memory of our founder William Marsh Rice!
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WORK AND
STUDY
From a recent edition of the "Houston Post-Dispatch we clip the
following from the editorial columns:
"Lately the complaint has been voiced with increasing fre-
quency that many of the colleges were enrolling students who
came without a serious purpose. To enjoy collegiate social life,
lo participate in athletic contests, or just to loaf at someone else's
expense. These are a few of the reasons why some students have
been gfing to college. The University of Texas, perhaps, has a
few in each of those classes, but they are far in the minority and
exercise no influence on the institution. More than 2300 of the
4710 students in the university this year are earning a part or
all of their expenses. Almost 1000 men and over 200 women are
supporting themselves entirely by work outside of school hours.
It can not be said that this vast throng of young Texans is not
serious in their pursuit of education. Young people who are will-
ing to devote ail or part of their spare time to gainful employment
in order to regain in school appraise rightfully the value of edu-
cation and can be depended upon not to misspend their time while
in school. The University of Texas is fortunate that it has such a
large body of employed students."
It is popular opinion that the student working his or her way
through school gets more out of class-room work than does the
student not working.
Why the general public school believe such is hard to under-
stand, unless it be admiration. The working student may learn
not to misspend his time while in school, but does not this work
take as much time away from the books as do other activities or
a more social or athletic nature?
If a student can make the dramatic club, or the glee club, or the
band, or the football teagi, oiH||P 8°lf team, or dozens of other
extra-curricula activities, do trfey not fall into the same general
category as do those working?
Are they not all devoting time to things other than their school
work ?
In other words, men and women attend college for educational
purposes, and for that reason should devote their 'hiain attention
to their studies, leaving, of course, enough time for recreational
and social purposes without interfering with their college work.
If a student works, or if he lends too much attention to social
or athletic functions, he must, of necessity, forego some of his
class-room work.
And when he does forego this class-room work, he defeats his
purpose in coming to college.
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FOOD
FOR THOUGHT
The students who accompanied the team to College Station at
the last football game might well inform those who remained at
home of the splendid treatment tendered the visitors by the cadets
in order that all may profit by the lesson to be drawn from this
example.
The khaki clad students did not stop at courtesy and good
sportsmanship"; they made every effort to ascertain the needs
of their guests in order that they might serve them better.
In all frankness, The Thresher wishes to point out the fact
that ■ comparison made between our treatment visitors at
athletic contests and such treatment as was received at A. & M.
would be, to say the least, embarrassing. We view the coming
of such guests casually, we do not molest them while they are
here, and we tender such courtesies as are requested of us, but we
make no effort to learn their needs and make them feel at home.
The matter deserves serious thought. The news sheets of Texas
colleges have commented on the beauty of the campus and build-
ings of Rice Institute. Would it not be more to our credit if they
spoke of the good-fellowship and thoughtfulness of the student
body?
The Thresher takes this opportunity to thank the A. & M. cadets
for their courtesy, and to express a desire that the pleasant rela-
tions now existing between the two schools be permanent.
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YELLOW
JOURNALISM
It seems that every time something unfortunate happens at
Rice, a certain Houston newspaper must give front-page head-
lines to it. Of all the news that may be gleaned from the Insti-
tue, this paper never gives Rice any "play" in its news columns,
unless it be of an unfortunate nature.
The past week a Rice football player was implicated in some
charges brought by "a young girl. The newspaper in question
pounced upon this story with glee, gave it a double line, front-page
banner, "Rice Grid Star Charged, etc." Any other man of aver-
age accomplishments would have gotten a few short paragraphs
on an inside page.
The Houston Press has supported Rice athletics in commend;
able fashion; it has printed various news stories concerning Rice;
but Rice never gets a story featured unless it be of an unwhole-
some nature.
Probably the Press does not realize that such stories hurt Rice,
hurts the man in question, and even hurts its own standing.
FAMOUS FIRST
LING
"Work on the Campanile is well under way."
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By Dr. Theo BaU Blnluu
! V
The last week-
end was certainly
a rood one as far
as I'm concerned.
Since I am the rec-
ognised leader of
campus society,
one could be sure
that I was the cen-
ter of all the hilar-
ity.
1 was asked to
lead the grand
march but was forc-
ed to refuse be-
cause 1 had to see a man about a
dog. Most unfortunate. However, I
bought the dog. Sug Robertson and
myself had a splendid time most of
the time. Knowing me as you do and
learning that I went to the Engineer's
you doubtless wonder why I didn't go
to the Allegro Ball. In the first place
I despise social climbers so I tore up
my bid. I couldn't be seen in such
company. Had I gone I'm sure It
would have been successful. In the
second place I like Collegiate llkker.
I was the center of attraction on the
train Friday morning. All of the stu-
dents were clustering around me hop-
ing that I would nod to them or bet-
ter still speak to them, thus assuring
them that I was injhe best of'spirits
and that the trip would be a success.
I spoke to everone except, that Vic
Andrews person. He spoke to me.
Such audacity I've never seen.
Mr. Bible asked me to sit on the
bench with him and, since he and I
are on the football rules committee to-
gether, I consented. During the game,
however, I made him remember the
clays of his own football glory by al-
lowing that dog on the field. Every
one thought that It was Walter Fon-
dren, but It was one of those A. and
M. dogs. In passing, I must compli-
ment A. and M. on the superiorness
of their dogs. They are really remark-
able.
After the game 1 had a relapse. My
Botts began anew and I had trouble
with the curl in my bair. Shortly a
bugle sounded and I made a dash for
the mesa hall but I was disappointed.
The place was full and some of the#
scouts were going back for seconds.
I began to sober so I boarded the
trolley (?) and went to Bryan where I
was the honor guest along with "Doc"
Stewart at a banquet given by the
Texas University ex-students of that
city.
The food was good so that I enjoyed
the thing Immensely. After the ban-
quet we went to the dance. On my
arrival the boys restrained them-
selves so much that I thought that I
was going to have a foul time. In
order to avert this catastrophe I did
the Black Bottom in the middle of
the floor. After this display of talent
the Aggieland band got hot as an ice-
berg. They continued to get no bet-
ter then got worse. If I hadn't been
watching out for the welfare of a cer-
tain end on our football team and a
more certain and peroxide blonde who
he danced with much and talked to
more, I believe I'd have gotten drunk.
I have another reason, but that is
mine.
After the dance I wired Mr. Scott
of the S. P. and told him that I was
in Bryan with no means of transpor-
tation. He immedately sent a special
train to Bryan. The floor of our coach
was hard and there was an odor of
food in the raw and other wise. I
didn't rest welll, so I didn't meet my
Saturday classes. I'm not sure but I
believe I awoke about seven o'clock
Monday morning.
SENIOR RIBBONS AGAIN.
Our blue-eyed Senior boys are glad
to hear that blue ribbons are to be
worn again this year.' It is a custom
for boys of the Senior class to wear
blue ribbons across their shirt fronts
on formal occasions, and Ben Bel-
lows, class president, announces that
this class will uphold the tradition.
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Wear a
TUXEDO SUIT
when you take her
out evenings
NO MAN has the right to invite a woman to ac-
company him to an evening function unless he can
match her formal appearance with his own. That
means—get a Tuxedo Suit t Make sure that it's
correct and get it here.
One Feature Value Tuxedos
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