The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, March 25, 1938 Page: 3 of 4
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Weekly Short Story-
-By Katherine Tsanoff
ill
IN an open field the priests, far travel-
ers from the East, found the folk
assembled with upturned faces and
Wide outspread arms, praying to their
giids. For so their fathers had done be-
fore them. Otherwise had they wor-
shiped in ancient days, but that was
before the Enlightenment. Now
is deep muffled anger cried the priests:
"Fools, blasmpheniers you are: Think
not to look upon the face of God un-
dimmed. The fierce blinding sun that
no man can gaze on with steadfast eye
fades to a cinder ash before His as-
pect, Bow down your heads in the
dust! He wears the cloak of darkness
and the cap of mystery. None may
behold Him; none but the holy glimpse
His trailing robe."
Then were the hushed folk fright-
ened by the priests' strange Words, and
each looked timidly to ine king, think-
ing to do as he did. But the king rose
up and shouted in a loud voice: "This
is the very truth of the Mystery of
Mysteries. Fall down and worship
it!" And they did.
JQW the priests had brought with
them the Light of Lights, and upon
the lirst day they laid the first stones
for a temple in which to house the
sacred flame. And when the temple
was complete, outside the door the
people crouched with bent heads, wor-
shiping the indwelling spirit, and gave
•their sacrifices into the priests' hands;
for no one of unholy breath might
■enter the Inner Chamber. Only once
a year the king and his high counsel-
lors were led into the presence of the
Light of Lights, that the Wisdom of
God and the Goodness of God might
be shed upon them and that they might
rule the people in benevolent tyranny.
Now one year at the season of the
Festival of Light, the king called his
only son to him and said: "I am bent
with heavy age, and some year you
must take my place upon the canopied
throne, Come, theiefore, this day with
me to the temple, that the Light of God
may fall upon your bowed head."
WHEN the long winding procession
came to the temple gate, the great
multitudes crouched down in the open
courtyard, and only the king and the
peers entered the dark columned hall.
The walls of the room were painted in
gold and black with allegories of the
Three Great Enigmas, and here ac-
cording to custom the men threw off
their outer cloaks and wrapped them-
selves from head to foot in saffron
veils. Then, the priests leading the
way, they passed down a long corridor
whose walls were rough and damp to
the touch, and came at length into
tho inner temple where burned the
Light of Lights, Not openly it glowed ; jn any n„r,ery
but hidden under a carved wooden j 1
box, cube-shaped, symbolic of the six
directions. In blind blackness first
they knelt; then gradually each man
was aware of glittering sparks that
gleamed from the joinings 01 the cover.
And each man said to himself:
"Truly no mortal may look upon the
Light of Lights with unpunished eyes.
Even such tiny bits of it are fiery as
the stars."
TOW the young prince, who all this
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mused upon the magic paintings, heard
the low chanting of the priests' voices,
and breathed deeply the sharp pungent
smoke from the swinging censers, Sud-
denly the breath Was choked in his
throat, and he felt as one kneeling
upon a cliff-edge, dizzily. And some-
time he thought to throw himself back
to safety and bury his face in the
earth. And again he yearned to peer
still further over the brink, to tear
back the mist and for one awful mo-
ment gaze steadfastly upon the God.
Now the thick veil in which he was
swathed had been carelessly snagged
some previous year—indeed the cloth
was old, and the priests complained the
people gave less freely in the offerings
RICE GETS--
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was to serve in place of the traditional
queen. The prizes offered were either
a free trip to the game, round trip
coach, with a seat in the T. C. 0, stu-
dent section and $1.00 (cash) for eats
and whatever; or, in American money,
$5.00 (cash) and the abdication of the
title of ' King" of the game. And that's
what T. C. U. thinks of Rice.
Alter burning, burying, or electrocu-
ting the jinx three years ago a home
game Rice still lost by a score of 13-0.
And the homecoming game, at that.
Mr. Bremer believes the trouble to
be in the manner of attacking the jinx,
Gigantic pep rallies and radio broad-
casts and bonfires and special trains
and everybody saying, "Well, we gotta
win this time," is all right, but you
have to fight a hoodoo With a hoodoo,
For example, instead of the Rice
Band playing "Sweet and Lovely" and
"Marie," as they did this year, they,
ought to try something like the "Dipsy
Doodle." Part of the words are. j
"Everything you say will come out In
verse." That working under a jinx;
could be sung, "Come out in reverse," [
and several of the threads were, nncj jnsteacj 0f losing the game, Rice!
broken. When the priests set his hand would rever8e atui wjn. I
The jinx, although thirteen years old
last November, has actually been in
effect only ten. For three years during
that time, Rice and Texas Christian did
not play. Only once during the ten
jears did Rice manage to wriggle in a
Bill
1934
SPRING—FROM A COLLEGE MAN'S
ANGLE '
For the past few years, since the
"rah-rah" fashions for college man sang
their swan song ... there has been an
or. the holy box to lift the cover for
one briof moment, the king and his
nobles drew their veils across their
faces and bowed their heads, for no
one might look upon the holy Light;
only its radiance fell upon them, mak-
ing them wise in heart and pure in. tj,. Even during the reign of
spirit. And the prince too drew hls,Wallace and John McCauiey in
veil over his face. But as the priest Ricc howed t0 a 7.2 loss, the only de-
quickly lifted the cover, the boy gazed
through the hole upon the Light of
Lights. And lo! —it was but a penny
candle which with the sudden gust
flickered and went out.
the conference-winning Rico
feat of
seas,on.
No one has ever figured out the
cause of the jinx, which may be a
'WiiS Hi M
ever-increasing trend to smarter dross
among college men throughout this
country. This tendency has grown to
such an extent that today, college men
are looked to as, more or less dictators
of style in men's wear . . . and it is
the definite responsibility of today's
college men to dress the part. This
Spring, the University man s influence
is more prominent then ever and has
MUSIC BY-
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committee in charge of the orchestra
arrangements found that Golly wu#ld
be available and signed him at once.
Big name bands have become in-
creasingly important factors in Rice
dances as shown by the success of the
Junior Prom. It was for that reason
that the two organizations insisted on
having an important band for the 0c-
iiilon t ||||
Music by Golly became well known
while Cecil and his boys were at the
Lamar Hotel. His orchestra features
smooth swing with their own arrange-
ments. Several novelty numbers by vo-
calists should prove hits.
Tha committee in charge of food for
the dance has rtot yet announced what
will be served but some refreshments
will be offered. Bids will go on stuk in
the Sallyport this week.
SIXTY-SEVEN-
(Continued From Page I)
ine Wood, Dorothy Huckett, Juanita
Foster, Dorothy Wioe, and Mary Henry
of the Independents.
In 'he sophomore class the candi-
dates are as follows: E.B.L.S.: Rose-
mary Yeager, Barbara Ryman, Betty
Howard; O.W.L.S.: Mary Margaret
Raymond, Emeronce Heyne, Dorothy
Burnham. Lib Hill, Florence Hedrjck;
P.A.L.S.: Helen Norris, Mildred Datt-
ner, Maryollen Snyder, Nancy Pratt;
Independents: Wissie Kelly, Jessie
Belle Schmidt, Lorena Ramin, Louise
Holloman, Dorothy Fay Cleeve, and
Mary Ann Jones.
The freshmen candidates are the fol-
Metropolitan Theatre Friday. Deanna
still seems to be sweet and unspoiled
after a year's wcrk in H&ffibvood. She
is, in this respect, quite flTfferent from
the usual run of Hollywood child stars.
In "Mad About Music." with Herbert
Marshall, Gall Patrick, and Arthur
Treacher, Deanna has a rather more
mature and evperienced role and plays
it with more adult ease than her part
in "Iliroe Smart Girls." Deanna has,
you know, passed her fifteenth birth-
day, For the screen role she has a
complete new wardrobe for the iirst
time.
ilj'jTht! supporting cast in the Universal
production includes William Frawley,
Mareia Mae Jones, Helen Parnsh,
Jackie Moran. Christian Rub, Eliza-
beth Risdon, Franklin Pangborn. Bert
Roach, and Cappy Barra's Harmonica
Enseirtbli*. New hit songs heard in the
picture are "Chapel Bells," "f Lovo to
Whistle," and "A Serenade to the
Stars." ■
Joseph Pasternak is Miss Dtirbin's
We trade Pens and Pencils. Match
your pen or pencil, old style or new
style. Fountain Pen Hospital, 601 Kress
Bid*. F. 7918,
director in this latest musical vehicle."
Pig'n Whittle Scores Again
With That New Sandwich
Sensation
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McKILLOP PROVES OLD
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ADAGE ABOUT HE WHO
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LAUGHS LAST TO CLASS
caused men s styles to be more casual, j lowing: E.B.L.S.: Emily Montgomery,
. and informal than in former seasons, j ]jeah Powell, Judy Biossat, Jane Leigh,
psychological result of letting the game ; thollgh there is a definite amount oi j G)oriu Van PeU; 0 w>L-g,: Mildred
: pop up in the same place in the sched- j distinction and smartness in these new- ] Hargrove. Flora Jackson, Laura Stone,
ule every yew—but with a nine- .est trends. , I Grace Eilen Mclntyro, and Joanne
| month lead and a brand new method of J
! attack Rice is
; top.
This season' sees the return of the storm; P.A.LS.; Helen Jean Kiker
bound to come out on j three-button coat style importance in i Evelyn Williams, Frances Bishop. Lida
young men's clothes. 01 course, its a p|Jjton, and Harriot Cuenod.
This election will complete the cast!
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a fullj
chest, tapered sleeves and other, fea-
Collegiate Review
different three-button coat than that:
of past years; for how it has broader | fo|. ,he M Feto The Women's Coun-
shoulaers, a snugger waistline, a lull, ^ announee dres#s designs and
eoltirs, rehearsal plans, and the theme
THEATRES-
tures that cause the wearer to present t wwk
an athletic appearance even thought he
doesn't have the physique to back it
up. Then, too, the double breasted coal
Still holds its own as a style-leadei (Continued from Page 2)
with same .nodification- ;v men-, • ■•■■■'—■H;.j ■ r
Honed of th" three-button . . andi time she is the beautiful and popular
now is still trying to figure out the institution's board of regents' special likewise the usual two-button model. owner of the Polka Saloon and Da nee
answer to the question, was the ever- investigating committee has resumed its In the fabric picture for Spring . . . Hall.
hopeful English 200. : inquiry. ; Gabardines again occupy the spot-light The supporting role consists of Wal-
As a degression from the regular: The state senate killed the probe bill, lor early'season as well as Summer j ter Pidgeon. Leo Carillo and Buddy
English literature course, Dr. Killop but the regents immediately announced , wear. They're smarter than those of last! Ebscri, As with most other musicals:
Last Monday a teacher made a class
look like a bunch of sheep and also j
reaffirmed the old proverb about the Lawrence. Kan.—(ACP .Although
guy who laughs last. The teacher in the states legislators believe a Univer-
question was Dr. Alan Dugald Mc- slty "f Kansas communism investiga-
Killop. The class, which probably even tion unworthy of their attention, that
stole his own stuff from the novei that it would immediately reopen its j season, hoVever, for there is u wider
comment on 18th century search for those who followed "isms", variety bf weaves and patterns
among them being Herri;mborie.s, .small
! there will, probably be more emphasis.'
on MaeDonald and Eddy than the plot
course to _ . . ■■■
prose fiction and its background. A report is expected late this month. h —(i,
"Narration has been wd still is pri-' * ' * * | shado-plaids, woven stripes and cross- */lV,rn.aP(wkrAK> "MnA Ahn.it
mitive in appeal." Supercilious smiles. Ithaca, NJ: Y.,—(ACP) Something I stripes, lrndescent shades, and hew i JpB • •
"Suppose I begin to tell a story/'inw: to-.the field of intercollegiate meet) pastel solid tonus. Ruunuig a close sec-i i"WMt
Aroused interest "The oeonle on tho ke ti;ied at Cornell University here | o)id is Sharkskins in new weaves and Doannn Durbin, in her latent hit.
month. i versions . . . Pin-Dots, Over-« "Mad About Musk,' will .,pp< « at .he
the chandeliers or at the stars perk u). Dartmouth College and the Univers- j duo-tones, and block patterns ... in j;' , .
and begin to listen." General laughter.; ".v of Pennsylvania have been invited new hues and combinations. Then there ^ ot the new Summei Tuxeoos that w ic
"The class enjoys a delightful little to nu-et here on April 29 and 30 with i arc new, Diagonal weaves in rich tones introduced last season and which have
anecdote very much." More laughter. Cornell's brainiest for a social science leather-weight tweeds, worsteds in been delinitoly accepted as the correct
"This same tendency can be observed ; conference on "Making Democracy j stripes and herringbones, and ever- .ipoetil fm lormal «\<;uni; altans Ihei>e
Silence.
WILLIAM M NAT HAN--
(Continued From Page 1)
Work." ■ j popular Flannels. The season's out- i are, of feather-weight, cool;fabrics . . ,
> - , Islanding pattern1 is Herringbones, with 'consisting of black trousers .with '.single
! Washington. D. C. — (ACP) — Dr.; Stripes, and lighter solid shades, trail- f'd" stripes and a double bieasted
| Stringfeilow Borr, president of St. j ing close behind Colors are brighter jacket with a shawl dollar. Mess Jackrts
j John's College, believes that higher ed-1 this, -season . ;. . with new shades of j taking <i back-seat to these new
; I ucat.ion should return to the aim of blue . .: richer greens and browns . . . tuxedo's inaiiilj".,!.x?e;iu,>e of the, nioK'
after the time of Naclimanedos. ' cultivating "intellectual discipline." and Pearl Greys predominating. All in ; ,becoming appearance of the fatter.
As the only means of defense against; i„ advocating this chance, he says] all. the clothing styles for Spring are Then. too. it is entirely correct to wrai
the persecution to which they were no uncertain terms what is wrong made to order lor University men . . ! a dress shirt with a soil front .md
subjected, many members of the race • w|(j, U. S. colleges and universities: : lor vouthful vigor and smart distine- mrned down, collar with these tuixedos
resorted to conversion to Christianity/ "Our typical lilaeral arts college hasition'nms rampant throughout the' coi- .•theroi.v...gui'<rrijiteeinK you'greaUr
' fort"1 ant!' eiis'e." , 'j
father, imitating every move he made,
RICE CHAPTER--
(Continued From Page 1)
Those who resisted Baptism were; simply 'become a place where students ! lection's. Another very import ant new
NOW the young prince, who oil this forced by law to remain out of pro- , have a great deal of liberty. Few col- tit nd is the combination sports suits
time had walked close behind his fessional positions and political offices 'lege presidents or deans could say to- that are being shown. It isn't necessary
Alter this brief outline of the pre- i jpy exactly what they mean by liberal lor vou to buy a Sport coat and slacks
ceding history Mr. Nathan described, arts. ' < separately this season, for they are to
the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition) "The faculty try to make their j be had m combination suits already
j and its especial severity with those who ; course* ... attractive and offer In- i handsomely blended or contrasted to
| had changed their religion. 'stractun in journalism, coaching or fi- | suit vour taste. For instance, among the i youthl'ol appearance and .colorful'shades
professor in civil engineering; and Dr. Before Mr. Nathans talk, David ; nancial management. These things sports suit; collections you'll find a rich j beim; shown make Spring, a p.u'u n,n-
Walter Leighton, lecturer in mathema- B!:,'g',pres,id^ of Society, pr0ve dull in the classroom, so now I Green -.ports coa. contrasted with Nut K intiiing season tor the college man
" " ' believe the student has taken to drink, i brown slacks, or a coat of deep blue who appreciates the value of being
Perhaps that will be incorporated in ! blended with slacks in a lighter shade sin; r!ly, .cornfortnbly well-dressed.
the curriculum." i ot the .same color, and other becoming • —~—r—.—rr—
Fountain Pen
There,is a bote of,casualtiess■through-
put the men's style picture for Spring
. . . clothes are no longt r stiff and 'tin-'
comfortable, but styled to definitely
put-'.you tit ease in atly .surroundings.
Ibis iipportfint 'lealure,'plus the more
tics.
The Sigma Xi society was founded
52 years ago at Cornell University.
Chapters are established only where
there is active research in pure science.
Dr. Chandler, on his installation as
president of the newly-formed Rice
chaptcr, stated, "The reputation of a
university as a storehouse of knowledge
is due mainly to the research by its
faculty and students. Our home brew
of knowledge has made us worthy of
Sigma Xi.''
Wednesday night Dr. Baitscll gave a
public lecture on the campus. He lee ■
lured on "The Uniformity in Nature."
Dr. Baitsell stated in his lecture that
there is no essential difference between
living and non-living organisms. The
difference is merely a matter of com-
plexity of structure. 1 he electrons and
protons are arranged in a more compli-
cated manner in the living organisms.
Scientists now find that there is a com-
mon pattern for all living and non-liv-
ing organisms. This common structure
is the molecule.
All makes repaired and sold, Points
exchanged. Desk sets repaired, Foun-
tain Pen Hospital, 001 Kress Bldg.
introduced Miss Sadye Rose Jacobs
who opened tho program for the eve-
ning with two selections. "Deep in My
Heart, Dear" from ''The Student
Prince" and "Indian Love Call."
Miss Ethel Levin, who came to
Houston from out of town to appear
on the program, gave two readings, tho
first an adaption on tho story of Cain
same color, rind< other!_ ......
. : combinations. You'll see a lot of thesefountain Pen Hospital repairs all
The University of California has m- i combination suits this Srping and Sum- ! !,nd Ptw"*- fi01
ti er and yini'll probably want one for "'
stiluted a new course called "Public j
Opinion and Propaganda," |
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The total cost per year for tuition
F. 7918.
"Side Glances
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2. Hou 's a/miit -a hitc, eh!
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Invitation To Dance
In Gay Printed Linen
You'll swirl . «iorgcotisl> in this
(lower bedecked linen with cute
little bolero with ho\ pleales in
(rout ai'ul hack.' Blue anil -fan -
bens posies mi natural ha-k-
round and solid blue belt and
jurkel. The .dress is <ui to a
: li,.«■ V.. in tin- ha< k
Si/fs 11 to 17 ^ I ti.il")
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and Abel In negro dialect, and tt,e sec- Ioon flIld ,,oavd at Hilrding college is
ond entitled "Cheerful Earful. j |nlt 52(>0
Simon Miron, first president of the | -—————— — —
club when it was reorganized at the '"^nts wore served after the adjourn-
yourself.
If you're going strictly formal this!
Summer, you'll also be in need of otic
Institute, introduced Mr. Nathan, first ;
School Supplie*
Slatientry
Books - - Gilts
Lending Library
1014 Toxas Avo.
mont cl (he meeting
( Mr. Barg has announced a weiner'
president of the Society when it was1 roast for members of the club, which :
originally organized on the campus in will bo held Thursday, April 7 in place i
1915. Mr. Miron, in his introduction,; of the '"feting.
gave a short summary of the club's ac-
tivities at Rice between the years 1915
and 192,1, and also told of its reoigani-
zation lost year.
David Barg distributed the latest
copy rf the Mnuorah Journal to regu-
lar members of the Society. Kefresh-
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