The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 33, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 27, 1919 Page: 2 of 4
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Entered as second-class mail matter, September 7, 1012, at the postofflce at
Georgetown, Texas, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1911,
JOURNALISM CLASS ISSUE
Personnel of Class: W. Dwight Wentz, Instructor; Henry 1). Akin, Mar-
garet Bare us, Ersyl Battle, Joe L. Berlin, Anna Cecil Evans, Louise Graham,
Aubrey A. Graves,'Sam Hay.Harper, 1?. G. Mood, Jr., C. W. Pepper, Helon Post,
Berna Sillure, Oren H. Tomlinson, R. Ney Wade, A. Gayle Waldrop.
THE ONE ACT PLAY
We are saying that today the world is beginning to be run in a new and
faster way. There are so many things to be done that there is no time to be
wasted; to do the most in the least time is the law of modern living. In liter-
ature the long novel was the tiling, now the short story has taken its place*. The
war brought us the four-minute speech and it has come to stay. And so has
come also one act plays, symbolical of the new age, an age full of real living and
people awake to all the fulness of life. The evening of one act plays which will
take place during Commencement week carries out this new idea in drama. Each
play in itself is an expression of some phase of present day life and especially
is the thought of the new day presented in the little sketch, "Pierrot Home From
the Wars," a bit of drama that portrays a man and a woman, whose very souls
Lave been awakened and who have grown to full manhood and womanhood be-
cause of the war. This will be in a way an introduction to-the evening !s pro-
gram, as the theme is really the introduction to the new living of life today.
SUMMER PLANS
Summer is only a few weeks off and plans for the July and August days
should be formed now. Many of us have jobs waiting for us and will leave as
soon as possible to begin earning the necessary funds for another year at school.
A larger number will get jobs after reaching home. Others have already def-
initely decided on a summer course of school work. Several are planning for
the Ilollister "Y" camp. It is not for us to advise a specific course of action
for any student, for circumstances vary, but let us all be very sure that the sum-
,mer is not wasted. Work in summer school is a most profitable way to spend
a summer, .for the experts are agreeing that, in general, the summer vacation is
a liability rather than an~ asset in eilifi-ation. This, of-course, does not refer to
the summer spent in money-making work, or in educational camps; but the idle
summer is a dead weight that is intolerable. Plan that the summer of nineteen
nineteen shall be a time of real progress toward better thinking and better living.
CENTENARY DRIVE
CLOSES SUNDAY
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TOTAL PLEDGE OF $12,467—STU-
DENTS OF SOUTHWESTERN
PLEDGE $2300 OF AMOUNT
The Centerary drive officially closed
last Sunday night with a total pledge
of $12,467. Of this amount about $2300
was the pledge of tife students of South-
western University working through
the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Al-
though the nation-wide movement offi-
cially closes, this is not the end of the
work. Many more pledges are to come
in and witli the paying of the yearly
amounts pledged will come the fulfill-
ment of the work. This guarantees the
carrying over within the njjxt five-years
of a movement of as great world wide
importance and for the same cause as
the recent world war.
LIEUT. MARVIN MARSH
VISITS SOUTHWESTERN
Marvin "Cheatum" Marsh landed in
New York April 28, and his regiment,
principally of Ohio troops, paraded and
celebrated in Columbus, Ohio, for sev-
eral days. His colonel, a former Unit-
ed States Senator, gave him thirty days
leave, by request, and Marvin is using
that time to visit out in Abilene, which
is not his home, and intends to wire for
extension of leave if necessary???
Although he would not favor the stu-
dent body at chaepl with the recount-
ing of some of his experiences, he be-
came more lucid with small gath-
erings and spread out his souvenirs,
which are very interesting. He has a
small, permanent "souvenir" himself,
on the right ear. Ffom about midnight
Saturday 'til the hours began to get
longer in the morning, the battle of
Chateau-Thierry, the St. Mihiel, Meuse
and the Argonne were refought among
a few friends, Marvin taking part in
all of these. x
He intends to remain in the service
for a few months longer.
REGARDING CLOTHES
"The young sport who wears loud ties, rolls his trousers up over his shoe
tops, spends lots of money on loud shirts and idle habits has about as much
chance as a celluloid dog chasing an asbestos cat through a place at a temper-
ature of nine hundred and twelve degrees." Tins quotation from one of our
recent platform speakers shows one kind of dress and its accompanying trend
of mind. The man who dresses for sport effects in clothes as an end in them-
selves, certainly has little to be commended for, but an attitude of smartness
and carefulness in costume is commendable. Our campus is not a parade ground
or a fashion sheet, but neither is it the place for the promulgation of slouc.hiness
and sloppiness in dress. Not all of us can be handsomely dresesd, but most of
us can maintain an attitude of carefulness in dress.
The military life has taught us much in dress. Certainly there is no place
where utility rather than ornamentation should govern costume more than in
the armjjrj yet almost every company commander emphasized the necessity of a
smart, well-groomed appearance. The effect of clothes on morale is tremendous.
The man or woman who is dressed well, and by "well" we do not necessarily
mean "handsomely," has an air of self-respect and self-confidence that can not
help but be inspiring both to the person himself and to others. Let's get out
of the slouch habit!
M. O.
MCDOWELL SPEAKS
ON BUSINESS EDUCATION
Former Southwestern University Man
Gives Students Points on
Business Life
NATION-WIDE QUESTIONS
DISCUSSED BY SAN JAOS
The San Jacinto Literary Society held
its regular meeting Monday morning and
an interesting and instructive program
was enjoyed. Hardy Hollers summed up
the many reasons why the Ex-Kaiser
should be tried, mentioning the sinking
of the Lusitania, the devastation of Bel-
gium and the sinking of neutral vessels
and hospital ships as the most important
items. "What of Wilson, now?" was
the subject of a talk by Cecil Cross, in
which lie gave some of his own views of
Wilson and his actions in the Peace
Conference and in all matters since the
close of'the war. Eloise Mathews read
some of the reports of the attempts of
the aviators to cross the Atlantic and
also some statements concerning the cost
of the expedition. The program was
concluded with a piano selection by Hel-
en Hitchcock.
MEXICO BUSINESS MAN VISITS S.U.
Tells Interesting Things About Chaotic
Conditions in Mexico ,
Sunday, May 18, Mr. A. E. Graham,
vice president of the Forlon Fruit Com-
pany of Forlon, Tampico, Mexico, visit-
ed Mood Hall and the University. Mr.
ALAMOS HAVE PROGRAM ON
RECONSTRUCTION PROBLEM
Last Monday morning, at their regu-
lar meeting, the Alamos discussed" the
reconstruction problem. The different
phases of this great problem were pre-
sented in a clear and logical arrange-
ment of thought.
Mr. King spoke on unemployed sol-
diers and sailors. He showed by a few
facts and illust in tions the importance
of a right decision being made regard-
ing this situation which the armistice
and demobilization have caused.
Mr. Smith talked on foreign trade.
He told of trade conditions in Europe,
South America and North America. He
went at the subject in a direct manner
and by his statements showed much
preparation.
The program was concluded by Miss
Evans, whose subject was U. S. Mer-
chant Marine. She said "the main dif-
ficulty with our shipping board was the
fact that few American youths will go
to sea and man our ships." She quot-
ed from Chairman Hurley of the TJ. S.
Ship Corporation who favors a large
sinking fund to protect the owners of
the American merchant marine and also
leaving an opening for private enter-
prise.
At the president's suggestion, the so-
ciety discussed a suitable date for a
Graham is the father of our J. C. Gra- - , . ,
ham „„<! while on . bu.l,... lo ''III1'™1" ** jfe
San Antonio took the trip to George-
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town to visit his son
The Graham farm is in the heart of
the bandit infested region of Mexico and
the two hundred dollars per month that
the bandits demand as a. brine makes the
Sresence of the bandits distinctly felt.
Ir. Graham says that practically all
of Mexico except the extreme north, the
country immediately around Mexico Ci-
ty and other isolated parts are in the
handa of the bandits. He said that trav-
el, either on train or on foot or in ve-
hicles, was greatly handicapped by the
frequency of hold ups by bandits.
"The bandits are not unreasonable,"
he said. "They are usually satisfied with
about half the money on your pei
Mr. Graham is engaged in the fruit
and vegetable business, being the real
head of the company. He ex-
himself as being well pleased
Southwestern and the Southwestern
community.
executive
pressed h
with Sout
Professor Davidson delivered a com-
mencement address at Elgin Sunday
morning.
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cided to postpone the discussion until
the next meeting when officers for next
year are to be elected.
After an enthusiastic talk by Mr.
Thomson on prospects for next year,
the society adjourned.
SENIORS TAKE EXAMS ,
JUNE 10TH AND llTH
It was announced last week that the
Seniors would begin their examinations
Tuesday morning, June 10th, concluding
Wednesday afternoon, the 11th. The
students will have their exams one week
later, June 17th and 18th, following
the forty-fifth commencement exercises.
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DR. NICH0L8 AT HUTTO'
Dr. 0. A. Nichols, chairman of the
Williamson County Board of Education,
Tax Assessor F. C. Humphrey and Mas-
ter Tillman Humphrey were In Hutto
last Friday evening where Dr. Niohols
delivered the commencement address to
class of the Hutto Pnb-
Mr. M. O. McDowell spoke in cliapel
last Thursday on the college and its
preparation of business men.
McDowell is on alumnus of Southwest-
ern of the class of '14. Since leaving
school McDowell has had an exception-
ally successful business career and is
an excellent example of the young
American business man. He is at pres-
ent general assistant manager of the
\Vicliita Mill arid Elevator Co.
McDowell advised the students of
Southwestern not to prepare themselves
to enter the professional world unless
they felt themselves exceptionally well
adapted to making their living by that
method. In place of a professional ca-
reer he advised the young men to pre-
pare themselyes for a business career. He
said that the same amount of energy
expended will bring bigger and better
results in the business world than in
the professional world. He advised all
students, including the young women,
to take all the Political Economy offered
by the school. In preparing a student
for a business career the college should
develop within him a high standard of
character and intellectual cultivation.
The four cardinal requirements for a
business career are character, money, en-
ergy and brains. If one has character
he can borrow all the money ihat is ne-
cessary. If he has energy and brains
he can invest the money, make the other
fellow do the work and reap the pro-
iitSi
McDowell very strongly advocated
that women take an interest in business
affairs and that men consult their
wives and seek their adfice in all fin-
ancial matters.
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S. U. INELIGIBLE TO ENTER
I THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Hoes to Be Able to Arrange Dual Meet
With Some Other Texas College
In the Near Future
A new suit might have made all
the difference in the world.
For the man who wants to make
a good impression, here are the
right suits—right in style, quality
and price.
Cheerful grays, qtylish browns,
and conservative blues in stripes,
plaids, and mixtures.
New men's wear of all kinds.
THE TOGGERY
The College Man's Store
SENIORS TO ISSUE MEGAPHONE
. FOLLOWING COMMENCEMENT
The Senior Class, in a meeting Thurs-
day morning, decided to edit the Mega-
phone of June 17th, instead of publish-
ing the Senior Daily.
Miss lone Cocke was elected editor-
in-chief and Miss Martha Schrock busi-
ness manager. The Class is to serve as
assistants.
This issue of the Megaphone will be
one of the most interesting of the year
being a record of the exercises of Com-
mencement week.
Professor Tinsley was in Florence
Monday where he delivered the com-
mencement address.
Doc Sessions spent the week-end at
his home in Rockdale.
Frank Haines of San Antonio, was in
Georgetown Sunday.
Southwestern was not represented at
the Southwestern conference tournament,
held at Austin May 23-24, as she had
expected to be. For some reason the
officers of the T. I. A. A. overlooked
paying its, entrance fee to the Southwest-
ern Conference until it was too late to
do so. Southwestern was thus made in-
eligible to send a team to represent her.
The tennis players were greatly dis-
appointed upon learning these facts, be-
cause ever since the advent of warm wea-
ther this spring they have been looking
forward to the time when they could
uphold Southwestern's glory on the ten-
nis court at this meet, and they have
worked hard and faithfully in spite of
the lack of proper courts.
Since Southwestern was not permitted
to send her tennis teams to this meet
at Austin, it is hoped that a dual ten-
nis meet can be arranged with some oth-
er college in the near future, although
there are manjr drawbacks to hinder
such a project, in order that the players
should yet some stimulus and compen-
sation, other than the physical value de-
rived for their hard work and earned
endeavor.
Vance Jenkis, '18, was at Mood"Hall
Saturday and Sunday. He was dis-
charged from the chemical warfare ser-
vice some month* ago. He now has a
private laboratory in the Research De-
partment with the Texas Co. at Port
Arthur.
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Dr. Bishop returned today from a
trip to Childress and Marlin. At the
latter place he delivered the commence-
ment address.
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Being Glad to the End
It must be fine to be "Champs!" We wonder how it feels.
How did it come about? We heard that "Johnnie" saved the
day, and then that another guy batted one down over and
away past second base and saved the day. It makes no dif-
ference—there is glory enough for all, and Stone's Drug Sitore,
too.
Stone's Drug Store wants to be glad to the end, by seeing
Megaphoners coming this way, with lots of orders and fre-
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to see us often. We have apart in that championship.
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Waldrop, Gayle. The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 33, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 27, 1919, newspaper, May 27, 1919; Georgetown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth394764/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Southwestern University.