The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 3, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 2, 1915 Page: 1 of 4
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THE MEGAPHONE
PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BY THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
VOLUME IX.
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1915.
NUMBER 5.
is november 19th
to be a gala day?
THE MOVEMENT ON VERGE OF
SUCCESS. A FEW MORE DAYS
TO ACCOMPLISH IT.
Committee Doing Good Work—Result to
Be Known in Few Days—Write at
Once for Permission and Money
The current question that is vi-
tally concerning and occupying the
minds of students desirous of at-
tending the big game that is slat-
ed for Friday, November 19th, is
whether or not the committee at
work can secure a sufficient number
of students that is required to in
sure the special train. A goodly
number are overly enthusiastic with
the move and are adding materially
to its materialization by continual-
ly talking and encouraging it in
divers ways. Boosting is impera-
tive in a move of this character to
crown it with success. Once get
the spirit and it is contagious. If
the majority express their inten-
tion of going, naturally it will in
fluence others to attend, just to be
in the crowd, if nothing else. For
get your troubles and get in line.
If you have never had the hon-
ored privilege of v,isiting the me-
tropolis of North Texas or visiting
our sister university, time will not
afford a better opportunity to do
this than now. The opportune
moment is NOW.
u Tfte price of the-ticket is ve*y lit-
tle, "considering the mileage," and
what one would have to spend at
any other time. All of us have
friends there who will welcome us
with outstretched arms, and will
not permit us to put out one ducat
for anything. If everything is
paid with the exception of the rail-
road ticket, surely we will avail
ourselves of this rare opportunity.
Furthermore, this special dele-
gation would be an excellent ad-
vertisement of the University
which we attend. It would be a dis-
play of school spirit that is found
in live schools, like unto our own.
It would further show our support
and confidence in the team who
represent us on that day. Have
you quit that unnecessary habit, so
you can go ? Try it until the game
is over, anyway. Write home at
once for the amount necessary to
defray your expenses and get per-
mission.
The committee has secured some-
thing like one hundred and fifty
signatures. The contract demands
two hundred, with the money de-
posited in the office by Nov. 10.
The matter rests with you. It will
be decided by you. It must pass
—for it would cast a reflection on
us not to be boasted of, if failure
takes the place of success.
JACKSON AND LYONS
TO GO AGAINST BAYLOR
At a special meeting of the two
societies last Thursday, Jim Lyons,
ot' the Alamo, and W. \V. Jackson,
of San Jacinto, were elected to stop
the victories that Baylor has been
boasting of for several years. Last
year the Baylor debate was the
only one lost in any of the contests.
This is all the more reason that we
want to defeat them. Baylor has
a strong team, but this year we
are going to get an even break
with them for the two men who
represent us are very able and ex-
perienced in debating and are to be
reckoned with before victory can
be declared. Jackson represented
the San Jacs on the comencemeut
debate last year, and Lyons the Al-
amori the year before.
The question is as follows: "Re-
solved, That the United States is
justified in permitting the exporta-
tion of munitions of war from her
territory to the belligerent nations
in the present European conflict."
Southwestern has ten days in
which to choose sides.
SENIOR CLASS ORGANIZES.
The Senior Class of 1915-16 or-
ganized and held its first meeting a
few days ago. with a full attend-
ance.- The main object of the meet
ing was to elect officers for the first
term. The following were elected:
President, Miss Inez Dunlap; vice
pvesident^Mr. Pierce; sec-
retary, Miss Lois Campbell; treas-
urer, Mr. ('lift' Tucker; press re-
porter, Miss Ilattie Stanford; Hon-
or Council representatives, Mr.
Fred Francis and Miss Mary Da-
vidson.
Much enthusiasm showed that
the Senior class of 1915-1 r> will
leave no stone unturned in making
this the livest class in the history
of Southwestern.
After committees were appoint-
ed for the purpose of carrying out
the plans which were discussed the
meeting adjourned.
The Senior girls were the guests
of the Review Club at the residence
of Mrs. Bishop Friday afternoon
to tea.
FORMER STUDENTS AT EXHIBIT
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Whereas, the father of out great-
ly beloved pastor has departed this
earthly life for his heavenly home,
and whereas, our pastor, by his
loving service among us holds the
fullest affiection of our hearts;
Be it resolved : That this mes-
sage of our kindest sympathy and
our prayers for our Father's bless-
ing be extended to him. ^
The Ministerial Association,
Stanley Haver,
Fred Francis,
lease Mason,
Committee.
Scores of former students and
their friends arc registering at the
Southwestern University booth in
the Made-in-Texas Building at the
Fair. Every visitor finds out of
the 250 pictures some familiar face,
some old friend, which brings up a
train of recollections out of mem-
ory's background. Eaeh visitor
has assured Miss Moorman, who
has charge of the booth, of his ut
most regard and deepest loyalty
for the work done at Southwestern.
Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Ay res spent an hour or more look-
ing at the pictures and year books.
The Rev. Ed R. Barcus spent a few
minutes at the booth and promised
to furnish his picture to be placed
in the collection with that of his
brothers. Among those who regis-
tered at the Southwestern exhibit
yesterday were John Lee Brooks,
W. H. Allen and wife, William H.
;
Atwell, his wife, father and son;
Mrs. J. D. Young, Mr. and Mrs. E.
J. Olive and J. H. Reedy.—Dallas
News.
first try-out of
gleej1ub monday
MANY COME OUT FOR PLACES ON
CLUB—HOOTEN IS MANAGER-
TRIP BEING PLANNED.
The prospects arc excellent for
an unusually fine (ilee Clul> this
year. A large number of men
tried out with fine quality of voices.
The chances are bright for the best
(Jlee Club in the history of South-
western. Last year the character
of the program was improved, and
will be still more improved this
year. With the fine 'quality of
voices this, year ami the competi-
tion for places on the Club, the
program can I e given to the best
effect.
The importance of this improve-
ment, of thr. program is seen in
the number of places in which the
Club sii'g last year who want a re-
turn engagement this year. Al-
ready this early in the season near-
ly half a dozen places have asked
for a return concert of the S. U.
Glee Club.
This year twenty men will take
the trip. At present between
twenty-five and thirty men have
been allowed to try for places.
The number will be weeded out
until twenty-five will remain ; these
wil continue until the trip, and the
best twenty will go. This system
will arouse a spirit of competition
pnd will improve the Club.
Pro?. Manchester says that the
prospects are very bright for the
best singing club of our history
and one of the most successful
tours also. Prof. Manchester is
working hard with the Club and
Southwestern is assured of one of
the best Glee Clubs in the State.
EPWORTH LEAGUE ENTERTAINS.
For luck! don't say "Beat" to
the black cat 011 Hallowe'en, but
come to the KpWorth League Par-
ty! "Prep." Oct. 30, 7:.'{() p. m.
<$>
Such was the invitation that
brought about thirty-five young
people to the place that has haunt
ed more than one would-be fresh-
man who has conic to Georgetown,
the "Prep" building. Indeed,
from the appearance of the audito-
rium. dimly lighted, and with Jack-
o-lanterns in the windows, one's
fears were not altogether un
grounded, but from the looks upon
the faces of those present the fears
of the "Prep" or Freshman or
even Senior seemed to have sunk
into oblivion and all had a jolly
good time entirely unmindful—af-
ter the first few minutes—of the
white ghosts that stood at the foot
of the stairs or of the black witches
who, forgetting their reputed wick-
edness, mingled freely with the
crowd, directing their amusements
or serving them with punch. Hal-
lowe'en stunts, such as fortune-
telling, biting the apple, etc., var-
ied with music, occupied most of
the time. But all goqd things must
end, so as the clock pointed to the
hour the guests departed to await
another Hallowe'en.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
ENJOYS MUSICAL TREAT
Last Sunday morning in lieu of
the legular lesson, the Ruby Ken-
drick Class adjourned to the home
of Prof. Vadcn, their teacher, and
were treated to a Victrola recital
of sacred music. Among the beau-
tiful selections heard were, "Stille
Nacht, Heilige Nacht", the "Sta-
bat Mater", ''The Ninety and
Nine", " I Know That My Redeem-
er Liveth", from Handel's "Mes-
siah"; "Abide With Me", and
others. The class were unanimous
in their appreciation of the music
and of Prof. Vaden's kind invita-
tion to "Come again."
The Ruby Kendrick class, for-
merly taught by Prof. Tinsley, is
at present being taught by Prof.
Vaden. Dr. Cody will take charge
of the class on his return from Cal-
ifornia in a week or two. The class
will soon organize for the year.
Visitors are welcome. Come and
join us.
STUDENTS' RALLY.
Prof. Coryell was among . the
multitude who attended the game
at Austin Saturday. He reports
a very profitable stay in Austin
and compliments the team on their
work.
A meeting of the Students' Asso-
ciation was called in the audito-
rium for the purpose of discussing
the proposed trip to Dallas. Mr.
Lyons, president of the association,
opened the meeting, being ably sec-
onded by a feath'erless Rhode I sland
chicken, which was perched on a
blackboard at the rear of the stage.
After paying bis dutiful respects
to this embarrassed spectator, Mr.
Lyons entered into the business of
the meeting. it was found that
the required number needed to
make the trip was lacking. Only
about 130 had signed up for the
trip. Many suggestions were of-
fered and plans were formulated
as to how more of the student body
could be induced to go. Short
talks were made by Ward Wilson,
Angie Smith, Ben Leigh, Sam Hay,
and others. Mr. Hay stated that
although he had not heard from
the young ladies on the committee,
yet he was afraid that the trip
would have to be called off because
there were, about 70 yet to sign.
He also said that the faculty refus-
ed to consider a train unless 200
students registered for the trip.
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Leigh made
reports from the town committee
and it was found that a large num-
ber of the town residents intend to
go. After a few more comments
the meeting adjourned.
FOR YOUNG MEN.
Rev. Cullom H. Booth will deliv-
er a series of sermons to young men
at the First Methodist Church on
the general theme:
"Men Who Might Have Been."
"The Prophet Who Lost His
Vision of God."
Sunday, Novembebr 7, 7:30 p. m.
"The Apostle Who Lost His
Apostleship."
Sunday, November 14, 7:30 p. m.
"The Rich Young Man Who Lost
the Kingdom of Heaven."
A cordial invitation is extended
to all young men who are really
anxious to make the most out of
life. Is it not wiser to stop and
think beforehand than to shed im-
potent tears of regret over mis-
takes that cannot be remedied and
opportunities that cannot be re-
called?
state held scoreless
;n the first quarter
TEAM DISPLAYS ABILITY TO PLAY
—ATTRACTS WIDESPREAD AT-
TENTION—RESULT 45 TO 0
Texas Admits Southwestern Has Good
Team—That Impregnable Inter-
ference Meets Its Waterloo.
(From the Dallas News.)
Austin, Tex., Oct. 30.—The Uni-
versity of Texas football eleven met
some stubborn little opponents in
their game with Southwestern to-
day and succeeded in running up
but forty-five points. Southwes-
tern, missing two trials at field goal
from the fifteen-yard line in the
first quarter, remained scoreless.
Quiuu, a freshman from Hous-
ton High School, and Knickerbock-
from Austin High, starred for the
visitors. Quinn's tackling was
splendid, and his playing in gen-
eral of a high-class. Southwes-
tern \s entire team played a pretty
offensive game. The tackling was
hard and certain. Quinn was
probably their outstanding star.
Knickerbocker also came in for
honors. Once when the Long-
horns were within four yards of
the goal Walker fumbled and
Knickerbocker recovered. The ball
hardly had been put back into play
after Marsh's punt, when Kelso
fumbled, and Knickerbocker, again
recovering, ran thirty yards, the
longest gain made by his team.
<$>
(From The Daily Texan.)
With a makeshift lineup (with
the exception of Turner and Birge
this makeshift hneup faced the
Oklahoma Sooners) that took itself
two quarters to get to going, the
Texas Longhorns defeated South-
western 45 to 0 on Clark Field yes-
terday. In the first half the Tex-
as team was able to register only
two touchdowns on their opponents
and in the early part of the first
quarter the Texas rooters were giv-
en a half-way scare by the Meth-
odists, who kept the ball in Varsi-
ty's territory and made two at-
tempts at field goals. No doubt
Coach Allerdice in his talk between
the halves made a reference or two
to the score of 13 to 0 that the
Longhorns had made in the first
half.
The Southwestern team played
good football for a team that is
practically "new." In the first
quarter they kept the ball in Var-
sity's territory over elevens that
have held the Longhorns scoreless;
and. incidentally, the Methodists
are the only one of the State elev-
ens that have held the Longhorns
scoreless for a quarter this season.
The visitors displayed a whole lot
of " pepper,'' and it is a pretty
safe prediction that "Burt" Rix
will turn out a good eleven next
year if these new men return to
Georgetown next fall.
Southwestern had no offensive
stars, but Quinn played their best
defensive game, with Knickerbock-
er a good second.
<$>
(From the San Antonio Express.)
Quinn, a freshman from Hous-
ton High School, and Knickerbock-
from Austin High, starred for the
visitors. Quinn's tackling was
splendid, and his playing in gen-
(Oontlnued on page three.)
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