THE BATTALION, College Station, Texas.
as less infamous than his reputation made him, that Arthur
dies at last by an accident rather than by the will of his un
cle. It would have bfen more dramatic, had Shakespeare
intended to depict John as a murderer, to have followed the
tradition which made him stab his nephew, in a boat, in the
dead of night, with his own hand, and then sink the body
“deeper than did ever plummet sound.”
Young JVIen’s Christian Association.
OFFICERS OF Y. M. C.A.
President, A. M. Todd.
Vice President, H. P. Jordan.
Secretary, F. Lewis.
This organization, formerly entirely unknown at this Col
lege, is now becoming a live and prosperous organization. It
has been maintained here for the past four years, beginning
with a membership of some twelve or fifteen, it grew the next
year to about thirty-two. Last session the active and associate
membership reached about 75, and although the census of the
present corps has not been taken, I feel warranted in predict
ing that not less than half the corps will be found upon its rolls,
and even a larger number deriving the benefits of its labor.
At the opening of this session a neat folder was printed ex
tending a welcome to the new students, and a committee
from the association met the trains to conduct the new stu
dents to the president’s office, and assisted them in getting
settled—thus greatly relieving the embarrassments of stran
gers who came. Under the genial influence of this associa
tion, as well as through the efficiency and trustworthiness
of the cadet officers of the corps, the moral tone of the institu
tion has undergone, and is still undergoing, a marked change.
Hazing of new students is a thing of the past. Recently
a new student, after having been at the College for three days
did not know what was meant by “strapping.” Boisterous
ness and rowdyism are unknown. It is a matter of regret that
profanity is still frequently heard among the students. One
of the most pressing needs of the association is a suitable
place in which to bold its devotional and other meetings.
Within the past twelve months a nice start has been made
toward establishing a first class gymnasium under its au
spices. A hall 30x60 feet with plenty of light and air, has
been fairly equipped with modern apparatus, to which all
members, and the student body have access at small cost.
The Association also contemplates making an effort to secure
the services of some of the best popular lecturers of the
country at intervals during the winter and spring. In ad
dition to their regular meetings, special programs will be pre
pared and public meetings held monthly. Field day exer
cises have also been arranged.
All exercises of the Asssociation will be found duly bul
letined on the Y. M. C.A. bulletin board some days in ad
vance of their occurrence. friend of the association.
The Literary Societies-
OFFICERS OF CALLIOPEAN SOCIETY.
F. R. Ross, President.
E. L. Bruce, Vice President.
H. P. Jordan, Recording Secretary.
Atwood Bittle, Corresponding Secretary.
A. M. Todd, Censor.
G. B. Oglesby, Critic.
A. Fitzgerald, Treasurer.
Polk, Librarian.
Luckett, Assistant Librarian.
Hill, Sergeant at Arms.
Wight, Assistant Sergeant at Arms.
OFFICERS OF AUSTIN SOCIETY.
B. C. Pittuck, President.
F. N, Houston, Vice President.
Recording Secretary, A. Gross.
Critic, G. W. Dayton.
Financial Secretary, P. P. Mills.
Censor, I. L. Goldberg.
Corresponding Secretary, Flinn.
Librarian, Frank Bittle.
Sergeant at Arms, H. Morse.
We have in the A. and M. College of Texas two literary
societies; namely, the Austin and the Calliopean, and they
are organizations which ought to have the hearty support of
every student.
In other colleges it is a well known fact that the literary
societies have the co-operation and good will ot all the stu
dents, then why. should it be otherwise here? I here is no
reason, therefore fellow-students co-operate and join with us
in making our societies models of success. If you have not
joined, let me beg you to do so; and do so at once. The value
of the literary societies has never been, and can never be
questioned. It is an undisputed fact that most of our distin
guished writers and speakers received their start by participa
ting and taking an interest in society works while at College.
The opportunity to take part in the society exercises, ought to
be valued by every one very highly, as it affords us the means
of working off the embarassment so often felt by young speak
ers and writers. In the society hall we form many personal
friends, whom we never forget, and we always remember our so
ciety meetings and debates with the tenderest of feelings. If
there are those among the students who cannot join us and
take an active part in the exercises, join us and encourage us
by your presence at every meeting; w T e can assure you that you
will find the exercises both interesting and instructive, and
possibly sometime you will be encouraged to take part your
self. If you do you will never regret having done so.
And perhaps you might be a successful competitor for one
or more of the numerous medals offered in both societies, for
who can lift the veil that hides the future and foretell differ
ent. It has been done and may be done again. Both socie
ties meet Saturday nights. You are earnestly invited to at
tend. The annual love feasts of both societies last June were
successes, the like of which is rarely attained in any organiza
tions of like character. There were many earnest and elo
quent speeches made in both societies, and many medals of
fered to inspire increased zeal and interest during the present
session. The medals donated to the Austin society are: A
medal offered for the best essay, written either upon the life of
General Sam Houston, or upon the life of Gov. L. S. Ross.
The donor is Mr. George W. Dayton. Mr. Dayton entered
College at the beginning of last session, and enlisted with the
Austin society and carried off two medals—one for the best de
bater in the Austin society, the other for the best debater at
the joint celebration during last commencement. The medals
donated to the Calliopean society were as follows: (1.) A
gold medal to be awarded to the member taking the greatest
interest in society work this session. Donated by Hon. W.H.
Luckett, class of ’91. (2.) A gold medal offered for the best
debater in the society—to be decided and awarded at the an
nual celebration held during this session. The society will
elect the two debaters and Prof. Harrington will select the
subject; and Mr. T. M. Kyle, the kind donor is to be furnished
with a copy of each debate. (3.) A gold medal offered to the
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