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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1919)
THE BATTALION 5 the one in front of the Mechanical Engineering shops leading to the Academic building, are in an unpas- sable condition. Both entrances to the new addition to the Mess hall are very muddy and wet, so that the non military students who have to wait in front of the opening of the doors before every meal, become wet foot ed, a thing which is able to affect their health. We call the attention of the Buildings and Grounds depart ment to the effect, in order that this department may see to it that the existing condition be remedied by putting some gravel where it is need ed most. The first place we recom mend is in front of the new Mess Hall. Quite a number of followers risk ed the weather and train service and followed the team to Dallas to wit ness the game with S. M. U., and in cidentally to see the Fair and the fair. Pullmans weren’t so available so the majority were forced to “roll their own” to keep warm, as the weather changed quite suddenly from a warm, spring day into a dreary, wet cold night. The train being only sev en hours late, we arrived almost on time to see the game. Many old A. and M. men were in Dallas to see the game but primarily on account of a meeting of members of the 90th di vision on that day. Jonnie Garrity, of the famous 1915 team was on hand and was in evidence on the field that afternoon. The game was played at Gardner Park, and not out at the Fair grounds as satisfactory arrangements between the officials could not be made. The field was heavy, due to rains from the day previous, but atmospheric conditions were about right, as it was" cool and no wind was blowing'." The spectators numbered about 2,500 of which about 200 were A. & M. men but this did not in any way prevent the latter from presenting the old spirit and fight by yelling. The yell leaders were there strong and upon invitation they led S. M. U. in a yell, upon the completion of which the privilege was accorded their cheer leaders—one of which was Edwin Crenshaw, an old A. & M. man and resident of Bryan. Suffice to say that A. & M. was victorious by a score of 16-0—due to the stellar playing of one Jack Mahan backed up by the entire team. Naturally everyone took in all oth er attractions of the city, even to a portion of the men being accorded the privilege of staying at the home of Mrs. Toch, who is incidentally a firm believer in A. & M.. After everything is said and done, however, there still remains one great after thhought—the trip wasn’t a complete success—C. I. A. wasn’t there. Bolshevism seemingly still exists on the campus, and is apparently centered about Goodwin Hall. A slight change of tactics has been adopted since the last council, as this man or men specialize in the use of trash cans and torpedoes in place of “zits,” green eyes and hot liquor, Well, at any rate, the joke is on the doer, because the sentiment of the student body is against such prac tices. Do you realize the changes that have been made in the policy of the authorities toward government? You have been given more privileges, and sentinels have been removed be sides the many other allowances that have been made. Respect these by conducting yourself as a man should. Nothing will ever come of such, be sides getting your neighbor a bad name and eventually heavier restric tions than previously were imposed. If the grievance is justifiable, write it up and the Battalion will attempt to present the matter to students and authorities—but if fun is the motive, eliminate it, because there is a limit to all things. OFFICERS OF SENIOR CLASS ELECTED The first meeting of the present Senior class was called recently for the purpose of nominating officers, and at the same time discuss the policies to be followed, both by cadets officers and civilian students. The latter were much in evidence, but the spirit of the meeting was one of ab solute co-operation and the stimula tion of interest by each in the other faction. There are many men of past classes who have returned this 5^ear to receive their degree, and though they may feel in a way a hes itancy in taking part in actual activi ties of the class, it is highly desirable that they extend their influence and value of past experience. The election was conducted later by ballot and resulted in the selec tion of E. E. McQuillen of Galveston as president. He is also captain of the basket-ball team, lieutenant- colonel of the cadet corps and has been an ardent supporter of all active ties for the past three years. Other officers selected were: R. H. Harris, vice president; Pat Hamilton, secre tary-treasurer and T. A. Cheeves as historian. The Senior class desires the co-op eration andexpression of loyalty and enthusiasm from every member of the student body in the attempt to make this a most successful school year in every respect. OFFICIALS FOR THANKSGIVING HOP SELECTED. At the second meeting of the Sen ior Class this year the chairmen of the various committees were elected who are to have charge of the Thanksgiving Hop. The men selec ted to put thing in shape are: Price, P. B.—chairman Program committee. Alec Harris, chairman Arrange ment committee. Pat Hacmilton—chairman Finance committee. Scott Alexander—chairman Recep tion committee. C. S. Todd—chairman Floor com mittee. Clay Nichols—Chairman Music committee. G. M. Crook—chairman Decora tion committee. This dance is the first large socia? event of the season and things are getting under way this early in the season as an indication that a swell event will be staged. This Hop is given by the student body to the football team in recognition of their work during the season. The captain of the eleven is president of the dance and hence will lead the grand march. Begin making preparations .now to have that girl come down, as you will not want to be holding the sack when the good time starts. NEW YELLS TO BE INSERTED IN YOUR YELL BOOK (To be Followed by “Are We Lions.”) Yell Leader: Are they goats? Corps: They are goats. Yell Leader: What kind of goats? Corps: Nanny goats. Yell Leader: Bellow, goats, bellow Corps: Ba-a-a-a-a, Ba-a-a-a-a Ba-a-a-a-n. CIGARS <0)(g)©©(g)©(®)(§)(g)©(©)(§)(® @> © BY EXPERIENCED BUYING FRESH ALL THE TIME GREAT SMOKE irssssi Try Our Line of Stationery and its prices THEY ARE RIGHT (§) (©) (®) (§) © (®) 1 BOYETT’S STORE® GUY BOYETT, Prop. THE BATTALIOH ny! 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