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THE BATTALION
THE BATTALION
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Entered as second-class matter at College Station, Texas, Feb. 17, 1905.
the McKinney courier-gazette.
The McKinney Courier-Gazzette expends a column on the “Lasting In
juries of Colleges by Hazing Practice,” wherein the terms “brutal hazing”,
“uncivilized practice,” and “delegation of disrespectful young bullies who
pose as ring leaders and ‘initiators’ at colleges”, are used to effect and it is
further stated that “such is not only the case at A. and M. College, but at
other colleges and universities.”
The writer evidently believes his statements to be true or else he
could not make such assertions with the degree of cool finality attained. But
we beg to differ with the gentleman in so far as the A. and M. College is
concerned. In our experience we have never yet observed a “delegation of
disrespectful young bullies who posed as ring leaders” nor have we witnessed
nor heard of “uncivilized practices” in regard to “brutal hazing” at the A.
and M. College.
The Courier-Gazzette further states that “Some instances have been
cited where students have left Texas to attend colleges where they can get a
more civilized reception, so press reports tell us.” In reply to this statement,
The Battalion publishes the following list of states and countries repre
sented by students at the A. and M. College, who designate the following as
legal addresses:
States, 25.
Alabama.
Mississippi.
Arizona.
Missouri.
Arkansas.
New Hampshire.
California.
New Mexico.
Florida.
New Jersey.
Georgia.
New York.
Illinois.
Ohio:'
Indiana.
Oklahoma.
Iowa.
Tennessee.
Kentucky.
West Virginia.
Louisiana.
Wisconsin.
Michigan.
Wyoming.
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Washington, D. C.
Foreign Countries, 11.
Brazil.
Mexico.
China.
Moravia.
Cuba.
Peru.
Egypt.
Czcho-Slovacio,
Mesopotamia.
India.
Ireland.
THE REMARKABLE FEATURE OF THIS INFORMATION BE
ING THAT ARKANSAS, THE STATE TO WHICH ROGERS, ONE OF
THE PROTESTANTS AGAINST HAZING AT A. AND M., WENT IN
SEARCH OF EDUCATION, IS THE HIGHEST IN REPRESENTATIVE
NUMBERS AT A. AND M.—A TOTAL OF 23 STUDENTS FROM THAT
STATE BEING REGISTERED AT THE A. AND M. COLLEGE OF
TEXAS!
The McKinney publication goes further and states in conclusion,
“We need men at the head of these colleges and universities that are big
enough and have backbone enough to pu tan end to it!” To which we reply,
in the sense in which we wrote last week: We need men at the head of the
government with the above mentioned characteristics in order that law
breaking, illicit liquor dealing, etc., be forever stopped which we main
tain is just as sensible.
If there rests in the minds of Texas citizens such thoughts as have
been expressed by the Courier-Gazztte, the investigation is the greatest
thing for the A. and M. College that it has experienced.
THE “POWDER PUFF” NUMBER.
On March 11th, The Battalion will offer something new to its readers
in the “Powder Puff” number. Every line will be written by a feminine pen.
No limitation is placed on the character or variety of contributions. Every
cadet and “Casual” is urgently requested to obtain contributions for this
number. All “Correspondence Hounds” are asked to assist in obtaining
“Powder Puff” material. The Battalion staff will invite an Advisory Board
of Campus girls to edit the contributions. A broad range of material is
essential to the success of this number. Frequently The Battalion has
published contributions from the fair sex, but this number will be entirely
of this nature. Every class of reading matter will be necessary for a bal
anced paper. Every feminine writer is invited to contribute. Experience
is unnecessary.
AGGIE ATHLETES HOLD TO TRADITIONAL NAMES.
At a meeting of the “T” Club Friday night, the athletes of the Col
lege voted disapproval of the “Wildcat” as mascot and totem of the College.
It was felt that a new name for the teams would create a breach between
the Aggies of yesterday and the Aggies of tomorrow—especially those war
riors of the Maroon and White standards who have fought, are fighting,
and will always fight for one and the same thing: Honor, glory, and su
premacy for A. and M. over all. The reputation of the Farmers and Aggies
has spread over the Southwest and the names are held in dignity in our
Conference. Northern and Eastern recognition are coming—and it seems
best that it come to the names of old rather than to one of new origin.
State Press is entitled to our appreciation for a recent discussion of
the Hazing Situation. We are a stranger in Dallas and in newspaper circles,
but we wager Mr. Taylor has at some time been intimately associated with
college life and college students.
Should the Investigation Committee raise a thirst between the hours
of eleven p. m. and seven a. m while at College, we can expect them to re
turn to the legislature presenting a bill to appropriate funds for “well dig
ging” in Aggieland!
It is of interest to A. and M. students to know that the S. M. U. Choral
Club entertainment was provided them at the admission price of 35c, while
University students paid $1.00 for the same affair.
From the press we learn that Dr. Ross, sociologist, and Dr. Jastrow,
psychologist, addressed larger and more attentive audiences at A. and M.
than at any other institution in the state.
MASONIC CLUB MEETING.
Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.
m. Tuesday night by Mr. C. C. Braden,
chairman pro tern, in the absence of
the president, Mr. S. G. Bailey. Min
utes were read and standing com
mittees reported. Other committees
were appointed. All details being
worked out and no further business
arising this part of the meeting was
closed.
Dr. O. M. Ball addressed the club,
being the speaker of the evening. It
being his first time to visit the club
he felt it necessary to go through the
regular processes of becoming a bona
fide member which he promptly did
after which he delivered a highly in
structional as well as thoroughly en
joyable talk, making many assertions
and statements of interest to the craft
and especially those to whom the lure
of line and hook have an extra
strong call. Other phases were out
lined and briefly touched upon that
will give us a better understanding.
A smoker is part of the regular
program and every Campus Mason is
urged to be present at every meeting.
Bryan Masons are invited to meet
with us and share with us this asso
ciation. Meetings second and fourth
Tuesday nights, place to be designated
two days before each meeting and due
notice made of it through The Bul
letin.
COLLEGE WILL CONFORM
WITH UNIVERSAL
DAY OF PRAYER
Through Edgar Brinkman, chair
man of the “Y” Religious Service com
mittee, it is announced that the Uni
versal Day of Prayer inaugurated by
John. Mott, general committee of the
World’s Student Christian Federation,
will be reorganized on the Campus.
It is planned to have Sunrise Prayer
in the “Y” Chapel, Sunday, Feb. 27,
at 7:15 a. m., when Jno. T. Ehard,
State Secretary, will probably be pres
ent as leader.
At 7:00 p. m. at a special bugle call
the entire Campus will be requested
to become quiet, denominational pas
tors will halt their sermons, and every
where on the Campus five minutes will
be devoted to concerted prayer.
“Y” GOES IN STRONG
FOR SOCIAL WORK
At the regular meeting of the “Y”
Cabinet, Sunday, a long business ses
sion was held. The Denton trij) was
officially rported by Boyce wh<* gave
an excellent review in brief, only ten
min litas, being .ym*—aJKj'e
Junior Social next came up for discus^-
sion and a most favorable report was
made by King, chairman of this com
mittee. The report of the S. M. U.
Choral Club entertainments was then
made. A number of important plans
were brought up, two of the more gen
erally important at this time being
the instruction of Mexicans employed
on the Campus in correct use of Eng
lish, and the other was a series of
courses on sociological subjects to be
presented by faculty members to stu
dents desiring such information.
Warden as chairman of Community
Service committee was authorized to
outline plans for procedure of both
phases of work. The employers of
Mexicans on the Campus are desirous
of this instruction work among the
Spanish speaking laborers, many of
them being unable to understand
simple words of English. Student vol
unteers will do this work. The soci
ology courses cover four phases: City
Problems, Rural Problems, Religious
Problems, Foreign Problems. The
most capable members of the teaching
staffs will be obtained for these lec
tures and all students are free to en
roll. Cards will be circulated to en
able each man to sign for the course
desired. Classes will be held imme
diately after the evening meal at the
“Y” building.
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Formerly it was thought that
smoky stoves and burned bread were
the cause of most rural domestic
troubles. But with the high price of
gasoline and the failure of gardens, it
seems to be a shortage of gas and a
lack of “kale.”
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It is often said that the early bird
catches the worm; but it seems to me
that it’s a lucky bird that escapes
when the worm turns.
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Jap (after Mr. Moore had demon
strated several formulaes for V. Pr 2 ,
etc.) “Mr. Moore, isn’t that a Dur
ham formulae?”
Mr. Moore-: “Why Durham form
ulae ?”
Jap: “Because it’s all Bull.”
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If we reported all the rumors we
hear and heard all the rumors that
were reported, we would have little
time for thought.
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Time and tide wait for no man and
As a woman was, she ain’t.
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It is well to blow smoke rings and
indulge in air-castle building, but it
takes real clay and hard work to con
struct material things.
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As a man is, so is he;
the dollar has almost joined the same
union.
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Our idea of transition is America to
Eden with a short stay-over in France.
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The kinds of jokes we need are in
novations; the kind we get are ren-
novations.
WISE OBSERVATION OF OUR
“CO-ED” CONTRIBUTOR.
Dear Mr. Rabbi:
You have asked me for my views
as an innocent bystander of various
phases of life ofri the Campus. Be-
1 !*»• ■tYT^intLsure urp to neither
qualification, I nevertheless proceed.
In regard to this investigation go
ing on, for various and sundried rea
sons I believe it will turn out like
Jonah and come out all right.
Fish social aspirations? That
sounds like the enmpty bottle in 0.
C. B.’s cellar. There’s nothing in
them.
Railroad facilities to and from the
College? Why my soul, it took T.
Hall a month to get a trunk from
Denton to College Station.
An artist number in the Lyceum
cours? Seems to me in the painting
line we have sufficient home talent.
Casey’s cigars? He knows the
ropes.
P. S.—Just contribute my renumer
ation for this to the fund for the
staiving 1800 in Sbisa Hall.
Rub-My-Tism relieves Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sprains.
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CASEY’S
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keep you happy.
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HERE
If it is good for you
we have it.
AT THE “Y” SHOP
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BASE BALL
TRACK
TENNIS
SWIMMING
GOLF, ETC.
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A. M. Waldrop & Co.
Headquarters for College Trade
The Elite Confectionery
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COLD DRINKS, CANDY,
CIGARS, ETC.
When in Bryan the Boys Are Invited to Visit Us
Slovacek-Novpsad Music Co.
Bryan, Texas
Dealers in
CONN AND MARTIN BAND INSTRUMENTS
Selmer & Buffet Reed Instruments; Ludwig Drums; Degan
Bells and Xylophones; Lyon & Healy String
Instruments
PIANOS, TALKING MACHINES, DOLLS, RECORDS AND
MUSIC
KING’S AND NUNNELLY’S
FINE CANDIES, FOUNTAIN DRINKS, CIGARS
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MEAT MARKET
Fresh Meats, Fish, Oysters,
Eggs, Butter. Delivery
leaves for College every
morning at 9 o’clock except
Sunday.
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Us
BRYAN TIRE & REPAIR
COMPANY
H. G. Umland, Prop.
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Tires, Tubes, Gasoline, Oils "
and All Kinds of Vul
canizing
CALL ON
F. R. HANDS
At Boyett’s Store for
HAMBURGERS—The Juicy Kind
COLD DRINGS, CHEWING GUM,
CANDY, ETC.
Come Down, Boys, and Get
Acquainted
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WATCHES and JEWELRY
Pathe and Claxtonola Talking !
Machines
Cadets are invited to call and
see our lines
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Graduate Optometrist and
Optician
Office: Caldwell’s Jewelry ^
Store -v-
Bryan, Texas $
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REAL ESTATE
<1 Post Office Block, Bryan