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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1894)
THE BATTALION. ». 15 class, the house was opened for nomina tions. Mr. Peden, in a very interesting but short oration, nominated Mr. Wat kins. Mr. Watkins’nomination was sec onded with a cheer, several rising simul taneously. Mr. Anderson nominated Mr. P. P. Mills, but by his own request his nomination was withdrawn. Mr. Mills nominated Mr. Id. P. Jordan, who received a hearty second. Mr. B. Fitz gerald nominated Mr. A. H. Fitzgerald, who also received an encouraging second. The nominations now being closed, vot ing began. Mr. Watkins was elected amid shouts of applause. From his short speech of thanks and acceptance we feel sure our class will be represented this year as never before. P. P. Mills, Chairman. A. P. Duggan-, Secretary. SOCIETY IVIEETI^GS. AUSTIN SOCIETY, Austin Society Hall, ) March 12, 1894. ) The president and vice-president being absent, the meeting was called to order by Lieut. Mills, at the usual hour. After roll call the the minutes of pre vious meeting were read and adopted. Before'proceeding with the exercises, Mr. Mathews was appointed to fill the secretary’s position. The usual order of business was passed over by the society and the programme was then taken up and carried out to the evident satisfaction and pleasure of all present. The first man on the programme read an interesting essay, which fully charac terizes Mr. Ross A. as one of our most brilliant essayists. As this'was his first appearance before the society, Mr. Ross scored a decided success. The most amusing part of the pro gramme was brought out when Mr. Clark H. appeared before the society in the role of reader. His selection was a medley composed of humorous sketches, read in Mr. Clark’s original manner, consequently it could not be otherwise than highly amusing. It was evident from the mirth it provoked that the audience was exceedingly pleased with the piece. The declaimer being absent, and no one volunteering to fill his place, the de bate was then taken up and proved an easy victory for the negative. The first man on debate, Mr. Mathews, attempted to convince the audience “ That religion has done more towards civilizing the world than science.” His discussion of the affirmative side of the question ivas exceedingly thorough and did not fail to make an impression upon the tribunal. Mr. Reed J. then came forward in de fense of the negative and amassed an army of argument which won the decis ion for his side. There being no further business, the society adjourned. P. P. Mills, President pro tem. M. Mathews, Sec’y pro tem. The Ross Volunteers’ hop was a glori ous success. Many distinguished visit ors were present, and all declared that a most enjoyable time was spent. We hope that such delightful events will be more frequent in the future. A Washington paper says: A Russian woman soaked her head in petroleum and lighted a cigarette. The cigarette alone would have done the work in time, but the combination got there much quicker.