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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1894)
THE BATTALION. 1G and interesting declamation, for which we owe her many thanks. As the winner of the debate was to re ceive a medal, and furthermore as two of the most distinguished debaters of the College, Messrs. Bruce and Ross F. were the contestants, the debate was was looked forward to with unusual interest. The question was “Resolved that pur suit is better than possession.” Mr. Bruce on the affirmative opened the de bate with one of the most convincing, arguments it has ever been our lot to hear,and we thought the medal won, but alas! as Mr. Ross began to bring forth his points our opinion began to waver. Mr. Bruce’s closing speech, was even more eloquent than the first; but his side was lost. The tribunal decided in favor of the negative. We feel deeply indebted to the orchestra for the splendid music with which they helped to entertain us. They played several pieces which were well' rendered, and showed great skill. We will always remember this as one of the most enjoyable affairs which we have ever experienced at the College. W. H. P. Several of the professors’ families en joyed the pleasure of a picnic, hunt and fish one Saturday of last month. We are sure they had a glorious time, for there is no where a jollier set than the College people. Those wishing commencemement Bat- talhons may obtain same by leaving their names with the business manager or any of the editors, or after commence ment by addressing the Battallion. Chain your umbrella to you for these April showers are on the warpath and at any time might catch you, and then what of your straw hat ? The College was ably represented at the state oritorical contest by Mr. Bruce,, class ’94, who delivered his address with, credit to himself, society and College. Dr. J. T. Jenkins of Texarkana, will address the Y. M. C. A., the evening of commencement Sunday. Mr. Milton Parks of Dallas, the pub lisher and manager of the Southern Mer cury, paid his son, Corfioral Parks, a flying visit on the 27th. A I.TJA1X i: D Dan Cushing, Editor. Owing to the crowded condition of the other departments I have decided not to publish any biographies this month. The program for our June meeting has been decided on by the executive committee but is not ready for publica tion. The committee has decided to hold banquet. Circulars giving partic ulars will be sent out ;n a few days. A large attendance is expected. Several of the Alumni have gained honors in their chosen professions dur ing the past month. We are glad to see this. The Battalion extends its congratulations. At a competative examination in the Mt. Sinai hospital in New York J. A. Kyle ’90, stood first out of twenty-five, and W. H. Luckett ’91, stood first out of fifty tor a place in the St. Vincent’s hospital. F. L. Buford ’92, was elected city en gineer of Beaumont at the last election. W. D. Anderson ’90, was elected city secretary of Wichita Falls by an over whelming majority at the April election"