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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 16, 1914)
THE BATTALION Published every Friday night by the Students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Editor-in-Chief A. E. BURGES, T5 Associate Editor F. A. HCMANN, T5 Business Manager J. F. HADEN, T5 Associate Business Manager W. L. RUTAN, T5 Exchange Editor E. McR. CLAYTOR, T5 Society Editor MISS LOUISE PROCTOR Agricultural Editor M. T. GARRETT, T6. Engineering Editor UEL STEPHENS, ’16. Sporting Editor S. P. McFADDEN, T6 Y. M. C. A. Editor G. C. MOFFET, ’16 ’Frisco Editor D. H. KIBER, T7 Cartoonists P. T. CROWN, T5 (Chief), J. M. BUR- KET, ’16. L. A. Von ROSENBERG. Tb. Assistant Business Managers S. B. HAYNES, T6, J. B. ROBERT, '16, H. H. JOHNSON. ’17. Reporters E. O. YOUNGBLOOD, W. N. ELAM, J. R. BARNES, J. B. JOYCE, Z. A. GOODWIN, T. W. TEMPLE, F. W. HALSEY. Entered as second-class matter at College Station, Texas, February 17, 1905. Price Per Annum. $1.25 College Station, Tex., October 16, 1914. The moving picture show last Satur day was the best we have had this year. It consisted of six reels and not a one of them the least bit uninterest ing. One reel showed scenes in con nection with one of the demonstration trains which A. and M. has taken part in sending thruout the state, and the large and eager crowds which the films showed came to view the train with its exhibits made the spectator feel a pride that he was a part of an institution which was doing so much to “take the college to the people.” The last reel showed the negative of the film of A. and M. College activities which was prepared year before last and which, we understand, has been shown in all parts of the state. It be ing merely a negative, the colors were reversed and the effect was very weird. We had the unsual pleasure of seeing ourselves drill and go thru various military ceremonies, and many was the “old boy” there who kept on the lookout in the hopes of seeing himself. In regard to the proposed change of name of the Battalion, the majority of those whose opinions we have asked seem to be in favor of the change on Let every club and society this year elect a reporter for handing in mater ial to the Battalion. The Battalion is always glad to get news of the doings of corps organizations but it is im possible for us to “get next” to all such matter without aid from the organizations concerned. the grounds that the name Battalion has been outgrown, but no one has suggested a more satisfactory name. The name “Seninel,” which we sug gested last week, seems to have few supporters, and even we have aband oned that name because it is too com monly used. Therefore the Battalion will let the matter rest until someone comes forward with a name that is superior to the one the college weekly now bears. A name 21 years old should not be abandoned until strong er reasons for a change and a more suitable name are brought forward than we now have. THE 'FRISCO EXPOSITION. For the benefit of the freshman it might be well to explain the interest that the old boys are showing in the San Francisco Exposition, which is to be held next year. Last spring about three-fourths of the corps expressed their intentions of attending the exposition in a body. By so attending the expenses of the trip would be decreased to a minimum and the cadets would be with their friends. The expenses of the com plete trip were estimated at $70 per man The conditions in Europe have caused many people to think that the exposition will not be held The au thorities o the exposition declare that the European war will not materially effect the fair, for the three largest countries now warring have never of ficially entered the exposition. The war, on the other hand, will increase the attendance, since many people who usually go to Europe for the sum mer will be diverted to San Fran cisco. The October issue of the “Overland Monthly’’ contains a good article on the exposition and its progress. Although the times are hard, still every cadet ought to be able to get the required amount before June. While we are each trying to get the money let us all boost the trip, for A. & M. should certainly be represented at the greatest of the world fairs. THE RED HEADED CLUB. The Red Headed Club met for the first time in “Red” Allen’s room, where it was organized and the fol lowing officer selected: “Red” Allen, president; “Red” Gillispie, vice-presi dent; “Red” Becman, secretary-treas urer. There were about twenty members present, but there are many more on the campus and it is hoped that they will be out next time. There are no requirements other than that of being red headed. So all of you red headed fellows come out and join the club that ‘“sets the pace” in everything. THE “RUNT” CLUB. The first meeting of the “Runts” was in the confectionery, where “Runt” Hanson was elected president; “Runt” Stangle, vice-president and “Runt” Pedigo, secretary-treasurer. The officers then furnished the drinks for the toasts that were then had. Ike was made an honorary member, and then the meeting adjourned. This promises to be a great club, so if you are a runt come out and join us. SAY, FELLOWS! Let us make That Class Pin or Those Club Pins for you this time. Our work is the finest kind and our prices are reasonable. Prompt delivery and quality guaranteed. PARK, THE JEWELER and OPTICIAN Post Office Block, Bryan Finest Repairing, Engraving and Optical Work “Done While You Wait.” The First State Bank and Trust Company of Bryan 5l^ Solicits the banking business of the cadets and all the other A. & M. folks Goods With a Reputation EDWIN CLAPP SHOES BOSTONIAN SHOES ECLIPSE SHIRTS Full line Men’s Underwear, Counterpanes, Table Covers, Sheets, Pillow Covers, Tow els, Etc.