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.
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College Station, Texas, February 17,
1905.
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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
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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.