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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1914)
"The Avenue of Palms,” a beautiful scene from ‘.THE RED WIDOW,” the New York Aston Theatre musical Comedy Success. Colonial Theatre, Wednesday, October 28th. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES. Andrew Moses Literary Society. Monday night the Andrew Moses Literary Society held a most interest ing and profitable meeting. The president, A. E. Burgess, made his inaugural address, which was en thusiastically received by the (society. The question for debate, “Resolved, That Italy has violated her treaty with Germany by remaining neutral in the present conflict,” was ably discussed by J. P. Ehlers and W. P. Martin on the affirmative and P. B. Metcalf and J. C. Pierson on the negative. The af firmative won the decision, but both teams did good work. The general debate on the same question, led by J. L. Watson, was participated in by the majority of the members. Besides Prof. Bressler, who is critic, Prof. Bilsing and Prof. Gofer made short talks on the work and aims of such a society. The society adjourned at 7:45, after a very enthusiastic meeting. Program of A. M. L. S. for Monday, October 26: Debate—“Resolved, That the United States should force Japan to evacuate the island of Yap which she took from Germany a few days ago.” Affirmative—Murphy, M.; Thomas, C. W. Negative—Stroman, G. N.; Gibson, M. B. Leader of general debate—Collins, J. C. A New Club Formed. Last Monday the ‘Southwest Texas Club” was organized. The club is composed of 28 boys from the follow ing counties: Maverick, Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Zavala, Frio, Dimmit, LaSalle and Bandera. The following officers for the com ing season were elected: President, C. C. Hudspeth; vice-president, E. M. Peters; secretary-treasurer, J. C. Short; sergeant at arms, H. H. Rothe; reporter, E. E. Aldridge. A committee composed of C. C. Hudspeth, as chairman, E. N. Henley and N. 'L. Peters was appointed to draw up a constitution and by-laws. The club is a large one and will be a great benefit for the boys coming from that part of the country. Several feasts are being planned and everyone is looking forward to a good time. cussed. Among them being plans for a “spread’ to be held in the near fu ture. H. A. Sawyer was elected reporter. The club now has an enrollment of forty members. Come on “Fats;’’ better get organ ized. WHARTON-JACKSON COUNTY CLUB. At a meeting Sunday night of the boys from Wharton and Jackson coun ties a Wharton-Jackson County Club was organized. The motto of the club is “Boost A. & M. in Wharton and Jackson Counties, and Wharton and Jackson Counties at A. & M.” Several “good times” are expected. The following officers were elected: H. A. Jopling, president; J. M. Robertson, vice-president; S. R. Craig, secretary-treasurer; F. A; Hollings- head, reporter. Other members are: R. E. Hill, W. T. Galliford, C. N. Bates, R. E. Dinsmore, H. P. Stock- ton, L. S. Stockton, Chandler. SUM’S HAVE MEETING. The second meeting of the Slim Man’s Club was held in the presi dent’s room Thursday night. The committee which was appoint ed at the last meeting presented a con stitution for the club, which was readi ly approved and adopted by the mem bers. It was unanimously voted that “Slim Jim” Haden be made an'hon orary member of the society. Many questions of interest for the general wellfare of the club were dis ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS MEET. The first regular meeting of the American Institute of Electrical En gineers was held in Prof. Bolton’s section room promptly at 7:30. Messrs. Cannon and Beach of the E. E. Department gave two very in teresting talks. Mr. Cannon gave an interesting lec ture on “Direct Curent Winding and Testing.” He showed the various kinds of coils and how they were put on the armatures. He next demon strated the method for testing these armatures for open circuit, grounds, or short circuits. Mr. Beach showed in a very inter esting manner the advantages of the new turbine testing laboratories of the General Electric Company at West Lynn. He gave his hearers an idea of the greatly increased efficiency of the plant under the new system. The society wishes that as man'’ men as possible will come out to the meetings. Some good will accrue to all attending, even tho a few of the talks be a little deep. It is im possible to make all speeches satisfy everyone’s whims. Have your cleaning and pressing done by the Brenham Steam Laundry. —Sam Farrell, Agent. The Brenham Steam Laundry guar antees colors and uses no detrimental bleaching compounds.—Sam Farrell, Agent. Y. M. C. A. MEETING. The Y. M. C. A. meetings this fall have been unusually interesting and helpful. Strong speakers have been on the program and the good fellow ship has been enjoyed. As soon as the building is occupied the meetings will be held in the lobby or chapel where it will be more suitable and comfortable. Prof. R. O. Allen of Allen Academy was the speaker Sun day night. It is a happy event when we have among us a man who is able to make himself a part of a student movement which is doing so much for college men. Prof. Allen spoke on “A College Man’s Contribution to So ciety.” In his happy way of holding attention he impressed the men with their obligation to society at hand, first in the family and then to the en vironment in which they live. In many kind words he invited the col lege assdciaton to carry out a pro gram at Allen Academy n the near fu ture. If you do not like to sew buttons on your clothes let the Brenham Steam Laundry do it for you.—Sam Farrell, Agent. NEW LAUNDRY BEGUN. Work on the new laundry building was begun several days ago and now the foundation is well under way. The building is located on the vacant lot just north of Mr. Day’s house. It is to be 40 feet wided and 130 feet long; will be constructed of reinforced concrete, and when completed it will be equipped with the most modern machinery. Mr. T. C. Born, the contractor, says it will be ready for use by the end of this term, which is February 3rd.