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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (March 3, 1915)
POSTMASTER ROYALL DIES. Old and Much Loved Citizen Passes Away at Home in Union Hill Saturday Morning. Mr. Richard R. Royall died at his home at 5 o’clock Saturday morning, after an illness of several months. Mr. Royall was a native Texan, born in Matagorda County March 31, 1851. He was thus 63 years and 11 months old at the time of his death. He had been a resident of Brazos County since 1876, the date of the founding of this college, and had for many years served as college postmaster. He was a man of genial nature and a kind heart. He was recognized as easily the best educated man in his community, and he imprest the writer, who once had the pleasure of hearing him speak, as a kind of village philos opher. He was a consecrated Chris tian and a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and three sons, all of his children being married. The funeral services were held Sun day afternoon at 1 o’clock and fol lowed by interment in the old Boone- ville Cemetery, Rev. J. C. Thomson officiating. GLEE CLUB ON NORTH TEXAS TRIP (Continued from Page 1.) about winking flashlights in search of the “booga man.” The effect was quite weird and startling. Robert O’Connor and M. Blankfield gave a duet on that most natural of all instruments, the violin, which was much appreciated and applauded. Miss Anita Park favored the audi ence with three reading in which she could not have been surpast by a pro fessional entertainer. The last . of these, representing an old negro mammy crooning to her little picka ninny, was a great treat to all of her audience who were familiar with the negro of the old South. Miss Park’s mimicry also great added to the charm of the selection. The solos of Mrs. Marshall of Bryan were much enjoyed and heartily en cored. Her voice possesses that pleasing melody which is so often lacking even in the voices of the most highly trained singers. The solos of Mr. Case provoked the usual hearty applause. The climax of the evening came with the appearance of the Zouaves. Their performance was a marvel to the onlookers. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Whereas, God Almighty in His om nipotent wisdom has seen fit to re move from our midst the sister of our beloved friend and fellow student, W. S. Bledsoe; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the members of the Johnson County Club of the Agri cultural and Mechanical College of Texas, recognize His wisdom in all things, bow our heads in humble sub mission to His will and extend out heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Be it further resolved, That as a token of our respect to the family of the deceased, copies of these resolu tions be published in the Cleburne Morning Review and the Daily Enter prise and The Battalion. G. J. CORNETT, K. K. PRESTRIDGE, P. J. HOCKADAY, Committee. “SEPTEMBER MORN.” And now comes the welcome musical comedy—the original fun bug—this time it’s a brand new, up-to-the minute musical tumble of song and girls, call ed “September Morn.” It is one of the best traveling organiizations ever sent forth by Messrs. Rowland & Clif ford, and the chorus is said to be the finest collection of buds from the Garden of American Beauties. The play, of course, gets its name from the painting of the same name which stirred up comment from coast to coast. The story of the piece has to do with the aspirations of one, Ru dolph Plastric, owner of an art studio, who claims to have been the painter. Of course, Rudolph does not even know how to paint a picket fence. The model of “September Morn” is laid claim to by an actress who has instructed her press agent to circulate the rumor that he is the original. The ludicrous moments when the two im personators are dodging each other and when the chesty old army officer, who has fallen in love with the ac tress, discovers that she is a good friend of his wife’s, creates enough laughter and plot for six musical plays. The scenery is prettily de signed and painted and the costuming introduces the latest Parisian crea tions. The company numbers within the ensemble some fifty people, all in all, bringing about a new type of music play with delicious fooling thoroughly interspersed. The dancing numbers are many, spirited, charming ,highly enjoyable and welcome, the various styles of the world-popular tango be ing introduced in various attractive forms. Dainty Ollie Carew is seen in the newest dances now in vogue in Paris. Leo Greenwood and Barbara Douglas, the popular musical comedy stars, al so have big parts. Arthur Gillispie wrote the book and the lyrics, Aubrey Stauffer composed the music and Prank Tannehill, Jr., staged the pro duction, which comes direct from La Salle Opera House, Chicago. Colo nial Theatre, Tuesday, March 9. Prices 50c, 75, $1.00 and $1.50. TEN-DOLLAR PRIZE OFFERED. In order to stimulate literary en deavor and original work on the part of the students of A. & M. College, the Fortnightly Club offers, in keep ing with its custom of last year, a prize of $10 in gold to the student who submits the best essay. The fol lowing rules govern the contest: 1. Every student entering the con test shall declare his intention and submit a subject for the approval of the committee not later than the 15th of March. 2. The essay shall be submitted not later than the 15th of April. 3. The minimum number, of words shall be 2,500 and the maximum 5,000. 4. Both contents and form shall be taken into account in grading the essay. ABSHIRE AND BONNER, Committee on Essay. PHIL TAYLOR WRITES BACK. Mr. Love has rececived a card from Phil Taylor, a special student here last year from Santa Anita, Calif., which hears the following message, dated Halifax, N. S., February 8th: Dr. Mr. Love: Arrived here on “Camino” ten days ago. We were bound for Rotterdam, but lost our rud der. Finally towed to this port after twelve days. Came thru the canal December 28-29. Great sight. Best wishes to all.—Phil Taylor. CAMPUS STUDY CLUB PROGRAM. The Campus Study Club met with Mrs. G. W. Hanson February 16th. After a short business meeting the following program was given: Roll Call—Patriotic quotations and their authors. Paper: Our Flag—Mrs. E. C. Lee. Round Table—Mrs. Miller, leader; short stories and incidents in lives of Washington, Lee, Jackson, Lincoln, McKinley. Talk: Our National Anthem—Mrs. F. W. Bell. The hostess served refreshments at the close of the program and the club adjourned to meet in open session Tuesday evening at 8 p. m., March 2, at the Y. M. C. A. building. A Texas program will be rendered and every one is invited to be present. I’d love to be a suffragette With warlike flag unfurled, And captainess a battleship With sailoresses girled. Cl'HOC kelly now IS CARLISLE COACH (Continued from Page 1.) backs who have ever played in Texas. “Choc” said that his greatest ambi tion had been realized when the A. & M. team, piloted by him, defeated the University of Texas in Houston in 1908 by the score of 23 to 0. This was the first time in many years that the Aggies had been able to down the Longhorns. That year (1908) when the second game was played in Austin on Thanksgiving Day, the Farmers again triumphed, but only by the narrow margin of 5 to 0, and it was “Choc” Kelly who made those five points. Last year Kelly was the coach at the Southwestern Normal of Okla homa and, with a bunch of green men, managed to turn out a creditable team. He is a hard worker with his men and is a good judge of an ath lete.'—Daily Texan. J. M. 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A large assortment of fresh Confections, Tobaccos and Cigars. THE CAMPUS CONFECTIONERY The Quality House