The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, May 26, 1915, Image 2

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    and any one else, except as directed
by the superintendent or his repre
sentative. Any violation of this rule
will be punished by the expulsion of
the offender.
3. The contestants shall be divid
ed by the superintendent into four
groups, A, B, C and D, and shall be
so designated thereafter thruout the
contest. Each contestant will be
given a number and he shall put that
number on all cards and papers and
shall not use his name.
4. Each student shall be required
to give reasons on the classes of
stock. Each of the reasons shall be
oral and half written.
Time.
1. In each— class where reasons
are to be given, twenty minutes will
be allowed for the contestant to make
his observation, record his placing,
etc. In all other classes fifteen min
utes will be allowed.
2. Fifteen minutes will be allowed
the contestants for each set of writ
ten reasons and two minutes will be
allowed for oral reasons. No contest
ant shall hold any paper, card or
device that will assist him while he
is giving his reasons before the
judges,except that he will be handed
the card he turned in, which he will
be allowed to retain while giving rea
sons. . Each contestant shall appear
singly before the judges in giving his
oral reasons.
Classes of Stock and Numbering.
1. Four animals shall constitute a
class.
2. The animals shall be identified
by the letters A, B. C and D on large
gummed labels on the rump.
One does not realize just how hard
a day’s work is done in going thru
such a contest unless having experi
enced it. The strain under which
every contestant labors is consider
able and adds more to the burden.
The judges, too, worked hard and ef
ficiently. The returns were posted
at 10:50 p. m.
This annual event is a great thing
for every man who takes part. He
GOOD RECORDS MADE
BY A. & M. GUNNERS IN
ANNUAL COMPETITION
Texas Team Makes High Score in
Competition Shoot With
Kansas Aggies.
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical
College rifle experts will compete
with the rifle team from the Kansas
A. & M. College. In the trials held
at the local target range last week
six men qualified. A. & M.’s score in
the shoot with the Kansas Aggie was
815 out of a possible 1,000. The Kan
sas Aggies have not yet submitted
their scores.
Last year in the competitive shoot
A. & M.’s score was 743. In the shoot
conducted by the War Department
in the military academies the highest
score made was 827, the second 826
and the third 774.
Two hundred A. & M. men are
practicing at the target range. The
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SENIOR GLASS OF 1915-16.
Next year’s senior class, to all indications, will be one of the best classes ever to be gradu
ated from the A. and M. College. The Juniors of the year just closing have been unsually suc
cessful in atheltics, military activities, and in scholastic endeavor. Practically every man is plan
ning to return next September.
local range is a
four targets.
The results in
were as follows:
600-yard range with
the shoot last week
-Range-
works hard to be eligible, works hard
200
300
500 Total
in the contest, and, maybe, loses, but
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Easley, C. M.. . 47
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he gains infinitely more knowledge in
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Bell, J. E 49
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that one day than he will in any
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Rutan, W. L.. . 46
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other day he spends here looking at
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Dunning, G. R. 45
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livestock.
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Scott, D. W 44
46
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The actual experience in a judging
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Rack, E. C 40
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contest for a fine medal brings out
the. ability of a man when text books
and theory fail. This annual stock
Clayton, E. M.. 43 46
Team total for best six...
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815
judging contest is becoming one of
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Faber, B. H 34
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our best institutions and will help to
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Allen, R. R.... 32
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“bring home the bacon” from con-
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Washam, O. F. 32
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tests we expect these men to partici-
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Clarkson, P. IV. 40
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pate in later.
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Zedler, O. F.. . 34
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C. I. A. GIRL VISITOR.
Miss Clare Ousley, daughter of Hon.
Clarence Ousley, director of extension,
is here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ousley.
Miss Ousley is a student of C. I. A.,
and recently was elected editor of the
Lass-O, the student weekly publica
tion. After a brief visit here she will
return to Denton, where she will take
work in. the summer school.
VISITS LOUISIANA.
W. F. Proctor, State agent in charge
of demonstration work, left this week
for Louisiana and Mississippi for a
study of demonstration work in those
States. He was accompanied by the
five district agents of Texas.
Jo Attwood, 1748 East Commerce
street, San Antonio, has a new “Beck
man” surveyor’s transit, complete, for
sale at a bargain.
J. M. CALDWELL
THE JEWELER
Of Bryan, will appreciate the patronage of all Cadets and Campus
people. Guaranteed satisfaction to all. His repairing is best; his
optical department is best; his stock is of the highest class. See his
agents at College; leave them your watch for repair.
H. A. JOPLING J. R. JARVIS
Room 7, Foster—Campus Agents
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NOTE THE FRESHNESS
Of cigarettes, tobacco, cigars, etc., bought at
the Bryan Cold Drink Stand, front Pool Hall.
M. T. BROCKMAN, Prop.
<x O t O $ $$ br $ $ O £$$$$ O rjt $ <1 $ J> $$ $ tr <x S O £ OO 0<* O *»
Yours should be correct in style and fabric.
You are invited to inspect my line of Flannels, Palm
Beach and Tropical Silk Suiting before placing your order.
SATISFACTION IS THE THING.
CHARLEY NITCH
The Campus Tailor
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25 Per Cent Off on all Clothing and Shoes
All shades of Palm Beach, $7.50 Suits for $5.65
Latest Lasts $4.00 Pialston Shoes for - $3.00
H. BLOCH, Proprietor „
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