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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 30, 1920)
THE BATTALION 7 alarming. The invitations were not confined to the Baptist boys alone but any who could obtain passes were made welcome and a number of up per-classmen were in attendance. A most entertaining program was rendered consisting of renditions of some of Bryan’s most talented vocal and musical artists. A number of excellent readings were given and met with the highest favor. The entire affair was informal and each guest wore a tag bearing his or her name. The students were not slow to make the most of their op portunity and everyone enjoyed him self to the utmost. Rev. and Mrs. Held of the Baptist church in Bryan aided Mr. and Mrs. Brown in wel coming the College boys and in keep ing pleasure-making at highest ebb. Toward the end of the evening the climax was reached when ices and cakes were served. The yshief re freshments were just the kind that “mother used to make” and with their Mess Hall training, the visiting stu dents were considerably in prominence during this phase of the entertain ment. As all girls came “un-dated” many boys were enabled to enjoy the perfect end of a perfect day and es cort some fair damsel to her home— thereby learning the way so as to make use of his knowledge again. Appeals were many and hearty for an early repetition of the social and promises were obtained that their wishes would be granted. FEDERAL STUDENTS TAKE UP CLASS WORK. “At the opening of the session, ap proximately one hundred and forty Federal Students were ready to take up class work along lines leading to their complete rehabilitation and preparation for careers, which will make them useful and valuable citi zens,” according to Elmer C. Nash, Coordinator, Texas A. and M. Col lege. “Something like one hundred of those registered for the first terra are old men who have had at least one year at the institution. Almost everyone has returned very anxious to get to work again after a few weeks rest, and with a determination to make good in their respective courses. It might be of interest to know that there were about ten per cent of the Federal Students dis tinguished in their course the last school term. When we take into consideration the fact that the maj ority of these men have been out of class work for several years, and were unaccustomed to college life and environment, we can readily un derstand why this record furnishes proof that they are in school for the good they can get out of it. “Among the Federal Students are several old A. and M. men. John Mizell, Harmon W. Egger, William R. McLaury, and Fred E. Grothaus are in training under the direction of the Federal Board, and have been at A. and M. from two to four years each. “Because of lack of housing fac ilities it has been necessary for a number of these men to live in Bry an, but they are not the kind that will let this inconvenience hinder them from obtaining the training they are after.” LIEUT.-COLONEL LUNN DETAILED TO A. AND M. Washington, Sept. 24.—Lieut. Col. William L. Luhn, cavalry, who has been on duty at Charleston, S. C., has been detailed as professor of mil itary science and tactics at the Texas A. and M. AN EX-BUCK’S DREAM OF HEAVEN. 9 A.M.—Is awakened by Gabriel’s playing “Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here” on his golden trumpet. 9:30 A.M—Leisurely arises from the billowy cloud on which he has slept and tries out his new wings. His breakfast of chicken, ice cream and strawberry shortcake, served by a dainty angel of the opposite sex. Chuckles with glee as he notices that his loose flowing robe has no buttons. 10 A.M.—Is assigned his ex-lieuten- ant for a dog-robber. 10:15 A.M.—Is put in charge of a fatigue squad composed of his former sergeants. Sits on the top step and encourages them with abuse as they police the Golden Stairs. 10:30 A.M.—Is detailed to take a de tachment of corporals below and see that they are properly burned. 11 A.M.—Learns to play the latest jazz music on his new harp. 11:30 AM.—Witnesses Saint Peter’s refusal to admit his old top kick and chortles with delight. 11:30 A.M.—Slings the bull with Ananias, who finally admits himself beaten. 12 M.—Gleefully watches his old mess sergeant doing K. P. in the Heavenly Cook Shack. 12:15 P.M.—Is served a dainty lunch by his striker, who is forced to atone for his past misdeeds by eating can ned willie and hardtack. 12.45 P.M.—Swaps army yams with George Washington, Napoleon and David. David discloses that cooties were not wholly unknown in his day. 1:30 P.M.—Draws a new crown from his old supply sergeant. 1:40 P.M.—Bawls out Noah for tak ing a pair of cooties with him on the ark. 2 P.M.—Loses his crown in a crap game. Puts in requisition for a new one, declaring that his has been stolen. 2:15 P.M.—Meets an old Buddy. Both exclaim, “How in hell did you sneak in?” 2:30 P.M.—Enters a fish story con test with Jonah. 3 P. M.—Complains to Saint Peter because the shade of his former hard- boiled major has been allowed to en ter the Pearly Gates. 3:30 P.M.—Swaps the Golden Stairs to an unsophisticated angel (from Al falfa Center, Iowa), for his crown. 4 P.M.—Visits Hell and taunts a leatherneck doing Military Police du ty there. Superintends the cremating of the man who invented slum. 5 P.M.—Goes bathing in the old swimming hole in the Styx. 6 P.M.—Is given fourths at evening mess. 7 P.M.—Fills a date with a peach with long silky wings. 8 P.M.—Reads bulletin saying: “Only those with the rank of corporal or higher are compelled to heed the call of taps at 10 p.m.” 10 P.M.—Turns in with the gang just to be sociable.—American Legion. MANY MEN HUNG around Major Dougherty’s desk beg- ing to get in D Company. There’s a reason! * ❖ »♦* ♦♦♦ ❖ +*+ +*+ +*+ . ❖ * THE 1920 LONGHORN ❖ , ❖ ❖ * ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ h >*. ♦♦♦ +*+ >*» *** +x+ +*+ ♦♦♦ *x+ ❖ ❖ j* R. A. Harris, Business Man ager of the 1920 Longhorn, now lives on 1212 North 21st street, Birmingham, Ala. All matters pertaining to the 1920 Longhorn should be referred to him. * * <i» 4* Parker-Astin Hardware Co. Invites the Boys to Call and Get Acquainted. Everything in Our Line We Handle Knives, Razors, Etc. CALL TO SEE US * * * ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ * ❖ * * ❖ ❖ ❖ * * ❖ 4* ❖ 4> ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ The Elite Confectionery —FOR— COLD DRINKS, CANDY, CIGARS, ETC. When in Bryan the Boys Are Invited to Visit Us Stephan Bottling Works GEO. STEPHAN, Proprietor CHOICE BOTTLED DRINKS, SODA WATER, ETC. Boys Ask Dealers For Our Goods ❖ + ♦ * 4* ❖ ❖ »> ❖ ❖ ❖ + ❖ »3> * ❖ ❖ ❖ * * ❖ I Slovacek-Novosad Music Co. Bryan, Texas Dealers in CONN AND MARTIN BAND INSTRUMENTS Selmer & Buffet Reed Instruments; Ludwig Drums; Degan Bells and Xylophones; Lyon & Healy String Instruments PIANOS, TALKING MACHINES, DOLLS, RECORDS AND MUSIC .t. .j. .?. .j. .j..j. .j. .j. .j. .J« * •!« »I* »> ^ ❖ * ❖ «§• * * * * ❖ * * ❖ ❖ * ❖ * * * ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦I* •!* 4* ‘I - 4* 4* * *I* •J" 4* *!• •fr *1* 'I* 4* 4* »!• •J* *i* •t* ❖ | * * ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *> *1 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ JAMES W. JAMES HEAL ESTATE Post Office Block, Bryan N. A. STEWART DRUGGIST And Druggists Sundries KODAKS and SUPPLIES Next to City National Bank Building ***>f>4-3f>f>fjf***-*******3fjf *-*-*** WE ARE SHOWING A COM PLETE LINE OF Fine Stationery JENKINS’ DRUG STORE V- *■ * * * V- V- -¥• -*• -¥■ I. H. JAMES THE LEADING DRUGGIST Ours is the REXALL STORE Everything in Drugs and Toilet Articles