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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (May 20, 1921)
I THE BATTALION THE BATTALION Published every Friday night by the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Subscription Price $1.75 per Year. Advertising rates on application. Member Texas Collegiate Press Association. ALL ADS RUN UNTIL ORDERED OUT. Frank L. Bertschler W. T. Strange C. R. Warndof D. J. Finn C. C. B. Warden.... M. P. Mims J. T. Rollins M. B. Gardner C. Blumenthal W. W. Cox C. W. Thomas G. A. Denison STAFF. Editor-in-Chief. Associate Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor . ... Contributing Editor. News Editor Sport Editor. Assistant Sports Editor Exchange Editor. Social Editor. Assistant Editor. Staff Photographer Mrs. A. T. Potts Campus Editor Miss Nell Pryor Assistant Campus Editor Bill King Business Manager. F. P. Buie Circulation Manager. S. C. Evans Assistant Circulation Manager. Entered as second-class matter at College Station, Texas, Feb. 17, 1905. With this issue The Battalion extends is farewell to the readers of the past year. It is only with a keen sense of sadness that I write the lines that forever close my association with the students of A. and M. through the medium of The Battalion. I regret that the close of the yetir has arrived. My connection with the paper has been most pleasant and four years on its staff have placed it on a plane of supreme importance to me. During the past session The Battalion has made an effort to please. It is has succeeded I am glad. If it has failed, the blame is my own. To the staff of men who have so loyally worked without loss of interest or earnestness of purpose, I am grateful. Any successes of the paper have been possible only by their generous efforts. To the students and faculty, I am highly appreciative of the support and encouragement given throughout the year. To readers, it is my hope that you have found The Battalion of interest. It is my desire to see The Battalion grow—keeping in step with the rapid progress made by A. and M. THE EDITOR. THE 1921-22 “BAT”. Nothing of importance is accomplished in an instant. This is the pol icy upon which the staff for next year’s Battalion works. It took three years to put over the movement to elect Battalion staffs before the close of school. If there has been improvement in the publication this year, to this fact does much of the credit go. Even more time has been allowed this ses sion. The staff for the 1921-22 Battalion is complete. The plans are pol icies have been carefully worked out. All the advice and suggestions that were possible to obtain have been sought. The Battalion for next year will be a paper "rivalled by few collegiate publications. The Football, April r ool, and Powder Puff numbers inaugurated this year will be continued, greatly elaborated and improved. Possibly other special editions will be published. The newly inaugurated Sports Page will be developed to the fullest extent. It is planned to increase the proportion of humor and college life. To do this the news and incidents of routine must not be neglected for the sake of outside readers and particularly those of the High Schools. More space will be required. The Battalion is now regularly published twice as large (and frequently more so) as when the present Seniors were “Fish”. The same rate of subscription has been charged. It is planed to build up a wide Ex change and it is hoped to send The Bat to every High School in the state. The schools of the north and east can learn of A. and M. through The Bat talion alone. It stands to reason that The Battalion will need financing on a larger scale than ever before. During the present year the publication has suffered and has been severely cramped and limited for want of ample funds. For your good and for the good of A. and M., give Tire Battalion of 1921-22 the support it will need to be the paper you want to see it. THE END OF THE TRAIL—THE PARTING OF THE WAYS. It has been a good year. From September until the present it has been a banner year in athletics, academic work, activities, and all interests. Once or twice there have been situations which have been regretful. This much is to be expected. Absolute perfection is unattainable. With the perspec tive gained by departure from the Campus it will be clearly seen that the commencement now in progress is closing a year that will be recalled in prideful moments. With the final parade of the forty-fifth annual commence ment, the largest student body in the history of the College wil disperse to the four quarters of the globe. This is true literally. To Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America, as well as al Iparts of our own continent, will men go from A. and M. The largest graduating class is included in this number. Back to A. and M. the majority of all these will come. Many will never meet again. With all the joy and expectant pleasures May 24th will bring sober thoughts will be in the minds of all. A. and M. in all its phases is the com mon interest of this great body of men. Remember A. and M. and what it means to you. Make yourself worthy of her admiration and fulfil her ex pectations. A MODERN MIRACLE MAN. For more than forty years Mr. Bernard Sbisa has served the College and its student bady. As Supervisor of the Subsistence Department, he has a record that is marvelous to stewards and restauranteurs throughout the state. In more than forty years, not even when the old Mess Hall burned one night in October 1911, has a meal failed to be served on time. Loved and respected by every student who ever attended A. and M., Mr. Sbisa is among those who will never be forgotten by those who are leaving at this time. When an “Ex” of “Grad” meets a student in the years to come, just as in the years of the past, the question following, “How is the team?” will be “And how is Mr. Sbisa? Does he still supply the hash?” As at every sim ilar institution the subsistence department is the legal butt for all campus wit and raillery, but here the best spirit is alwaye at heart and every stu dent knows that in future there will be many times when he would rather dine on “Sbisa Hash” at Sbisa Hall, supervised by Mr. Sbisa, that be served at the grandest establishment the world affords! A PILLAR TO LEAN UPON. One of the greatest things that has ever occurred in the history of old A. and M. is the organization and development of the newly invigorated Association for Former Students. The “ties that bind” A. and M. men to gether are unbreakable, blit without organization there could be no strength. It is the duty of every man to aid and support this Association as we are fully confident every man will. You love A. and M. So does every man eligible for the Association. Put your shoulder to the wheel. Help make the mem bership 100 per cent. Give A. and M. and Aggieland a pillar to lean upon in times of need. *$*■ ♦J*- ■*■£*• •»■£+ vj*- * WALLACE PRINTING COMPANY. To all connected with the Wallace Printing Company and to Mr. M. E. Wallace in par ticular, the entire Battalion Staff expresses hearty appre ciation for the many courtesies and painstaking efforts extend ed throughout the year. The personal interest taken by Mr. Wallace and his constant aid and advice have done much, to make our task a pleasant one. In all our associations we have received the greatest courtesy and consideration and we close our business relationship with the knowledge that the great est credit is due Wallace Printing Company for the pleasing and completely satis factory manner in which the firm has served The Battalion. rtment of society news. For those who apreciate keen wit and humor there will be a department under the direction of the'.immortal “Tanlac.” We are planning also to obtain an office, centrally located on the Cam pus, and be surrounded by a news paper atmosphere. The proper en vironment is half the battle. So if everyone will make it a point to let everything he sees—no matter how commonplace it may be—present an idea for a good story, we can put out a Bat worthy of the school. Al though we are not allowed but $1.25 by the student activity fee, we are go ing to vary the publication from time to time, for we believe in the maxim that “variety is the spice of life.” *** ■*$«- ■*$*■ -»$*• ■*$* -*$♦ <■$* NEXT YEAR’S BAT. Resolutions of Company “F” Infantry, Upon the Death of William Thomas Ward, Jr. About the second or third day after your return to A. and M. in September you will be confronted with the first issue of The Battalion. Although The Bat this year has been an excel lent one we are endeavoring to make a still better publication of it next year. P. C. Franke is editor-in-chief. He he has on the editorial staff: R. E. Briggs, associate editor; Pope Lan caster, sport editor; L. E. Jinks assistant sport editor; M. P. Mims, news editor; C. W. Hurley, H. L. At kins, T. R. Strange and J. C. Mayfield, contributing editors; Tanlac Strange, humorous editor; L. Stallings^ ex change editor; and H. L. Tucker, so cial editot. The business staff is com posed of W. C. Mitchell, business man ager; Hoots Williams, assistant busi ness manager; and E. J. Howell, cir culation manager. Most of these men have had con siderable experience in newspaper work. Snooks Gardner having been employed for four years on the editor ial staff of the Fort Worth Star Tel egram. L. C. Jinks is the sporting statistics wizard. He knows who brought in the winning run in the last of the seventh in the fortieth game played by the New York Giants in 1912. What he doesn’t know in re gard to athletics hasn’t been written. Mims is the news editor of the pres ent Battalion and his work this year speaks for itself. * We are planning several new de partments and are hoping that each and every man in school can find something worth his time in one or more af these departments. For the “Tea-Hounds” there will be a de- We, the members of Company “F” Infantry, submit the following reso lutions on the death of the brother of our beloved captain, Estwill C. Ward. Whereas, in His infinite wisdom it has pleased the good God to call unto Him the brother of our beloved Cap tain, Sstwill C. Ward. Therefore, be it resolved by the of ficers and men of Company “F” In fantry, that our deepest sympathies and condolence be offered to Captain Estwill C. Ward and his parents. Resolved, That a copy of this reso lution be sent to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ward of Tishomingo, Okla. and that a copy be furnished The Bat talion for publication. Signed K. L. KIRKLAND, T. W. RAGSDALE, C. J. WRIGHT, J. V. DRISDALE. * ❖ ❖ Save Money on Vour Summer Clothes by buying fbcm at LOUISIANA CLUB DINES AND ELECTS OFFICERS At the final meeting of the year, Friday night, May 6th, the Louisiana Club dined in the private room of Sbisa Hall. After an addres by Pres ident F. N. Houston of Lake Charles, the following officers for the coming year were elected: President, W. P. Patten, Goss; Vice-President, F. H Downs, Jr., Fal; Secretary, S. W. Lee, Elizabeth; and J. A. Patten, Goss. Publicity Secretary. After speeches of acceptance discussion turned to plans for 1921-22. Covers were placed for twelve. My skin is all bloated, It wrinkles, it sags; I am stewed to the limit, The last of my jags.. My heart is gay, As a song bird in June. I feel no remorse For I’m a prnue. —Record. n. M. WALDROP & CO.'S Big Fire Sale The latest Spring and Summer styles in Young Men’sSuits. Straw Hats, low cut Shoes, Shirts, etc.. AT A BIG SAVING IN PRICE Don’t pay regular prices for your Summer clothes when you can buy them here at wholesale cost. M. WALDROP & CO Wa&ner Building ❖ ❖ * ❖ ❖ 4* ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ * ❖ V ❖ * *§» ❖ ❖ * * ❖ ❖ 4* * •i* v 4° °I'* 4* 4* *1® ’‘I' * 1 * 4* *1° 4* •'I* 4° 4* *2° •*" *1* 4* •I” 4* •I* 1 v 4* c I* *1 ‘I 3 4* 4°*2* *1° 4* ^ *2* ’l* 4* *2“ 4* F ‘1* *1* *1® 4* ‘'I - *1* F v *I* ‘F *1* *2* “I* 1 4* 4* *I 4 * *1* 'i 1 ' *1* 4* 4* 4* 4* *1* *1* 4*' "!■ ‘T* ^ .J. ^ ❖ 4* KING’S AND NUN NELLY’S FINE CANDIES, FOUNTAIN DRINKS, CIGARS —AT— HOLMES BROS. CONFECTIONERY THE HOME OF THE BEST MALTED MILK ❖ 4* 4* 4* 4* * 4* 4* t t t 4* ‘i* 4* 4•4•4*4•4 , 4 , 4"4•4•4•4•4•4•4•4•4*4’4•4••^4 c v4'‘^ , 4 , v4 , 4 , 4•4“4•4‘ , i•4 , 4"4•4•4•4•4*v4•4••i•4•4•4•4•4•4•4■4•4■ SENIOR-JUNIOR AND CORPS DANCES. 1920-21. Report of Social Commitee: C. W. Sherrill, chairman; J. D. Cape, C. C. B. Warden, S. C. Evans, G. W. Martin. Date Kind Receipts Oct. 1— Stag $ 36.70. . , Oct. 17—Corps 97.00. Oct. 23—Corps 87.00. Jan. 1—Senior-Junior 81.75. .Music $ Wax ixpense 12.00 .75 Gain a i4.oo Total a 12.7 5 .Music $ 27.00 Programs 16.00 Floor 25.00 Total .Music Floor Programs . . . . Piano Tuning Total • FI .$ 68.00 .$ 30.00 . 22.00 15.00 7.00 .8 74.00 loor Help Change . . Music . . . Floor . . . Decoration Programs Waxed .... $ 7.20 2.00 15.00 31.50 24.00 7.00 10.00 Nov. 11—Corps Feb. 19—Corps Mar. 19—Corps Total $ 96.70 14.75 .Music a 104.00 Help 3.00 Floor Wax 31.7 0 Tel and Ex 5.00 Progi-ams 17.50 Total 8161.20 .Music 8 31.50 Floor 25.00 Programs 10.00 Piano 1.00 Help 2.00 I: gfcufcTotal 85.00 . .Music Floor Help Personal . . . Decorations Programs . . .8 69.50 .$ 36.75 . 24.50 2.00 1.00 10.00 5.00 Feb. 21—Senior-Junior . . . . Tatal 8 79.25 • Music 8 42.00 Floor 24.00 Decorations 8.00 Programs 17.50 Help 2.00 Personal l.Oo HaswelFs Book 1 Stwe^ WE SELL EASTMAN KODAKS AND SUPPLIES ATHLETIC GOODS Cadets Are Invited to Call ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ The College Community STORE ALL NEW AND FRESH GROCERIES, CAN GOODS, CAKES, ETC. GIVE US YOUR ORDERS G. O. TURNER, Manager 4 , 4*4 , 4 , 4*4 M l'4 , 4 , 4*4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , ‘i , 4»4'4*4'4*4*4 , 4 , 4'4 > 4*4 , 4" , J , 4 , 4'4 , 4*4 M M*4”4'4 M Hh4*4»<M»«M*+ 4 , 4 , '8*4 , 4 , 'fr4 ,, fr4 , 4*4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , “I‘4*4 , 4"4 , 4’4 , 4*4 , 4 , *>4*4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4 , 4'>4 M !*4 , 4'4 i 4 , 4 , 4 , 4’4 , 4*4 , 4*4»4» Apr. 2—Corps May 9—-Corps Total $ 95.00 35.00 .Music 8 36.00 Help 2.00 Floor 24.50 Programs 10.00 Incidentals 1.50 Total 55.00 . . . .Music Floor Help . .8 74.75 .$ 31.50 . 24.50 2.00 Dec. 11—Corps Total . . . . . .Music . . . Floor .. . . « Programs Help Total .$ 58.09 .$ 31.50 . 24.50 . 10.00 2.00 .8 68.00 Total for all Dances Losses Gains Total Gain •• 137.25 Check on payment of Senior Representa tives to Austin 8 50.00 $ 75.00 862.25 8137.25 75.00 $50.00 Now in $ 25.00 treasury. Sworn to and subscribed before me, Signed, C. W. SHERRILL, Chairman, JOHN D. CAPE, C. C. B. WARDEN, S. C. EVANS, G. W. MARTIN, this the 19th day of M y of May, 1921. S. G. BAILEY, Notary Public for Brazos County, Texas. PATRONIZE The EXCHANGE STORE In the Main Building-. * EVERYTHING REQUIRED BY THE CADET “At a Little more than cost” R. K. CHATHAM, Manager. The Elite Confectionery —FOR— COLD DRINKS, CANDY, CIGARS, ETC. When in Bryan the Boys Are Invited to Visit Us