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THE BATTALION
THE BATTALION
Published every Tuesday night by the Students’ Association of the Agri
cultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
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W. D. TINER Editor-in-Chief. .
C. M. CLOSE Associate Editor
E. H. NIMITZ News Editor
L. SANTERRE Assistant News Editor
H. ROSS Assistant News Editor
R. B. WILLIAMS Assistant News Editor
D. W. CARLTON Sport Editor
W. W. WILKERSON Assistant Humorous Editor
T. L. JONES Social Editor
R. L. BEALE Exchange Editor
J. H. McDONALD Contributing Editor
T. R. STRANGE Contributing Editor
A. L. EGAN Contributing Editor
E. C. GUNTER Contributing Editor
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1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized October 18, 1922.
WILL YOU BE IN ON THIS?
Almost every school of any size in the country has what is termed a
“student loan fund,” from which a limited number of worthy students who
are financially unable to attend college may borrow the necessary funds.
These colleges obtain these funds from different sources such as donations
from wealthy alumni, subscriptions taken up from the business men of cities,
or from some charitable person or organization. So far, this college, the
most democratic anywhere to be found, and one where the percentage of stu
dents paying their own expenses is as great as that of any college or univer
sity, has never had any such fund.
It is expected and sincerely hoped that after Saturday night we too shall
have a “student loan fund,” not by virtue of some donation or subscription
campaign but by the efforts of OUR Dramatic Club and the staunch support
of OUR student body. The outcome of this attempt depends entirely upon
the support which is offered by YOU and by me, by turning out one hundred
percent to see a show which is more than worth our time and money we can
have a loan fund aggregating one thousand dollars. As to the quality of the
show, it is to be “one which none but the abnormal can attend without dying
of laughter,” using the exact words of Professor Harrington, Director of the
Dramatic Club.
Professor Harrington has already received a most liberal support from
the people of Bryan and from Allen Academy, the only question remaining is:
Can he depend upon US to do our part? We are inclined to answer in the
affirmative. We believe there are still enough serious thinking men in the
corps who will save up their nickles and dimes to put this thing over.
If you are one of us who have heretofore given too little consideration to
the welfare of our fellow man, then “beg, borrow, or steal” fifty cents and go
to see “Charlie’s Aunt,” at Guion Hall, Saturday evening, March third.
A REMINDER OF PAST HISTORY.
March second should be of some significance to the men here, especially
those who are in the corps because of the stragetic maneuvers of the early
Texans against the hated Santa Anna. The day is a reminder to all of the
men who made history for the state,—brave men, who fought for justice and
liberty, and who won against overwhelming odds because they were inspired
by the purest and loftiest patriotism. Thus Texas became independent from
Mexico on March 2, 1836. A decided move had been made as early as Decem
ber 20, 1835, by the troops and citizens of Goliad, but as a formal declaration
could not be made without a popular representation of the people, the action
was premature and unwarranted, but it arroused general attention. Dele
gates then assembled in convention from all parts of the country, March 1,
1836. They were unanimous in their opinion, and did not lose any time.
Richard Ellis was chosen president and H. S. Kimball, secretary of the con
vention, and on the second it solemnly declared political connection with the
Mexican Nation forever ended. The Texas Declaration of Independence was
signed by fifty-eight delegates, among whom was Sam Houston.
It would not be amiss on this date to spend an hour or so reading some of
the incidents that meant so much to the outcome of the State of Texas in its
BIG PICTURES
At the Queen Wednesday and Thurs
day, Guy Bates Post in the big spec
tacular love drama, “Omar the Tent
Maker.” Bib comedy, special music,
benefit Young Ladies’ Reading Club
Friday and Saturday, “The Dangerous
Age,” a bigger one than “The Hoten-
tot.” Dixie Wednesday and Thurs
day, extra special, one of the best
pictures ever shown at the Dixie
Wednesday and Thursday, extra
special, one of the best pictures ever
shown at the Dixie, Jack Holt in
“Making a Man.” Friday, another
Paramount, “Thru a Glass W'indow.”
Saturday, “Calvert’s Valley.”—Adv.
Dad: “You kept out pretty late
last night, son. What delayed you?”
Son: “Had a blow-out, Dad.”
Dad: “H’m, tire or roadhouse.”
—Exchange.—
Q. What is an art gallery ?
A: Three Kings and a pair of
Jacks.
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E. B. LaROCHE, B. Arch.
Professor of Architecture, Head of
Architectural Department.
Mr. LaRoche was born in Charles
ton County, South Carolina, and re
ceived his early educational training
in the city of Charleston. He at
tended the Porter Military Academy
at Charleston and later matriculated
at the University of South at Se
wanee, Tennessee. It was here that
he received his preliminary training
along architectural lines, but he later
graduated from the School of Arch
itecture, Cornell University.
Mr. LaRoche’s eary architectural
experience was completed with prom
inent New York and Washington
architects. He came South, locat
ing in Birmingham, Alabama, and
practicing architecture in association
with prominent architects of that
city until America entered the Wtorld
War. He volunteered, and went into
the Service as an expert in Emer
gency Construction.
Professor LaRoche came to A. and
M. in October 1918. He was ap
pointed Head of Department, and be
gan work with one assistant instruc
tor. At this particular time, arch
itecture was not a popular course in
this college as may be seen from the
fact that only 12 students were tak
ing architectural courses. Since
then, growth has been rapid; the De
partment has grown steadily under
the able supervision of Prof. La
Roche.
At present there are 112 students
enrolled in the Architectural Depart
ment. This phenomenal growth may
be easily attributed to the efficiency
and high standards of the work done
by the students under the competent
teaching staff headed by Prof. La
Roche. This department is noted
throughout the South as the winner
of last year’s Southern Intercollegi
ate Competition in architecture.
Indeed, the College is to be high
ly congratulated in obtaining the ser
vices of Prof. LaRoche together witn
Prof. June who serve in the capacity
of College architects. Their work is
to be highly commended; no more
suitable monument than the new Ag
ricultural Building could have been
erected in the commemoration of
their ceaseless effort and untiring
services. The new Mechanical Engi
neering shops also serve to reflect
credit upon the Architectural Depart
ment and consequently, upon Prof.
LaRoche.
Prof. LaRoche’s personality has
spread quite beyond the bounds of
architecture; he has endeared him
self to all with whom he has come in
contact. He is a member of the Ath
lete Council and he has imbibed the
true “Aggie Spirit”, sharing with us
all the traditions and traits which
make us TEXAS AGGIES.
WHAT IS THE
“DANGEROUS AGE”
Some say sixteen to twenty, others
40 to 50 and others—jazz-age, mar
riage, wreck-age. What is “The Dan
gerous Age”? John M. Stahl uses
them for sensational drama of Wan
dering men and Wondering women at
the Queen, Friday and Saturday.—
Adv.
A. H. STUDENTS
FITTING ANIMALS
FOR STOCK SHOW
A. H. Seniors Preparing Live Stock
for the Fat Stock Show At
Fort Worth.
As is the custom about this time of
the year the Senior Animal Hus
bandry students are busily occupied
with their duties around the various
livestock barns. The College is send
ing a large string of animals to the
Fort Worth Fat Stock Show, and it
falls to the lot of the Seniors taking
various production courses to fit the
animals for the show.
Considerable activity has been evi
denced about the horse barn lately.
All the horses to be shown must be
thoroughly groomed; their legs and
feet have to be trimmed, proper ra
tions must be fed, and each horse’s
coat has to be sleeked and kept smooth
and clean. Just prior to entering the
animals in the show ring, they must
have their mains and tail braided and
must be put in proper show condition.
This work is done for the most part
by students in cooperation with the
horseman in charge.
The sters which are to be shown
also must be properly fitted. Care
and attention is given in feeding them.
Students are required to perform a
certain part of this work as a part
of the course in Cattle Production.
Seniors taking Hog Production
have been busy for the last two
weeks in preparation for the show,
groups of two students have a certain
barrow to fit for the show ring. These
show hogs have to be washed several
times and oiled of kresoted. Other
fine points such as getting the coat in
a good condition by brushing and
clipping off parts of the body—tails
and ears. These details together with
many others necessary in order to
properly fit fat barows for the show
are done by the Seniors under the su
pervision of the professor and herds
man in charge of hogs.
The Dairy Department is sending
a large exhibit to the show. Senior
D. H. students have been busy getting
this show stock in shape.
The College is also showing several
head of sheep. Wethers have to be
blocked out; Rambouillet rams have
to be oiled frequently to get a desir
able fleece for a show ram. Feet of
sheep must be trimmed, and each show
animal is blanketed in order to keep
the flece in the best shape for showing.
Senior student are required to do a
part of this work in connection with
the regular Sheep Production Course.
In adition to thes duties, many of
the men will accompany the show ani
mals to Fort Worth and wil asist
in taking care of them during the trip.
Other Seniors have secured jobs with
various breeders who have exhibits at
the show.
“From the looks of my son’s report
card,” said Mrs. X, “I can certainly
sympathize with parents who have
really dull children.”—Exchange.
A Toledo school teacher received
the following note from the mother of
one of the pupils:
“Dear Teacher:
“Please to excuse Tommy for not be
ing to skule yesterday. He got wet
in the A. M. and I dried him out in
the p. m.
Mrs. ”