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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1924)
R THE BATTALION COMPLETE STOCK MilitaryGoods All Sizes Serge Uniforms and Slouch Caps Stetson Hats, Soft and Stiff Brim Fox Leggins Cavalry Leggins O. D. Wool Shirts O. D. Cotton Shirts R. O. T. C. Shields, All Branches Whipcord Breeches Serge Breeches Sheep Lined Coats Gabardine Top Coats Officers’ Boots and Puttees Herman’s Army Shoes. n. M. WALDROP & CO. BRYAN CHURCH COLUMN. CAMPUS CHEWING SOCIETY HOLDS REGULAR MEETING The Campus Chewing Society held its regular weekly meeting on the back steps of Leggett Hall last n'ght, and after the minutes of the last meeting were read by Herman Hasl- bauer, new business was brought be fore the society. After a brief discussion of a few nrnor details which had been loft over the last meeting, the speaker of the evening, Mr. Thickorthin Tins ley of tabacco fame, was introduced. Mr. Tinsley was very anxious tha the Soc'ety endorse Tinsleys Chew n Tobacco, but Sam Pinson, who at the time had a half plug of Primium in h‘s mouth, was much apposed to it. The matter was argued for some t'me and it was finally decided to carry the matter over to the next meeting. The meeting closed with the awarding of the weekly prize to Sam Pinson for spitting on a fly on the steps of Austin Hall. Sam sa d he appreciated the fur-lined sp’ttoon very much, and extended an invita tion to all his friends to come around and use it. The Pastor: So God has sent you two more little brothers, Dolly? ■ Dolly (brightly): Yes, and He knows where the money’s coming from too. I heard daddy say so.— Tid-Bits. She: They say Jones puts every cent he earns on his wife’s back. He: Busines must be rotten. (Edited by D. C. Butler,) The Baptist and Presbyterian groups on the Campus are looking forward to the time when they will own lots adjacent to the Campus on the north where they can erect churches and manses. This will be a great forward step for both groups. * * * The Presbyterians are to have Rev. Lawrence H. Wharton, pastor of the University Presbyterian church at Austin, Texas, on the Campus to speak to them January 16th-20th. Mr. Wharton is the son of Dr. T. C. Wharton of Sherman, Texas. He is a graduate of Austin College (1911) and of Austin Theological Seminary (1914). He was formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church at La redo, Texas, and his work with the men of his congregation was partic ularly successful. During the war he had charge of a Y. M. C. A. hut : n France and prominent officials of the Y. M. C. A. spoke of his hut as being one of the best managed in France. He is now pastor of the University Presbyterian church in AusDn and is looking after the 600 Presbyterian students there. Mr. Wharton is especially fine as a Bible teacher and as a speaker to young men. He is one of the most success ful young Presbyterian pastors in Texas and the Presbyterian group here at A., and M. is very fortunate ; n being able to secure him. He has "ecently been called upon to speak to the students at Daniel Baker Col lege and at Austin College. RESOLUTIONS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS ON THE DEATH OF MR. W. M. WALLACE. We, the members of the Junior Class do here submit the following resolutions on the death of Mr. W. M. Wallace, the father of our friend and classmate, P. G. Wallace. Whereas, in His infinite wisdom it has seemed just that God call unto H ; m the father of our beloved class mate P. G. Wallace. Therefore, be it resolved that the members of the Junior Class extend their deepest sympathy and condol ence to the family of P. G. Wallace. Also, be it resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to his fam ily, and a copy be furnished The Bat talion, The Daily Bulletin, and the publication of his home city, Dallas. (Signed) V. H. Montgomery, President, B. C. Davis, Vice-President, C. R. Euschenburg, Sec.-T., T. R. Strange, Historian. JUNIOR STOCK JUDGERS BEEN WORKING OUT The denominations working on the Campus will unite in a Union Revival meet'ng February llth-17th under fhe leadersh'p of Rev. Arthur Moore of San Antonio. The services will he held 1 'n the Methodist Tabernacle Prom 6:30 to 7:30 on those nights. Everyone will have an opportunity ( o hear Dr. Moore in Chapel Feb ruary 3rd. The Junior Stock Judgers have been hard at work for the past week judging various classes of live-stock. From this group of men will be pick ed the Junior Team which will ehter the contest at Fort Worth in March. The International Team which will go to Chicago next year will also be 'elected from these men. To make either of these teams is an honor coveted by all Animal Husbandry stu dents. This years Junior team is coached by “Runt” Stangel and his ability is well known. He says it is the best bunch of Juniors he has had in years and he is building up a team which should win the bronze bull next year. They are working-out every evening from four until six o’clock and no doubt they will carry off honors when the team is sent to Fort Worth. Skeeter: Gimme a penny’s worth of mixed candies. Casey: Here are two pieces my lad. You can mix them yourself. “My boy’s letters from college al ways send me to the dictionary,” “You’re lucky. My boy’s always send me to the bank.”—Awgawan. Great fSouthern Lire Insurance Company “ A Company Worthy of Your Trust and Confidence” Offers local representatives in localities where it has no resident agent an efficient serv ice, complete co-operation, an attractive line of policies, and a liberal commission contract direct with the home office. 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