1
T H■ BATTALION
by legislative appropriation. Dismiss
that thought with the statement that
an appropriation of $150,000 for a
gymnasium is possible but not prob
able.
Another means is by popular sub
scription among students and ex-stu
dents and friends of the College. This
is a long, tedious route, and would not
make the building available by 1924,
fall, when it must be ready for use.
Some wealthy friend of the College
might build such a structure as a me
morial. That plan offers some pps-
sibilities. Some day we hope to have
established the practice of giving
buildings, endowing chairs of instruc
tion, etc., in this institution but that
day is somewhat removed. Inciden
tally, if any student knows of any
wealthy man who is casting about for
some magnificent way in which to in
vest his money in education or phil-
anthroyp let me know.
What seems to be the most feasible
plan is for the College to set aside
the maximum amount that it can use
for such a purpose, this fund to be
matched by as large a fund as the
Athletic Council can provide or bor
row and enhanced further by gifts
from students, ex-students and friends
of the College this should give us an
amount adequate to our needs.
One of the greatest needs we have
at A. and M. is to reach the fellow
who is under a physical handicap. The
husky athletic chap will take care of
his own development. We need cor
rective exercises for the underdevel
oped youngster, who through timidity
and reserve will not participate in
athletics or the rough out of door
play of the average young boy. If
we could send every man out from
this college with a strong vigorous
body, with muscles and mind well co
ordinated, it would be one of the big
gest services to the State that the
College could render. Nothing of last
ing benefit can be done in the way of
corrective gymnastics until a labora
tory is provided. Such a laboratory
would be provided in a combination
gymnasium and basketball court and
field station for all sports.
COL. IKE ASHBURN.
EARLY AGGIE FOOTBALL DAYS
REVIED BY HAL MOSELEY
(Continued from Page 1)
the spirit was there in those days just
as it is there today.
Today we have a wonderful coach
ing staff headed by Dana X. Bible.
The business end is ably handled by
James Sullivan. Doctor Bizzell has
done much to develop athletics and
to put it on the high plane where it
is today.
FRESHMEN ^VIN "oVER CON
SOLIDATED.
Saturday night, last, in a very
erratic game, the Fish basketballers
defeated the team from the Consoli
dated Schools 18-13. The team from
the high school fought every minute
o fthe way and kept the Freshmen
practically “up in the air” the great
er part o fthe time.
If an outstanding player for the
Fish could be picked, that man would
probably be Tucker—member of the
1st Battalion team that captured the
Inter-battalion championship.
Tiny Keen refereed the game.
Father (upstairs): It is time for
that young man to go home
Young man: Your father is a
crank.
Father (overhearing): Well, when
you don’t have a self-starter, a crank
comes in mighty handy.
—Panther.
THIRD BATTALION TIES COM-
POSITS.
The Third Battalion and the com
bined Signal Corps, Band and Cas
ual teams furnished another tie Sat
urday when both teams fought
through a short scoreless session.
Both outfits displayed well-drilled
defensive eombinations but neither
could gain enough ground in one
sustained drive to score. The game
was played on the baseball field and
both teams were somewhat handi
capped by the mud that covered it
n spots. Several sensational runs
were reeled off and the game was a
very interesting one.
Price, end for the Third Battalion,
starred . in the line while Younger
and Franklin, his teammates also
showed up yell. The composit team
showed up a number of stars among
them Ward, Edgar, and Corder.
Corder unfortunately was injured
and may be out the rest of the sea
son.
❖ *
* DERE RUMMITT. *
'> ❖
Aggieland, Texas,
January 23, 1924.
Dere Rummitt:—
I was very sorry to hear that the
train bringing your deceased letter
caught fiife; surely it must have been
caused from a “hot (letter—) box”.
As ’twere, it seems acous and ions
since last your delectable line ap
peared on manuscript before my i’s.
Please don’t t’s me that way for I
am ever eager to see what your let
ters b.
Some one said that ‘Cootie” Rob
erts was like the inside of a nut. I
asked him why and he said it was
because he was a “colonel”. I al
most got “shell”-shocked wh§n he
“cracked” that one. But I got even
with him. I asked him if he knew
why “Bill” Hancock reminded one
of a “head-covering” on top of 2000
lbs. After 2 va'n attempts he give
up and asked why. I told him that
Bill was a Captain (ton). It hasn’t
taken “weight” with Bill like that.
It was just a joke. Can you recog
nize it?
By the way, I must mention that
five you owe me. Even tho’ Noah
drst mentioned money when he said
he took the green back into the Ark.
I fear I must remind you of it, and
hope you (’ark) to my plea. You
needn’t send me the interest for it
will be the most interesting thing
that ever happened to me if you’ll
be original and send me the original
(sum). At least, some!
Hoping to hear and receive from
vou soon, I am yours until “Dutch”
Eschenburg has to buy a razor.
TOM.
28 STUDENTS ENTER
CONTEST FOR PRIZES
Will Accept Challenge of Alumnus
to Practice Art of Writing and
Try to Win Prizes.
The contest for the liberal essay
prizes ($50 and $25) recently offered
by an alumnus of this college for pa
pers on subjects relating to Ameri
can government has created such in
terest that twenty-eight students have
entered as contestants. The writers
have choice of three general subjects,
which each writer will narrow down
to one special phase. “The Quality
of American Public Officials.” “The
Quality of American Legislative
Bodies,” and “Centralization ve. Lo
calization in American Government.”
The contest will close on April 10.
The contestants are as follows: J.
A. Albritton, J. D. Anderson, R. A.
Bossy, M. W. Carleton, R. Duggan,
F. J. Ferrucci, C. Fine, S. L. Fitz-
hugh, W. O. Gatton, Jr., H. R. Gui-
berson, L. E. Hagan, R. D. Hanby,
J. A. Holder, A. C. Hopkins, W. L.
Hughes, L. C. Ingram, H. J. Johnson,
A. H. McNaughton, J. S. Mallory, G.
P. Mecham, M. H. Mimms, S. W/<
Mims, J. P. Oliver, R. L. Reece, R.
F. Royall, C. A. Saunders, C. T.
Schwab, and Jack Williams.
She bent over him and gazed long
ingly into his one good eye. “Je t’
adore”, she murmured, every syllable
a caress.
He looked up at her and answered
gruffly. “Aw go shut it yourself”.
—Gargoyle.
Bricklayer (to mate who had just
had a hod full of brick fall on his
foot): “Dropt ’em on yer toe! That’s
nothin’, why, I seen a bloke get kill
ed stone dead, an’ ’e never made such
a bloomin fuss as you’re doin’.”
DR. A. BENBOW !
DENTIST i
City National Bank Building j
Bryan, Texas
EXCHANGE
Barber Shop
Between Dixie and Queen The
aters. Five courteous work
men.
All Kinds of Smokes
ROY MONTGOMERY
REED & ROSS
CONFECTIONERY I
Service and Courteousness
Phone 256
-4.
i
I
I
| Frank’s Place
Near I. & G. N. Depot
] Hamburgers and Cold Drinks
Cigarettes, Cakes, Milk.
■■ ■■ ■g. «■' »■ ■" ■■
E. W. CRENSHAW, JR.
M. C. MITCHELL
INSURANCE
ACCIDENT, LIFE, HEALTH
Office: 24 City National Bank Bldg.
Phones 144, 18
Bryan, Texas
You Are Invited to Visit
Haswell’s Book Store
Headquarters in Bryan for
Eastman Kodaks and Kodak Supplies, Victrolas and Records.
All kinds Drawing Instruments and Materials
Agency Remington Portable Typewriters
CJ^tcie-fc
New York Cafe
THE HOME OF GOOD EATS
We serve nothing but the best the market affords. Give
us a trial and be convinced.
Phone No. 303
Suits and Uniforms
MADE TO MEASURE. ALL KINDS OF CLEANING AND
PRESSING WORK DONE.
Uniform Tailor Shop
Near Methodist Tabernacle