THE BATTALION
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“SULLY” ABANDONS
THE LONESOME PATH
OF BACHELORDOM
James Sullivan, Business
Manager of Athletics of the Col
lege, well known for certain
proclivities, put A. and M. again
before social notice when he al
lowed himself to lead the charm
ing Mrs. Frances Smith of
Bryan to the altar on January
16. It was a great surprise, and
added one more tally for the
Aggies in the matrimonial cir
cuit.
Once upon a time there lived
a number of bachelors in a lit
tle college behind the Hospital.
One got married. Another got
married. And now “Sully.”
Just how long he had been con
templating a change is not
known by his bachelor mates.
But, he has gone and done it.
There is weeping and gnash
ing of teeth, but there is also
many joyful noises.
The weeping is done by the
three lonesome bachelors over
in the little cottage. The joy
ous noises are being made by
Mrs. Smith-er-Sulivan, her two
children—and James himself.
It remained for Daniel Cupid,
Esq., L.O.V.E., etc., to soften
the heart of the doughty “Sul
ly.” With his bow and arrow he
piecred the armor which encir
cled our hero.
Mr. and Mrs. “Sully” took a
short trip to New Orleans to cel
ebrate the nuptials immediately
after the knot was tied.
FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH;
HIS MEMORY HONORED
Dead Tackle’s Pledge of Devotion
Immortalized in Bronze.
A bronze plate on which is in
scribed his last letter has been placed
in the gymnasium at Iowa State Col
lege by athletic letter men in honor
of Jack Trice, star Negro tackle on
last year’s football team, who died of
injuries received in the Minnesota
game last October. An honor “A”
was also sent to his mother at Ra
venna, Ohio.
The letter, which was really a
pledge meant for his eyes alone, was
found in Trice’s pocket after he had
received fatal injuries in his first ibg
game. It was as follows
“The Curtis Hotel, Oct. 5, 1923.—
My thoughts just before the first real
college game of my life.
“The honor of my race, family and
self are at stake. Everyone is ex
pecting me to do big things. I will!
My whole body and soul are to be
thrown recklessly about on the field
tomorrow. Every time the ball is
snapped I will be trying to do more
than my part. On all defensive plays
I must break through the opponent’s
line and stop the play in their terri-
torn.
“Beware of mass formations. Fight
law, with your eyes open and toward
the play. Roll back the interference.
Watch out for cross bucks and re
verse end runs. Be on your toes
every minute if you expect to make
good.
“JACK.”
The Lady: “Well, I’ll give you a
dime; not because you deserve it, but
because it pleases me.”
The Tramp: “Thank you mum.
Couldn’t you make it a quarter, and
thoroughly enjoy yourself?”
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Announcing Barnyard Dance.
Ye scions of the farm and all hay
seeds — attention. Social farmer
Secretary Tatum has drug out his cul
tivator and is harrowing the Annex
floor with a 24 inch sweep! It is
said that the hens will be cooped up.
This gives us quite a cackle; so bring
on the spring chickens—but be sure
to have them wear their winter feath
ers.
The Barnyard dance will take its
initiative on the night of Friday, Feb
ruary 1, at 8:30. Definite informa
tion concerning all that may be at
tributed to this affair will be issued
in these columns one week hence.
Farmer costumes are desired, but
bring more than on expression. It
is hoped that Bill Hancock and all
the other “ugly ducklings” will be
present. Cordial and complete invi
tations are hereby extended. Do not
bring the horses inside; there is plenty
of hitching space without. Also,
leave the “corn” with the team. Yours
for the Secretary of Agriculture and
a good dance.
BIG METHODIST PARTY.
On January 19th at the Methodist
Tabernacle, a party of fun, laughter
and eats was enjoyed by a crowd of
150 cadets, campus people and Bryan
girls.
At 7:30 o’clock the crowd began to
gather and as they came in they were
very graciously received by Rev. King
'Vivion, who stood at the head of the
receiving line. Then Mrs. W. B. Fred
erick, who presided at the registering
table took each and every name with
“How do you spell it?” Mr. W. B.
Frederick was next ready with hu
morous questions to ask each one be
fore they could go further into the
events of the evening.
Several select games were chosen
and very successfully carried out,
after which everyone was seated, the
lights put out and pictures of promi
nent men were flashed on the screen.
Immediately roars of laughter went
up from the crowd, for the pictures
were of such men as “Tiny” Keen,
“Slim” Knickerbocker, F. H. Moon,
Winchester and many more at the
ages between two and six years.
Following the picture delicious re
freshments were served which con
sisted of turkey salad, olives, crack
ers, salted nuts, and hot chocolate.
The Dim Past.
When Jonah came back to the town
To which he gave the slip,
He said in throwing his hat down;
“I’ve had a whale of a trip.”
Adam was a lucky hound.
And happy too, I w een,
The neighbors never came around
To borrow gasoline.
When Noah worked upon his ark
A jinx was on his trail;
He often heard the scoffers bark,
“When does your old boat sail?”
One Grad—Now that we got the can
from the foreman this morning, what
are we going to do ?
Other Grad—Guess we might as
well go back to college and take an
other degree.—Chaparral.
Mae: “I heard John broke his arm
yesterday”.
June: “It isn’t true. He called on
me last night”.
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