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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 4, 1931)
4 THE BATTALION THE BATTALION Student weekly published by the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at College Station, Texas, under the Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. Advertising rates on request. Subscription rate $1.75 per year. EDITORIAL STAFF CLAUDE M. EVANS Editor-in-Chief PHILIP JOHN Managing Editor M. J. BLOCK Associate Editor D. B. McNERNEY Associate Editor W. J. FAULK Sports Editor H. G. STROMBERGER Columnist C. E. BEESON : Staff Correspondent J. L. KEITH ' Art Editor RUSTY SMITH Cartoonist W. O. SANDERS Cartoonist Reportorial Staff: R. A. Wright, C. 0. McCurdy, H. G. Seeligson, G. J. Schriever, R. L. Elkins, J. Carroll, Lewis Gross. BUSINESS STAFF HOWARD HEDGES Advertising Manager TOM C. MORRIS Assistant Adv. Manager TRYGNE BOGEVOLD Assistant Adv. Manager E. M. LIEM Circulation Manager GEORGE C. BRUNDRETT Assistant Circulation Mgr. • Fire Bugs Plugging The Hydrant Peculiar, that only whea the fire is in one’s back yard, does one remember that his fire bucket has sprung a leak. Sometime last year, plans were made to provide for a complete and modern fire-fighting unit to be at the disposal of the college, and used for instruction at state meetings of firemen, held here each year. As yet, we do not have the equipment, in fact, that we do have is about as effective as a bucket brigade. On second thought, it is not as effective as a bucket brigade, for a bucket brigade at A and M is very effective indeed. And why do we not have the equipment? The state is broke. Take legislature’s word for it, the state is flat broke. Of course it may re quire an investigation to see how busted the state is, and investigations cost money. But what is money, if we can find out for sure, that which everyone is certain about? We spend a dollar working up a budget that will save us a dime. We spend thousands of dollars on buildings, and not one cent to protect them. The practice is inexcusable, costly, and foolish. If we would think before we acted, we wouldn’t do such things. Therefore to consider before doing, will solve the problem. Our con siderations should be for the advantages of the results of our actions, rather than the favorable political result of them. Thinking doesn’t cost money. At the same time however, we should like to give credit where credit is due, and we recognize and appreciate the work and influence of Senator Chas. S. Gainer, and Representative Mrs. Lee J. Roundtree, in their attempts to supply us with our needs. To date, small amounts are available for the purchase of equipment, which is better than noth ing. Students and others who attended the fire last Monday morning gave an insult to the reputation of the community when it was discov ered three of the establishments were only slightly damaged by the fire, but sustained approximately two hundred dollars loss in stock which was carried off by parties unknown after the stock had been re moved from the building when it was thought that the fire was going to spread to other structures. Such practices are known over the state, but in an institution of higher learning more attention should be given to one’s conduct and actions. Kleptomania (sticky fingers), and educa tion are not compatible. The former is a weakness of the mind, and this is not an asylum. Wherein is the advantage? These concerns operate on profits made from the students, and campus people. Such losses are taken up through added profit and, added profit means extra cost to the consum er. Cut your OWN throats, but why cut others ? Will Tomorrow Come? The faster we go, the further ahead we must be able to see. This is an age of quick changes. Far ahead is a haze, and the haze a dream, and the dream what we make it. And what a beautiful sight is the A and M of the future. Facing the new highway, in a direction clear for future growth and beauty. A new face, a new front, moderized, beautified, and settling an old question of where to put a building, when we are fortunate enough to get one. Centers of population move, business centers move, everything moves, in line with the greatest progress. Why shouldn’t the center of a college move? Or, are colleges supposed to grow musty on their old foundations, and lock their heart up among ancient settings? With proper co-ordination and co-operation, the needs of the depart ments may soon be supplied, and with the assistance of everyone, and why not, Aggieland will be rejuvenated. The Enthused, And The Enthusiastic So-called fight talks from one to many are very effective, Jmt fight talks from one to another can’t be beat. Talk up each game as it comes, look forward to it, be confident in its outcome, do your part, and —There shall be no regrets?—No, there are always regrets, it is human, but what there shall be, is an easy conscience, in that we have each done our bit. Outside enthusiasm is great, but it is usually born just before the game, of Maude Barleycorn, and it dies when the last whistle is blown The true enthusiasm should emanate from the student body, sincerely, whole-heartedly, and, if so, then effectively. Corps JDances Might it surprise you to know that several hundred men “slipped” into the corps dance that so completely rounded out our victorious day with Baylor, that these same fellows returned to their rooms rejoicing that they hadn’t paid the required script? Ask these same men why they thought the dance wasn’t worth the fee and they will say, “because there were at least five times as many boys as there were girls present, and a fellow didn’t have a chance to dance more than a few steps with any one girl.” Same old alibi. And yet, it never enters their minds that they themselves are solely to blame for the surplus of males at all the corps dances. If the “spongers” were eliminated the number of men would be lessened considerably and a more desirable ratio of boys and girls would be present. For the corps of cadets, we extend our sympathy to W. A. Connally, Jr., and mother, on their bereavement in the death of Mr. W. A. Connally, father and husband. PICTURES FOR THE PAN Schedule For Work Day And Night To Be Followed To Complete Work At Once. Plans for the Longhorn were greatly upset by loss of the pictur es in the fire Monday morning, but arrangement for re-taking of pictures destroyed, are about com pleted and will begin at once. A. 0. Saenger, editor of The Long horn, asks for the co-operation of everyone in the remaking of pic tures, that work on the yearbook may not be late. Practically all of the pictures were lost. With but few exceptions, the Junior and Senior pictures were burned, as well as prints for the military, sport, and adminis tration sections. It will be necessary to have pic tures taken day and night on rigid schedule, in order to make up for lost time. All photography equipment has been moved to the studio above the Exchange Store, where work will be carried on. Approximately $2 000 was lost by Joe Sosolik, be cause of the fire. He wishes to thank those who helped in salvag ing many of the things from the building. Announcement of the picture plans will be made by the end of the week. Vanity Fair and Senior Favorite pictures must be in by Saturday, November 7. Vanity Fair pictures must be 8x10, while Favorite prints may be of any size. Biology Professor Extended Leave To Finish Degree Work Mr. C. C. Doak, Assistant Pro fessor of Biology at A and M has been granted an additional years leave of absence in order to com plete the work necessary to obtain his Doctors degree it was learned Tuesday. Mr. Doak has been studying at the University of Illinois for the past year under Dr. Buchholz, for merly Professor of Biology in the University of Texas, with whom he spends each summer at Cold Springs Harbor on Long Island in research. Mr. Doak’s major study is the germination phase of pollina tion. Next summer Mr. Doak plans to return to College Station and re sume his duties in the Department of Biology at the college. By D. ’B.. McNerney ^i~irnj~ir-u— Sunday night’s disastrous fire— emphasized the need of more modern fire equipment for the protection of students of the col lege and residents of College Station. There are enough frame structures on and around the state proper ty to require a complete reor ganization of the apparatus and personnel in use at the present time. The cadet corps— evidently impressed the people of Shreveport as being a well- behaved group of men. At least, that was the opinion of the many we asked. At the open-air show— given in front of the grand stand Saturday night the officials publicly complimented the visi ting cadets upon their splendid' conduct. From all appearances— A and M men were far more tac tful than we had dared hope they would be. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and earn a good reputation at the same time. More power to you. The days of miracles are not passed. If at any time— some one of us runs afoul of a professor’s wrath while that learned person rants and raves about mob spirit, yell practice, and all our beloved traditions in general, let us recall a certain Thursday evening, October 29th to be exact, when these same critics donned cute little costum es and played childish games at a gay Hallowe’en party. Can you imagine— these same severe ‘idealists’ bat ting balloons about, running back and forth across the floor carry ing lemons, chasing ’round and ’round a chair, and otherwise dis porting themselves in a childish manner. Why should— we be criticized for yelling our selves hoarse, believing in school spirit and tradition, by people who gleefully tap little balls through wire hoops until the wee hours of the morning? If we are— to be “panned,” let our critics- conduct themselves accordingly, in other words, “practice what you preach.” And so— down go our grades but off our chest goes a heavy load. CENTENARY— (Continued from page 1) Here’s One Smoke for Ml: She won’t borrow your pipel From Shreveport The following is an except from a letter to Dean Friley: “We had a very delightful day with your officers and student body. From every hand over the city I hear nothing but the most complimentary re marks concerning the conduct of your boys. The Fair officials, the City officials, and our own crowd at the college say that they have never seen or been around such a wonderful bunch of boys—not the slightest hitch or unpleasantness the whole day long. “Of course, I am sure this is not news to you as that is what you expect of your students. We have had, here in Shreveport, visits from other student bodies of other institutions and these things cannot be said about them. Everybody was delighted with your group, and are looking forward to the day when the corps will visit the city and the college again.” It came to the Dean from George M. Raynolds, Chairman, Faculty Athletic Committee of Centenary College and is another reason why we may be justly proud of our conduct while in Shreveport. Good behavior seldom goes unrewarded. The reputation we earned while there is bound to spread throughout this end of the country so that the future will find us recipients of all sorts of attractive invita tions. 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He never breaks 1 into your office hum-! ming selections from a jazz opera.] Father s&Se fJ/J 4§k an end run and several trick line plays, the Gents two first downs to take the ball to the Aggies 35 yard line, but two incomplete pass es made it necesary for the Gents to kick. The quarter ended with the oval in midfield in possession of Centenary. Murff made another first down for Centenary as the fourth quar ter opened, with a neat 14 yard off- tackle smash. Two attempts at the line failed to gain but two yards for the Gentlemen and the Aggies took the ball over on downs. On line plays the Aggies pushed the Gents back to the latters 18 yard line. A fumble lost six yards but Domingue, on the next play went to the Centenary 14 yard stripe. Two line plays failed to make the required distance and the Gents punted out of danger. A and M now playing very conservative ball tried three plays into the line, be fore Domingue kicked to Town send. Townsend returned to his own 19 yard line. Oslin then made it first down for Centenary with a 14 yard off-tackle jaunt. With only minutes left to play Murff passed to Oslin, but the heave was inter cepted by Spencer on Centenary’s 43 yard line, as the gun sounded. The game was replete with fum bles by the Aggies and frequent penalties of both teams. Most of the penalties were for offside plays or incomplete passes, as only two holding penalties and none for un necessary roughness was inflicted in the entire game. “Big Charlie” Malone’s play at end and Captain Carl Moulden’s day’s play for the Aggies. Malone’s pass-snatching and his great de fensive play stamped him as an out standing candidate for an all-conr ference berth at his position. Blanchard Johnson, Centenary guard, was easily the outstanding- player on the entire Centenary team. Stabilization of the date on which Easter falls each year is ad vocated by the International Con ference on Calendar Reform, meet ing at Geneva. 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