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PAGE 4 THE BATTALION ■TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1940 Official Notices SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 16—Faculty dance, Sbisa Hall banquet room, 9 to 12 p. m. COTTON BALL ARRANGEMENTS In compliance with the request of the committee in charge of the Cotton Ball, approved by the organization command ers concerned, dormitory 9 will be vacated by cadets Friday and Saturday nights, April 19 and 20, 1940, in order to pro vide accommodations for visiting girls at tending the Cotton Ball and the corps dance on those nights. Cadets having guests will be assessed a charge of 50c per guest to cover cost atrons, maid servic of matrons, maid service, and other in- -idental expenses. The organization commanders are charg ed with the responsibility for seeing that rooms and corridors are left in neat, cidental expenses. i commanders ai msibility for see an orderly condition for the reception of guests. Cadets concerned will vacate dormitory April 19. Guests will be ) p. m. readmitted to the hall at 12 :00 noon, April 9 by 1:00 p. m., admitted at 3:00 p. m. Cadets will be on, Jjfil 21, by which time guests must be out of the dormitory. Guests staying in the dormitory must be in not later than 3:00 a. m., Friday night, and not later than 2:00 a. m. Sat urday night. Guests must check in with the matron upon their return to the dor mitory after the dance, and they must check out with the matron on their de parture from the college to their respec tive homes. Escorts will be held strictly accountable for compliance with these in structions. Guests will not be permitted to occupy rooms that are not equipped with shades. Cadets making reservations should check with the occupants of the room to ascer tain whether or not the room is equipped with shades and if not provide shades. Reservations may be made by cadets concerned beginning at 8:00 a. m., Mon day, April 15, 1940. COL. GEORGE F. MOORE, Commandant. EXAMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS FLYING CADETS A board of officers, U. S. Army Air Corps, from Headquarters Eighth Corps Area, will be on the campus Monday to Wednesday, April 15 to 17, 1940, for the purpose of examining applicants for ap pointment as Flying Cadets, U. S. Army Air Corps. The Air Corps offers a The Air Corps offers a year of train ing to young men of college age who desire to make aviation their career. Ap- plicans who successfully meet the physi cal and mental requirements are enrolled as Flying Cadets. They receive three months’ preliminary training at a selected civilian flying school, and then are sent to the Air Corps Training Center at Randolph and Kelly Fields, Texas, for six months’ basic training with the Air Corps. Upon completion of this basic course they receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant, Air Corps Reserve, and im mediately receive three months further training as a member of a tactical squad ron. After concluding this nine months course of training, these young reserv< officers are assigned to active duty witl units of the Air Corps. During the preliminary nine-months’ urse of instruction students receive the .y and allowance of a Flying Cadet, U. Army. As a Second Lieutenant, Air CAMPUS FILM CLUB The Russian feature “Peter the First” along with shorts will be shown at the meeting Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p. m. in the Chemistry lecture room. A. S. C. E. The student chapter of the A.S.C.E. will meet tonight at 7 in the C. E. lecture room. Competitive papers will be presented and plans for the Galveston trip will be discussed. All members are urged to attend. APPLICATION-SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS The application-size photographs are ready for the seniors listed below. Please call for these at room 133, Administration Building, IMMEDIATELY. Bolin, S. H. : Deberry, S. G. ; Dominy, C. B. ; Edens, L. L.; Elder, G. P. ; Finley, D. S.; Forbes, H. C. ; Freeman, W. C.; Fullwood, E. F.; Gandy, D. C. ; Haberle, D. L.; Hall, R. C.; Hearn, R. L. ; Hilton, C. S. ; Howard, R. H.; Huebel, John; Hussey, C. P.; Johnston, C. A. ; Jones, H. A. ; Kreaker, K. G. ; Kuehne, W. A. ; Lemm, P. J.; Lyons, J. F. ; Mackey, J. G. ; Mayhew, I. Q. ; McLean, J. A. ; Mey- nard, E. B. ; Morris, J. A. : Moudy, C. E.) Murray, R. J. ; Norton, W. M. ; Packer, R. E.; Parks, S. J. ; Parris, H. B.; Patton, J. D. ; Peterson, D. W. ; Powell, C. G. ; Richards, T. S.; Rucker, H. L.; Russell, E. C.; Sandlin, F. C. ; Schaer, W. K. ; Schmidt, W. A. ; Steed, W. G. ; Stukenburg, J. D. ; Stephenson, JR. C.; Stevens, T. D.; ms, rd. course pa: S. Army. As a Second Lieutenant, Corps Reserve, their pay and allowances are those of the same grade in the Regu lar Army. The examining board is now located in Ward 7, basement of the College Hospital. All applicants for examination for ap pointment should report to the president of the board at their first vacant period. The board will be here till Wednesday afternoon. COL. GEO. F. MOORE, Commandant FACULTY DANCE ie i in Sbisa Hall banquet room, Tuesda; night, April 16, from 9 to 12 p. m. All imbers of the college staff are cordially The next faculty dance will take place isa Hall banqu April 16, from members of the college invited to be present. COTTON STYLE SHOW PAGEANT TICKETS Tickets for the ninth Cotton Style Show will be on sale in the Agronomy Depart ment Office beginning today and continu ing until Friday, April 19. General ad mission, Adults 50c, Children 26c; Re served seats 75c. CITY TAXES All taxpayers of the city of College Station will render their taxes for the 1940 beginning April 15th at the ye: City Office. Organizations DAMES CLUB The A. & M. Dames Club will have its regular meeting Wednesday, April 17, in the Y Parlor. The program will be the Lives and Works of Four Poets. Patsy Green, Ellen Knox, Laverne Schmidt and Ernestine Brown will each discuss the lives and works of a famous poet. WHY PAY A LOT FORA UNIFORM? There is no sense in paying a lot of money for a uniform when you can get one from us at a rea sonable price. We have 25 slightly used complete uniforms with price ranging from $30 to $75. A small down payment will hold it until the final review. Come down early and get the choice of uni forms. LOUPOT’S For those who like They're unquestionably the finest poplin ties you'll ever wear. . . pure silk and wool for long service and better tieing qualifies . . . styled by Beau Brummell for fashion correctness in their own original ideas of color harmony and pattern ... good looking SHI RTS GUARANTEED NOT TO SHRINK OUT OF FIT! sive too. Made by hand in U. S. A. 1 f ilaldr op & (o. Come in and see the very latest ideas in shirts that are today's greatest values) 65 and’2 “Two Convenient Stores” College Station — Bryan ECONOMICS CLUB The Economics Club keys have arrived _ :eys have and may be secured from Dobyne’s jewelry store at the North Gate. You must pre sent your receipt for half-payment to secure your key. There are a few extra keys and those desiring a key one there until the supply is | may secure gone. Classified LOST—Clipboard, spiral notebook and brown clasp envelope, in parking lot near Civil Engineering Building last week. Finder please return to H. R. Duke, M & S E Department, for reward of $10. LOST—Saturday night in Y bowling alley, a leather jacket with name C. Brown on back. Reward for return to 218 hall 1. FOR RENT—Bedroom for rent by day, week, or month. Boarding house close by. Apply at 412 Montclair, College Park, week, or month. Boardi by. Apply at after 5 p. m. FOR RENT—Reierson house in College Park. Call Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, Military Department, 4-6634. FOR SALE—Model A ’31 Ford Coupe, motor in good condition. Inquire at room 89, Milner Hall. T. F. Smith, P. O. Box 1809. pra pair of slacks to match blouse, size 89; one —■ ’ OQ - one pi spurs, chains, straps, bootjack, and f all straps including shoulder straps, Sam Browne belt, saber chain and frog and all usuable ornaments. Must sell im- Price < P.O. Box 67, College Station. usuai mediately. Price only $65. Write to S. M., Cotton Pageant— (Continued from page 1) Marilyn White before the third act, which is to feature the cot ton show, is presented. This third act is short but effective and con sists of a toe dance given by Bar- bar alee Lockard in a costume de signed to represent cotton. The fourth number will be given by Jacqueline Smith and will create the spell of the Gypsies. The pro gram will then switch to one of oriental influence in a number giv en by Carmelita Kilp just before Zehner, Waynne and White pre sent an exciting tap line. The program by Kotchetovsky will then come to a close with a grand finale with all artists in the troupe taking part. Wesley Seay, president of the Agronomy Society which sponsors the Cotton Ball, and Harry C. Forbes, its social secretary, yesterday after noon dispatched the following telegram to Miss Ann Sher idan, “oomph gal” of the movies: “We understand you are to be in Dallas Thursday, April 18. “Six thousand Texas Ag gies would appreciate hav ing you as honor guest at our Cotton Style Show, Pag eant, and Ball sponsored by the Agronomy Society Friday night, April 19. This is one of the biggest social events at Texas A. & M.” No reply had been receiv ed by the time this paper went to press. The maids of honor with their escorts have been announced as follows: Christine Maddox es corted by Ray Stevenson, Eliza beth Gene Austin escorted by J. W. Bailey, Ann Tarry escorted by Percy B. Bennett, Kathryn Day es corted by Joe Doran, Margaret Gamsey escorted by Johnny Rice, Mary Elizabeth Hughston escort ed by Jimmie Y. Alexander, and Alice Keck escorted by Oscar Lawrence. A description of the crowns to be used in the pageant has been given by the society. The king’s crown is to be 7% inches tall, to have red lining, to be made beau tifully in a mixture of colors on a gold foundation, to consist of pearls, sequins and jewels, and to have a large pearl on each tip. The queen’s crown is to be 5% inches tall, to have colored jewels of Rhinestone and pearl, and to be backed with a silver lining. In the cotton style show pag eant, cotton dresses in their most beautiful form will be worn by the Queen and all of her attendants. The Queen and her maid of honor will wear dresses of a military cut made of white cotton pique trim med in gold braid. The duchesses will wear dresses of their own choice. All of these cotton dresses will be a preview of the coming styles and may be seen as they are modeled in the Cotton Style Show and Pageant to be held the evening of April 19th at 8:00 p. m. in the A. & M. gym. After the Style Show Pageant these beau tiful girls will attend the Cotton Ball to be held in the A. & M. Mess Hall at 10:00 p. m. Horse Show— (Continued from page 1) tin. The first place cup was donated by the Variety Store, the YMCA Barber Shop, and Zubik’s Tailor Shop. Class VIII, ROTC horsemanship class, Cadet Bob Tonkin, riding No. 32 took the cup donated by J. C. Penny Co. and Canady Pharmacy. Class IX, Children’s three gaited class, Betty Joe Hale won the first place cup donated by Howell Lum ber Co. Class X, rescue race, Cadets Lee Rice and F. C. Hohmeyer won the first place cup donated by Mendl & Hornak and Dobyne Jewelry. Class XI, three gaited saddle class, Harry Pelot riding Queen Elizabeth of the Hughes’ Stables won the first place cup donated by Casey and Sparks. Class XII, Reserve Officers’ charger class, Lt. George Brum- ble, riding No. 85 took first honors and the cup donated by Ford Mun- nerlyn. Class XIII, Fine harness class, Harry Pelot, with Anacacho, of the Hughes’ Stable won the first place trophy donated by the First Na tional Bank of Bryan. Class XIV, jumping class, W. T. Bell riding Buddy of the Biltmore Stables took the trophy which was donated by A. M . Waldrop Co. of Bryan. Class XV, ROTC jumping class, Cadet Bill Patton, riding Mae West, won the trophy donated by Luke Patronella. Class XVI, ROTC charger class, Cadet T. D. Harris, riding Rambler took first place honors with the trophy donated by Caldwell Jew elry Co. Class XVII, Cow horse reining, was won by Morris Lightsey, riding Charlie. The trophy was donated by Sankey Park. Class XVIII, ladies’ three gaited seat and hands class, Mrs. Agnes Eades, riding Me-Oh-My of the Hughes Stables. The trophy was donated by Lester’s Smart Shop. Class XIX, five gaited saddle class, Harry Spotts, riding Golden Genius of the Pine Acres Farms at Tyler won the first place trophy donated by the City National Bank of Bryan. Class XX, children’s three gaited class, was won by Miss Mary Rich ey, riding her own Out-of-the- Night. First place trophy was do nated by Southwest Telephone Co. Class XXII, Bit and Spur Club, won by Miss Virginia Gibson of Austin, riding a government horse. The trophy was donated by Has- well’s Book Store. Class XXIII, polo pony race, Ca det Lee Rice, riding Strawberry, won the first place prize which was donated by Warner Jewelry Co. Class XXIV, Plantation class, Miss Pauline Stemenberg, riding Hughes’ Harvest King took first place and the trophy donated by Sakowitz Bros, of Houston. Deficiency List— (Continued from page 1) in the total number of deficiencies with 318, or 13% of all. engineering students, but the School of Arts and Sciences had the highest per centage, 14<%, with 79 deficient students out of 584 students on the list, and the School of Veterinary Medicine had the smallest percent age, &%, only 21 students out of 327 being deficient. High School Speakers (Continued from page 1) Becker at room 323, hall 6; in the old area, to Paul Haines at room 77, Law Hall. Selection of the students who will represent A. & M. at the various high schools will be made by Var ner and the corps staff, and a banquet is to be held for these boys the night of Monday, April 29, at Sbisa Hall. President Walton, Dean F. C. Bolton, Registrar E. J. How ell, Colonel Ike Ashburn, Colonel George F. Moore, and Professor Dan Russell will address the group. On the application cards for those wishing to make the trip will be filled in the applicant’s name, the high school and town at which he desires to speak, the number of miles from here to that town, the approximate number graduating there this year, and the number of grade-points made by the student last semester. Reunion Classes— (Continued from page 1) cheon to be held at noon, June 1. The feature of the luncheon will be the formal presentation to the College of the portrait of President T. O. Walton, provided by a cam paign instituted by a voluntary committee headed by M. J. Miller, ’ll, and John C. Burns, ’04, Fort Worth. Classes scheduled for re unions include: 1880, 1885, 1890, 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1925, 1930. Stokdyk Begins— (Continued from page 1) had at times been a member of the staffs at University of Wisconsin, University of California, Univer sity of Missouri and the Kansas State College. 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