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/< TOUCHDOWN AUBURN THE PLAINSMAN TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOLUME L. AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24, 1926 NUMBER 12 AUBURN AND GA.-TECH MEET IN DIXIE CLASSIC ON GRANT FIELD HUGH G. GRANT IS APPOINTED SECRETARY TO JUDGE BUCK Popular Professor Will 'Take New Position On March 4 Announcement was made today by Judge Hugo Black of Birmingham, United States Senator-elect from Alabama, of the appointment of Professor Hugh G. Grant of Auburn as his private secretary. Friends of Mr. Grant here are delighted to hear of this honor which has been conferr ed upon him. Although the appoint ment is effective at once Professor Gra.nt will not leave his duties here until March 4, when he will accom pany the judge to Washington, at which date Mr. Black will be sworn into office. Although his many friends here are happy in his good fortune they regret to see him sever connections with the institution which he has served loyally and efficiently for over three years. Hugh G. Grant was born, reared, and educated in Birmingham. He attended Howard College there where he graduated in 1910, being president of his class. In addition to this honor, he was also secretary to the president and represented Howard in the State Oratorial contest in Selma. Won Scholarship Mr. Grant won the Howard Gardner Nichols scholarship at Harvard University where he majored in American Government, Economics, and English. He won the Speaker's Club cup for extemporaneous speaking (Continued on page 3) ALUMNI HALL DECORATED TO SUIT TENANTS Boy's Dormitory Puts on the Appearance of a Road Map Besides the exquisite landscape gardening that has been done in front of the Alumni Dormitory about six new signs have recently been, and somewhat mysteriously, placed there. The signs read: "Parking Limit 30 Minutes," "Speed Limit 25 Miles per Hour." "Keep To The Right," etc. One of the signs a 4ew days ago hanging from the balcony over the dormitory door read: "Ethyl is Here". Upon investigation by John Thomas, Special Representative of The Plainsman, and member of The International Goofy Press Service, it was learned, that Ethyl is a gasoline and has come to stay. However, the sign in question has been removed due to the fact that a stranger in Auburn might think Alumni Hall is the girls dormitory. ' > f "N PROGRAM Tiger Theatre Monday, November 29. "CORPORAL KATE" A Cecil B. DeMille production. Aesops Fables Pathe News. Tuesday, November 30. "FAUST" Picturization of the great Opera Starring Emil Jennings Wednesday, December 1. "GOD GAVE ME TWENTY CENTS" One of Paramount's greatest pictures Thursday, December 2 "THE BLACK PIRATE" Douglas Fairbanks in the Most Talked of Hit of the Year Friday, December 3 "THE BLACK PIRATE" Admission 20 and 40 cents RAILWAY BAND MAKES BIG HIT WITH STUDENTS Young Kitchen Captures The Hearts of College Boys On Last Friday evening, almost the whole of Auburn turned out to greet the famous Atlanta and West Point Railway band, which arrived here near six-thirty, coming in on a special train from Montgomery. The special also brought President C. A Wickersham, president of the A. and W. P. Railway, along with other officials of the road. When the special rolled in, a vast number of people were gathered at the depot to be among the first to see the famous visitors. Cheers and shouts were set forth as the occupants of the cars alighted. The band was greeted especially by Bill Young, an- (Continued on page 6) PI KAPPA ALPHA GIVES DINNER FOR COACHES Football Mentors Feted By Upsilon Chapter With the members of the Auburn coaching staff as their guests of honor, Upsilon chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity entertained at dinner on Sunday. The invitees began assembling at 12:30 p. m. and were shown into the living room where they proceeded down the receiving line. At about one o'clock the guests (Continued on page 3) EVANS SOCIETY WINS EVENT IN DECLAMATION I. McConnell' Leads in Annual Literary Society Contest J. I. McConnell, Rayville, Louisiana, representing the Evans Literary Society, won first place in the annual declamation contest, here today. His subject was "Influence of the press on world peace." He is a senior in mechanical engineering. Competing with the winner, were G. T. Stafford, of the Wilsonian Literary Society, who delivered one of Woodrow Wilson's famous addresses, "The Banner of Right," and C. R. Moore, who gave "The Spartan Gladiator". The declamation contest is one of ihree annual events at which the representatives of the Auburn literary societies meet and try for highest honors. These are held for the purpose of stimulating an interest in oratory and declamation. They are sponsored by Phi Delta Gamma, national forensic fraternity. Each year the winner takes back to his society a handsome loving cup, bearing the name, class, and society of the winner. It is hoped that in time it will form a valuable record •>{ the winners of this series of contests. The Evans Literary Society, of which McConnell is a member, is the youngest on the campus. It was founded some three years ago, and named for one of the Professors in the English department 'who had shown a marked interest in the young organization. The judges of the contest were Professor John B. Clark, Professor J. W. Humphries, and Captain Ken neth G. Althaus. *!U» 'Jr Sfo* Sttftimbtral MtmbttB of Stye patnmnatt &taff join tn txpttBBina, tittxr Bxtmrmt xwBittB far a moat pleasant GUrattkagtmng l a g to % atufonta ano franca of tlje Alabama Polgterlnttr Jtoatttnt* Hag tlj? trw auutiftranr? of tlj* orraaton bt borne to xjun all ano tlna foatgnateb time be employee in renoerinn tljanka unto Him urbo l|aa maoe poaaible tb.e mang bleaainoa utitlj mljirly me are anrronnoeo '# **** ar TIGER AND TORNADO MEET IN TWENTY-SIXTH ENCOUNTER KAPPA PHI IS HOST TO TEAM AT BANQUET Hope Is Expressed That New Innovation Will Become Annual Event Kappi Phi entertained Saturday night with a very elaborate banquet in honor of the 1926 football squad. About sixty-two guests were included in the hospitality. This affair marked the hight point in the social activities of the fall and was the subject of much favorable comment from students and members of the faculty. At 7:30 p. m. the guests began to gather in the fraternity house located on south Gay street and a very informal . gathering was in order. At about eoght o'clock the banquet was announced and everyone repaired to the dining room. This spacious room was artistically decorated with the many colored autumnal leaves, which effect was enhanced by the Orange and Blue trimmings. A football was placed in the center of the table, bearing the inscription of "Square Jaw" Salter, acting captain of the Tigers. After a welcome had been extended those present by Professor J. A. Kirkly, toastmarster, a four course luncheon was served with a pleasing regard for details. During the course of the dinner, speeches were delivered by several members of the squad and the coacjiing staff. Those responding to toasts were: "Weemie" Baskin, "Nurmi" Nelson, "Count" Joe Market, "Square Jaw" Salter, "Ebb" and "Varsity" James, "Nick" Carter, "Shorty" Long, "Dizz" Pruitt, "Pit-liful Po" Moulton, "Tom" Shotts, "Red" Carter, "Big Boy" Turner, "Tuxie" Tuxworth, and "Goat" Smith, trainer. "Speck" White proposed a toast to the coaches, in response to which Mike Papke delivered the prize address, of the evening' in which he declared the size of a man's heart constituted his value to the team. Pop Patterson, last of the famous line of Auburn athletes, asked that everyone rise in appreciation of the support given the team, by Madams (Continued on page 6) NOTICE! All interested in the forma-of a golf team meet at the Kappi Phi house Wednesday, December 1, at 8:00 p. m. THANKSGIVING IS HOMECOMING FOR STUDENTS "The Call of the Turkey" Sounds Clear to College Men FRESHMEN ARE SUPPORTERS OF THE PLAINSMAN Rats Put Out Real Work Gathering News Now that Thanksgiving day has come and the turkeys are strutting around the barn, memory takes us back over the long trail of years to our loved ones at home. It was only a few years ago that a babe looked up to behold its mother for the first time. This- child grew under its mother's care until the years came which called it from home to seek knowledge. Now when Thanksgiving comes this young man and young woman looks back to the happiness which Thanksgiving meant during early childhood andPyouth. As father and mother take their regular chair at the table with their invited friends on Thanksgiving, a sigh, then a prayer will be chanted for their boy and girl not there. Not that there are no desires on the part of every boy and girl to spend another Thanksgiving at home with their home-folks but duty to their parents, themselves and their country keeps many of them away. It is natural that all college stu-. dents have a desire to go home; wipe up the old gun; call up the hounds and chase the rabbits, quails and squirrels over every nook and crook. Childhood days have passed with most of us but the thoughts of home and Thanksgiving lingers still. Not many years ago, only 305 years, the first recorded Thanksgiving day was inauguerated with a 20 pound turkey. This was during the (Continued on page 6) STUDENT BODY OPTIMISTIC ON EVE OF CLASH All Roads Lead to Atlanta As Old Time Rivals Gather For Struggle MAJOR PRAISES GOOD SHOWING OF R.0XC. UNIT From present indications, a large percentage of the A. P. I. student body will be in the bleachers on Grant field Turkey Day, when Auburn meets Georgia Tech in their annual pigskin encounter. A special train of ten coaches will be run on the Western R. R. of Alabama Thursday morning to accomodate the students and other Auburn supporters. This train wll leave Auburn at 7:30 A. M., reaching Atlanta at 11:00 A. M. On the return trip, it will leave Atlanta at 8:30 P. M. and reach Auburn at 11.45 P. M. The ' railroad is offering round trip tickets at one way fare plus 25c, (Continued on Page 6) SECOND 'A' CLUB DANCE EVENT OF SATURDAY NITE Gala Crowd Enjoys Good Local Music Thanks Student Body For Cooperation in Armistice Day Program Declaring himself to be highly pleased with the showing made by the local unit of the R. O. T. C, Major J. T. Kennedy, Professor of Military Seience and Tatics here, ex-preseed his appreciation to the students. His thanks to the student body were conveyed by a memorandum posted on the military bulletin board. The complimentary note follows : A M\ Memorandum to: Auburn R. O. T.~ C. Unit. 1. The Professor of Military Science and Tatics desires to expres to the R. O. T. C. Unit of this institu- (Continued on page 6) "Yes, sir, that's my baby"—atta boy, do your stuff! And that is the way the second "A" Club dance of the-year started last Saturday night in the College Gymnasium. Students, and girls with curly auburn hair thrilled to the boom, boom, boom, of the drums; the tearful saxophones shreiked with life and laughter; the piano put out red-hot pepper tones of hilarious joy; and the banjo strummed and moaned. It was a. night of nights. Music, mirth, scents of the rarest pejrfumes of Paris and the Orient. The ceaseless rythm of the orchestra drenched the air with wails and jingling chashes. The whole crowd was pepped, keyed up, and the music took them deep into the wild junglelands. Some body said once. "It's life, it's youth, it's laughter." Thre were about fifty couples and about the same number of stags on the floor. The dance started at nine and ended at quarter of twelve. The conduct of the dancers was said to be unexcelled, and the dance itself was one of the best ever given by the "A" Club. Music for the occasion was rendered by: Mary Elizabeth Motley _ Piano Dick Yarbrough _ ! Sax. Paul Fontille _ Sax. Levin Foster Cornet Frank Perkins Drums John McCaa Banjo Burning of Dummy Instills Fighting Spirit in Students Feeling keenly the past two defeats at the hands of the Golden Avalanche of Marquette and the Georgia Bulldogs and inspired by the spirit shown by the student body, the Auburn Tigers, about thirty in number, entrained this morning for the momentous treck over to the Georgia Capital. The object of the visit is to try their strength against the eleven representing the Georgia School of Technology. As the score in last year's contest resulted in a tie, both teams will endeavor to carry off the honors and demonstrate its superiority over a team with which it has been evenly matched for the past four years. Coach Morey, endeared to the student body as "King" David, has been busy in preparation for a last supreme effort of the present season. Opponents on this day can rest assured that all the strategy known to the gridiron will be released Turkey Day when the curtain rises on what has been considered the South's greatest football classic. Uniforms have been repaired and equipment generally overhauled. Assisting him in these tasks were "Bunk" Vaughan, manager, and the two trainers, "Goat" Smith and "Sallie" Turner. The time honored struggle for the balance of power will be renewed in earnest on Grant Field when the referee's DRESS BALL MAY BE FEATURE OF NEXT BIGJMNCE Social Committee Seeks Opinion of Students Origin of "Touchdown Auburn9] Related In An Old News Item 1913 Issue of Atlanta Journal Tells of First Use of Famous Auburn Chant sill In Immediately after registering at the opening of school, a goodly number of Freshmen manifested their interest in the Plainsman, the college weekly publication. They began reporting what news they could find and were soon sufficiently advanced to receive an appointment on the staff (Continued on page 3) Maybe Auburn's band is playing yet! Just about 1:59 p. m., yesterday, when the grandstand, the smoker, and the bleachers were beginning to overflow like brimming cups, a bass drum in the left hand corner of the left hand section of the grandstand spoke up. "Touchdown Auburn." I t rumbled hoarsly, like a fog horn moved to sober enthusiasm. "Touchdown Auburn," added, a cornet with the note of the tenor as he joins in the triumphant march in "Aida." "Touchdown Auburn," piped the clarinet, shrilly enthusiastic. "Touchdown Auburn," they agreed, as distinct as though each, from the drum to the reed pipe, had a tongue with which to speak. The Auburn Rooters stood on their tiptoes, and Athenians, in the smoker, rose in answer. One enthusiast fell from the top of the tallest pine beyond the fence, and another rolled down the red clay bank. Enthusiasm reached a climax, and waned, as enthusiasm usually does. The smoker and the grandstand sub- _(Continued on page 6) Probability of a fancy dress ball during the annual mid-semester dances was discuseed today by J. P. Atherton, chairman of the Social Committee. Atherton requested the opinion of members of the student body concerning this innovation in the dance program. January 27-28 and 29 have been set as the dates for the Junior Prom and plans are now underway to eclipse- all ;-previo.us.. records_both of attendance and entertainment. Announcement of the orchestra selected to provide music for the dancers will be made later according to the chairman. "IC^is" understood that several large orchestras are under consideration and every effort is being put forth to obtain the best that money can bring down. Let's all get behind and boost the mid-term dance. whistle sends the two elevens charging flown the field. Meetings between Auburn and Tech have always been replete will thrills and this year is likely to be no exception. Tech Strong Tech is much to be feared by the Orange and' Blue eleven as Alexander's cohorts have shown flashes of real ability in their conference games this season. The number of games chalked up on the loss side of the ledger is far from being indicative of the strength of the team. A glance at the close lead to which they held Notre Dame, being spoken of as the national champions, and the fact that Georgia was able to defeat them by a scant margin of one point after coming from behind in the last half, is sufficient to convince one that all their pristine strength has not been lost by the Golden Tornado. Then, too, Tech is always keyed up for the battle with the local crew. Added to these considerations, the game is to be played on Grant Field, thus spotting them one touchdown. A right royal struggle can be expected however when these two grid giants clash in Atlanta on Turkey Day. M e n Wyceff The line-up which Alexaudcr (Continued on page 6) APPEAL IS MADE FOR FUNDS TO SEND DELEGATE Auburn To Asked To Send Nine National Student Conference i The National Student Conference is to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 28 to January 1. Nine delegates are to be sent from Auburn or at least Auburn's quota is nine delegates. Plans are on foot to raise enough money to send several students to this conference. It is hoped that errik class will raise enr>"«£. M.o*ey to send (Continued on page 6) PROGRAM College Show Wednesday, November 24 'THE FLYING HORSEMAN" Good Western with Buck Jones, Gladys McConnell and Bruce Covington. Thursday, November 25 No Show Friday, November 26. "DESERT GOLD" Starring Neil Hamilton, Shirley Mason, Robert Frazier and William Powell. Saturday, November 27. "SAY IT AGAIN" A Richard Diy winner. With Alice Mills and Chester Conklin. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN , ®t?g Patmmtatt Published weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates $2.00 per year (32 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Ala. STAFF FOR 1926-27 S. H. Lynne Editor-in-Chief F. A. Smith Business Manager H. G. Grant- Faculty Adviser EDITORIAL STAFF Rowe Johnson Associate Editor L. O. Brackeen—i Associate Editor C. D. Greentree Managing Editor Redus Collier Sports Editor H. W. Head—- Proof Reader H. Fulwiler, J r . „ — -News Editor Catherine Nunn Co-Ed Editor John Thomas 'u-— ----- Humor Editor E. B. McCraine.———Exchange Editor R. Alston ..——Cartoonist J. L. Price Bulletin Board Editor W. R. Hardin Associate Editor E. B. McCraine -Proof Reader R. C. Cargile Exchange Editor D. 0. Sikes Associate Sports Editor Reporters: A. V. Blankenship, J. F. Mitchell, J. W. Mills, B. B. C. Lile, J. D. Salter, J, W. Randle, Charles Howard. BUSINESS STAFF H. C. Hopson Ass't. Bus. Mgr. William Frank Advertising Manager T. T. Wall Circulation Manager George Hann--Ass't. Circulation Manager Hershel Hatchett Mailing Clerk A. V. Blankenship _ Mailing Clerk H. W. Glover Ass't Advertising Mgr. L. P. Dumas : Ass't Advertising Mgr. Consider the pin—its head keeps it from going too far. There's doubt as to which leather makes the best shoes, but banana skins make excellent slippers. Many a true word has been spoken between false teeth. What we term keeping in fashion is putting o n riding breeches to pitch horseshoes. When more clothes are worn, the flapper will not wear them. A woman's mind is as uncertain as the squirt vt a grapefruit. We hear that the simplest way to learn the Charleston is to catch the itch. A hairlip is a misfortune, but a mustache is a man's own fault. Occasionally a woman gets a self-made man in marriage, but she very often finds it convenient to make extensive alterations. Don't become discouraged. Think of the mighty hickory tree. It was once a nut. THOUGHTS ON THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING DAY. The approach of Thanksgiving Day naturally suggests a consideration of the reas-one which the people of the United States have for devout gratitude. And it is not improper that among these reasons we should include our unparalleled prosperity. No other nation has ever approached us in the magnitude of its material resources. And, while our wealth is not as evenly distributed as we could wish, the average person among us; is incomparably better off than is the average person any-! where else in the world. For all this we shouhTbe_ thankfuL— Material' blessings are—not to be despised. Properly used,.they may be made to minister to intellectual and spiritual life. They set us free from-:much debilitating and distracting anxiety and make it possible for us to appropriate for the enrichment of our lives the intellectual and spiritual inheritance that has been handed down to us. We often call attention to the large number of people who are ruined by the possession of money. Let us not, however, overlook the fact that millions of every generation are dwarfed and destroyed by poverty. And yet the dangers of prosperity are real, and against these dangers our country just now needs especially to take heed. Just before they entered the Land of Promise Moses solemnly warned the Isrealites in words which we should do well to take to heart today: "When Jehovah thy God shall bring thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, . . . great and goodly cities which thou buildest not, and houses full "f all good things which thou filledst not, . . . and thou shalt eat and be full; then beware lest thou forget Jehovah, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." The wealth of the country to which the Hebrews were going was insignificant in comparison with the present wealth of America; but Moses knew that to a people who had wandered for forty years in, desert wastes it would appear bewilderingly dazzling in its splendor and that there was sore danger that by it they would be betrayed into forgetting God and into habits of material self-indulgence. , The same peril confronts the young people of America today as they enter into the possession of the inheritance which has been made ready for them. The danger, moreover, is not remote, but immediate. Terrifying symptoms already appear on every side. It is needless to attempt to specify. The facts are - appallingly apparent to anyone who has eyes to see and ears to hear. Nothing but a revival of vital Christianity can save us from disaster. And such a revival cannot be brought about by lamentation and abuse and argument. If we want a spiritual quickening that will save us from the ills that threaten us, here are some of the things to which we must give attention: We must wait on God in prayer, first for ourselves, that we may be delivered from our sordid selfishness and blighting materialism and so enriched with all spiritual grace that we shall become sources of health and healing to others; and then for our fellows, that their hearts may be opened to receive the message of life. We must live the message which we proclaim. We talk much about witnessing for Christ, and certainly there is sore need for such witnessing. But it will require but little investigation to convince us that the witnessing for which the world is asking is not loud and vehement talk, but Christlike living. Only through such witnessing may a revival be brought about that will save us from the doom of the nations that have been destroyed by their vices. Finally, if we are to triumph over our material resources and make them our servants instead of our masters, we must adopt new ideals for the bringing tip of our children. The blame for the moral laxity about which we are talking so much and so loudly just now does not belong solely to the young people against whom we are vociferating. We older people are much more responsible for existing conditions than they are. They are the products of our training or the victims of our neglect. "The fathers have eaten sour grapes and the children's teeth are on edge." The way to substitute for the present ruinous state is to stop teaching our children by example, if not by precept, that success means getting rich, and to set ourselves resolutely and intelligently to the task of bringing them up to believe with all their hearts that the successful man is he who seeks first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Prayer, holy living, wise Christian nurture and training—these are the things that are needed to keep our material blessings from being turned into curses. While therefore, we are thanking God for our abundant harvests and ample incomes, let us not forget to be grateful that, sinful though we have been, the way of return and healing and restoration is still wide open and that it is still possible for us to command those spiritual resources which can still make us in truth a great and mighty nation through which all the peoples of the earth shall be blessed. SAME OLD GAG Doubtless many of you have experienced a feeling of antagonism or personal resentment towards those who are advocating the withdrawal of football games from the college prdgrams. Certainly the arguments put forth by these self-styled intellectuals are egotistical in the extreme and eminate from~minds-distortedJ3y..a..sjiperabundance of mental training from which the necessary physical exercise has been omitted. The Davidsonian, student weekly publication of Davidson College, attacks this attitude and points out the fallacy of the proposed arguments. We pass the article on to you with our whole-hearted agreement with the sentiments expressed therein. "The perrenial attack on football by those who view with alarm its growing popularity has been reopened this year by Alfred Dashiell, who, like his predecessors, denounces football as a distraction and an expensive parasite, living off the budgets of American colleges. We are not surprised at Mr. DashielPs attitude—there are thousands who will agree with him—but we do believe that he has exaggerated the menace of the sport. "Writing in the November Forum, Mr. Dashiell declares that 'football has become a religious, cult, building stadiums instead of cathedrals. Its moral and intellectual benefits are absurdly exaggerated. It is so expensive that educational budgets suffer. There is nothing Greek about football. It is a barbaric Roman spectacle for a degenerate Roman mob.' "This bold statement smacks only slightly of the truth. It is one of these clever manipulations of words and phrases that lead inevitably to a false couclusion. One so wise ar Mr. Dashiell must have smiled to himself as he compared football, a Saturday afternoon sport, for undergraduates, with a religious cult. His analogy is amusing in its distortion. "When Mr. Dashiell declares that many people fear that football will become a new national religion, and that thinkers abroad in our land are viewing with alarm the can-nonization of football heroes, he is guilty of one of two unexplainable attitudes. Either he has jokingly decided to jostle the gullible public, or he is suffering from a fanciful fear solely of his imagination. "Surely no one believes with him that a false glamor and sentimentalism surrounding football will make of it a Saturday afternoon ritual! There is even more room for doubt in Mr. Dashiell's statement that the twenty-two' clean-living gridiron warriors do nothing more than afford an opportunity for childish exhibitions by drunken undergraduates in the stands. He has inexcusably mixed causes and effects. "If "drunks" still persist in crowding the stands at Saturday afternoon football games—and our own experience teaches us that this custom is continually losing its popularity in spite of the. growth of football —why lay the blame on twenty-two clean living athletes, who. are in no way responsible for such a condition. It is the men who persist in "childish exhibitions," which they should have discarded at the end of their sophomore year, and not the athletes that are responsible if such a condition exists. "We are_prone to accept, moreover, the opinions of Dean Gauss, of Priceton, who has said, 'For my part, I wish we played football every Saturday during the college year. My job during the football season is much easier, as far as enforcing discipline in the university goes, than at any other time.' Why all this antagonism to the hero-worship enjoyed by football stars. Hero-worship may be a bad thing, but anyone who has had even a little experience with the young of the human species knows that it is universal and ineradicable. You must deal with it whether you like it or not. Why not make it as useful and helpful as possible? If a boy has no one else to admire, he will admire and envy a dead-game gambler quite as blindly as he will.follow a splendid specimen of the sound mind in the sound, clean body. " 'One reason why the game has taken such a hold on the public is its essential atmosphere of straightforwardness and downrightness, its contempt for chicanery and fraud,' declares Coach William Roper, in answering Mr. Dashiell's article. 'I am firmly of the opinion that the more we encourage athletic competition, the better citizens we make,' he continues, 'and oftentimes football games are won and lost simply on a mental difference which more than offsets physical differences just as great.' "There is no doubt that football has its faults, but the benefits from the game and its influence on those who play it far outweighs its defects. President Ernest M. Hopkins, of Dartmouth, has sounded a note of warning which should carefully-be co™ sidered by those who ascribe the evils to football much greater than really exist and who seek to eliminate it from our school and college activities. President Hopkins said, 'It is not surprising in a country where we strive to make man temperate by legislation, industrious by court decree, and happy by political oratory, that we should assume our ability to make men scholars by denying them the opportunity for indulging in any other interest. But arguing from analogy, we lack certainty that this would be the inevitable outcome.' " good of dear old Auburn. All these years the Auburn Spirit has been "One for all, and All for one." Now let's everybody, Professors and Students alike, endow yourselves with the true AUBURN SPIRIT! EDITOR'S NOTE: We wish to commend the vigorous stand taken by the student who is responsible for the editorial appearing above. The paternalistic attitude which this professor apparently adopted is unworthy of a member of a college faculty. This statement is merely a commentary on the editorial since we have no first-hand knowledge of the occurrence. But while we are on the subject, an event has recently been called to our attention concerning an offense perpetrated against the Honor System of the college to which the faculty, as well as the student body, is a party. An instructor, preceding a. quiz, requested all the girls to remove their sweaters or coats and place them at a designated place. He then proceeded to pace up and down the aisles in imitation of -the renowned Hawkshaw to prevent someone's obtaining forbidden information. We could not censure this conduct too severely and call upon the students subjected to such humiliation to rise up in condemnation of such petty practices. We cannot expect the honor system to function properly as long as the professors refuse to acknowledge their obligations. A FAUX-PAS Our students will meet anybody half way, but they certainly resent being cowered into an act.. -in fact, you cannot merely force the students into something against their wills. The Professors heretofore have always treated the student body as men and they have received in return, the hearty cooperation of all the students. This record was blemished last week when one of the Economics Professors tried to intimidate the Tuesday afternoon laboratory section of Accounting by stating that he would fail every one in the Tuesday afternoon section if his answer book to the accounting problems, which was taken by someone last Tuesday night, was not returned by three o'clock Saturday. He further stated that Dr. Dowell and Prof. Shi after having heard the conditions, said that he could use his own judgement in settling the matter. Now here is the big error—it so happens that Dr. Dowell has been out of town all the week, so it was an impossibility for this Professor to have spoken to him, as he led his classes to believe. This was a big mistake and one that we hope none of the other professors will make. An act such as this goes against the students, and naturally they do not thereafter hold a very high opinion of the professor. We hope that this criticism will be taken in the right spirit, IkHHUMkie all for the PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL One tradition the American people have preserved for many years is the sacredness of collegiate sports. And now THAT banner is being dipped in the mire of professionalism. Misguided alumni, seeing football only in terms of "won and lost"; universities, with slightly faded consciences, and a strong gang of campus-followers rapidly corrupting America's prominent college sport into sheer buying and selling. The grandstand doesn't know in many instances whether he's watching a man play for a raise and a bonus or for love of clean sport and Alma Mater. There are some things in thfc world that any disillusioned cynic may say—and that notwithstanding anything to the contrary —that are better, higher, and above money. Trite, yes, but true! —(Clipped from a college weekly.) BLIND TIGER "Hie—Hie— well, folks, here I am. Hie— I Hie— have been pretty late get-tin' here, but youse see Hie— I've had a little "Blindtiger" Hie— and caunt help it." Her face was happy His face was stern Her hand was in his'n His'n was in her'n.—Davidsonian. WOOD A NON-CONDUCTOR? She—"I have electricity in my body." He—"That's funny, I didn't feel shocked when I kissed you." If seeing, is believing—how man must, believe in the women of today.—Bearcat. "When Grubbs first got married he used to fight continually with his wife. Wonder what cured him?" "His wife." Rat Wooten—"Hahn, what's on :your mind?" Hahn—"Thoughts." Wooten—"Then treat them kindly—they are in a strange place." When a man marries, he discards a discontented life for a discontented wife. Hats off to the "Radio Girls." You can pick them up anywhere.—Davidsonian. A rattling flivver gathers no girls.— Tiger. Wooten—"What donkeys we are." Hahn—"Kindly speak in the singular." Wooten—"What an ass you are." The prize for absentmindedness goes to the man who after he was married gave his wife ten dollars aii-d kissed the preacher. —Tiger. Concentration is a person's ability to keep his eyes on the cards during a game of strip poker.—Tiger Why don't they have women engineers? They have to stay out too late at night with the fast mails.—Tiger. We know a girl so dumb she thinks a Colt's Automatic is a young self-starter horse. "So your'e lost little man? Why didn't you hang onto your mother's skirt?" Youngster—"I couldn't reach it." When a car stops along the road in daytime, that's trouble. When it stops at night, that's romance. We cannot help but notice that "Red' Arant has burst into popularity again as the competitor of Dean Collins for the favors of a member' of the "fairer" sex.- We have noticed that "Red" has been gaining ground lately. You can't keep a good man down. Recently on an Epworth League questionaire "Red" put down his chief concern as "Co-eds" and he seems to be getting away with it. * * * * * We notice this same "Red" on a treasure hunt last Friday jiight. No, Red did not find the treasure, but we believe that he is satisfied with the results. * * * * * We saw Perry Edwards looking for that same treasure somewhere around Drake field and the Main Gate. We may expect to see this young gallant holding the bag on a snipe hunt next. Just a minute ladies! Last year when "Doc" Small graduated we all thought that his popularity on the dance floor could not be filled. But now we have found one that can do everything and a few things more as good as Doc. This is none other than our own "Brother John" Garrett. We wish to nominate him for Tango King of Auburn 1926-27. * * * * * We have learned from a confidential source that Square Jaw Salter is contemplating the same step that "Dizz" Pruitt took recently. We are unable to comment as we do not know enough of the affair to make a rational comment. But anyway, Square will bear watching. * * * * * What next? Fish Feagin has gone out for horseback riding. We have not been able to get all the information about this young Lochinvar's adventures, but we notice that he has been walking with a very slow and uncertain gait for the past several days * * * * * By the way, what has become of the old-fashioned "honor roll" that claimed the names of so many artillerymen last year? * * * * * At last we have it! It is the cook book that will give a menu for every occasion from the funeral of a rich uncle to the visit of a mother-in-law. This unique cookbook is just off the press, and the first copies are on sale here in Auburn Rowe Johnson^ the author, says that he predicts that it will revolutionize the gentle art of reaching a man's heart through his stomach. Howard Head is the local sales- agent. Step right up girls and get one. It is guaranteed not to rip, tear, soil, break, shrink, fade, warp, -wear out or split in the middler ) , * * * * * Jimmie Herren won't tell us where he was last Sunday. It is rumored that he left Birmingham immediately after the game but did not arrive in Auburn accordingly. It is rumored that there is something that detained him between Birmingham and Auburn, but we have not been able to find out the details, but it is always our policy to make the most suspicious assumptions. * * * * * What should I do when a girl pretends that she is sick and fills a date with someone else? What is the best method of getting rid of prospective mothers-in-law? What is the psychology of a spring night, full moon, and the one and only? At last we have it. "A Thousand Questions and Answers on the Subject of Modern Shiek-ing," published by instructor Posey of the Department of Architecture. This book contains 1328 "pages, 2873 illustrations, glossary, appendix and table of contents. It is considered the best authority on the subject that has ever gone to press. Those that are interested will please see instructor Posey in the Architectural Drafting Room. Office hours, 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P. M. * * * * * Men, November 13 was an unlucky day for us in truth as well as spirit, but that is passed. We have lost to L. S. U., Georgia, and Marquette, but we lack a lot of having a disastrous season. These three games are history. Let's live in the present, not in the past. The one bridge remains before us. Whether we cross it successfully or not determines to a large extent our success this year. It is the duty of every loyal Auburn man to follow King David and his fighting Tigers to Atlanta and help wreck Tech. Auburn won from Tech in 1919. Since then the best Auburn has been able to do has been to tie the mighty Golden Tornado. But the worm must turn, and we must turn it. WRECK TECH! WITH OTHER COLLEGES Worcester Tech has added a course in swimming and life-saving in their physical educational department. They are to give training in several different strokes used in swimming, teach fancy diving, life-saving, " etc. They are to have regularly scheduled classes in this course from 4 to 6 p.m. Presbyterian- College. It seems that the game between the two institutions this year was a little too close to suit the Davidson ians and they dropped them from their schedule. Davidson gave as her excuse for dropping them, that there was animosity between the two student bodies. Presbyterian College refutes this argument in rather strong terms. The Student Council of Northwestern University, Mass., has decided that there shall be no more paddling of Freshmen. They have decided that there are other, and better means of developing school spirit, than use of the paddle. They are working out a new way of punishing erring freshmen. A member of the Senior class at Georgia Tech has raised his voice in protest against the practice of students bringing their girl sweethearts into the Tech student section at football games. He claims that this keeps the man stndent from giving vent to his feelings, by calling the officials and opponents by names which he thinks they are entitled to. Some young brave from Howard College stole into the lair of Birmingham's Panther last week and made away with the cat. It.seems that the spirit between these two institutions was at a very high pitch all last week, as it was -claimed that it was almost impossible to hold classes at Southern Friday. The enterprising How-ardites sent the Southern Panther back to its lair in an ambluance Thursday. Davidson College has dropped Presbyterian College from her schedule for some unknown reason, and has thereby aroused 'a storm of criticism from the students at For Sale:—or trade, cheap this week: good young'cow giving milk, furniture two rooms, Ford roadster, and a ladies wrist watch. In other words she gives it hurts. A for size 'til "The movies have lost their only contact with everyday life." , "How's that?" "They've cut out drinking scenes." Gibbs: "How can I retain my youthful bloom, I wonder?" Rat Springer: "Keep your cheek away from your sweetie's shoulder." BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, November 25 Special train to Auburn-Tech football game leave Auburn 7:30 a.m. Matinee of Auburn-Tech football game, Langdon Hall, 2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving holiday through Sunday, November 28. Sunday, November 28 Y. W. Cabinet meeting, Y. Hut, 1:30 p.m. At the several churches: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. morning services 11:00 a.m.; Young people's organizations 6:30; evening services 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 29 Y. Normal meeting, Y.M.C.A., 6:00. p.m. Auburn Players,'Y Hut, 7:30 p.m. S. A. M. E., Engineers room, basement Main Building, 7:00 p.m. Evans Literary Society, third floor, Main Building, 8:00 p.m. Pharmaceutical Association, Pharmacy building, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 30 Wirt, Wilsonian, and Websterian Literary Societies, their respective rooms, third floor Main Building, 7:00 p.m. A. Phi E., 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1 A. I. E. E., room 200 Ramsay Hall, A. S. M. E., room 109, Ramsay Hall; Ag. Club, Comer Hall; Architectural Association, second floor, Main Building; Chemical Society, Chemical Building; and V. M. A., Vet. Building, 7:00 p.m. ' Friday, December 3 A. S. C. E., room 109 Ramsay Hall, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4 All College Hike leaves campus at 2:00 p.m. **• THE PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE SMALL LOGS EAT UP PROFITS OF MANY SAWMILLS Many sawmills fail to make a profit because of the excessive cost of handling small logs, according to data recently compiled by the Alabama Commission of Forestry. Practically all lumbermen have observed that it costs much more to "fell, cut up bunch, skid and haul a thousand feet of material in the form of small sticks than it' does when the same amount is comprised, in the lesser number of logs. It is. not only in the logging of small trees, however, that profits are eaten up, but the sawing, piling, and loading of the lumber also costs more per thousand feet than in the.case of the lai'ger boards and dimension stock from good sized trees. Trees under twelve inches in diameter at the height of a man's breast can only be sawed into such material that every process in the utilization of such trees is accompanied by costs of operation considerably in excess of those pertaining to more, mature timber. Another element cuttirtg into the sawmill profits in the case of small timber is the fact that the sawed material grades very low. The greater proportion of clear lumber is found in the larger trees, and if the operator works up small logs almost exclusively he has very little of the higher priced products to put on the market. LOCAL CHAPTER IS REPRESENTED IN INSTALLATION Beta of Alabama Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engineering fraternity, was installed in Birmingham on Saturday, November 20, when members of Tau Pi Epsilon, University of -Alabama engineering fraternity, were initiated into the national organization. Representatives of Alpha of Alabama chapter attending the ceremonies were: Professor C. A. Baugh-man, Forney Ingram and Sam Harbin. Professor Baughman was one of the speakers on the program of the evening at the banquet held at the Tutwiler Hotel. Local delegates reported a very enjoyable affair. The students at Emory University have started a movement for intercollegiate sports there. Some of the faculty have given their reasons for objection to intercollegiate sports, but we fail to see the validity of their contentions. They say that they do not need athletics to advertise their school. They say that the coaches draw more salary than the instructors in some institutions. We admit this last statement, and part of the first, but to say that that is all there is to athletics, is indeed taking a very narrow view ^of the subject, we think. The best thing derived from athletics, as we see it, is that "never say die" COLLEGE SPIRIT. That is about the best thing we know of to arouse school interest in the group as a whole, at one time. Ath-lyetics is something that all can feel like they are a" part of, whether it be in the capacity of boosters or war-rios. Here's to hope that they get what they have started to get. NEWS OF WAPI • Congressman Bowling Speaks On Thursday, November 18, Hon. W. B. Bowling, congressman from the fifth Alabama district, broadcasted an address from radio station WAPI on the subject of "Tax Reduction." An entertaining musical program and the usual Thursday night lecture by Dr. George Petrie added to the program. A. & W. P. Band Are Guests The famous band of the Atlanta and West Point Railway broadcasted a special program from radio station WAPI Friday, November 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Along with the band concert, Chester Wichersham kitchen, the twelve year-old boy singer who has appeared in several concerts with the band, sang several numbers. Short talks were made by President C. A. Wick-ersham of the A. and W. P. Railway; J. P. Billups, general passenger agent, and S. R. Young, assistant chief engineer. The band of thirty pieces, together with the other members of the party came from Montgomery to Auburn by special train, arriving in Auburn at 6:25 p. m. From the station they paraded through town to Langdon Hall where they gave a concert of thirty minutes, at th& conclusion of which they retired to the studio of Station WAPI for the program that began at 7:30 and continued more than an hour. On the parade the band was led by Miss Margaret Fau-lin, the drum-lady. This was the first appearance for the Atlanta and West Point Railway band from Station WAPI, except for a few numbers broadcast from Montgomery during the State Fair. Several Programs For This Week During the week beginning November 22 radio station WAPI will broadcast a number of interesting urograms, among which are a special Thanksgiving program by the Trinity Presbyterian church of Montgomery, and m play-by-play roport of the Auburn- Georgia Tech football game. The noon programs begin at 12:30 and the evening programs at 8:00. The schedule of this week's entertainment follows: Wednesday noon, solos by Mrs. A. D. Mayo, followed by a lecture on how to get rid of cock roaches by Prof. F. E. Guyton. Wednesday night, the studio orchestra with Mrs. Helen Carnes will be on the air for an hour. Prof Harry Hamilton will discuss a popular book and J. D. Pope will talk on the crops and markets situation. Thursday noon, silent. Thursday afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock a play by play report will be given of the Auburn-Georgia Tech football game. Thursday night, a Thanksgiving program will be given by the Trinity Presbyterian church of Montgomery, with Rev. H. V^ Carson, pastor, in charge. Friday noon, Miss Mary Elizabeth ftfotley, pianist, will play several numbers, and Aunt Sammy will give her regular weekly talk. A discussion of forestry conditions will be read by Otto Brown.. Friday night a program will be presented by a party form Tallassee, with D. B. Butler in charge, following which Prof. W. H. Eaton will then lead a discussion of interest to livestock owners. MID-SEMESTER GRADES TO BE GOT OUT SOON With the approach of the Thanksgiving season comes another very important event in the college curriculum, that is, Mid-Semester Grades. For the past week we have experienced a series of quizes and examinations for grades to be used in the final averages of these reports. All the grades were turned in at the registrar's office Saturday, November 20. Copies will be given the students beginning with the week following Thanksgiving, November 29. A second copy will be sent to the parents or guardians. These grades are merely issued to show the student just how he stands. If they are deficient they are a warning; or on the other hand they may be an encouragement. They also serve to show the parents and guardians how the student stands. The grades are to be regarded seriously, hence the college has adopted a rule of probation. To those limited in the knowledge of college rules it would be well to state briefly this regulation. A student is placed on probation when these reports show that he has passed on less than eleven semester be sent him and the parent. He then remains on probation until the next regular reports are made. If during this time he has raised his standard hours work. Probation notices will and passes at least eleven hours work, the probation charge will be removed. Failure to improve in his work results in a request for the students resignation. The regular routine of the entire first quarter of the school year has been broken into by the football season. If you have failed to meet the requirements of the college do not be discouraged, as a better opportunity now remains to work harder to remove any probation demerit that you may have befallen any one of us. Y.M.C.A. GROUPS NEARING^CLOSE The Y. M. C. A. discussion groups ara nearing a close for the first semester. Two more normal group meetings are to be held after the Thanksgiving holidays. It is hoped that the students will take an active part in this work and help push it the rest pf the semester in order that more students on the campus may be reached through these discussion groups. Considerable interest has been manifested in the normal group work which is held every Monday night in the assembly hall. There are also several discussion groups being conducted from this normal class by the students who attend this class. H. G. McCall has had charge of the discussions this semester. , A contest is being held by the discussion groups which will end sometime in December. The group that has the highest average based on attendance and reports at normal group will be given a free ticket to the Friendship Council banquet which will be held just before the Christmas holidays. H A V B GRADE YOURSELF FRESHMEN ARE SUPPORTERS OF THE PLAINSMAN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AUBURN Advice and Accomodation' For Every College Man Any Financial Assistance or Business Transaction Albert Thomas, '04, Pres. • G. Herbert Wright, '17 Cashier C. Felton Little, '06, Vice-Pres. W. D. Steele, Asst. Cashier "Say it "With <&U>Xvers" FOR ALL OCCASIONS ROSEMONT GARDENS FLORISTS MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Homer Wright, Local Agent for Auburn For Dependable ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT . Call or IsMtes Klein's Sporting Goods Store Agents for SPALDING GOODS Montgomery (Continued from page 1) as reporters. These Freshmen are still working and it looks at present that they are the ones that are going to make the fellow sweat who is appointed editor in chief of the Plainsman during later years. Far be it from saying what kind of a publication the Plainsman will be four years from now, but there are indications that it will continue to improve. At the present rate of progress of the new members of the staff, by the time that the class of '30 gets the paper in hand there will be a number of outstanding individuals pulling for the publication and that is what it takes to make the best of it. All the college activities are looking for wide awake, enthusiastic students for it is realized on every side that the "bigger" the man the more dirt he can move. It is the wishes of the seniors and juniors" on the staff" this__year that the other two classes of the college encourage some members of their group to make their influence felt on the Plainsman staff during later years. More students at Auburn are taking journalism this year than ever before. This fact also points to better trained students for the college publications during the coming years. Every student that expects to continue along any line of businee which demands one bit of journalistic knowledge should not fail to study the course of journalism offered by Professor Grant, head of the publicity department of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. It will aid you along other lines than journalism if you are really interested in something that is up-to-date. Often the absurd statement is heard which expresses the idea that real service in the news papers is the only thing that will aid in attaining distinction along journalistic lines. It is true that service is worth as much or more than anything else, but a course in journalism will avoid many blunders which would otherwise be witnessed. News paper work is full of wonderful experiences, some of which are desirable, others are far from desirable. With a continued interest in the college publications and a fuller course of journalism offered, there is no reason why all the college publications should not improve each year. Within the next few yars we hope to see the Plainsman a ten page paper instead of a six and we feel The ten points below are a real test. Grade yourself, allow ten percent credit for each point you are able to check. The total will give you a fair estimate of yourself. 1. Do I have a definite, daily devotional period? 2. Is my church membership in a local church? 3. Do I support my college's publications to the limit? 4. Do I contribute regularly to the church budget? 5. Do I attend the prayer meetings as regularly as I should? 6. Do I invite other students to attend the church services? 7. Am I a member of at least two religious organizations? 8. Do I maintain at least an average interest in campus activities—social, athletic, and religious? 9. Do I know my life's work? 10. Do I maintain at least an average of 80 in my studies? (Modeled from a clipping found in The' Baptist Student, October number.) It's mighty easy to like the best THAT'S why Camel is the most popular cigarette ever made. In all tobacco history there has never been a cigarette preference like Camel's. Nothing is too good or expensive that will make Camels the world's finest tmoke. -1 Camel is the friendliest cigarette ever made. From early morning to night's last reluctant parting you just can't smoke enough Camels to tire the taste. Camels are the celebrated smoke that brought an end forever to cigaretty after-tatte. If you've not yet learned how really satisfying a cigarette can be* just try Camels. Into this one cigarette the world's largest tobacco organization puts every good quality that could be wished for in a> cigarette. All the mild and mellow fragrance. The most perfect blending. The utmost in smoking • enjoyment and contentment, regardless of price. Have a Camel! ft. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, WINSTON-SALBM, N. C, that we will see it. The Plainsman office has been moved to the basement of Alumni hall where there is plenty room for expansion. Now it is left to the staff of this year and the ones of the following years to see that the alumni of the college are not disappointed in the paper and that some real journalists go out from the institution on account of the training they received from the work on the Plainsman staff and the courses of journalism offered at the college. Particular People Pick— <&he Troper Tlace <©o THne ePttonlgomery, oAla' THE TOGGERY SHOP COLLEGE JEWELRY SPORTING GOODS MEN'S WEAR $5.00 FOR $4.45 61926 HUGH G. GRANT IS APPOINTED SECRETARY TO JUDGE BLACK Our windows will tell you what your best girl wants for Christmas. Watch Them Every' Day BURTON'S BOOKSTORE FOR SALE-ONE TYPEWRITER First Class Condition CHEAP MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 We Meet Your Meat Needs (Continued from page 1) at Harvard where he received his A. B. degree in the class of 1912. He was later awarded the M. A. degree at his Alma Mater, Howard College. After completing his colleg training, he did newspaper work in Birmingham with the Birmingham News and Birmingham Ledger, covering city politics. Professor Grant later entered educational work as principal Barret school, Birmingham, from which posi tion he resigned to enter the World War. After the War, he re-entered the educational field with Federal tfoard for Vocational Education working with disabled soldiers 4m Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. In 1921 he went with the Alabama State Board of Education, Montgomery, and in 1923 came to Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he is now head of publicity and journalism department and teacher of American Government and Politics. He is aiso the special writer on Auburn for Alabama newspapers. In Who'. Who Mr. Grants work was very favori ably commented on in the 1925 edition of "Who's Who in Journalism.', He is a member of the Baptist church, Mason, DEMOCRAT, American Legion and State official in Forty and Eight society of the American Legion. Judge Black's appointee has been very actively engaged in promoting the civic welfare of the community with which he has been identified during his residence here and served as the president of the Auburn Lions luncheon club, a live organization devoted to the upbuilding of the city. A close friend of Judge Black, for a number of years, his appointment came as no shock to those who knew the esteem in which he is held by the Birmingham jurist. Auburn has become better known to the citizens of the state at large through the columns of papers in which' Mr. Grant's articles appear with pleasing frequency. In his class room in the role of professor and lecturer he has made for himself an enviable reputation with his students. Professor Grant is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. PI KAPPA ALPHA GIVES DINNER FOR COACHES Enter the Honor Committe Con-teat. Win $25. (Continued from page 1) repaired to the dining hall which had been attractively decorated with the garnet and old gold of the frater-uity together with the appropriate Thanksgiving mementos. Unique place cards were carefully arranged on four large tables on which many autumnal delicacies had been placed. A delightful four course turkey dinner was served those to whom the hospitality of the chapter had been extended. Following is a list of invited guests: guests: Mesdames David Morey and Rus-sel Moulton, Misses Minnie Motley and Mittie Lee Stanford, Coaches David Morey, Mike Papke, Russell Moulton, and Buck Spinks, Frank Tuxworth and Emmett Sizemore.' Members of Upsilon Chapter are: W. O. Baskin, Jr., T. N. Boone, Z. H. Burns, M. B. Clayton, J. H. Cone, Jr., J. L. Hartselle, Clyde Hendrix, Jr., J. B. Hollingsworth, W. B. Kirk-wood, C. M. Leland, S. H. Lynne, Coke Matthews, H. B. McLaren, W. H. Mow, B. T. Sankejr, J. B> Sides, G. H. Smith, Ludwig A. Smith, Luther A. Smith, J." R. Taylor, Jr., E. W. Virgin,, Jr., N. C. Wood and Andrew Day Hoskin. Following pledges were present: James Bethel, William Bryant, Fred Busey, Brice Chestunt, Boots Fulton, Ray Hamilton, Tom Hendrix, Ty Jones, Jack Nagely, A. M. Pearson, Jimmy Primm, Norman Sayer, R. W. Sheppard and Euil Snyder. . The "big Three" in football circles has at last been broken up. Immediately after the Princeton-Harvard game last week, the authorities at Princeton notified Harvard authorities that they would no longer play their teams on the athletic field. The reason given for the act by Princeton, was an article which appeared in the Harvard Lampoon on the day of the game. This article was rather free with its chidding of the thought that Harvard and Princeton were real friends. It stated that it was a myth, so to speak, and that Harvard was hoping that Princeton would not take Harvard's friendly phrases too seriously. .- Sitter the Honor Committe Content. Win $25. 3E BANK OF AUBURN We Highly Appreciate Your Banking Business. THE BIG STORE WITH THE LITTLE PRICES HAGEDORN'S. Dry Goods, Ladies' Ready-to-Wear, Shoes OPELIKA'S BEST STORE Picture Frames made t o order v Stoves: Ranges Heaters AUBURN FURNITURE COMPANY Will Appreciate YOUB Business PAGE FOUR THE PLAINSMAN SPORTS WRECK TECH! SPORTS Baby Tigers Lose To University of Georgia Bullpups Rats Show Cla«* in Defence and Of-fenae But Fail To Get Started In their final game of the season the Rats went down with a 7-0 defeat at the hands of the Georgia Bullpups. In this game they did not seem to get started; there was something wrong, "perhaps stateness from the long training period with so few games. For the most part the boys have just finished the longest and most strenuous training period they have ever gone through in their athletic career ond it is quite possible that this has had its effects. Though they "were defeated in this, their last game, the Rats went down fighting and the Pups knew the Tigers were still there at the end. Rats have had a very good season as you will see when you. stop and think about it. They have won two, lost two, tied one^ and also beat the varisty three times this season. A finer and scrappier bunch of men have not been to Auburn in many moons and it will, probably be many more before such another crowd comes. The boys have fought hard all season and are due full credit. As we know the Rats have to do most of their work and get no praise but honor goes to whom honor is due, so those who stick in the fight and repeat their performance for King Dave next fall will get their share of the honor. The boys seemed to be really fighting in the last game as two of them are still on the disabled list. It is expected that Crawford will have to have an operation on his nose. He seems to have gotten a hard lick square on the smeller. Garner has his arm in a sling too and I just imagine that he strained it in an effort to hit "him" just a little harder than he did last time. We are hoping for no serious results from these injuries and will be glad to see the boys well again. This marks the end of the Rat's football career as Rats but we will be hearing from them in the future. They have demonstrated their ability and only wait for the time when they will have an opportunity to do in high style. L C. H. S. Close Season Defeating Handley Hi Team Presenting a flashy offense and a formidable defense the lads of Lee County High rode to a 28-0 victory over the highly touted eleven from Roanoke to close one of the schools most successful seasons. "Pea" Green's cohorts displayed to many spectators the fact that they had received good coaching lessons in football tactics. Greene is indeed to be commended for turning out such a successful eleven the first time he ever assumed the responsibilities of coaching a team. The stars of the game Saturday are hard to pick by virtue of the fact that every player ^"w"a>-dM»playing a high calibre of football; however Richardson's run for one of Auburn's touchdowns was truly a pretty exhibition .of broken field running and deserves special comment. The boys from Roanoke put up a game fight but lost to a team that showed superior teamwork and better blocking. The record of the Lee Countians is as follows: Auburn 38—Langdale 0. Auburn 33—Waverly 0. Auburn 16—Notasulga 0. Auburn 0—Opelika 0. Auburn 0—Dadeville 41. Auburn 28—Columbus Industrial 6. Auburn 16—Tallassee 12. Auburn 25—Camp Hill 0. Auburn 28—Roanoke 0. Total points: Auburn 184; oppo-neris 69. Pf •;'." . l ^g The above Tigers round out their football career for Auburn in the game Thursday with Georgia Tech. They are from left to right: Salter, tackle; Market, center; Allen, halfback; Long, guard; and Turner, fullback and captain for the present season. These gridiron warriors have been stellar performers for Auburn and will be sorely missed when Morey issues his call for candidates for next season's eleven. Turner comes to us from Montgomery, Long is from Cullman, while Allen hails from Selma and Salter" from Bessemer. Market is the only one from without the state. He is from LaGrange, Georgia. Thanksgiving Games To Mark Golden Anniversary of Football Just fifty yars ago this November, organized intercollegiate football made its first appearance in the United States. In the fall of 1876 Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Yale formed the Intercollegiate Football Association of America. A Schedule was drawn up, Princeton and Yale ploying under the auspices of the forerunner of the modern conferences. The game between Priceton and Yale was a radical step forward in more ways than one. Not only did it open a regular schedule of contests between the teams of institutions banded together in a mutual sport goverining body, but "American" football played under revised Rugby rules had its beginning there. The original scoring rule read: "A matchshall be decidedby a majority of goals alone." Revised it stood: "A match shall be decided by a majority of touchdowns ;a goal shall be equal to four touchdowns, but in case of a tie a goal kicked from a touchdown shall take precedence over four touchdowns." But this system of matching plays resulted in argument over the relative superiority of each team's goals when ties resulted and in 1883 Walter Camp secured the introduction of numerical scoring. The original values assigned were: safety, 1 point; touchdown, 2 points; goal from try, 4 points; field goal, 5 points. Features of the game as it was played half a century ago now seem outlandish or even humorous. The system of appointing an umpire for each side and a referee to decide the disputes between the umpires, who took their position in the light of active attorneys for their respective team in an instance. The nameless genius who played halfback greased from head to foot during one of the first intercollegiate games and the L.-P. Smock of Princeton who invented the laced canvas jacket dubbed "smock" in his honor, are remembered for their efforts to make tackling difficult. In 1893 Harvard appeared against Yale, each man in a smooth leather suit. Rain added to the slip-periness of this natural!* elusive garb. The game actually lived up to its name in those opening years, when figures proved that the number of kicks in any given contest usually exceeded the number of scrimmages. Records were hung for dropkicking field goals—Alexander Moffat made 32 field goals in 15 games and on November,1882, scored the almost unbelievable total of six goals against Pennsylvania. A little more than forty years ago secret signals made their debut. Yale again was the innovator. "Look out. Quick. Deac," was one of them calling for a run up 1;he field to the left. Fifty years ago who would have predicted that in 1926 crowds of a hundred thousand would compete for the privilege of witnessing football games played in stadia larger than the greatest built by the Romans? For who could have foreseen that an army of 132,000 players would be in uniform, representing 400 colleges and 4000 preparatory schools and contesting 17,500 scheduled games on 4500 gridirons? Who could have prophesied that Woodrow Wilson, then a coach at Wesleyan and Princeton, would eventually become President of a nation— that Harlan P. Stone, Amherst guard, should ascend to the Supreme Court, or that John Sargent, center at Tuts, should become Attorney-General? Nevertheless let it be said that character is the least of the fruits of American football. Scores of Previous Games of Auburn And Georgia Tech Auburn ... 26 .- .__ 96 _. .__ 40 .. ... 29 .. Year 1892 _-- 1894 _.- 1896 _.- 1898 fe_ 1899 1 63 1902 18 1903 10 1904 12 1906 --- 0 1907 12 1908 44 1910 16 1912 27 1913 - 20 1914 -._ 14 1915 0 1916 7 1917 _._ 7 1919 14 1920 -, 0 1921 0 1922 6 1923 -.- 0 1924 0 1925 __ 7 Tech . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 - ° . 6 - 5 . 0 - 11 . 6 . 0 . 0 . 7 . 0 . 0 . 17 . 33 .68 . 7 . 34 . 14 . 14 . 0 . 7 . 7 Scrubs Play 6-6 Tie With Naval Air Station Sat Saturday was indeed a great day for the "gray jerseys" of Auburn when they journeyed to Pensacola and played the Naval Air Station of that city to a 7-7 tie. It was really more than was expected of our reserves inasmuch as the Air Station boasted of an undefeated record and our scrubs had not heretofore gone into an encounter in which there were to be the critical eyes of a referee to follow their every move. "Boozer" Pitts was in charge of the Auburnites and he says the boys gave a noble exhibition of football to the spectators who had journeyed out to see the Air Station engage the reserves. The line up that started for the scrubs was: McGhee left-end, Smith, left-tackle, Williams left-guard, Hor-ton" center, Fayett right-guard, Yar-brough right-tackle, Gregory right-end, Adams quarterback, Peake left-half, Spann right-half, Copeland fullback. Others to make the trip were: Newsome, Powell, and Pitts, halves. Young and Richardson ends, Chambers, Scott, and Thomasson, linesmen, and Jackson, center. GRIDIRON GAB VARSITY SCHEDULE September 26—Chattanooga 6 Auburn 15 October. 2—Clemson 0 i Auburn 47 October 9—Howard 14 Auburn 33 October 16—L. S. U. 10 _' _.._ Auburn 0 October 23—Tulane 0 . Auburn 2 October 30—Sewanee 0 Auburn 9 November 6—Georgia 16 Auburn 6 November 13—Marquette 19 J Auburn 3 November 25—Georgia Tech ?? Auburn ?? FRESHMAN SCHEDULE October 9—Marion 0 Auburn 34 October 16—Howard Freshmen 6— Auburn 6 October 30—Oglethorpe Rats 0 Auburn 6 November 11—Florida Rats 18 Auburn 13 November 20—Georgia Rats 7 Auburn 0 The Marquette Tribune says: "The Auburn Band played a Negro spiritual song from one end of the game to the other and it "got" some of our boys. It was to be noticed that they played softly when Auburn had the ball, and loudly when Marquette was on the offense". We doubt very much if the guy who said that was a negro spiritual song knows much about music. Anyway, he can't make 104 per cent grade on music. For their benefit, we will try to explain what that was. When Auburn was on offense, it was "Touchdown Auburn", and when on defense, it, was. "Hold em Auburn." We would like to remind them that when the Auburn Band crossed the Rhine River with the 167th Infantry at the close of the great war, they crossed it playing "Touchdown Auburn!" Northwestern University officials have become alarmed over the fact that there are so many coeds there. They have recently passed a new law declaring that there must be at least 450 men students there for every 360 coeds. This action was taken, they say, "In order to increase the professional atmosphere, and protect the men". They are afraid of feminine enchantment, seems like. POINTS SCORED BY 1926 Auburn Football Team Fisher 24 Ellis _,. _ 18 Allen 12 Snider 18 Turner > 6 Wattwood 6 Patterson 6 Slaughter - - 6 Shotts 7 Moulton 7 Pearce 2 Total 112 Again comes the time when everybody and his brother forget all their troubles and go to see a football game. It is nothing short of Thanksgiving week. Probably the biggest drawing card in the south on this day is the annual fight of Georgia School of Technology and Alabama Polytechnic Institute. This annual affair is played in Atlanta on Grant Field and, take it from the old Grads of the aforementioned institutions, this field has been the scene of some of the greatest clashes in the annals of southern football. It matters not what has been the previous showing of these two elevens during the season it can be expected that each team will be right on Turkey day and any man who gets -into the fray gets a good game out of his system. This year should prove no exception and Thursday will probably see the stands of Grant Field well packed with followers of the two elevens. * * * * * . It was back in the fall of 1922 that this great battle was the determining factor of the winner of the Southern Conference Championship. This was the last days of such great Tigers as John Shirey, "Big" Ed Shirling, and Slick Moulton. It also marked the last appearance of "Red" Barron and Flowers in a Tech uniform. Tech won this game 14 to 6 and also the Conference Championship rag. Not since that day has the Championship hinged on the outcome of the game, yet the stands have been just as crowded with spectators. There is something spiritual about this game that draws the crowd. * * * * * Most of the student body remembers the nerve-racking game of a season ago, when Tech had the Tigers on the short end of a 7-0 score until the last few minutes of play when Tuxworth heved one of his spirals into the arms of the elongated "Pea" Greene who raced for a touchdown and the trusty toe of "Clabber" Williams kicked the extra point and forced the Golden Tornado into a tie. * * * * * This season finds both teams with a somewhat irregular record up to date as far as won and lost games is concerned. Each team has shown colorful offense at times only to have it wilt away within a week's time. Auburn has probably a little edge on the defense except that her line sometimes fails to charge together. If the Tiger's front wall is as formidable as it was against Sewanee, the Tech backs will find the going rather tough. The Yellow Jackets, however, have a bunch of backs that are going to be mighty hard to stop. They are Little Red Barron, Parnell, and Murray. * * * * * Every year this game marks the end of the career of some of the Tigers at Auburn. This season is no exception as we note with genuine grief the fact that "Square Jaw" Salter, Paul Turner, Ed Allen, "Nur-mi" Nelson, Joe Market, and "Shorty" Long will don an Auburn uniform for the last time as they prepare to go into the fray against their Georgia rivals. The "lowly" scrubs had their first chance of the season to display their wares last Saturday. Evidently they have reason to feel proud of themselves as they held the Naval Air Station of Pensacola to a 6-6 tie. The scrubs went into the game with dope against them and are to be commended for their fighting spirit that kept off defeat. The Auburn Rats put up a game fight in Athens, Georgia, last Saturday only to lose to Georgia Rats by the close score of 7-0. The Rats played a stellar defensive game and looked good on the offensive at times but seemed to lack the necessary punch to put across a counter. This wound up the gridiron season for the baby Tigers and it is assured* that Coach "Red" Brown has developed quite a stock of material to aid Morey in picking a combination to represent this school next year. Such men as Callahan, Crawford, and Stoutenbor-ough should add considerably to the strength of the Tiger squad for next year. * * * * * Alabama has received an invitation to play again at the Tournament of the Roses in Pasadena California. This brings Wade and his cohorts a wonderful opportunity to again Auburn Tracksters Take Second Place In Cross Country In a five-mile race held in Athens, Georgia, last Saturday, Auburn's team finished second in competition with practically every college n the Southern Conference. The entries .included teams from Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of North Carolina, Washington and Lee, Clemosn, and Auburn. University of North Carolina placed first in the meet aided by the great Hutchinson. Second place came to Auburn by virtue of the abilities of her Captain, "Shorty" Morrow, who came out third in the meet. Collum was the other Auburn Harrier to place. He came in seventh. This was a most gratifying showing on the part of the Tigers and we are loud in our praise of this creditable showing. Auburn owes much of the credit of the showing of her runners to the masterful coaching of their track mentor, Wilbur Hutsell, who has certainly brought the Tigers to the front in the track circles in the South. bring fame to the University of Alabama and the whole Dixieland. The opponent for Alabama this year is to be Stanford University. This is the eleven coached by the famous Pop Warner and a team that has decisively beaten University of Washington. Truly a great trip for the Southern Conference Champions, and if they accept the invitation, here's hoping that they come out with splendid success. * * . * - . ' * - ' * Birmingham's football classic which is the Howard-Birmingham-Southern encounter proved a thriller from beginning to end and finally resulted in a 6-6 tie. The game was played at Rickwood last Saturday. * * * * * Montgomery was the scene of a prep school clash last Friday in which the wits of two Auburn stars were matched. "Bull" McFadden's more experienced eleven emerged victor over "Hard Boy" Pruitt's aggregation from Notasulga. Aspecial Peake line for College Men With two pairs of Trousers Made to our specifications by Learbury, in fabrics and patterns that had the O.K. of college men in the Eastern schools before t h ey were made up. At thirty-nine dollars they offer value heart-warming even to the chap who A.B.'d in Scotch spending. Second Floor—Louis Saks s&LOUIS SAKS&- 2nd Ave. and 19th St., Birmingham, Ala. THE SAME PLACE ^ THE TIGER DRUG STORE "Send VHer a Whitman's Sampler" ¥ THE SAME SERVICE PREVENTION-that, in a word, •1 is the function of U-RE-LITE— die modern, dependable I-T-E Circuit Breaker IN THE STEEL BOX. No fuses, safety switches, or overload relays are needed where U-RE-LITE protects. Personal supervision, repairs,.delays, and upkeep costs are negligible with •RE-LITE—the protection that is absolute. Wherever motors are used there is real need for U-RE-LITE. Power plants, industrial plants, railway shops,office buildings .hotels, clubs . . . aU use U-RE-LITE. Remember—U-RE-LITE for prevention, protection, mi personal safety. THE CUTTER COMPANY E.t»bll.hed 1885 • Philadelphia Remember The Plainsman •*•' CUTTER U-RE-LITE •* &. * I-T-E CIRCUIT BREAKERS SO TRIM YOUR SAILS By J. M. Hippie, Manager Motor Engineering Department Westing-house Electric and Manufacturing Company * There are indications that our engineering colleges and universities are to a greater extent than ever before helping to guide their students into the kind of work for which their natural abilities best fit them. If this is true, they are performing a service of perhaps even greater value than in the engineering training given. It is not suggested that this should be carried to extremes, but that as natural talents are uncovered in the student, these be developed and the student encouraged to seed his life work along lines that will permit their greatest use. The degree of OF BIRMINGHAM AUBURN BRANCH —In the— IDEAL LAUNDRY uccess and happiness achieved in business life will largely be affected by this help that may well be given during the malleable years at college. Talent of Construction One of the most easily recognized talents is that of construction. This is often exhibited at an early age when a child will show himself to be more than ordinarily interested in building toys, to the extent of preferring to build one after another rather than being interested in playing with the finished toy. If the true constructive instinct is present, it will continue to be in evidence and may readily be discovered through, the interest shown in the laboratory and shop work of the college student. Anyone having such unusual interest and facility in building should doubtless be guided toward construction work of some character. If, in addition, a considerable degree of ingenuity and originality is shown, there is every indication that there is the creative ability, which will find its best expression in the field of design. Taking the field of design of electrical machinery as a concrete example, the true opportunity of the born designer is unlimited. It is a broad statement to say that all electrical achievements, and the growth of the AUBURN GARAGEE R. O. FLOYD, Jr., Prop. Auto Repairing, Gas, Oils, Tires and Accessories CASH FOR HIRE J W WRIGHT, JR. DRY GOODS Next Door to Post Office Auburn, Alabama. Use Kratzer's Ice Cream Your Local Dealer Has It For your parties and feeds ask your local dealer order from us. Our products are paseurized using best ingredients, therefore necessarily PURE. KRATZER'S Montgomery, Alabama. electrical industry are based on the work of the designer, but this is nevertheless true. Consider what the eletcrical industry would be today if the only electrical apparatus available were based on the designs of thirty years ago. The designer has continuously led the way since the early days, creating new apparatus, larger generating, transforming and switching units, larger and more economical utilization apparatus. The work of the designer has made it possible to equip a railroad with electric locomotives capable of hauling the heaviest freight trains over their steepest grades at twice the speed of steam trains. Compare this with the status of electric traction thirty years ago when the trolley car had just come into use. The comparison reveals the fact that designers have traveled a long way in these thirty years and confirms the statement that the progress made is due to them. In electrical apparatus "we have one of the finest examples of a field where creative work is to be done, and where progress is being made at a rate never exceeded in any art. Designer Develops' * • It is not to be expected that the colleges will produce fully trained and equipped designers. The designer grows and matures with experience. The newly graduated engineer, potentially endowed though he be with all the desirable qualifications enumerated, is not yet a designer. He has yet to become acquainted with the state of the art by a study of the fundamental reasons governing present designs, he must acquire skill in calculation to be able to evaluate results and to develop his judgement, he must study manufacturing methods and limits; in short, he must as quickly as possible catch up with the procession and equip hemself to contribute his share to the progress of the art. Nothing will do more to develop the designer than experience, and this experience must carry its share of responsibility. Almost anyone would make a fair sailor in calm seas, but when the storms come with their varying conditions the resourcefull-ness of the navigator is then truly tested. So it is with the designer; passing through one storm qualifies him to deal with the next one, even though it is likely to be a gale from a different quarter. College Men Needed It is to the men who are in school today that we must look for the de signers of tomorrow. After viewing the progress of recent years in design, some may be tempted to ask if the larger problems in devolopment of electrical apparatus have not all been met, if there is going to be a real opportunity for the designer in the future. The fact is that the growth of the electrical industry is continuing at such a rate that the problems to be solved are constantly increasing in their difficulty, and the need for the development of apparatus to meet the changing conditions brought about by this great expansion affords a wonderful opportunity to the designer. Electrical apparatus design is today almost wholly in the hands of men who have been trained in the technical schools. It is from our technical colleges and universities that the designers of the future must come, and these schools may well devote serious attention to the development of the individual talents of their students in guiding them toward the character of like work for which they are best fitted. I'M THIRD A boy went away to college. On his table he placed a little card bearing these words, "I'm Third." The curiosity of his classmates was excited by this unusual card, and they inquired of him the meaning. The boy's only response was that he would tell them on the eve of his graduation. Four years passed and the boy was finishing with high honors. He had succeeded in athletics and had been elected captain of his football team. Also he was chosen head of his class in his senior year. Everyone liked him, yet he remained unaffected and plain. On the morning of commencement day, the boys gathered into his room and asked—"Now, will you tell us the meaning of the card?" His story was simple: "The day'I left home to come to college, my mother called me to her, and talked with me from her heart. She told me if I would keep as my motto—'CHRIST FIRST, OTHERS SECOND, MYSELF THJRD,' I would succeed. Then she gave me this card." — (Clipped from a college monthly.) LEAGUE ENJOYS TREASURE HUNT On last Friday night, the leaguers with their friends met at the Sunday School building to begin an illustrious and memorable treasure hunt The first clue to the treasure was found at the Sunday School building and this one led them to the President's Man sion; here the second clue told the leaguers to go to the gymnasium and after following about seven clues the group found themselves out at the northern end of college street. Here a great big campfire under a silvery moon greeted them and after getting warm, little maps were handed to each member on which was marked the location of the treasure. Immediatly all were on the lookout for anything that might resemble a treasure and after several minutes of vivacious searching Bob McKinnon found the sought-for prize which turned out to be a large box of Norris candy. The leaguers were then treated to a regular weiner roast with marsh-mallows chipped in as well. This occasioned much merriment and served to soothe those who were unable to find the treasure. Games were next in order and proved hilariously amusing. After a few exciting games the crowd retired to the fire and were entertained by impromptu talent such as mandolin playing by William Ellis; singing by Bob McKinnon (probably over the candy), and readings from Grace Pinnell. Several members spoke of how the moon affected them and sbme related their experiences of speed. The party broke up with the dying of the fire and began its med-itiative trend back to the lovliest village. The hunt was termed a success by all those in attendance and great credit is due to the league's recreational and social leader, Frances The social showed very obvious signs of being carefully planned and no effort or time were spared in making the leaguers and their friends enjoy themselves. Helping Miss Moore was her committee, Natalie Creel, Rosser Alston, Hugh Francis, and Sam Mos-ley. Another social is planned for the near future and the leaguers are evidencing pleasant anticipations. Definite announcements will be made soon and in the" meantime prepare for an approaching good time. A.S.C.E. MEETING IS HELDJRIDAY The A. S. C. E. had its regular meting Friday night. Several were present who have not been attending previous metings, giving evidence to the fact that more Civils are realizing the importance of the seciety. The meeting was called to order by Professor Baughman; W. B. La- Nicca presided over the meeting after being elected vice-president of the society. The first speaker was H. B. Smith, who made a talk on summer vacation work. He told in detail how a preliminary survey 30 miles long was run over Sand Mountain, and- across the Tennessee River. In making this survey the stadia method was used, and the speaker told of the difficulties encountered, also how these were overcome. V. A. Bates of the Junior Class talked of the construction of a 6 x 10 foot culvert. He told of an instant in which the culvert had cracked, due to a defect in the construction, and the method by which it was repaired. s""~-"- B. E. Meadows, also of the Junior Class, compared the raod construction in China with that of the United States. He stressed the fact that bad management runs up the cost of road construction in China. In the United -States we have efficient engineers, who see that everything is properly carried out, and who keep a record of each day's work. The last speaker, W. R. Revel, of the Senior Class, gave the history of the proposed construction of Moffet Tunnel, which is to be eight miles long, cutting through the Great Divide on the road from Denver to Salt Lake City, saving a distance of twenty- five miles. It is calculated that the center lines of the under-ground channels will come within two inches of coinciding. If this accuracy is obtained it will be the accomplishment of a great engineering feat. Civils, you are missing something if you are not attending the A. S. C. E. Let's all come out and make the attendance one hundred percent. EVANS SOCIETY HAS MEETING The Evans Literary Society held its weekly meeting Monday night. They had the largest attendance they have had at any one time this year. The program was the best given so far this year. All members on the program were well prepared for their talks, and they made them to the point. P. L. Wright gave a talk on the Farmer's Business, in which he told of the conditions of the Corn Belt farmers. John Fomby then gave an interesting talk on Hunting Insect Fossils. M. Merriweather gave a most enjoyable talk on the subject: "Is Progress a Delusion?" Miss Margaret McNeal talked about "Unsung Heroes," in which she praised the missionaries, and their works. R. T. Ham gave a real enlightening talk on "The Making of a Man." He gave the requirements of an educated man: Religion, proper selection of a profession, and an understanding of good books, and a knowledge of them. Mr. B. H. Walkley gave a Very interesting talk on the life of a Mr. Moffet, president of the Gulf Steel Co., Gadsden, Ala. Mr. Moffet was born in Tallassee, Ala., in 1864, and is still living in Gadsden. He was always a typical, hardworking Alabama boy, and his labors have been rewarded. The critic made a short report in which he praised the splendid work of the members on program ,and pronounced the program "the best given this year." ONE ACT PLAYS GIVEN AGAIN IN HUT THEATRE 'TWON'T BE LONG It won't be long now!! Till when? Thanksgiving! and O, boy! won't we spread joy! Who? All of Us—every Auburn student, eds and co-eds combined— ah, I meant both. Got that ticket? You dog-gone tootin'. Gonna see Auburn beat Hell outa Tech, ain't we? Absolutely. Did ya pass on mid-semesters? I'm not thinkin' 'bout quizes, grades, nor nuthin else but Thanksgiving holidays now. Anyhow, C. S. Matthews said in last week's Plainsman that we need to furgit all them grades what's past and gone. That's jus' what I done, too; but I may git a reminder from Paw pretty soon. Well, back to the game. Goin' on that air spechul, ain't che? Holy jublets, naw! How, then? Gosh, I take a side-door pullman any day. 'Cause I need that fare to buy stamps and rite to my gurl. You gotta gurl? Year, aint chew? Naw, they're pesky critters. Humph! If that's how you feel about it, you ain't never held one's hand. But back to Turkey day and the game. Well, as I said, it won't be long now! You're zactly right; it won't be long now. I-t w-o-n-'t b-e 1-o-n-g n-o-w!!! Three one-act plays, presented Tuesday night with the formal opening of the Hut Theatre, were received with such applause and enthusiasm that they were re-presented Thursday night. "Cokey," a dramatic comedy, was the first pfay presented and was received with the approval of all present. The comedy, written by Professor Hamilton of the Auburn English Department, was very witty and kept the audience laughing throughout the play. The cast of characters were: Bertha DuBose, Mercer Helms, Rosa Norton, Jane Springer, M. B. Clayton, Naidee Nichols, Moreland Smith, and Oscar Asbell. The play was under the able direction of Robert M. Hardy. Miss Frances Harris rendered an interesting reading between the first and second acts. The second play, "The Monkey's Paw," was a mystic performance and had a very weird setting. The act ing was very good, being directed by Miss Marie Sewell. The characters were: William Heron, Bertha Aplin, Robert Hardy, Robert McKinnon and George Jester. The third and last play presented "Owin' To Maggie," was a romantic comedy. This play was also written by Professor Hamilton. Tnis was the third appearance of the comedy and it has always been a success. The cast included: Martha Haupt, Ann Litchy, Margaret Bryant, Frances Moore, Rosser Alston, Coke Matthews, and George Jester. The play was directed by James H. Price. The staff of the Auburn Players is composed of James Price, production manager, R. L. Pfaff, stage manager, and Paul White, master of properties. DR. THOS. B. McDONALD Dentist and Oral Surgeon Office over Toomer Drag Store Phone 49 SERMCt ENGRAVING Co C&t&rloJ&l*? M f l Newspaper Gits I * M«wde in &n 1 Up-to-date Plant | •J.M.ENGLER P» R O P». 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We Hope You Will Enjoy A Big Thanksgiving STUDENT BODY OPTIMISTIC THANKSGIVING IS HOME-ON EVE OF CLASH I COMING FOR STUDENTS nouncer for WAPI, in behalf of the broadcasting station. The band of thirty pieces, led by pretty Miss Margaret Faulin, the drum-major, paraded from the station to Langdon Hall," where a short program was given. Hoards of students and citizens followed the parade to the Hall.^ Quite a bit of commotion was aroused when the followers were stopped at the doors and request-de to submit a fee of twenty-five cents; the program here had been announced to be given free. Langdon Hall was filled almost to capacity with music lovers, eager to hear the program being given. Several selections were given by the Hband; but the biggest hits by far were the selections given by Chester Wickersham Kitchens, grandson of President Wickersham and twelve-year- old boy singer who has appeared m several concerts with the band. Twice he was encored back on the stage, and a third attempt made. Young Kitchens was the big attraction of the program. A short speech was given by Pres. Wickersham; other officials of the road, including J. P. Billups, general, passenger agent and S. R. Young, assistant cheif engineer, were introduced by Bill Young. After these few brief numbers, the band left Langdon Hall for the broadcasting station in the Comer Agricultural Hall, where it engaged in broadcasting for an hour. This was the first appearance of the #Atlanta and West Point band in\ Auburn. Although their music was fine, (Continued from page 1) or $4.43. These tickets are jfood on all regular trains (including the special) leaving Auburn for Atlanta Wednesday to Thursday morning inclusive, except the Cresent Limited, trains 37 & 38. The return limit is midnight of Saturday, November 27. Many students who live in and near Atlanta will take advantage of the time limit to spend the Thanksgiving holidays at their homes. * Director Bidez and the Famous Auburn Band, comprising about fifty musicians, will accompany the student body on the special. Red Roberts with his assistants will also be aboard, with the big street banners, insuring a great parade before the game. Many of the townspeople and nearby Auburn supporters have declared their intention of making the trip, and will make up a big part of the crowd on the special train. If the number of students going to games heretofore, either by special train, priyate means, or "side door pullman," is a reliable indication, there will be a general exodus toward Atlanta, beginning Wednesday. The Tech game is always a strong drawing card and many boys forego other trips to make this one. From the sentiment expressed on the campus, the student body will be present EN MASSE to cheer the Tiger on in his clash with the Yellow Jackets Thursday afternoon. APPEAL IS MADE FOR FUNDS TO SEND DELEGATES (Continued on page 3) a member or a representative from each class. The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. are going to send one delegate each. It is hoped that each church will see fit to send one representative each. This National Students Conference will be the greatest covention to be held this year. It will be composed of college students from all over the country. This conference is sponsored by the Council of Christian Associations which is composed of the Student Council of Y. M. C. A. and the Student department of the Y. M. C. A. PAUL A. KING ~T~ TFANCY GROCERIES Phone 24 Auburn, Alabama it is rumored that our own college band has them excelled. When the broadcasting program was concluded, the entire party boarded the special and returned to Montgomery. The tribute paid this aggregation in attendance was splendid which is very characteristic of Auburn. And especially, was the drum-major, along with another member of the band of the same sex, warmly received—particularly by the Auburn students. (Continued from page 1) early day of American history and the times were very sad on the part of the observers of the day as 55 of the 101 colonists had already perished and the remaining were facing starvation. Nevertheless the people planted their crops and gave a six days feast after the crops had been produced. This was' not the first Thanksgiving but was one of the first to be observed in America. Through the years the Day has been observed and today all groups of Americans observe the day with Thanksgiving. Wild turkeys once roamed the woods of most of the United States but these have been largely replaced with tame ones. One of the sports of past Thanksgiving was hunting wild turkeys which were fluttering from place to place in search of food. Tame turkeys of today have a tendency to go wild unless tamed when young. Turkey has become so universal as a Thanksgiving food that the day is commonly spoken of as Turkey Day. Now that Thanksgiving is here we hope that none of you will forget the stranger in his gate, and the widows and 4he fatherless. We promise each of you who remebrers these, no matter what his creed may be, will be able to bend his head in reverenee and say: For all the harvest safely stored, For all the plenty on this board All praise and thanks be thine, dear, Lord. MAJOR PRAISES GOOD SHOWING OF R.O.T.C. UNIT (Continued irom page 1) tion his entire satisfaction with the soldierly conduct and appearance of the Unit throughout the Armistice Day ceremonies. 2. The military bearing and soldierly conduct of the R. 0. T. C. Unit during the ceremonies was the subject of much farorable comment by the Distinguished Guests of the College on that day. '3. The Professor of Military Sciences and Tatics wishes on this occasion to express his tppreciation of the splendid spirit of loyalty and cooperation always shown by the R. O. T. C. Unit of this institution. For the P. M. S. & T., Kenneth G. Althaus, Captain, Infantry, (Col). Adjutant. ORIGIN OF "TOUCHDOWN AUBURN" IS RELATED IN AN OLD NEWS ITEM (Continued from page 1) Weemie Baskin U—Whip—it Phone 9107, Day or Night GREENE & WATTS - OPELIKA, ALA. MEN'S OUTFITTERS The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes KAPPA PHI IS HOST TO TEAM AT BANQUET (Continued from page 1) OPELIKA PHARMACY. INC. DRUGS OF QUALITY PHONE 72 OPELIKA, ALA. Morey and Pitts. Three "H's" given by members of the squad for the Kappa Phis concluded the dinner, a novel innovation on the campus and one to be highly praised. Following names were included on the place cards: Coaches, David B. Morey, John E. Poitts, Wilbur H. Hutshell, Russell Moulton, R. C. Brown, A. P. Papke, and Leslie Spinks; honor guests, Mes-dames David B. Morey, John E. Pitts, Wilbur H. Hutsell, Russell Moulton, Roberts, cheer leader; "Goat" Smith, trainer and "Sallie" Turner, assistant trainer; Professor Hugh G. Grant; "Uncle Emmett" Sizemore and"See-die" Lynne. Football squad: Acting captain, "Square Jaw" Salter, "Sea Cow" Turner, Merritt Burns, "Brown Skin" Wattwood, "Wetumpka" Ingram, "Varsity" Carter, "Pete" Spinks, "Sister" Cunningham, "Bull" Andress, "Shorty" James, "Weemie" Baskin, "Nick" Long, "Trotting" Earnest, "Dizz" Pruett, "Dummy" Howard, "Pop" Paterson, "Count" Market, "Nurmi" Nelson, "Nappie" Hodges, "Pitiful" Po" Moulton, "Mike" Fisher, "Rough Ed" Allen, "Buck" Ellis, "Snitz" Snyder, "Big Boy" Turner, "Tom" Shotts, "Red" Carter, "Dink" Logan, "Oldfolks" Garrett, "Bully" Garrett, "Bud" Slaughter, "Skeeter" Moseley, "Charlie" Dinsmore, "Hart" Hart-sided, the commotion in the tree tops stilled. Even the cheer leaders ceased from their labors, worthy though they were of Creator in inspired moments. All was still, all except for the left hand corner of the left hand section of the grandstand. "Touchdown Auburn" rumbled the drum. "Touchdown Auburn" continued the trombone. "Touchdown Auburn," added the inspired clarinet. And, as for the clarinet, it piped as though it were played by Pan or Jake Mattihessen. Later on, the crowd began to bulge through the roof of the grandstand, by way of the ladder to the press box, and the smoker took on the appearance of a vast box of sardines, colored red and black. All Still But That Suddenly Georgia's enthusiasm predominated; for a moment there were only Georgia cheers to be heard; an indefinable cause had its effect in overwhelming shouts from the red and black. But the shouting died, the waving and tosing in the smoker ceased, and for a moment all would have been quiet in the ball park, except— In the left hand corner of the left hand section of the grandstand, the bass drum, with the cheerful note of an inspired fog horn, rumbled. The trombone followed; the cornet added its "Aida"—note; and the clarinet piped with the combined spirit of Pan and of Jake Matthiessen. Time passed. The moving picture machines down on the side lines wound off another reel showing how a football game looks and disports itself. The referee's little whistle, which sounds so much like the authoritative voice of the traffic squad that it makes one reach suddenly for the brake to stop one's car. This whistle sounded, and Georgia and Auburn began to smear each other over the grassy stretches of PoncedeLeon park. The fortunes of war shifted toward the Red and Black, a forward pass was completed and Auburn's goal was crossed before anyone knew just what had happened. The smoker seethed with enthusiasm. It was as ebullient as a citizen of France who has heard the name of Napoleon. It seemed that in all the world there could be no color but vivid red and deep black. The same man fell out of the same pine tree beyond the fence, and his sympathetic fellow being within the grounds rolled again down the red clay bank. And Still It Sounded And, yet, there was one dissenting voice. "Touchdown Auburn" insisted the bass drum. Ditto,, for the trombone, and the same sized order for the cornet and the clarinet. If composers are to be believed, all the brave and the gallant have met fate as they sang splendidly with one" hand upon their hearth and both eyes on the director. But in adversity they took to "sob songs," while Auburn's band was triumphant, even in that first dark moment. At that trying time, it seemed that the prophets who had given Auburn "the edge" were false. But the hand never wavered, never drooped, never selle, Louie Tamplin, "Tuxie" Tux-worth, "Bad Knee" Scarborough, "Crip" Pearce. Members of the Kappi Phi Fraternity who made possible this pleasant evening are: Professors Kirkley and Ivey, A. C. Allen, T. D. Allen, E. Clements, L. W. Draper, W. B. Hayes, C. W. Haynie, H. W. Head, Richard Martin, T. H. Pearce, C. A. Greenwood. W. C. Reagan, J. F. Farrar, Cameron White, B. Wylie, Rats Moore, Powe, Stain and Taylor. Kappi Phi hopes to make this banquet an annual affair. paused. As regular as the clock ticks. Auburn's band continued to say "Touchdown" "Touchdown!" Other cheering would cease, but the bass drum never tired, the trombone had no thought of weariness, the cornet's only mission was to urge the Orange and Blue across the enemy's goal, and the clarinet's one purpose was to pipe a song of victory. Football teams often win games, but brass bands seldom do. And, yet, the bass drum and its co-workers were almost a team in themselves yesterday. Under such leadership, Auburn cheered as though the student body, down to the last freshman, with all the alumni there to help, were crowded into the overflowing grand stand, and all were raising their voices in the shout for Auburn to score. The day was beginning to wear into evening when the progress of Auburn up the field from the goal post that stands by the red clay bank leading up to the railroad tracks, was stopped by the referee's whistle. Band First Always From the grand stand, from the right hand, from the left hand, almost from the skies it seemed, Auburn students began to pour upon the field. But first of all was the band, playing, "Touchdown Auburn." The grimy players, who had provided themselves with haloes along with the grime, were raised upon the shoulders of those who had cheered, arid out toward the street they went with the band at their head, repeating that undying shout of victory. How the game might have had another ending agitated the crowd that went afoot back to town—a crowd that stretched the length of Ponce de Leon Avenue from the park to Peach-tree. Discussion was warm, no one was other than absorbed. But groups would stop occasionally. The band was passing, and from the open windows of a car was playing "Touchdown Auburn." The sauce that went with the meat of last night's dinner was none of the usual sort. The pepper and salt was what the score might have been. But diners, absorbed as they were in this relish, paused over their dinner to listen to a passing strain. As others ate Auburn's band still played. They marched down Peach-tree street with the Excelsior spirit, playing "Touchdown Auburn." Parade Ends Big Day The student body that followed the band began to grow larger and larger. A procession- formed, and, with the band in its lead, took its way along the principal streets. Georgia also marched, but upon the sidewalk. Auburn's band took to itself the broad way or the street and marched straight ahead with un-waning enthusiasm, and Auburn students followed. They rolled a great football, made of college colors, and carried signs reading "Georgia's Goat." A little pickaninny, with an eye to publicity, dropped into the midst of the parade. He carried a sign advertising men's suits. Occasionally "Georgia Tech" was shouted, and the Georgia rooters along the sidewalk contended bravely with the Auburn rooters who took the middle of the way. But their effort was vain. Leading the way went the Auburn band, playing "Touchdown Auburn" and following this indomitable leadership marched the Auburn students, prepared to out-shout-the world itself. At dawn this morning, as the first streaks of light were beginning to show, Peachtree street seemed to stir with the sound, "Touchdown Auburn". Maybe it was but an echo; maybe it was the band still playing, far away, on its trip homeward, but with such triumphant strains made nothing of distance. Henry Ford recently visited Lincoln Memorial University, at Harrogate, Tenn. He declined the invitation to speak to the student body, but seemed to be interested in the university. TIGER AND TORNADO MEET IN TWENTY-SIXTH ENCOUNTER (Continued on page 6) will send - against the Moreymen will be minus the prenence of Douglass Wycoff, one of the greatest players to ever trod a southern gridiron. In all fairness to him, it must be said that Tech has sadly needed him in all of her games this season, .^nd his steadying influence will be sorely missed Thursday. The unfortunate death of Dick Wright early last summer also wrought havoc with the championship dreams of the Georgians this year. Parham, the south's greatest punter today, is a very good runner and on him will be placed the dependence that once was placed on the mighty Doug. Carter Barron, the opponent's backfield flash will carry on in the place of the Lamented Dick. Moreymen are not underestimating the strength of the Atlanta crew and local ball toters are expecting to claw a sufficient shelter to withstand the blasts of the Tornado. The defense against the aerial attack which was sadly lacking in the Marquette game has been strengthened in the practices this week and the secondary defense is prepared to smother an attack from that source. According to the logical process of deductive reasoning, the Plainsmen should emerge victors from the fray as they will present a much stronger and more versatile combination when they take the field this year. On the othei^and, Alexander will probably be unable to present as formidable an array of football talent in this encounter. Fans who saw the Auburn team stiffen last year when the ball was pushed deeply into her territory still relate the incident and are more hope- 'ful of a favorable verdict this November. It is beleived that the local offense is much more powerful than that sent against the opponents of last season. Followers of both teams will be treated to a pretty exhibition of line play Thursday as both teams are pretty evenly matched in this department. The fight between "Square Jaw" Salter and Mack Tharpe will be "one of the most spectacular ever to be waged by two grid players. Mack Tharpe was picked on the mythical All-American by Morgan Blake, Atlanta sport scribe, while every Auburn student firmly believes that "Squaae Jaw" should be given a berth on the All-Southern selection and probably would if Auburn were accorded decent publicity. Snyder and Fisher The Tigers will not be without their stars when the two teams line up for the opening whistle. In Snyder the Tigers have the fastest man in the conference both on the cinder path and the gridiron. The Bessemer Lad is capable of running the ends and off tackle with disastrous results to the morale of the enemy. This FRIDAY PARAMOUNT PICTURE "DESERT GOLD'" A Zane Grey Melodrama Neil Hamilton and Shirley Mason CHRISTIE COMEDY . SATURDAY PARAMOUNT PICTURF "SAY IT AGAIN" A Richard Dix Winner A Rip-Roaring Comedy Romance of Hilarious Adventures to Win a Girl MERMAID COMEDY LANGDON HALL 25 cents WIRT ELECTS NEWOFFICERS The Wirt Literary Society elected its new officers Tuesday night in Wirt Hall. A large crowd was present, and much interest was manifested in the election. The officers elected were: President, L. J. Maxwell; vice-president, J. B. Beard; secretary, Catherine Nunn; treasurer, A. V. Culpepper; publicity agent, F. L. Tucker; ser-geant- at-arms, O. H. Davis. track luminary has been one of the big guns of the Tiger offense in every game this season while his defensive work is of the highest calibre. Mike Fisher, the second of the fleet duet, is a constant threat to the enemy and one of the most brilliant backs to ever thrill the Auburn students with long runs and savage plunges. The LaGrange lad is an accurate passer and a broken field runner of no mean ability. These two stars together with these fighting Tigers, "Square Jaw" Salter, Auburn's best bet for an All-Southern berth, Baskin, Watwood, Burns, Patterson, Long, Carter, Howard, Spinks, Cunningham, Pearce, Howard and the rest of the linesmen, will be the nucleus around which Morey's attack will be built. Nelson, Ellis, Allen, Moulton, Turner, Tupcworth and Shotts will probably have chances at carrying the oval. The probable line-up is as follows: Watwood „ L. E. Salter . L.T. Long : L. G. Patterson — C. Carter ...... R. G. Cunningham R. T. Baskin R. E. Tuxworth Q. B. Snyder L. H .B. I Fisher R. H. B. Shotts ... F. B. MAY & GREEN Men's Clothing Sporting Goods Montgomery, Alabama B. J. JONES Shoe R e p a i r i n g neatly done with Goodyear Machine 17 years' service for the students Best materials used all work guaranteed Next door to Print Shop MONTEITH'S —Where Friends Meet— Comfortable—Sporty Reasonably Priced Shoes for the Auburn Man "BUNK" VAUGHN KAPPA SIGMA HOUSE V
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Title | 1926-11-24 The Plainsman |
Creator | Alabama Polytechnic Institute |
Date Issued | 1926-11-24 |
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OCR Transcript | /< TOUCHDOWN AUBURN THE PLAINSMAN TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT VOLUME L. AUBURN, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24, 1926 NUMBER 12 AUBURN AND GA.-TECH MEET IN DIXIE CLASSIC ON GRANT FIELD HUGH G. GRANT IS APPOINTED SECRETARY TO JUDGE BUCK Popular Professor Will 'Take New Position On March 4 Announcement was made today by Judge Hugo Black of Birmingham, United States Senator-elect from Alabama, of the appointment of Professor Hugh G. Grant of Auburn as his private secretary. Friends of Mr. Grant here are delighted to hear of this honor which has been conferr ed upon him. Although the appoint ment is effective at once Professor Gra.nt will not leave his duties here until March 4, when he will accom pany the judge to Washington, at which date Mr. Black will be sworn into office. Although his many friends here are happy in his good fortune they regret to see him sever connections with the institution which he has served loyally and efficiently for over three years. Hugh G. Grant was born, reared, and educated in Birmingham. He attended Howard College there where he graduated in 1910, being president of his class. In addition to this honor, he was also secretary to the president and represented Howard in the State Oratorial contest in Selma. Won Scholarship Mr. Grant won the Howard Gardner Nichols scholarship at Harvard University where he majored in American Government, Economics, and English. He won the Speaker's Club cup for extemporaneous speaking (Continued on page 3) ALUMNI HALL DECORATED TO SUIT TENANTS Boy's Dormitory Puts on the Appearance of a Road Map Besides the exquisite landscape gardening that has been done in front of the Alumni Dormitory about six new signs have recently been, and somewhat mysteriously, placed there. The signs read: "Parking Limit 30 Minutes," "Speed Limit 25 Miles per Hour." "Keep To The Right," etc. One of the signs a 4ew days ago hanging from the balcony over the dormitory door read: "Ethyl is Here". Upon investigation by John Thomas, Special Representative of The Plainsman, and member of The International Goofy Press Service, it was learned, that Ethyl is a gasoline and has come to stay. However, the sign in question has been removed due to the fact that a stranger in Auburn might think Alumni Hall is the girls dormitory. ' > f "N PROGRAM Tiger Theatre Monday, November 29. "CORPORAL KATE" A Cecil B. DeMille production. Aesops Fables Pathe News. Tuesday, November 30. "FAUST" Picturization of the great Opera Starring Emil Jennings Wednesday, December 1. "GOD GAVE ME TWENTY CENTS" One of Paramount's greatest pictures Thursday, December 2 "THE BLACK PIRATE" Douglas Fairbanks in the Most Talked of Hit of the Year Friday, December 3 "THE BLACK PIRATE" Admission 20 and 40 cents RAILWAY BAND MAKES BIG HIT WITH STUDENTS Young Kitchen Captures The Hearts of College Boys On Last Friday evening, almost the whole of Auburn turned out to greet the famous Atlanta and West Point Railway band, which arrived here near six-thirty, coming in on a special train from Montgomery. The special also brought President C. A Wickersham, president of the A. and W. P. Railway, along with other officials of the road. When the special rolled in, a vast number of people were gathered at the depot to be among the first to see the famous visitors. Cheers and shouts were set forth as the occupants of the cars alighted. The band was greeted especially by Bill Young, an- (Continued on page 6) PI KAPPA ALPHA GIVES DINNER FOR COACHES Football Mentors Feted By Upsilon Chapter With the members of the Auburn coaching staff as their guests of honor, Upsilon chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity entertained at dinner on Sunday. The invitees began assembling at 12:30 p. m. and were shown into the living room where they proceeded down the receiving line. At about one o'clock the guests (Continued on page 3) EVANS SOCIETY WINS EVENT IN DECLAMATION I. McConnell' Leads in Annual Literary Society Contest J. I. McConnell, Rayville, Louisiana, representing the Evans Literary Society, won first place in the annual declamation contest, here today. His subject was "Influence of the press on world peace." He is a senior in mechanical engineering. Competing with the winner, were G. T. Stafford, of the Wilsonian Literary Society, who delivered one of Woodrow Wilson's famous addresses, "The Banner of Right," and C. R. Moore, who gave "The Spartan Gladiator". The declamation contest is one of ihree annual events at which the representatives of the Auburn literary societies meet and try for highest honors. These are held for the purpose of stimulating an interest in oratory and declamation. They are sponsored by Phi Delta Gamma, national forensic fraternity. Each year the winner takes back to his society a handsome loving cup, bearing the name, class, and society of the winner. It is hoped that in time it will form a valuable record •>{ the winners of this series of contests. The Evans Literary Society, of which McConnell is a member, is the youngest on the campus. It was founded some three years ago, and named for one of the Professors in the English department 'who had shown a marked interest in the young organization. The judges of the contest were Professor John B. Clark, Professor J. W. Humphries, and Captain Ken neth G. Althaus. *!U» 'Jr Sfo* Sttftimbtral MtmbttB of Stye patnmnatt &taff join tn txpttBBina, tittxr Bxtmrmt xwBittB far a moat pleasant GUrattkagtmng l a g to % atufonta ano franca of tlje Alabama Polgterlnttr Jtoatttnt* Hag tlj? trw auutiftranr? of tlj* orraaton bt borne to xjun all ano tlna foatgnateb time be employee in renoerinn tljanka unto Him urbo l|aa maoe poaaible tb.e mang bleaainoa utitlj mljirly me are anrronnoeo '# **** ar TIGER AND TORNADO MEET IN TWENTY-SIXTH ENCOUNTER KAPPA PHI IS HOST TO TEAM AT BANQUET Hope Is Expressed That New Innovation Will Become Annual Event Kappi Phi entertained Saturday night with a very elaborate banquet in honor of the 1926 football squad. About sixty-two guests were included in the hospitality. This affair marked the hight point in the social activities of the fall and was the subject of much favorable comment from students and members of the faculty. At 7:30 p. m. the guests began to gather in the fraternity house located on south Gay street and a very informal . gathering was in order. At about eoght o'clock the banquet was announced and everyone repaired to the dining room. This spacious room was artistically decorated with the many colored autumnal leaves, which effect was enhanced by the Orange and Blue trimmings. A football was placed in the center of the table, bearing the inscription of "Square Jaw" Salter, acting captain of the Tigers. After a welcome had been extended those present by Professor J. A. Kirkly, toastmarster, a four course luncheon was served with a pleasing regard for details. During the course of the dinner, speeches were delivered by several members of the squad and the coacjiing staff. Those responding to toasts were: "Weemie" Baskin, "Nurmi" Nelson, "Count" Joe Market, "Square Jaw" Salter, "Ebb" and "Varsity" James, "Nick" Carter, "Shorty" Long, "Dizz" Pruitt, "Pit-liful Po" Moulton, "Tom" Shotts, "Red" Carter, "Big Boy" Turner, "Tuxie" Tuxworth, and "Goat" Smith, trainer. "Speck" White proposed a toast to the coaches, in response to which Mike Papke delivered the prize address, of the evening' in which he declared the size of a man's heart constituted his value to the team. Pop Patterson, last of the famous line of Auburn athletes, asked that everyone rise in appreciation of the support given the team, by Madams (Continued on page 6) NOTICE! All interested in the forma-of a golf team meet at the Kappi Phi house Wednesday, December 1, at 8:00 p. m. THANKSGIVING IS HOMECOMING FOR STUDENTS "The Call of the Turkey" Sounds Clear to College Men FRESHMEN ARE SUPPORTERS OF THE PLAINSMAN Rats Put Out Real Work Gathering News Now that Thanksgiving day has come and the turkeys are strutting around the barn, memory takes us back over the long trail of years to our loved ones at home. It was only a few years ago that a babe looked up to behold its mother for the first time. This- child grew under its mother's care until the years came which called it from home to seek knowledge. Now when Thanksgiving comes this young man and young woman looks back to the happiness which Thanksgiving meant during early childhood andPyouth. As father and mother take their regular chair at the table with their invited friends on Thanksgiving, a sigh, then a prayer will be chanted for their boy and girl not there. Not that there are no desires on the part of every boy and girl to spend another Thanksgiving at home with their home-folks but duty to their parents, themselves and their country keeps many of them away. It is natural that all college stu-. dents have a desire to go home; wipe up the old gun; call up the hounds and chase the rabbits, quails and squirrels over every nook and crook. Childhood days have passed with most of us but the thoughts of home and Thanksgiving lingers still. Not many years ago, only 305 years, the first recorded Thanksgiving day was inauguerated with a 20 pound turkey. This was during the (Continued on page 6) STUDENT BODY OPTIMISTIC ON EVE OF CLASH All Roads Lead to Atlanta As Old Time Rivals Gather For Struggle MAJOR PRAISES GOOD SHOWING OF R.0XC. UNIT From present indications, a large percentage of the A. P. I. student body will be in the bleachers on Grant field Turkey Day, when Auburn meets Georgia Tech in their annual pigskin encounter. A special train of ten coaches will be run on the Western R. R. of Alabama Thursday morning to accomodate the students and other Auburn supporters. This train wll leave Auburn at 7:30 A. M., reaching Atlanta at 11:00 A. M. On the return trip, it will leave Atlanta at 8:30 P. M. and reach Auburn at 11.45 P. M. The ' railroad is offering round trip tickets at one way fare plus 25c, (Continued on Page 6) SECOND 'A' CLUB DANCE EVENT OF SATURDAY NITE Gala Crowd Enjoys Good Local Music Thanks Student Body For Cooperation in Armistice Day Program Declaring himself to be highly pleased with the showing made by the local unit of the R. O. T. C, Major J. T. Kennedy, Professor of Military Seience and Tatics here, ex-preseed his appreciation to the students. His thanks to the student body were conveyed by a memorandum posted on the military bulletin board. The complimentary note follows : A M\ Memorandum to: Auburn R. O. T.~ C. Unit. 1. The Professor of Military Science and Tatics desires to expres to the R. O. T. C. Unit of this institu- (Continued on page 6) "Yes, sir, that's my baby"—atta boy, do your stuff! And that is the way the second "A" Club dance of the-year started last Saturday night in the College Gymnasium. Students, and girls with curly auburn hair thrilled to the boom, boom, boom, of the drums; the tearful saxophones shreiked with life and laughter; the piano put out red-hot pepper tones of hilarious joy; and the banjo strummed and moaned. It was a. night of nights. Music, mirth, scents of the rarest pejrfumes of Paris and the Orient. The ceaseless rythm of the orchestra drenched the air with wails and jingling chashes. The whole crowd was pepped, keyed up, and the music took them deep into the wild junglelands. Some body said once. "It's life, it's youth, it's laughter." Thre were about fifty couples and about the same number of stags on the floor. The dance started at nine and ended at quarter of twelve. The conduct of the dancers was said to be unexcelled, and the dance itself was one of the best ever given by the "A" Club. Music for the occasion was rendered by: Mary Elizabeth Motley _ Piano Dick Yarbrough _ ! Sax. Paul Fontille _ Sax. Levin Foster Cornet Frank Perkins Drums John McCaa Banjo Burning of Dummy Instills Fighting Spirit in Students Feeling keenly the past two defeats at the hands of the Golden Avalanche of Marquette and the Georgia Bulldogs and inspired by the spirit shown by the student body, the Auburn Tigers, about thirty in number, entrained this morning for the momentous treck over to the Georgia Capital. The object of the visit is to try their strength against the eleven representing the Georgia School of Technology. As the score in last year's contest resulted in a tie, both teams will endeavor to carry off the honors and demonstrate its superiority over a team with which it has been evenly matched for the past four years. Coach Morey, endeared to the student body as "King" David, has been busy in preparation for a last supreme effort of the present season. Opponents on this day can rest assured that all the strategy known to the gridiron will be released Turkey Day when the curtain rises on what has been considered the South's greatest football classic. Uniforms have been repaired and equipment generally overhauled. Assisting him in these tasks were "Bunk" Vaughan, manager, and the two trainers, "Goat" Smith and "Sallie" Turner. The time honored struggle for the balance of power will be renewed in earnest on Grant Field when the referee's DRESS BALL MAY BE FEATURE OF NEXT BIGJMNCE Social Committee Seeks Opinion of Students Origin of "Touchdown Auburn9] Related In An Old News Item 1913 Issue of Atlanta Journal Tells of First Use of Famous Auburn Chant sill In Immediately after registering at the opening of school, a goodly number of Freshmen manifested their interest in the Plainsman, the college weekly publication. They began reporting what news they could find and were soon sufficiently advanced to receive an appointment on the staff (Continued on page 3) Maybe Auburn's band is playing yet! Just about 1:59 p. m., yesterday, when the grandstand, the smoker, and the bleachers were beginning to overflow like brimming cups, a bass drum in the left hand corner of the left hand section of the grandstand spoke up. "Touchdown Auburn." I t rumbled hoarsly, like a fog horn moved to sober enthusiasm. "Touchdown Auburn," added, a cornet with the note of the tenor as he joins in the triumphant march in "Aida." "Touchdown Auburn," piped the clarinet, shrilly enthusiastic. "Touchdown Auburn," they agreed, as distinct as though each, from the drum to the reed pipe, had a tongue with which to speak. The Auburn Rooters stood on their tiptoes, and Athenians, in the smoker, rose in answer. One enthusiast fell from the top of the tallest pine beyond the fence, and another rolled down the red clay bank. Enthusiasm reached a climax, and waned, as enthusiasm usually does. The smoker and the grandstand sub- _(Continued on page 6) Probability of a fancy dress ball during the annual mid-semester dances was discuseed today by J. P. Atherton, chairman of the Social Committee. Atherton requested the opinion of members of the student body concerning this innovation in the dance program. January 27-28 and 29 have been set as the dates for the Junior Prom and plans are now underway to eclipse- all ;-previo.us.. records_both of attendance and entertainment. Announcement of the orchestra selected to provide music for the dancers will be made later according to the chairman. "IC^is" understood that several large orchestras are under consideration and every effort is being put forth to obtain the best that money can bring down. Let's all get behind and boost the mid-term dance. whistle sends the two elevens charging flown the field. Meetings between Auburn and Tech have always been replete will thrills and this year is likely to be no exception. Tech Strong Tech is much to be feared by the Orange and' Blue eleven as Alexander's cohorts have shown flashes of real ability in their conference games this season. The number of games chalked up on the loss side of the ledger is far from being indicative of the strength of the team. A glance at the close lead to which they held Notre Dame, being spoken of as the national champions, and the fact that Georgia was able to defeat them by a scant margin of one point after coming from behind in the last half, is sufficient to convince one that all their pristine strength has not been lost by the Golden Tornado. Then, too, Tech is always keyed up for the battle with the local crew. Added to these considerations, the game is to be played on Grant Field, thus spotting them one touchdown. A right royal struggle can be expected however when these two grid giants clash in Atlanta on Turkey Day. M e n Wyceff The line-up which Alexaudcr (Continued on page 6) APPEAL IS MADE FOR FUNDS TO SEND DELEGATE Auburn To Asked To Send Nine National Student Conference i The National Student Conference is to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, December 28 to January 1. Nine delegates are to be sent from Auburn or at least Auburn's quota is nine delegates. Plans are on foot to raise enough money to send several students to this conference. It is hoped that errik class will raise enr>"«£. M.o*ey to send (Continued on page 6) PROGRAM College Show Wednesday, November 24 'THE FLYING HORSEMAN" Good Western with Buck Jones, Gladys McConnell and Bruce Covington. Thursday, November 25 No Show Friday, November 26. "DESERT GOLD" Starring Neil Hamilton, Shirley Mason, Robert Frazier and William Powell. Saturday, November 27. "SAY IT AGAIN" A Richard Diy winner. With Alice Mills and Chester Conklin. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN , ®t?g Patmmtatt Published weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates $2.00 per year (32 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Ala. STAFF FOR 1926-27 S. H. Lynne Editor-in-Chief F. A. Smith Business Manager H. G. Grant- Faculty Adviser EDITORIAL STAFF Rowe Johnson Associate Editor L. O. Brackeen—i Associate Editor C. D. Greentree Managing Editor Redus Collier Sports Editor H. W. Head—- Proof Reader H. Fulwiler, J r . „ — -News Editor Catherine Nunn Co-Ed Editor John Thomas 'u-— ----- Humor Editor E. B. McCraine.———Exchange Editor R. Alston ..——Cartoonist J. L. Price Bulletin Board Editor W. R. Hardin Associate Editor E. B. McCraine -Proof Reader R. C. Cargile Exchange Editor D. 0. Sikes Associate Sports Editor Reporters: A. V. Blankenship, J. F. Mitchell, J. W. Mills, B. B. C. Lile, J. D. Salter, J, W. Randle, Charles Howard. BUSINESS STAFF H. C. Hopson Ass't. Bus. Mgr. William Frank Advertising Manager T. T. Wall Circulation Manager George Hann--Ass't. Circulation Manager Hershel Hatchett Mailing Clerk A. V. Blankenship _ Mailing Clerk H. W. Glover Ass't Advertising Mgr. L. P. Dumas : Ass't Advertising Mgr. Consider the pin—its head keeps it from going too far. There's doubt as to which leather makes the best shoes, but banana skins make excellent slippers. Many a true word has been spoken between false teeth. What we term keeping in fashion is putting o n riding breeches to pitch horseshoes. When more clothes are worn, the flapper will not wear them. A woman's mind is as uncertain as the squirt vt a grapefruit. We hear that the simplest way to learn the Charleston is to catch the itch. A hairlip is a misfortune, but a mustache is a man's own fault. Occasionally a woman gets a self-made man in marriage, but she very often finds it convenient to make extensive alterations. Don't become discouraged. Think of the mighty hickory tree. It was once a nut. THOUGHTS ON THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING DAY. The approach of Thanksgiving Day naturally suggests a consideration of the reas-one which the people of the United States have for devout gratitude. And it is not improper that among these reasons we should include our unparalleled prosperity. No other nation has ever approached us in the magnitude of its material resources. And, while our wealth is not as evenly distributed as we could wish, the average person among us; is incomparably better off than is the average person any-! where else in the world. For all this we shouhTbe_ thankfuL— Material' blessings are—not to be despised. Properly used,.they may be made to minister to intellectual and spiritual life. They set us free from-:much debilitating and distracting anxiety and make it possible for us to appropriate for the enrichment of our lives the intellectual and spiritual inheritance that has been handed down to us. We often call attention to the large number of people who are ruined by the possession of money. Let us not, however, overlook the fact that millions of every generation are dwarfed and destroyed by poverty. And yet the dangers of prosperity are real, and against these dangers our country just now needs especially to take heed. Just before they entered the Land of Promise Moses solemnly warned the Isrealites in words which we should do well to take to heart today: "When Jehovah thy God shall bring thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, . . . great and goodly cities which thou buildest not, and houses full "f all good things which thou filledst not, . . . and thou shalt eat and be full; then beware lest thou forget Jehovah, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." The wealth of the country to which the Hebrews were going was insignificant in comparison with the present wealth of America; but Moses knew that to a people who had wandered for forty years in, desert wastes it would appear bewilderingly dazzling in its splendor and that there was sore danger that by it they would be betrayed into forgetting God and into habits of material self-indulgence. , The same peril confronts the young people of America today as they enter into the possession of the inheritance which has been made ready for them. The danger, moreover, is not remote, but immediate. Terrifying symptoms already appear on every side. It is needless to attempt to specify. The facts are - appallingly apparent to anyone who has eyes to see and ears to hear. Nothing but a revival of vital Christianity can save us from disaster. And such a revival cannot be brought about by lamentation and abuse and argument. If we want a spiritual quickening that will save us from the ills that threaten us, here are some of the things to which we must give attention: We must wait on God in prayer, first for ourselves, that we may be delivered from our sordid selfishness and blighting materialism and so enriched with all spiritual grace that we shall become sources of health and healing to others; and then for our fellows, that their hearts may be opened to receive the message of life. We must live the message which we proclaim. We talk much about witnessing for Christ, and certainly there is sore need for such witnessing. But it will require but little investigation to convince us that the witnessing for which the world is asking is not loud and vehement talk, but Christlike living. Only through such witnessing may a revival be brought about that will save us from the doom of the nations that have been destroyed by their vices. Finally, if we are to triumph over our material resources and make them our servants instead of our masters, we must adopt new ideals for the bringing tip of our children. The blame for the moral laxity about which we are talking so much and so loudly just now does not belong solely to the young people against whom we are vociferating. We older people are much more responsible for existing conditions than they are. They are the products of our training or the victims of our neglect. "The fathers have eaten sour grapes and the children's teeth are on edge." The way to substitute for the present ruinous state is to stop teaching our children by example, if not by precept, that success means getting rich, and to set ourselves resolutely and intelligently to the task of bringing them up to believe with all their hearts that the successful man is he who seeks first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Prayer, holy living, wise Christian nurture and training—these are the things that are needed to keep our material blessings from being turned into curses. While therefore, we are thanking God for our abundant harvests and ample incomes, let us not forget to be grateful that, sinful though we have been, the way of return and healing and restoration is still wide open and that it is still possible for us to command those spiritual resources which can still make us in truth a great and mighty nation through which all the peoples of the earth shall be blessed. SAME OLD GAG Doubtless many of you have experienced a feeling of antagonism or personal resentment towards those who are advocating the withdrawal of football games from the college prdgrams. Certainly the arguments put forth by these self-styled intellectuals are egotistical in the extreme and eminate from~minds-distortedJ3y..a..sjiperabundance of mental training from which the necessary physical exercise has been omitted. The Davidsonian, student weekly publication of Davidson College, attacks this attitude and points out the fallacy of the proposed arguments. We pass the article on to you with our whole-hearted agreement with the sentiments expressed therein. "The perrenial attack on football by those who view with alarm its growing popularity has been reopened this year by Alfred Dashiell, who, like his predecessors, denounces football as a distraction and an expensive parasite, living off the budgets of American colleges. We are not surprised at Mr. DashielPs attitude—there are thousands who will agree with him—but we do believe that he has exaggerated the menace of the sport. "Writing in the November Forum, Mr. Dashiell declares that 'football has become a religious, cult, building stadiums instead of cathedrals. Its moral and intellectual benefits are absurdly exaggerated. It is so expensive that educational budgets suffer. There is nothing Greek about football. It is a barbaric Roman spectacle for a degenerate Roman mob.' "This bold statement smacks only slightly of the truth. It is one of these clever manipulations of words and phrases that lead inevitably to a false couclusion. One so wise ar Mr. Dashiell must have smiled to himself as he compared football, a Saturday afternoon sport, for undergraduates, with a religious cult. His analogy is amusing in its distortion. "When Mr. Dashiell declares that many people fear that football will become a new national religion, and that thinkers abroad in our land are viewing with alarm the can-nonization of football heroes, he is guilty of one of two unexplainable attitudes. Either he has jokingly decided to jostle the gullible public, or he is suffering from a fanciful fear solely of his imagination. "Surely no one believes with him that a false glamor and sentimentalism surrounding football will make of it a Saturday afternoon ritual! There is even more room for doubt in Mr. Dashiell's statement that the twenty-two' clean-living gridiron warriors do nothing more than afford an opportunity for childish exhibitions by drunken undergraduates in the stands. He has inexcusably mixed causes and effects. "If "drunks" still persist in crowding the stands at Saturday afternoon football games—and our own experience teaches us that this custom is continually losing its popularity in spite of the. growth of football —why lay the blame on twenty-two clean living athletes, who. are in no way responsible for such a condition. It is the men who persist in "childish exhibitions," which they should have discarded at the end of their sophomore year, and not the athletes that are responsible if such a condition exists. "We are_prone to accept, moreover, the opinions of Dean Gauss, of Priceton, who has said, 'For my part, I wish we played football every Saturday during the college year. My job during the football season is much easier, as far as enforcing discipline in the university goes, than at any other time.' Why all this antagonism to the hero-worship enjoyed by football stars. Hero-worship may be a bad thing, but anyone who has had even a little experience with the young of the human species knows that it is universal and ineradicable. You must deal with it whether you like it or not. Why not make it as useful and helpful as possible? If a boy has no one else to admire, he will admire and envy a dead-game gambler quite as blindly as he will.follow a splendid specimen of the sound mind in the sound, clean body. " 'One reason why the game has taken such a hold on the public is its essential atmosphere of straightforwardness and downrightness, its contempt for chicanery and fraud,' declares Coach William Roper, in answering Mr. Dashiell's article. 'I am firmly of the opinion that the more we encourage athletic competition, the better citizens we make,' he continues, 'and oftentimes football games are won and lost simply on a mental difference which more than offsets physical differences just as great.' "There is no doubt that football has its faults, but the benefits from the game and its influence on those who play it far outweighs its defects. President Ernest M. Hopkins, of Dartmouth, has sounded a note of warning which should carefully-be co™ sidered by those who ascribe the evils to football much greater than really exist and who seek to eliminate it from our school and college activities. President Hopkins said, 'It is not surprising in a country where we strive to make man temperate by legislation, industrious by court decree, and happy by political oratory, that we should assume our ability to make men scholars by denying them the opportunity for indulging in any other interest. But arguing from analogy, we lack certainty that this would be the inevitable outcome.' " good of dear old Auburn. All these years the Auburn Spirit has been "One for all, and All for one." Now let's everybody, Professors and Students alike, endow yourselves with the true AUBURN SPIRIT! EDITOR'S NOTE: We wish to commend the vigorous stand taken by the student who is responsible for the editorial appearing above. The paternalistic attitude which this professor apparently adopted is unworthy of a member of a college faculty. This statement is merely a commentary on the editorial since we have no first-hand knowledge of the occurrence. But while we are on the subject, an event has recently been called to our attention concerning an offense perpetrated against the Honor System of the college to which the faculty, as well as the student body, is a party. An instructor, preceding a. quiz, requested all the girls to remove their sweaters or coats and place them at a designated place. He then proceeded to pace up and down the aisles in imitation of -the renowned Hawkshaw to prevent someone's obtaining forbidden information. We could not censure this conduct too severely and call upon the students subjected to such humiliation to rise up in condemnation of such petty practices. We cannot expect the honor system to function properly as long as the professors refuse to acknowledge their obligations. A FAUX-PAS Our students will meet anybody half way, but they certainly resent being cowered into an act.. -in fact, you cannot merely force the students into something against their wills. The Professors heretofore have always treated the student body as men and they have received in return, the hearty cooperation of all the students. This record was blemished last week when one of the Economics Professors tried to intimidate the Tuesday afternoon laboratory section of Accounting by stating that he would fail every one in the Tuesday afternoon section if his answer book to the accounting problems, which was taken by someone last Tuesday night, was not returned by three o'clock Saturday. He further stated that Dr. Dowell and Prof. Shi after having heard the conditions, said that he could use his own judgement in settling the matter. Now here is the big error—it so happens that Dr. Dowell has been out of town all the week, so it was an impossibility for this Professor to have spoken to him, as he led his classes to believe. This was a big mistake and one that we hope none of the other professors will make. An act such as this goes against the students, and naturally they do not thereafter hold a very high opinion of the professor. We hope that this criticism will be taken in the right spirit, IkHHUMkie all for the PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL One tradition the American people have preserved for many years is the sacredness of collegiate sports. And now THAT banner is being dipped in the mire of professionalism. Misguided alumni, seeing football only in terms of "won and lost"; universities, with slightly faded consciences, and a strong gang of campus-followers rapidly corrupting America's prominent college sport into sheer buying and selling. The grandstand doesn't know in many instances whether he's watching a man play for a raise and a bonus or for love of clean sport and Alma Mater. There are some things in thfc world that any disillusioned cynic may say—and that notwithstanding anything to the contrary —that are better, higher, and above money. Trite, yes, but true! —(Clipped from a college weekly.) BLIND TIGER "Hie—Hie— well, folks, here I am. Hie— I Hie— have been pretty late get-tin' here, but youse see Hie— I've had a little "Blindtiger" Hie— and caunt help it." Her face was happy His face was stern Her hand was in his'n His'n was in her'n.—Davidsonian. WOOD A NON-CONDUCTOR? She—"I have electricity in my body." He—"That's funny, I didn't feel shocked when I kissed you." If seeing, is believing—how man must, believe in the women of today.—Bearcat. "When Grubbs first got married he used to fight continually with his wife. Wonder what cured him?" "His wife." Rat Wooten—"Hahn, what's on :your mind?" Hahn—"Thoughts." Wooten—"Then treat them kindly—they are in a strange place." When a man marries, he discards a discontented life for a discontented wife. Hats off to the "Radio Girls." You can pick them up anywhere.—Davidsonian. A rattling flivver gathers no girls.— Tiger. Wooten—"What donkeys we are." Hahn—"Kindly speak in the singular." Wooten—"What an ass you are." The prize for absentmindedness goes to the man who after he was married gave his wife ten dollars aii-d kissed the preacher. —Tiger. Concentration is a person's ability to keep his eyes on the cards during a game of strip poker.—Tiger Why don't they have women engineers? They have to stay out too late at night with the fast mails.—Tiger. We know a girl so dumb she thinks a Colt's Automatic is a young self-starter horse. "So your'e lost little man? Why didn't you hang onto your mother's skirt?" Youngster—"I couldn't reach it." When a car stops along the road in daytime, that's trouble. When it stops at night, that's romance. We cannot help but notice that "Red' Arant has burst into popularity again as the competitor of Dean Collins for the favors of a member' of the "fairer" sex.- We have noticed that "Red" has been gaining ground lately. You can't keep a good man down. Recently on an Epworth League questionaire "Red" put down his chief concern as "Co-eds" and he seems to be getting away with it. * * * * * We notice this same "Red" on a treasure hunt last Friday jiight. No, Red did not find the treasure, but we believe that he is satisfied with the results. * * * * * We saw Perry Edwards looking for that same treasure somewhere around Drake field and the Main Gate. We may expect to see this young gallant holding the bag on a snipe hunt next. Just a minute ladies! Last year when "Doc" Small graduated we all thought that his popularity on the dance floor could not be filled. But now we have found one that can do everything and a few things more as good as Doc. This is none other than our own "Brother John" Garrett. We wish to nominate him for Tango King of Auburn 1926-27. * * * * * We have learned from a confidential source that Square Jaw Salter is contemplating the same step that "Dizz" Pruitt took recently. We are unable to comment as we do not know enough of the affair to make a rational comment. But anyway, Square will bear watching. * * * * * What next? Fish Feagin has gone out for horseback riding. We have not been able to get all the information about this young Lochinvar's adventures, but we notice that he has been walking with a very slow and uncertain gait for the past several days * * * * * By the way, what has become of the old-fashioned "honor roll" that claimed the names of so many artillerymen last year? * * * * * At last we have it! It is the cook book that will give a menu for every occasion from the funeral of a rich uncle to the visit of a mother-in-law. This unique cookbook is just off the press, and the first copies are on sale here in Auburn Rowe Johnson^ the author, says that he predicts that it will revolutionize the gentle art of reaching a man's heart through his stomach. Howard Head is the local sales- agent. Step right up girls and get one. It is guaranteed not to rip, tear, soil, break, shrink, fade, warp, -wear out or split in the middler ) , * * * * * Jimmie Herren won't tell us where he was last Sunday. It is rumored that he left Birmingham immediately after the game but did not arrive in Auburn accordingly. It is rumored that there is something that detained him between Birmingham and Auburn, but we have not been able to find out the details, but it is always our policy to make the most suspicious assumptions. * * * * * What should I do when a girl pretends that she is sick and fills a date with someone else? What is the best method of getting rid of prospective mothers-in-law? What is the psychology of a spring night, full moon, and the one and only? At last we have it. "A Thousand Questions and Answers on the Subject of Modern Shiek-ing," published by instructor Posey of the Department of Architecture. This book contains 1328 "pages, 2873 illustrations, glossary, appendix and table of contents. It is considered the best authority on the subject that has ever gone to press. Those that are interested will please see instructor Posey in the Architectural Drafting Room. Office hours, 7:00 P.M. to 11:00 P. M. * * * * * Men, November 13 was an unlucky day for us in truth as well as spirit, but that is passed. We have lost to L. S. U., Georgia, and Marquette, but we lack a lot of having a disastrous season. These three games are history. Let's live in the present, not in the past. The one bridge remains before us. Whether we cross it successfully or not determines to a large extent our success this year. It is the duty of every loyal Auburn man to follow King David and his fighting Tigers to Atlanta and help wreck Tech. Auburn won from Tech in 1919. Since then the best Auburn has been able to do has been to tie the mighty Golden Tornado. But the worm must turn, and we must turn it. WRECK TECH! WITH OTHER COLLEGES Worcester Tech has added a course in swimming and life-saving in their physical educational department. They are to give training in several different strokes used in swimming, teach fancy diving, life-saving, " etc. They are to have regularly scheduled classes in this course from 4 to 6 p.m. Presbyterian- College. It seems that the game between the two institutions this year was a little too close to suit the Davidson ians and they dropped them from their schedule. Davidson gave as her excuse for dropping them, that there was animosity between the two student bodies. Presbyterian College refutes this argument in rather strong terms. The Student Council of Northwestern University, Mass., has decided that there shall be no more paddling of Freshmen. They have decided that there are other, and better means of developing school spirit, than use of the paddle. They are working out a new way of punishing erring freshmen. A member of the Senior class at Georgia Tech has raised his voice in protest against the practice of students bringing their girl sweethearts into the Tech student section at football games. He claims that this keeps the man stndent from giving vent to his feelings, by calling the officials and opponents by names which he thinks they are entitled to. Some young brave from Howard College stole into the lair of Birmingham's Panther last week and made away with the cat. It.seems that the spirit between these two institutions was at a very high pitch all last week, as it was -claimed that it was almost impossible to hold classes at Southern Friday. The enterprising How-ardites sent the Southern Panther back to its lair in an ambluance Thursday. Davidson College has dropped Presbyterian College from her schedule for some unknown reason, and has thereby aroused 'a storm of criticism from the students at For Sale:—or trade, cheap this week: good young'cow giving milk, furniture two rooms, Ford roadster, and a ladies wrist watch. In other words she gives it hurts. A for size 'til "The movies have lost their only contact with everyday life." , "How's that?" "They've cut out drinking scenes." Gibbs: "How can I retain my youthful bloom, I wonder?" Rat Springer: "Keep your cheek away from your sweetie's shoulder." BULLETIN BOARD Thursday, November 25 Special train to Auburn-Tech football game leave Auburn 7:30 a.m. Matinee of Auburn-Tech football game, Langdon Hall, 2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving holiday through Sunday, November 28. Sunday, November 28 Y. W. Cabinet meeting, Y. Hut, 1:30 p.m. At the several churches: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. morning services 11:00 a.m.; Young people's organizations 6:30; evening services 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 29 Y. Normal meeting, Y.M.C.A., 6:00. p.m. Auburn Players,'Y Hut, 7:30 p.m. S. A. M. E., Engineers room, basement Main Building, 7:00 p.m. Evans Literary Society, third floor, Main Building, 8:00 p.m. Pharmaceutical Association, Pharmacy building, 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 30 Wirt, Wilsonian, and Websterian Literary Societies, their respective rooms, third floor Main Building, 7:00 p.m. A. Phi E., 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1 A. I. E. E., room 200 Ramsay Hall, A. S. M. E., room 109, Ramsay Hall; Ag. Club, Comer Hall; Architectural Association, second floor, Main Building; Chemical Society, Chemical Building; and V. M. A., Vet. Building, 7:00 p.m. ' Friday, December 3 A. S. C. E., room 109 Ramsay Hall, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4 All College Hike leaves campus at 2:00 p.m. **• THE PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE SMALL LOGS EAT UP PROFITS OF MANY SAWMILLS Many sawmills fail to make a profit because of the excessive cost of handling small logs, according to data recently compiled by the Alabama Commission of Forestry. Practically all lumbermen have observed that it costs much more to "fell, cut up bunch, skid and haul a thousand feet of material in the form of small sticks than it' does when the same amount is comprised, in the lesser number of logs. It is. not only in the logging of small trees, however, that profits are eaten up, but the sawing, piling, and loading of the lumber also costs more per thousand feet than in the.case of the lai'ger boards and dimension stock from good sized trees. Trees under twelve inches in diameter at the height of a man's breast can only be sawed into such material that every process in the utilization of such trees is accompanied by costs of operation considerably in excess of those pertaining to more, mature timber. Another element cuttirtg into the sawmill profits in the case of small timber is the fact that the sawed material grades very low. The greater proportion of clear lumber is found in the larger trees, and if the operator works up small logs almost exclusively he has very little of the higher priced products to put on the market. LOCAL CHAPTER IS REPRESENTED IN INSTALLATION Beta of Alabama Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engineering fraternity, was installed in Birmingham on Saturday, November 20, when members of Tau Pi Epsilon, University of -Alabama engineering fraternity, were initiated into the national organization. Representatives of Alpha of Alabama chapter attending the ceremonies were: Professor C. A. Baugh-man, Forney Ingram and Sam Harbin. Professor Baughman was one of the speakers on the program of the evening at the banquet held at the Tutwiler Hotel. Local delegates reported a very enjoyable affair. The students at Emory University have started a movement for intercollegiate sports there. Some of the faculty have given their reasons for objection to intercollegiate sports, but we fail to see the validity of their contentions. They say that they do not need athletics to advertise their school. They say that the coaches draw more salary than the instructors in some institutions. We admit this last statement, and part of the first, but to say that that is all there is to athletics, is indeed taking a very narrow view ^of the subject, we think. The best thing derived from athletics, as we see it, is that "never say die" COLLEGE SPIRIT. That is about the best thing we know of to arouse school interest in the group as a whole, at one time. Ath-lyetics is something that all can feel like they are a" part of, whether it be in the capacity of boosters or war-rios. Here's to hope that they get what they have started to get. NEWS OF WAPI • Congressman Bowling Speaks On Thursday, November 18, Hon. W. B. Bowling, congressman from the fifth Alabama district, broadcasted an address from radio station WAPI on the subject of "Tax Reduction." An entertaining musical program and the usual Thursday night lecture by Dr. George Petrie added to the program. A. & W. P. Band Are Guests The famous band of the Atlanta and West Point Railway broadcasted a special program from radio station WAPI Friday, November 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Along with the band concert, Chester Wichersham kitchen, the twelve year-old boy singer who has appeared in several concerts with the band, sang several numbers. Short talks were made by President C. A. Wick-ersham of the A. and W. P. Railway; J. P. Billups, general passenger agent, and S. R. Young, assistant chief engineer. The band of thirty pieces, together with the other members of the party came from Montgomery to Auburn by special train, arriving in Auburn at 6:25 p. m. From the station they paraded through town to Langdon Hall where they gave a concert of thirty minutes, at th& conclusion of which they retired to the studio of Station WAPI for the program that began at 7:30 and continued more than an hour. On the parade the band was led by Miss Margaret Fau-lin, the drum-lady. This was the first appearance for the Atlanta and West Point Railway band from Station WAPI, except for a few numbers broadcast from Montgomery during the State Fair. Several Programs For This Week During the week beginning November 22 radio station WAPI will broadcast a number of interesting urograms, among which are a special Thanksgiving program by the Trinity Presbyterian church of Montgomery, and m play-by-play roport of the Auburn- Georgia Tech football game. The noon programs begin at 12:30 and the evening programs at 8:00. The schedule of this week's entertainment follows: Wednesday noon, solos by Mrs. A. D. Mayo, followed by a lecture on how to get rid of cock roaches by Prof. F. E. Guyton. Wednesday night, the studio orchestra with Mrs. Helen Carnes will be on the air for an hour. Prof Harry Hamilton will discuss a popular book and J. D. Pope will talk on the crops and markets situation. Thursday noon, silent. Thursday afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock a play by play report will be given of the Auburn-Georgia Tech football game. Thursday night, a Thanksgiving program will be given by the Trinity Presbyterian church of Montgomery, with Rev. H. V^ Carson, pastor, in charge. Friday noon, Miss Mary Elizabeth ftfotley, pianist, will play several numbers, and Aunt Sammy will give her regular weekly talk. A discussion of forestry conditions will be read by Otto Brown.. Friday night a program will be presented by a party form Tallassee, with D. B. Butler in charge, following which Prof. W. H. Eaton will then lead a discussion of interest to livestock owners. MID-SEMESTER GRADES TO BE GOT OUT SOON With the approach of the Thanksgiving season comes another very important event in the college curriculum, that is, Mid-Semester Grades. For the past week we have experienced a series of quizes and examinations for grades to be used in the final averages of these reports. All the grades were turned in at the registrar's office Saturday, November 20. Copies will be given the students beginning with the week following Thanksgiving, November 29. A second copy will be sent to the parents or guardians. These grades are merely issued to show the student just how he stands. If they are deficient they are a warning; or on the other hand they may be an encouragement. They also serve to show the parents and guardians how the student stands. The grades are to be regarded seriously, hence the college has adopted a rule of probation. To those limited in the knowledge of college rules it would be well to state briefly this regulation. A student is placed on probation when these reports show that he has passed on less than eleven semester be sent him and the parent. He then remains on probation until the next regular reports are made. If during this time he has raised his standard hours work. Probation notices will and passes at least eleven hours work, the probation charge will be removed. Failure to improve in his work results in a request for the students resignation. The regular routine of the entire first quarter of the school year has been broken into by the football season. If you have failed to meet the requirements of the college do not be discouraged, as a better opportunity now remains to work harder to remove any probation demerit that you may have befallen any one of us. Y.M.C.A. GROUPS NEARING^CLOSE The Y. M. C. A. discussion groups ara nearing a close for the first semester. Two more normal group meetings are to be held after the Thanksgiving holidays. It is hoped that the students will take an active part in this work and help push it the rest pf the semester in order that more students on the campus may be reached through these discussion groups. Considerable interest has been manifested in the normal group work which is held every Monday night in the assembly hall. There are also several discussion groups being conducted from this normal class by the students who attend this class. H. G. McCall has had charge of the discussions this semester. , A contest is being held by the discussion groups which will end sometime in December. The group that has the highest average based on attendance and reports at normal group will be given a free ticket to the Friendship Council banquet which will be held just before the Christmas holidays. H A V B GRADE YOURSELF FRESHMEN ARE SUPPORTERS OF THE PLAINSMAN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AUBURN Advice and Accomodation' For Every College Man Any Financial Assistance or Business Transaction Albert Thomas, '04, Pres. • G. Herbert Wright, '17 Cashier C. Felton Little, '06, Vice-Pres. W. D. Steele, Asst. Cashier "Say it "With <&U>Xvers" FOR ALL OCCASIONS ROSEMONT GARDENS FLORISTS MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Homer Wright, Local Agent for Auburn For Dependable ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT . Call or IsMtes Klein's Sporting Goods Store Agents for SPALDING GOODS Montgomery (Continued from page 1) as reporters. These Freshmen are still working and it looks at present that they are the ones that are going to make the fellow sweat who is appointed editor in chief of the Plainsman during later years. Far be it from saying what kind of a publication the Plainsman will be four years from now, but there are indications that it will continue to improve. At the present rate of progress of the new members of the staff, by the time that the class of '30 gets the paper in hand there will be a number of outstanding individuals pulling for the publication and that is what it takes to make the best of it. All the college activities are looking for wide awake, enthusiastic students for it is realized on every side that the "bigger" the man the more dirt he can move. It is the wishes of the seniors and juniors" on the staff" this__year that the other two classes of the college encourage some members of their group to make their influence felt on the Plainsman staff during later years. More students at Auburn are taking journalism this year than ever before. This fact also points to better trained students for the college publications during the coming years. Every student that expects to continue along any line of businee which demands one bit of journalistic knowledge should not fail to study the course of journalism offered by Professor Grant, head of the publicity department of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. It will aid you along other lines than journalism if you are really interested in something that is up-to-date. Often the absurd statement is heard which expresses the idea that real service in the news papers is the only thing that will aid in attaining distinction along journalistic lines. It is true that service is worth as much or more than anything else, but a course in journalism will avoid many blunders which would otherwise be witnessed. News paper work is full of wonderful experiences, some of which are desirable, others are far from desirable. With a continued interest in the college publications and a fuller course of journalism offered, there is no reason why all the college publications should not improve each year. Within the next few yars we hope to see the Plainsman a ten page paper instead of a six and we feel The ten points below are a real test. Grade yourself, allow ten percent credit for each point you are able to check. The total will give you a fair estimate of yourself. 1. Do I have a definite, daily devotional period? 2. Is my church membership in a local church? 3. Do I support my college's publications to the limit? 4. Do I contribute regularly to the church budget? 5. Do I attend the prayer meetings as regularly as I should? 6. Do I invite other students to attend the church services? 7. Am I a member of at least two religious organizations? 8. Do I maintain at least an average interest in campus activities—social, athletic, and religious? 9. Do I know my life's work? 10. Do I maintain at least an average of 80 in my studies? (Modeled from a clipping found in The' Baptist Student, October number.) It's mighty easy to like the best THAT'S why Camel is the most popular cigarette ever made. In all tobacco history there has never been a cigarette preference like Camel's. Nothing is too good or expensive that will make Camels the world's finest tmoke. -1 Camel is the friendliest cigarette ever made. From early morning to night's last reluctant parting you just can't smoke enough Camels to tire the taste. Camels are the celebrated smoke that brought an end forever to cigaretty after-tatte. If you've not yet learned how really satisfying a cigarette can be* just try Camels. Into this one cigarette the world's largest tobacco organization puts every good quality that could be wished for in a> cigarette. All the mild and mellow fragrance. The most perfect blending. The utmost in smoking • enjoyment and contentment, regardless of price. Have a Camel! ft. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY, WINSTON-SALBM, N. C, that we will see it. The Plainsman office has been moved to the basement of Alumni hall where there is plenty room for expansion. Now it is left to the staff of this year and the ones of the following years to see that the alumni of the college are not disappointed in the paper and that some real journalists go out from the institution on account of the training they received from the work on the Plainsman staff and the courses of journalism offered at the college. Particular People Pick— <&he Troper Tlace <©o THne ePttonlgomery, oAla' THE TOGGERY SHOP COLLEGE JEWELRY SPORTING GOODS MEN'S WEAR $5.00 FOR $4.45 61926 HUGH G. GRANT IS APPOINTED SECRETARY TO JUDGE BLACK Our windows will tell you what your best girl wants for Christmas. Watch Them Every' Day BURTON'S BOOKSTORE FOR SALE-ONE TYPEWRITER First Class Condition CHEAP MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 We Meet Your Meat Needs (Continued from page 1) at Harvard where he received his A. B. degree in the class of 1912. He was later awarded the M. A. degree at his Alma Mater, Howard College. After completing his colleg training, he did newspaper work in Birmingham with the Birmingham News and Birmingham Ledger, covering city politics. Professor Grant later entered educational work as principal Barret school, Birmingham, from which posi tion he resigned to enter the World War. After the War, he re-entered the educational field with Federal tfoard for Vocational Education working with disabled soldiers 4m Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. In 1921 he went with the Alabama State Board of Education, Montgomery, and in 1923 came to Alabama Polytechnic Institute where he is now head of publicity and journalism department and teacher of American Government and Politics. He is aiso the special writer on Auburn for Alabama newspapers. In Who'. Who Mr. Grants work was very favori ably commented on in the 1925 edition of "Who's Who in Journalism.', He is a member of the Baptist church, Mason, DEMOCRAT, American Legion and State official in Forty and Eight society of the American Legion. Judge Black's appointee has been very actively engaged in promoting the civic welfare of the community with which he has been identified during his residence here and served as the president of the Auburn Lions luncheon club, a live organization devoted to the upbuilding of the city. A close friend of Judge Black, for a number of years, his appointment came as no shock to those who knew the esteem in which he is held by the Birmingham jurist. Auburn has become better known to the citizens of the state at large through the columns of papers in which' Mr. Grant's articles appear with pleasing frequency. In his class room in the role of professor and lecturer he has made for himself an enviable reputation with his students. Professor Grant is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. PI KAPPA ALPHA GIVES DINNER FOR COACHES Enter the Honor Committe Con-teat. Win $25. (Continued from page 1) repaired to the dining hall which had been attractively decorated with the garnet and old gold of the frater-uity together with the appropriate Thanksgiving mementos. Unique place cards were carefully arranged on four large tables on which many autumnal delicacies had been placed. A delightful four course turkey dinner was served those to whom the hospitality of the chapter had been extended. Following is a list of invited guests: guests: Mesdames David Morey and Rus-sel Moulton, Misses Minnie Motley and Mittie Lee Stanford, Coaches David Morey, Mike Papke, Russell Moulton, and Buck Spinks, Frank Tuxworth and Emmett Sizemore.' Members of Upsilon Chapter are: W. O. Baskin, Jr., T. N. Boone, Z. H. Burns, M. B. Clayton, J. H. Cone, Jr., J. L. Hartselle, Clyde Hendrix, Jr., J. B. Hollingsworth, W. B. Kirk-wood, C. M. Leland, S. H. Lynne, Coke Matthews, H. B. McLaren, W. H. Mow, B. T. Sankejr, J. B> Sides, G. H. Smith, Ludwig A. Smith, Luther A. Smith, J." R. Taylor, Jr., E. W. Virgin,, Jr., N. C. Wood and Andrew Day Hoskin. Following pledges were present: James Bethel, William Bryant, Fred Busey, Brice Chestunt, Boots Fulton, Ray Hamilton, Tom Hendrix, Ty Jones, Jack Nagely, A. M. Pearson, Jimmy Primm, Norman Sayer, R. W. Sheppard and Euil Snyder. . The "big Three" in football circles has at last been broken up. Immediately after the Princeton-Harvard game last week, the authorities at Princeton notified Harvard authorities that they would no longer play their teams on the athletic field. The reason given for the act by Princeton, was an article which appeared in the Harvard Lampoon on the day of the game. This article was rather free with its chidding of the thought that Harvard and Princeton were real friends. It stated that it was a myth, so to speak, and that Harvard was hoping that Princeton would not take Harvard's friendly phrases too seriously. .- Sitter the Honor Committe Content. Win $25. 3E BANK OF AUBURN We Highly Appreciate Your Banking Business. THE BIG STORE WITH THE LITTLE PRICES HAGEDORN'S. Dry Goods, Ladies' Ready-to-Wear, Shoes OPELIKA'S BEST STORE Picture Frames made t o order v Stoves: Ranges Heaters AUBURN FURNITURE COMPANY Will Appreciate YOUB Business PAGE FOUR THE PLAINSMAN SPORTS WRECK TECH! SPORTS Baby Tigers Lose To University of Georgia Bullpups Rats Show Cla«* in Defence and Of-fenae But Fail To Get Started In their final game of the season the Rats went down with a 7-0 defeat at the hands of the Georgia Bullpups. In this game they did not seem to get started; there was something wrong, "perhaps stateness from the long training period with so few games. For the most part the boys have just finished the longest and most strenuous training period they have ever gone through in their athletic career ond it is quite possible that this has had its effects. Though they "were defeated in this, their last game, the Rats went down fighting and the Pups knew the Tigers were still there at the end. Rats have had a very good season as you will see when you. stop and think about it. They have won two, lost two, tied one^ and also beat the varisty three times this season. A finer and scrappier bunch of men have not been to Auburn in many moons and it will, probably be many more before such another crowd comes. The boys have fought hard all season and are due full credit. As we know the Rats have to do most of their work and get no praise but honor goes to whom honor is due, so those who stick in the fight and repeat their performance for King Dave next fall will get their share of the honor. The boys seemed to be really fighting in the last game as two of them are still on the disabled list. It is expected that Crawford will have to have an operation on his nose. He seems to have gotten a hard lick square on the smeller. Garner has his arm in a sling too and I just imagine that he strained it in an effort to hit "him" just a little harder than he did last time. We are hoping for no serious results from these injuries and will be glad to see the boys well again. This marks the end of the Rat's football career as Rats but we will be hearing from them in the future. They have demonstrated their ability and only wait for the time when they will have an opportunity to do in high style. L C. H. S. Close Season Defeating Handley Hi Team Presenting a flashy offense and a formidable defense the lads of Lee County High rode to a 28-0 victory over the highly touted eleven from Roanoke to close one of the schools most successful seasons. "Pea" Green's cohorts displayed to many spectators the fact that they had received good coaching lessons in football tactics. Greene is indeed to be commended for turning out such a successful eleven the first time he ever assumed the responsibilities of coaching a team. The stars of the game Saturday are hard to pick by virtue of the fact that every player ^"w"a>-dM»playing a high calibre of football; however Richardson's run for one of Auburn's touchdowns was truly a pretty exhibition .of broken field running and deserves special comment. The boys from Roanoke put up a game fight but lost to a team that showed superior teamwork and better blocking. The record of the Lee Countians is as follows: Auburn 38—Langdale 0. Auburn 33—Waverly 0. Auburn 16—Notasulga 0. Auburn 0—Opelika 0. Auburn 0—Dadeville 41. Auburn 28—Columbus Industrial 6. Auburn 16—Tallassee 12. Auburn 25—Camp Hill 0. Auburn 28—Roanoke 0. Total points: Auburn 184; oppo-neris 69. Pf •;'." . l ^g The above Tigers round out their football career for Auburn in the game Thursday with Georgia Tech. They are from left to right: Salter, tackle; Market, center; Allen, halfback; Long, guard; and Turner, fullback and captain for the present season. These gridiron warriors have been stellar performers for Auburn and will be sorely missed when Morey issues his call for candidates for next season's eleven. Turner comes to us from Montgomery, Long is from Cullman, while Allen hails from Selma and Salter" from Bessemer. Market is the only one from without the state. He is from LaGrange, Georgia. Thanksgiving Games To Mark Golden Anniversary of Football Just fifty yars ago this November, organized intercollegiate football made its first appearance in the United States. In the fall of 1876 Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, and Yale formed the Intercollegiate Football Association of America. A Schedule was drawn up, Princeton and Yale ploying under the auspices of the forerunner of the modern conferences. The game between Priceton and Yale was a radical step forward in more ways than one. Not only did it open a regular schedule of contests between the teams of institutions banded together in a mutual sport goverining body, but "American" football played under revised Rugby rules had its beginning there. The original scoring rule read: "A matchshall be decidedby a majority of goals alone." Revised it stood: "A match shall be decided by a majority of touchdowns ;a goal shall be equal to four touchdowns, but in case of a tie a goal kicked from a touchdown shall take precedence over four touchdowns." But this system of matching plays resulted in argument over the relative superiority of each team's goals when ties resulted and in 1883 Walter Camp secured the introduction of numerical scoring. The original values assigned were: safety, 1 point; touchdown, 2 points; goal from try, 4 points; field goal, 5 points. Features of the game as it was played half a century ago now seem outlandish or even humorous. The system of appointing an umpire for each side and a referee to decide the disputes between the umpires, who took their position in the light of active attorneys for their respective team in an instance. The nameless genius who played halfback greased from head to foot during one of the first intercollegiate games and the L.-P. Smock of Princeton who invented the laced canvas jacket dubbed "smock" in his honor, are remembered for their efforts to make tackling difficult. In 1893 Harvard appeared against Yale, each man in a smooth leather suit. Rain added to the slip-periness of this natural!* elusive garb. The game actually lived up to its name in those opening years, when figures proved that the number of kicks in any given contest usually exceeded the number of scrimmages. Records were hung for dropkicking field goals—Alexander Moffat made 32 field goals in 15 games and on November,1882, scored the almost unbelievable total of six goals against Pennsylvania. A little more than forty years ago secret signals made their debut. Yale again was the innovator. "Look out. Quick. Deac," was one of them calling for a run up 1;he field to the left. Fifty years ago who would have predicted that in 1926 crowds of a hundred thousand would compete for the privilege of witnessing football games played in stadia larger than the greatest built by the Romans? For who could have foreseen that an army of 132,000 players would be in uniform, representing 400 colleges and 4000 preparatory schools and contesting 17,500 scheduled games on 4500 gridirons? Who could have prophesied that Woodrow Wilson, then a coach at Wesleyan and Princeton, would eventually become President of a nation— that Harlan P. Stone, Amherst guard, should ascend to the Supreme Court, or that John Sargent, center at Tuts, should become Attorney-General? Nevertheless let it be said that character is the least of the fruits of American football. Scores of Previous Games of Auburn And Georgia Tech Auburn ... 26 .- .__ 96 _. .__ 40 .. ... 29 .. Year 1892 _-- 1894 _.- 1896 _.- 1898 fe_ 1899 1 63 1902 18 1903 10 1904 12 1906 --- 0 1907 12 1908 44 1910 16 1912 27 1913 - 20 1914 -._ 14 1915 0 1916 7 1917 _._ 7 1919 14 1920 -, 0 1921 0 1922 6 1923 -.- 0 1924 0 1925 __ 7 Tech . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 - ° . 6 - 5 . 0 - 11 . 6 . 0 . 0 . 7 . 0 . 0 . 17 . 33 .68 . 7 . 34 . 14 . 14 . 0 . 7 . 7 Scrubs Play 6-6 Tie With Naval Air Station Sat Saturday was indeed a great day for the "gray jerseys" of Auburn when they journeyed to Pensacola and played the Naval Air Station of that city to a 7-7 tie. It was really more than was expected of our reserves inasmuch as the Air Station boasted of an undefeated record and our scrubs had not heretofore gone into an encounter in which there were to be the critical eyes of a referee to follow their every move. "Boozer" Pitts was in charge of the Auburnites and he says the boys gave a noble exhibition of football to the spectators who had journeyed out to see the Air Station engage the reserves. The line up that started for the scrubs was: McGhee left-end, Smith, left-tackle, Williams left-guard, Hor-ton" center, Fayett right-guard, Yar-brough right-tackle, Gregory right-end, Adams quarterback, Peake left-half, Spann right-half, Copeland fullback. Others to make the trip were: Newsome, Powell, and Pitts, halves. Young and Richardson ends, Chambers, Scott, and Thomasson, linesmen, and Jackson, center. GRIDIRON GAB VARSITY SCHEDULE September 26—Chattanooga 6 Auburn 15 October. 2—Clemson 0 i Auburn 47 October 9—Howard 14 Auburn 33 October 16—L. S. U. 10 _' _.._ Auburn 0 October 23—Tulane 0 . Auburn 2 October 30—Sewanee 0 Auburn 9 November 6—Georgia 16 Auburn 6 November 13—Marquette 19 J Auburn 3 November 25—Georgia Tech ?? Auburn ?? FRESHMAN SCHEDULE October 9—Marion 0 Auburn 34 October 16—Howard Freshmen 6— Auburn 6 October 30—Oglethorpe Rats 0 Auburn 6 November 11—Florida Rats 18 Auburn 13 November 20—Georgia Rats 7 Auburn 0 The Marquette Tribune says: "The Auburn Band played a Negro spiritual song from one end of the game to the other and it "got" some of our boys. It was to be noticed that they played softly when Auburn had the ball, and loudly when Marquette was on the offense". We doubt very much if the guy who said that was a negro spiritual song knows much about music. Anyway, he can't make 104 per cent grade on music. For their benefit, we will try to explain what that was. When Auburn was on offense, it was "Touchdown Auburn", and when on defense, it, was. "Hold em Auburn." We would like to remind them that when the Auburn Band crossed the Rhine River with the 167th Infantry at the close of the great war, they crossed it playing "Touchdown Auburn!" Northwestern University officials have become alarmed over the fact that there are so many coeds there. They have recently passed a new law declaring that there must be at least 450 men students there for every 360 coeds. This action was taken, they say, "In order to increase the professional atmosphere, and protect the men". They are afraid of feminine enchantment, seems like. POINTS SCORED BY 1926 Auburn Football Team Fisher 24 Ellis _,. _ 18 Allen 12 Snider 18 Turner > 6 Wattwood 6 Patterson 6 Slaughter - - 6 Shotts 7 Moulton 7 Pearce 2 Total 112 Again comes the time when everybody and his brother forget all their troubles and go to see a football game. It is nothing short of Thanksgiving week. Probably the biggest drawing card in the south on this day is the annual fight of Georgia School of Technology and Alabama Polytechnic Institute. This annual affair is played in Atlanta on Grant Field and, take it from the old Grads of the aforementioned institutions, this field has been the scene of some of the greatest clashes in the annals of southern football. It matters not what has been the previous showing of these two elevens during the season it can be expected that each team will be right on Turkey day and any man who gets -into the fray gets a good game out of his system. This year should prove no exception and Thursday will probably see the stands of Grant Field well packed with followers of the two elevens. * * * * * . It was back in the fall of 1922 that this great battle was the determining factor of the winner of the Southern Conference Championship. This was the last days of such great Tigers as John Shirey, "Big" Ed Shirling, and Slick Moulton. It also marked the last appearance of "Red" Barron and Flowers in a Tech uniform. Tech won this game 14 to 6 and also the Conference Championship rag. Not since that day has the Championship hinged on the outcome of the game, yet the stands have been just as crowded with spectators. There is something spiritual about this game that draws the crowd. * * * * * Most of the student body remembers the nerve-racking game of a season ago, when Tech had the Tigers on the short end of a 7-0 score until the last few minutes of play when Tuxworth heved one of his spirals into the arms of the elongated "Pea" Greene who raced for a touchdown and the trusty toe of "Clabber" Williams kicked the extra point and forced the Golden Tornado into a tie. * * * * * This season finds both teams with a somewhat irregular record up to date as far as won and lost games is concerned. Each team has shown colorful offense at times only to have it wilt away within a week's time. Auburn has probably a little edge on the defense except that her line sometimes fails to charge together. If the Tiger's front wall is as formidable as it was against Sewanee, the Tech backs will find the going rather tough. The Yellow Jackets, however, have a bunch of backs that are going to be mighty hard to stop. They are Little Red Barron, Parnell, and Murray. * * * * * Every year this game marks the end of the career of some of the Tigers at Auburn. This season is no exception as we note with genuine grief the fact that "Square Jaw" Salter, Paul Turner, Ed Allen, "Nur-mi" Nelson, Joe Market, and "Shorty" Long will don an Auburn uniform for the last time as they prepare to go into the fray against their Georgia rivals. The "lowly" scrubs had their first chance of the season to display their wares last Saturday. Evidently they have reason to feel proud of themselves as they held the Naval Air Station of Pensacola to a 6-6 tie. The scrubs went into the game with dope against them and are to be commended for their fighting spirit that kept off defeat. The Auburn Rats put up a game fight in Athens, Georgia, last Saturday only to lose to Georgia Rats by the close score of 7-0. The Rats played a stellar defensive game and looked good on the offensive at times but seemed to lack the necessary punch to put across a counter. This wound up the gridiron season for the baby Tigers and it is assured* that Coach "Red" Brown has developed quite a stock of material to aid Morey in picking a combination to represent this school next year. Such men as Callahan, Crawford, and Stoutenbor-ough should add considerably to the strength of the Tiger squad for next year. * * * * * Alabama has received an invitation to play again at the Tournament of the Roses in Pasadena California. This brings Wade and his cohorts a wonderful opportunity to again Auburn Tracksters Take Second Place In Cross Country In a five-mile race held in Athens, Georgia, last Saturday, Auburn's team finished second in competition with practically every college n the Southern Conference. The entries .included teams from Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, University of North Carolina, Washington and Lee, Clemosn, and Auburn. University of North Carolina placed first in the meet aided by the great Hutchinson. Second place came to Auburn by virtue of the abilities of her Captain, "Shorty" Morrow, who came out third in the meet. Collum was the other Auburn Harrier to place. He came in seventh. This was a most gratifying showing on the part of the Tigers and we are loud in our praise of this creditable showing. Auburn owes much of the credit of the showing of her runners to the masterful coaching of their track mentor, Wilbur Hutsell, who has certainly brought the Tigers to the front in the track circles in the South. bring fame to the University of Alabama and the whole Dixieland. The opponent for Alabama this year is to be Stanford University. This is the eleven coached by the famous Pop Warner and a team that has decisively beaten University of Washington. Truly a great trip for the Southern Conference Champions, and if they accept the invitation, here's hoping that they come out with splendid success. * * . * - . ' * - ' * Birmingham's football classic which is the Howard-Birmingham-Southern encounter proved a thriller from beginning to end and finally resulted in a 6-6 tie. The game was played at Rickwood last Saturday. * * * * * Montgomery was the scene of a prep school clash last Friday in which the wits of two Auburn stars were matched. "Bull" McFadden's more experienced eleven emerged victor over "Hard Boy" Pruitt's aggregation from Notasulga. Aspecial Peake line for College Men With two pairs of Trousers Made to our specifications by Learbury, in fabrics and patterns that had the O.K. of college men in the Eastern schools before t h ey were made up. At thirty-nine dollars they offer value heart-warming even to the chap who A.B.'d in Scotch spending. Second Floor—Louis Saks s&LOUIS SAKS&- 2nd Ave. and 19th St., Birmingham, Ala. THE SAME PLACE ^ THE TIGER DRUG STORE "Send VHer a Whitman's Sampler" ¥ THE SAME SERVICE PREVENTION-that, in a word, •1 is the function of U-RE-LITE— die modern, dependable I-T-E Circuit Breaker IN THE STEEL BOX. No fuses, safety switches, or overload relays are needed where U-RE-LITE protects. Personal supervision, repairs,.delays, and upkeep costs are negligible with •RE-LITE—the protection that is absolute. Wherever motors are used there is real need for U-RE-LITE. Power plants, industrial plants, railway shops,office buildings .hotels, clubs . . . aU use U-RE-LITE. Remember—U-RE-LITE for prevention, protection, mi personal safety. THE CUTTER COMPANY E.t»bll.hed 1885 • Philadelphia Remember The Plainsman •*•' CUTTER U-RE-LITE •* &. * I-T-E CIRCUIT BREAKERS SO TRIM YOUR SAILS By J. M. Hippie, Manager Motor Engineering Department Westing-house Electric and Manufacturing Company * There are indications that our engineering colleges and universities are to a greater extent than ever before helping to guide their students into the kind of work for which their natural abilities best fit them. If this is true, they are performing a service of perhaps even greater value than in the engineering training given. It is not suggested that this should be carried to extremes, but that as natural talents are uncovered in the student, these be developed and the student encouraged to seed his life work along lines that will permit their greatest use. The degree of OF BIRMINGHAM AUBURN BRANCH —In the— IDEAL LAUNDRY uccess and happiness achieved in business life will largely be affected by this help that may well be given during the malleable years at college. Talent of Construction One of the most easily recognized talents is that of construction. This is often exhibited at an early age when a child will show himself to be more than ordinarily interested in building toys, to the extent of preferring to build one after another rather than being interested in playing with the finished toy. If the true constructive instinct is present, it will continue to be in evidence and may readily be discovered through, the interest shown in the laboratory and shop work of the college student. Anyone having such unusual interest and facility in building should doubtless be guided toward construction work of some character. If, in addition, a considerable degree of ingenuity and originality is shown, there is every indication that there is the creative ability, which will find its best expression in the field of design. Taking the field of design of electrical machinery as a concrete example, the true opportunity of the born designer is unlimited. It is a broad statement to say that all electrical achievements, and the growth of the AUBURN GARAGEE R. O. FLOYD, Jr., Prop. Auto Repairing, Gas, Oils, Tires and Accessories CASH FOR HIRE J W WRIGHT, JR. DRY GOODS Next Door to Post Office Auburn, Alabama. Use Kratzer's Ice Cream Your Local Dealer Has It For your parties and feeds ask your local dealer order from us. Our products are paseurized using best ingredients, therefore necessarily PURE. KRATZER'S Montgomery, Alabama. electrical industry are based on the work of the designer, but this is nevertheless true. Consider what the eletcrical industry would be today if the only electrical apparatus available were based on the designs of thirty years ago. The designer has continuously led the way since the early days, creating new apparatus, larger generating, transforming and switching units, larger and more economical utilization apparatus. The work of the designer has made it possible to equip a railroad with electric locomotives capable of hauling the heaviest freight trains over their steepest grades at twice the speed of steam trains. Compare this with the status of electric traction thirty years ago when the trolley car had just come into use. The comparison reveals the fact that designers have traveled a long way in these thirty years and confirms the statement that the progress made is due to them. In electrical apparatus "we have one of the finest examples of a field where creative work is to be done, and where progress is being made at a rate never exceeded in any art. Designer Develops' * • It is not to be expected that the colleges will produce fully trained and equipped designers. The designer grows and matures with experience. The newly graduated engineer, potentially endowed though he be with all the desirable qualifications enumerated, is not yet a designer. He has yet to become acquainted with the state of the art by a study of the fundamental reasons governing present designs, he must acquire skill in calculation to be able to evaluate results and to develop his judgement, he must study manufacturing methods and limits; in short, he must as quickly as possible catch up with the procession and equip hemself to contribute his share to the progress of the art. Nothing will do more to develop the designer than experience, and this experience must carry its share of responsibility. Almost anyone would make a fair sailor in calm seas, but when the storms come with their varying conditions the resourcefull-ness of the navigator is then truly tested. So it is with the designer; passing through one storm qualifies him to deal with the next one, even though it is likely to be a gale from a different quarter. College Men Needed It is to the men who are in school today that we must look for the de signers of tomorrow. After viewing the progress of recent years in design, some may be tempted to ask if the larger problems in devolopment of electrical apparatus have not all been met, if there is going to be a real opportunity for the designer in the future. The fact is that the growth of the electrical industry is continuing at such a rate that the problems to be solved are constantly increasing in their difficulty, and the need for the development of apparatus to meet the changing conditions brought about by this great expansion affords a wonderful opportunity to the designer. Electrical apparatus design is today almost wholly in the hands of men who have been trained in the technical schools. It is from our technical colleges and universities that the designers of the future must come, and these schools may well devote serious attention to the development of the individual talents of their students in guiding them toward the character of like work for which they are best fitted. I'M THIRD A boy went away to college. On his table he placed a little card bearing these words, "I'm Third." The curiosity of his classmates was excited by this unusual card, and they inquired of him the meaning. The boy's only response was that he would tell them on the eve of his graduation. Four years passed and the boy was finishing with high honors. He had succeeded in athletics and had been elected captain of his football team. Also he was chosen head of his class in his senior year. Everyone liked him, yet he remained unaffected and plain. On the morning of commencement day, the boys gathered into his room and asked—"Now, will you tell us the meaning of the card?" His story was simple: "The day'I left home to come to college, my mother called me to her, and talked with me from her heart. She told me if I would keep as my motto—'CHRIST FIRST, OTHERS SECOND, MYSELF THJRD,' I would succeed. Then she gave me this card." — (Clipped from a college monthly.) LEAGUE ENJOYS TREASURE HUNT On last Friday night, the leaguers with their friends met at the Sunday School building to begin an illustrious and memorable treasure hunt The first clue to the treasure was found at the Sunday School building and this one led them to the President's Man sion; here the second clue told the leaguers to go to the gymnasium and after following about seven clues the group found themselves out at the northern end of college street. Here a great big campfire under a silvery moon greeted them and after getting warm, little maps were handed to each member on which was marked the location of the treasure. Immediatly all were on the lookout for anything that might resemble a treasure and after several minutes of vivacious searching Bob McKinnon found the sought-for prize which turned out to be a large box of Norris candy. The leaguers were then treated to a regular weiner roast with marsh-mallows chipped in as well. This occasioned much merriment and served to soothe those who were unable to find the treasure. Games were next in order and proved hilariously amusing. After a few exciting games the crowd retired to the fire and were entertained by impromptu talent such as mandolin playing by William Ellis; singing by Bob McKinnon (probably over the candy), and readings from Grace Pinnell. Several members spoke of how the moon affected them and sbme related their experiences of speed. The party broke up with the dying of the fire and began its med-itiative trend back to the lovliest village. The hunt was termed a success by all those in attendance and great credit is due to the league's recreational and social leader, Frances The social showed very obvious signs of being carefully planned and no effort or time were spared in making the leaguers and their friends enjoy themselves. Helping Miss Moore was her committee, Natalie Creel, Rosser Alston, Hugh Francis, and Sam Mos-ley. Another social is planned for the near future and the leaguers are evidencing pleasant anticipations. Definite announcements will be made soon and in the" meantime prepare for an approaching good time. A.S.C.E. MEETING IS HELDJRIDAY The A. S. C. E. had its regular meting Friday night. Several were present who have not been attending previous metings, giving evidence to the fact that more Civils are realizing the importance of the seciety. The meeting was called to order by Professor Baughman; W. B. La- Nicca presided over the meeting after being elected vice-president of the society. The first speaker was H. B. Smith, who made a talk on summer vacation work. He told in detail how a preliminary survey 30 miles long was run over Sand Mountain, and- across the Tennessee River. In making this survey the stadia method was used, and the speaker told of the difficulties encountered, also how these were overcome. V. A. Bates of the Junior Class talked of the construction of a 6 x 10 foot culvert. He told of an instant in which the culvert had cracked, due to a defect in the construction, and the method by which it was repaired. s""~-"- B. E. Meadows, also of the Junior Class, compared the raod construction in China with that of the United States. He stressed the fact that bad management runs up the cost of road construction in China. In the United -States we have efficient engineers, who see that everything is properly carried out, and who keep a record of each day's work. The last speaker, W. R. Revel, of the Senior Class, gave the history of the proposed construction of Moffet Tunnel, which is to be eight miles long, cutting through the Great Divide on the road from Denver to Salt Lake City, saving a distance of twenty- five miles. It is calculated that the center lines of the under-ground channels will come within two inches of coinciding. If this accuracy is obtained it will be the accomplishment of a great engineering feat. Civils, you are missing something if you are not attending the A. S. C. E. Let's all come out and make the attendance one hundred percent. EVANS SOCIETY HAS MEETING The Evans Literary Society held its weekly meeting Monday night. They had the largest attendance they have had at any one time this year. The program was the best given so far this year. All members on the program were well prepared for their talks, and they made them to the point. P. L. Wright gave a talk on the Farmer's Business, in which he told of the conditions of the Corn Belt farmers. John Fomby then gave an interesting talk on Hunting Insect Fossils. M. Merriweather gave a most enjoyable talk on the subject: "Is Progress a Delusion?" Miss Margaret McNeal talked about "Unsung Heroes," in which she praised the missionaries, and their works. R. T. Ham gave a real enlightening talk on "The Making of a Man." He gave the requirements of an educated man: Religion, proper selection of a profession, and an understanding of good books, and a knowledge of them. Mr. B. H. Walkley gave a Very interesting talk on the life of a Mr. Moffet, president of the Gulf Steel Co., Gadsden, Ala. Mr. Moffet was born in Tallassee, Ala., in 1864, and is still living in Gadsden. He was always a typical, hardworking Alabama boy, and his labors have been rewarded. The critic made a short report in which he praised the splendid work of the members on program ,and pronounced the program "the best given this year." ONE ACT PLAYS GIVEN AGAIN IN HUT THEATRE 'TWON'T BE LONG It won't be long now!! Till when? Thanksgiving! and O, boy! won't we spread joy! Who? All of Us—every Auburn student, eds and co-eds combined— ah, I meant both. Got that ticket? You dog-gone tootin'. Gonna see Auburn beat Hell outa Tech, ain't we? Absolutely. Did ya pass on mid-semesters? I'm not thinkin' 'bout quizes, grades, nor nuthin else but Thanksgiving holidays now. Anyhow, C. S. Matthews said in last week's Plainsman that we need to furgit all them grades what's past and gone. That's jus' what I done, too; but I may git a reminder from Paw pretty soon. Well, back to the game. Goin' on that air spechul, ain't che? Holy jublets, naw! How, then? Gosh, I take a side-door pullman any day. 'Cause I need that fare to buy stamps and rite to my gurl. You gotta gurl? Year, aint chew? Naw, they're pesky critters. Humph! If that's how you feel about it, you ain't never held one's hand. But back to Turkey day and the game. Well, as I said, it won't be long now! You're zactly right; it won't be long now. I-t w-o-n-'t b-e 1-o-n-g n-o-w!!! Three one-act plays, presented Tuesday night with the formal opening of the Hut Theatre, were received with such applause and enthusiasm that they were re-presented Thursday night. "Cokey," a dramatic comedy, was the first pfay presented and was received with the approval of all present. The comedy, written by Professor Hamilton of the Auburn English Department, was very witty and kept the audience laughing throughout the play. The cast of characters were: Bertha DuBose, Mercer Helms, Rosa Norton, Jane Springer, M. B. Clayton, Naidee Nichols, Moreland Smith, and Oscar Asbell. The play was under the able direction of Robert M. Hardy. Miss Frances Harris rendered an interesting reading between the first and second acts. The second play, "The Monkey's Paw," was a mystic performance and had a very weird setting. The act ing was very good, being directed by Miss Marie Sewell. The characters were: William Heron, Bertha Aplin, Robert Hardy, Robert McKinnon and George Jester. The third and last play presented "Owin' To Maggie," was a romantic comedy. This play was also written by Professor Hamilton. Tnis was the third appearance of the comedy and it has always been a success. The cast included: Martha Haupt, Ann Litchy, Margaret Bryant, Frances Moore, Rosser Alston, Coke Matthews, and George Jester. The play was directed by James H. Price. The staff of the Auburn Players is composed of James Price, production manager, R. L. Pfaff, stage manager, and Paul White, master of properties. DR. THOS. B. McDONALD Dentist and Oral Surgeon Office over Toomer Drag Store Phone 49 SERMCt ENGRAVING Co C&t&rloJ&l*? M f l Newspaper Gits I * M«wde in &n 1 Up-to-date Plant | •J.M.ENGLER P» R O P». 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We Hope You Will Enjoy A Big Thanksgiving STUDENT BODY OPTIMISTIC THANKSGIVING IS HOME-ON EVE OF CLASH I COMING FOR STUDENTS nouncer for WAPI, in behalf of the broadcasting station. The band of thirty pieces, led by pretty Miss Margaret Faulin, the drum-major, paraded from the station to Langdon Hall," where a short program was given. Hoards of students and citizens followed the parade to the Hall.^ Quite a bit of commotion was aroused when the followers were stopped at the doors and request-de to submit a fee of twenty-five cents; the program here had been announced to be given free. Langdon Hall was filled almost to capacity with music lovers, eager to hear the program being given. Several selections were given by the Hband; but the biggest hits by far were the selections given by Chester Wickersham Kitchens, grandson of President Wickersham and twelve-year- old boy singer who has appeared m several concerts with the band. Twice he was encored back on the stage, and a third attempt made. Young Kitchens was the big attraction of the program. A short speech was given by Pres. Wickersham; other officials of the road, including J. P. Billups, general, passenger agent and S. R. Young, assistant cheif engineer, were introduced by Bill Young. After these few brief numbers, the band left Langdon Hall for the broadcasting station in the Comer Agricultural Hall, where it engaged in broadcasting for an hour. This was the first appearance of the #Atlanta and West Point band in\ Auburn. Although their music was fine, (Continued from page 1) or $4.43. These tickets are jfood on all regular trains (including the special) leaving Auburn for Atlanta Wednesday to Thursday morning inclusive, except the Cresent Limited, trains 37 & 38. The return limit is midnight of Saturday, November 27. Many students who live in and near Atlanta will take advantage of the time limit to spend the Thanksgiving holidays at their homes. * Director Bidez and the Famous Auburn Band, comprising about fifty musicians, will accompany the student body on the special. Red Roberts with his assistants will also be aboard, with the big street banners, insuring a great parade before the game. Many of the townspeople and nearby Auburn supporters have declared their intention of making the trip, and will make up a big part of the crowd on the special train. If the number of students going to games heretofore, either by special train, priyate means, or "side door pullman," is a reliable indication, there will be a general exodus toward Atlanta, beginning Wednesday. The Tech game is always a strong drawing card and many boys forego other trips to make this one. From the sentiment expressed on the campus, the student body will be present EN MASSE to cheer the Tiger on in his clash with the Yellow Jackets Thursday afternoon. APPEAL IS MADE FOR FUNDS TO SEND DELEGATES (Continued on page 3) a member or a representative from each class. The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. are going to send one delegate each. It is hoped that each church will see fit to send one representative each. This National Students Conference will be the greatest covention to be held this year. It will be composed of college students from all over the country. This conference is sponsored by the Council of Christian Associations which is composed of the Student Council of Y. M. C. A. and the Student department of the Y. M. C. A. PAUL A. KING ~T~ TFANCY GROCERIES Phone 24 Auburn, Alabama it is rumored that our own college band has them excelled. When the broadcasting program was concluded, the entire party boarded the special and returned to Montgomery. The tribute paid this aggregation in attendance was splendid which is very characteristic of Auburn. And especially, was the drum-major, along with another member of the band of the same sex, warmly received—particularly by the Auburn students. (Continued from page 1) early day of American history and the times were very sad on the part of the observers of the day as 55 of the 101 colonists had already perished and the remaining were facing starvation. Nevertheless the people planted their crops and gave a six days feast after the crops had been produced. This was' not the first Thanksgiving but was one of the first to be observed in America. Through the years the Day has been observed and today all groups of Americans observe the day with Thanksgiving. Wild turkeys once roamed the woods of most of the United States but these have been largely replaced with tame ones. One of the sports of past Thanksgiving was hunting wild turkeys which were fluttering from place to place in search of food. Tame turkeys of today have a tendency to go wild unless tamed when young. Turkey has become so universal as a Thanksgiving food that the day is commonly spoken of as Turkey Day. Now that Thanksgiving is here we hope that none of you will forget the stranger in his gate, and the widows and 4he fatherless. We promise each of you who remebrers these, no matter what his creed may be, will be able to bend his head in reverenee and say: For all the harvest safely stored, For all the plenty on this board All praise and thanks be thine, dear, Lord. MAJOR PRAISES GOOD SHOWING OF R.O.T.C. UNIT (Continued irom page 1) tion his entire satisfaction with the soldierly conduct and appearance of the Unit throughout the Armistice Day ceremonies. 2. The military bearing and soldierly conduct of the R. 0. T. C. Unit during the ceremonies was the subject of much farorable comment by the Distinguished Guests of the College on that day. '3. The Professor of Military Sciences and Tatics wishes on this occasion to express his tppreciation of the splendid spirit of loyalty and cooperation always shown by the R. O. T. C. Unit of this institution. For the P. M. S. & T., Kenneth G. Althaus, Captain, Infantry, (Col). Adjutant. ORIGIN OF "TOUCHDOWN AUBURN" IS RELATED IN AN OLD NEWS ITEM (Continued from page 1) Weemie Baskin U—Whip—it Phone 9107, Day or Night GREENE & WATTS - OPELIKA, ALA. MEN'S OUTFITTERS The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes KAPPA PHI IS HOST TO TEAM AT BANQUET (Continued from page 1) OPELIKA PHARMACY. INC. DRUGS OF QUALITY PHONE 72 OPELIKA, ALA. Morey and Pitts. Three "H's" given by members of the squad for the Kappa Phis concluded the dinner, a novel innovation on the campus and one to be highly praised. Following names were included on the place cards: Coaches, David B. Morey, John E. Poitts, Wilbur H. Hutshell, Russell Moulton, R. C. Brown, A. P. Papke, and Leslie Spinks; honor guests, Mes-dames David B. Morey, John E. Pitts, Wilbur H. Hutsell, Russell Moulton, Roberts, cheer leader; "Goat" Smith, trainer and "Sallie" Turner, assistant trainer; Professor Hugh G. Grant; "Uncle Emmett" Sizemore and"See-die" Lynne. Football squad: Acting captain, "Square Jaw" Salter, "Sea Cow" Turner, Merritt Burns, "Brown Skin" Wattwood, "Wetumpka" Ingram, "Varsity" Carter, "Pete" Spinks, "Sister" Cunningham, "Bull" Andress, "Shorty" James, "Weemie" Baskin, "Nick" Long, "Trotting" Earnest, "Dizz" Pruett, "Dummy" Howard, "Pop" Paterson, "Count" Market, "Nurmi" Nelson, "Nappie" Hodges, "Pitiful" Po" Moulton, "Mike" Fisher, "Rough Ed" Allen, "Buck" Ellis, "Snitz" Snyder, "Big Boy" Turner, "Tom" Shotts, "Red" Carter, "Dink" Logan, "Oldfolks" Garrett, "Bully" Garrett, "Bud" Slaughter, "Skeeter" Moseley, "Charlie" Dinsmore, "Hart" Hart-sided, the commotion in the tree tops stilled. Even the cheer leaders ceased from their labors, worthy though they were of Creator in inspired moments. All was still, all except for the left hand corner of the left hand section of the grandstand. "Touchdown Auburn" rumbled the drum. "Touchdown Auburn" continued the trombone. "Touchdown Auburn," added the inspired clarinet. And, as for the clarinet, it piped as though it were played by Pan or Jake Mattihessen. Later on, the crowd began to bulge through the roof of the grandstand, by way of the ladder to the press box, and the smoker took on the appearance of a vast box of sardines, colored red and black. All Still But That Suddenly Georgia's enthusiasm predominated; for a moment there were only Georgia cheers to be heard; an indefinable cause had its effect in overwhelming shouts from the red and black. But the shouting died, the waving and tosing in the smoker ceased, and for a moment all would have been quiet in the ball park, except— In the left hand corner of the left hand section of the grandstand, the bass drum, with the cheerful note of an inspired fog horn, rumbled. The trombone followed; the cornet added its "Aida"—note; and the clarinet piped with the combined spirit of Pan and of Jake Matthiessen. Time passed. The moving picture machines down on the side lines wound off another reel showing how a football game looks and disports itself. The referee's little whistle, which sounds so much like the authoritative voice of the traffic squad that it makes one reach suddenly for the brake to stop one's car. This whistle sounded, and Georgia and Auburn began to smear each other over the grassy stretches of PoncedeLeon park. The fortunes of war shifted toward the Red and Black, a forward pass was completed and Auburn's goal was crossed before anyone knew just what had happened. The smoker seethed with enthusiasm. It was as ebullient as a citizen of France who has heard the name of Napoleon. It seemed that in all the world there could be no color but vivid red and deep black. The same man fell out of the same pine tree beyond the fence, and his sympathetic fellow being within the grounds rolled again down the red clay bank. And Still It Sounded And, yet, there was one dissenting voice. "Touchdown Auburn" insisted the bass drum. Ditto,, for the trombone, and the same sized order for the cornet and the clarinet. If composers are to be believed, all the brave and the gallant have met fate as they sang splendidly with one" hand upon their hearth and both eyes on the director. But in adversity they took to "sob songs," while Auburn's band was triumphant, even in that first dark moment. At that trying time, it seemed that the prophets who had given Auburn "the edge" were false. But the hand never wavered, never drooped, never selle, Louie Tamplin, "Tuxie" Tux-worth, "Bad Knee" Scarborough, "Crip" Pearce. Members of the Kappi Phi Fraternity who made possible this pleasant evening are: Professors Kirkley and Ivey, A. C. Allen, T. D. Allen, E. Clements, L. W. Draper, W. B. Hayes, C. W. Haynie, H. W. Head, Richard Martin, T. H. Pearce, C. A. Greenwood. W. C. Reagan, J. F. Farrar, Cameron White, B. Wylie, Rats Moore, Powe, Stain and Taylor. Kappi Phi hopes to make this banquet an annual affair. paused. As regular as the clock ticks. Auburn's band continued to say "Touchdown" "Touchdown!" Other cheering would cease, but the bass drum never tired, the trombone had no thought of weariness, the cornet's only mission was to urge the Orange and Blue across the enemy's goal, and the clarinet's one purpose was to pipe a song of victory. Football teams often win games, but brass bands seldom do. And, yet, the bass drum and its co-workers were almost a team in themselves yesterday. Under such leadership, Auburn cheered as though the student body, down to the last freshman, with all the alumni there to help, were crowded into the overflowing grand stand, and all were raising their voices in the shout for Auburn to score. The day was beginning to wear into evening when the progress of Auburn up the field from the goal post that stands by the red clay bank leading up to the railroad tracks, was stopped by the referee's whistle. Band First Always From the grand stand, from the right hand, from the left hand, almost from the skies it seemed, Auburn students began to pour upon the field. But first of all was the band, playing, "Touchdown Auburn." The grimy players, who had provided themselves with haloes along with the grime, were raised upon the shoulders of those who had cheered, arid out toward the street they went with the band at their head, repeating that undying shout of victory. How the game might have had another ending agitated the crowd that went afoot back to town—a crowd that stretched the length of Ponce de Leon Avenue from the park to Peach-tree. Discussion was warm, no one was other than absorbed. But groups would stop occasionally. The band was passing, and from the open windows of a car was playing "Touchdown Auburn." The sauce that went with the meat of last night's dinner was none of the usual sort. The pepper and salt was what the score might have been. But diners, absorbed as they were in this relish, paused over their dinner to listen to a passing strain. As others ate Auburn's band still played. They marched down Peach-tree street with the Excelsior spirit, playing "Touchdown Auburn." Parade Ends Big Day The student body that followed the band began to grow larger and larger. A procession- formed, and, with the band in its lead, took its way along the principal streets. Georgia also marched, but upon the sidewalk. Auburn's band took to itself the broad way or the street and marched straight ahead with un-waning enthusiasm, and Auburn students followed. They rolled a great football, made of college colors, and carried signs reading "Georgia's Goat." A little pickaninny, with an eye to publicity, dropped into the midst of the parade. He carried a sign advertising men's suits. Occasionally "Georgia Tech" was shouted, and the Georgia rooters along the sidewalk contended bravely with the Auburn rooters who took the middle of the way. But their effort was vain. Leading the way went the Auburn band, playing "Touchdown Auburn" and following this indomitable leadership marched the Auburn students, prepared to out-shout-the world itself. At dawn this morning, as the first streaks of light were beginning to show, Peachtree street seemed to stir with the sound, "Touchdown Auburn". Maybe it was but an echo; maybe it was the band still playing, far away, on its trip homeward, but with such triumphant strains made nothing of distance. Henry Ford recently visited Lincoln Memorial University, at Harrogate, Tenn. He declined the invitation to speak to the student body, but seemed to be interested in the university. TIGER AND TORNADO MEET IN TWENTY-SIXTH ENCOUNTER (Continued on page 6) will send - against the Moreymen will be minus the prenence of Douglass Wycoff, one of the greatest players to ever trod a southern gridiron. In all fairness to him, it must be said that Tech has sadly needed him in all of her games this season, .^nd his steadying influence will be sorely missed Thursday. The unfortunate death of Dick Wright early last summer also wrought havoc with the championship dreams of the Georgians this year. Parham, the south's greatest punter today, is a very good runner and on him will be placed the dependence that once was placed on the mighty Doug. Carter Barron, the opponent's backfield flash will carry on in the place of the Lamented Dick. Moreymen are not underestimating the strength of the Atlanta crew and local ball toters are expecting to claw a sufficient shelter to withstand the blasts of the Tornado. The defense against the aerial attack which was sadly lacking in the Marquette game has been strengthened in the practices this week and the secondary defense is prepared to smother an attack from that source. According to the logical process of deductive reasoning, the Plainsmen should emerge victors from the fray as they will present a much stronger and more versatile combination when they take the field this year. On the othei^and, Alexander will probably be unable to present as formidable an array of football talent in this encounter. Fans who saw the Auburn team stiffen last year when the ball was pushed deeply into her territory still relate the incident and are more hope- 'ful of a favorable verdict this November. It is beleived that the local offense is much more powerful than that sent against the opponents of last season. Followers of both teams will be treated to a pretty exhibition of line play Thursday as both teams are pretty evenly matched in this department. The fight between "Square Jaw" Salter and Mack Tharpe will be "one of the most spectacular ever to be waged by two grid players. Mack Tharpe was picked on the mythical All-American by Morgan Blake, Atlanta sport scribe, while every Auburn student firmly believes that "Squaae Jaw" should be given a berth on the All-Southern selection and probably would if Auburn were accorded decent publicity. Snyder and Fisher The Tigers will not be without their stars when the two teams line up for the opening whistle. In Snyder the Tigers have the fastest man in the conference both on the cinder path and the gridiron. The Bessemer Lad is capable of running the ends and off tackle with disastrous results to the morale of the enemy. This FRIDAY PARAMOUNT PICTURE "DESERT GOLD'" A Zane Grey Melodrama Neil Hamilton and Shirley Mason CHRISTIE COMEDY . SATURDAY PARAMOUNT PICTURF "SAY IT AGAIN" A Richard Dix Winner A Rip-Roaring Comedy Romance of Hilarious Adventures to Win a Girl MERMAID COMEDY LANGDON HALL 25 cents WIRT ELECTS NEWOFFICERS The Wirt Literary Society elected its new officers Tuesday night in Wirt Hall. A large crowd was present, and much interest was manifested in the election. The officers elected were: President, L. J. Maxwell; vice-president, J. B. Beard; secretary, Catherine Nunn; treasurer, A. V. Culpepper; publicity agent, F. L. Tucker; ser-geant- at-arms, O. H. Davis. track luminary has been one of the big guns of the Tiger offense in every game this season while his defensive work is of the highest calibre. Mike Fisher, the second of the fleet duet, is a constant threat to the enemy and one of the most brilliant backs to ever thrill the Auburn students with long runs and savage plunges. The LaGrange lad is an accurate passer and a broken field runner of no mean ability. These two stars together with these fighting Tigers, "Square Jaw" Salter, Auburn's best bet for an All-Southern berth, Baskin, Watwood, Burns, Patterson, Long, Carter, Howard, Spinks, Cunningham, Pearce, Howard and the rest of the linesmen, will be the nucleus around which Morey's attack will be built. Nelson, Ellis, Allen, Moulton, Turner, Tupcworth and Shotts will probably have chances at carrying the oval. The probable line-up is as follows: Watwood „ L. E. Salter . L.T. Long : L. G. Patterson — C. Carter ...... R. G. Cunningham R. T. Baskin R. E. Tuxworth Q. B. Snyder L. H .B. I Fisher R. H. B. Shotts ... F. B. MAY & GREEN Men's Clothing Sporting Goods Montgomery, Alabama B. J. JONES Shoe R e p a i r i n g neatly done with Goodyear Machine 17 years' service for the students Best materials used all work guaranteed Next door to Print Shop MONTEITH'S —Where Friends Meet— Comfortable—Sporty Reasonably Priced Shoes for the Auburn Man "BUNK" VAUGHN KAPPA SIGMA HOUSE V |
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