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H'-n h TO FO R THE AUBURN SPIRIT vol nwmz M. AUBURN, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1924 No. 2 BIG CELEBRATION "COLLEGE NITE'- Student Body Gets Together For First Meeting This Tepn te biggest and best "College celebration ever experienced i rn was held on Saturday September 13th, at the Alum-lnasium. With the balcony, fby upper classmen and the full of yearlings, the celebra- Ton began promptly at $ o'clock with a band selection. The first speaker, Mr. C. H. Turk, president of the local Y. M. C. A., the Friendship Council, and the Men's Student Council was introduced by Coach Pitts. After a welcoming address, Mr. Turk made a strong plea for the support of the Student Council and its Student Government. The Honor System was also mentioned by the speaker. So sincere, earnest, and effective, was Mr. Turk in his talk that it made a deep and lasting impression upon the whole Student Body and all others present. Coach Pitts next introduced Miss Emily Hare, the local Y. W. C. A. president, who began her talk with "Hello Everybody." After a brief Iriiiggission of the local Y. W. C. A. worki its camp and its new Building, she pledged the Y. W. C. A. assistance to any portion of the Student Body and to any organization when called upon to do so. Miss Hare was followed upon the platform by Rev." Mr. Robt. Miles, pastor of the Auburn Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miles in his talk brought out the necessity of developing the spiritual side of man and warned against an overbalanced or one-sided development. Popular "Bill" Wood, ex-cheer leader and author of the new A. P. I. Alma Mater song, brought the house down when he stepped upon the speaker's stand. He expressed his regret that he could not lead the students again this year in raising the battle-cry "War Eagle" and "Eat 'Era Up Tiger." Mr. Wood j i r g e d the students to back the new cheerleaders and the fighting Tiger of the Plains. Several popular yells were tried out so that the "Rats" might learn them. That the Freshmen have mastered most of the yells was evidenced by the great volume I and intensity of the noise emitted from the throats of some five hundred "Rats." "Bill" Wood introduced the new Line Coach, Mr. Bunker, four letter man and a member of Phi Kappa (Continued on Page 6) OLD AUBURN MAN VISITS OLD HAUNTS SENIOR EDICT BRINGS BALDHEADS "The Bape of the Lock" was carried on on a large scale during the past week as a result of a proclamation issued by the august seniors. These dignitaries in their regular class meeting on Tuesday /officially warned the Freshmen that all vestige of hirsute adornment must vanish by September twenty-seventh. The Rats, ever willing to cooperate in matters like this, have already begun to accede to this request, and as a result, the barber shops report a sudden boom in trade. »y ••** «•" Sooner or later they all come back. When a man spends four years in Auburn, something around nere gets such a hold on him that he cannot forget it. So it was in the case of Mr. Finley Mc. C. Gris-sett, a member of the class of 1908. •On passing near here today, he made it a point to stop over for one day. He spent some time in Tuskee-gee in the hope of learning something which would be useful to him in his work'with the native Africans, for he is a missionary to French Co^ieron in West Africa. The Presbyterian Board under which he is working has about seventy missionaries in his neighborhood. The Africans must be better church goers than the average Auburn student. According to Mr. Grisset, it is not unusual for people to walk thirty miles to church, and a congregation of one thousand is not unusual. This man who finds pleasure in giving his life to the spread of Christianity in Africa got his B. S. from Auburn in 1908 and C. E. in 1913. H» d;d hip religious study at—Columbia Seminary in South Carolina. Mr. Grisset made a short talk to the Websterian Literary Society Tuesday night and later spoke to the Y. M. C. A. cabinet. Those who heard him were delighted with his vivid descriptions of life in Africa. If we take it from him we shall see that the life of a missionary is not so dull and coWless after all. Not many of us have had Gorillas meander aimlessly across our path or have assembled with the Lepers or have made frequent journeys thru a cannibalistic region, yet these things are not unusual in the life of an African missionary. Judging from Mr. Grissett's enthusiasm his work must be very pleasant. After all we are only-happy in the work for which we are suited. Our success depends on our getting into the right pew. Auburn Men at the Front Auburn now has the distinction of having more alumni engineers in the Westinghoiise Engineering School, than any other college in the United States. The four men employed by the Westinghouse Electric Co., have been given places in this school, which is the highest honor that student Engineers can attain in the student Department. The men who gained this distinction for Auburn are: R. C. Dickinson, W. E. Sewell, J. E. Moseley, and O. L. Taylor. Before going to the Engineering School Dickinson had some valuable experience with million volt transformers. The other men have been doing a very high grade of work for the company. APPOINTMENTS IN R.O.T.C. ANNOUNCED COL. FRANK W. ROWELL INSPECTS R.O.T.C. Dramatic Club Meets The Auburn Players began their fifth year of active work by raising the standard for the admission of Freshmen into the club. Heretofore, the only requisition for membership was prompt payment of dues. Under former conditions there were no honors given in recognition of work done. Accordingly the committee which was appointed for the purpose of drawing up requirements for Freshmen to meet formulated the following rules last Monday night; 1. To become a member of the Dramatic Club it is now necessary for the applicant to appear successfully in some- role in one of the five one-act plays to be given before Christmas. - ' 2. Those desirous of having their names on the club's record as members are cordially invited to' attend all the meetings as spectators. It is the plan of the club to present two plays at home, in afldition to a weeks' road trip. This should be an added inducement to the Freshmen as well as ^o the present members. \ The following appointments have been made from the Senior class in R. O. T. C. as student officers for the ensuing year upon recommendation of the chief of the Field Artillery Unit: CADET COLONEL W. A. Thompson. CADET LT. COLONEL E. A. Barks. CADET MAJORS A. Y. McConnell—1st Battalion. J. W. Mcintosh—2nd Battalion. CADET CAPTAINS J. N. Relfe—Regt. Adjutant. -JR. A.. Betts—Com. A Bat. W. T. Savage—Com. B Bat.-•.. J. A. Wilson—Com. C Bat. C. White Com. D Bat. H. S. Jackson—Com. E Bat. R. M. Meigs -Com. F Bat , CADET FIRST LIEUTENANTS R. C. Evans—Bn. Adj. 1st Bn. S. E. Nelson—Bn. Adj. 2nd Bn. W. A. Wcidenbach—A Battery.. B. H. Cooper—A Battery. T. M. Nesbitt—B Battery. L. E. Bell—B Battery. R. C. Pace—C Battery. W. R. Martin—C Battery. L. M. Hill—D Battery. B.H. Adams—D Battery. C. P. Evans—E Battery. E. E. DelHomme—E Battery. P. R. Mass—F Battery. A. E. Duran—F Battery. CADET SECOND LIEUTENANTS E. R. Farley—A Battery. F. L. Sheridan—A Battery. B. H. Ford—B Battery. T. P. Lee—B Battery. W. E. Cooper—C Battery. A. T. Harris—C Battery. A. D. Carmichael—D Battery. D. L. Thomas^—D Battery. W. L. Randolph—E Battery. C. H. Turk—F Battery. Note: Appointments in the other branches of R. 0. T. C. have not been made public at the»present writing" but it is hoped that they can be published inext week. College S. S. Department The Methodist Sunday School has a special College student department for the coming year. Prof. Baughman is the departmental superintendent. In order that the Methodist students may become better acquainted, a social will be given on Friday night, September 19. All Methodist students are invited to be on hand at 7:30 and get their share of fun, refreshments, and other enjoyable features. Prof. Grant Returns Prof. Hugh G. Grant, Professor of Journalism, returned recently from Tampa, Florida, where he was called over a month ago on account of the serious illness of his father. We are glad to state that his condition is improved and sincerely hope that he will continue on the road to a speedy recovery. A distinguished visitor to the Village on Monday last was Col. onel Frank VV. Rowell, commanding the Fourth Corps Area R. O. T. C." and former Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Auburn, t h e Colonel was busy all day inspecting the local R. O. T. C. Unit and greeting old friends made during his abbreviated stay here. Colonel Rowell was Commandant at Auburn during the scholastic year 1916-17 his command being given up here in order for him to take charge of his Regiment prior -^to sailing to ^oin Jhe forces in Europe. Upon his return to I b e States he was attached to Headquarters Second Division of the Infantry. He has been in charge of the Fourth Corps Area R. O. T. C. for the past , three months. During his year of service at Auburn the Colonel made a wonderful record in handling the then S. A. T. C. which required the skill of a well trained soldier. AF that time men were required to take military training and the Cadet Corps embodied the entire student body, many of which were detailed here by the government. In addition to his work in the Military Department he found time to lend a helping hand to many other of the activities on the campus and won for himself a host of friends. NATIONAL DEFENSE TEST DAY OBSERVED HAPPENINGS AT CAMP McCLELLAN FRIENDSHIP COUNCIL . CAPTAINS MEET On Tuesday night, President Turk called a meeting of the Captains of the Y. M. C. A. Friendship Council at the assembly room of the new Y home. Nearly all of the Captains attended to help plan the work for this year. Much needs to be done and means and methods of meeting these needs were discussed. "Doc" Glenn outlined the workings of the Friendship Council. Mr. Hale made several good suggestions as did Major Watson of the Orange Division. Among the plans discussed was One which is expeeted to meet with great approval of the "Rats." Some time before September 27th a reception will be given at the Alumni Gymnasium for the Freshman Class. Mr. "Billy" Drake is Freshman Director for the Friendship Council and has charge of this work. With him are working Mr. Staton and Mr. Carter. More information concerning this matter will be given out from time to time. The meeting was very glad to have present Mr. Grissett, a former Auburn man, who is just back from missionary work in Kamerun, Southwest Africa. He graduated from Auburn in Civil Engineering and completed a post course in 1913. The speaker made only a short talk due to lack of time. Reports drifting in from those attending tliu lmantry Lamp at iViimston indicate tnat the boys uud a not old time of it. me daily routine beginning with "nevielle" at five o'clock was all that could oe desired in the way of hot work. The noon hour found the boys in an exhausted state. Until retreat was called at five o'clock the four R. 0. T. C. units, the Howitzer, Infantry, and Machine Gun Companies went at it with a will. Plenty of wholesome recreation, in the way of tennis, swimming, boxing, und wrestling was provided for the boys. The most popular diversion by far, however, was the three weekly dances given in their honor. Every Tuesday night a dance was given out at camp, while on Wednesday and Saturday nights the Axis Club was the host to about two hundred boys and girls. The Auburn contingent pulled an invitation affair about two weeks before breaking camp, which measured up to Auburn's recorcTin having swell proms. Old Auburn's banner was ayain raised aloft as. u result of her conquest of the silver loving clip rifle marksmanship. This victory is her second in as many years, and should she capture the trophy again next year it will become the permanent property of the Institution. According to reports only two Auburn men failed to qualify for the team. This is a record to be proud of, and our hats are off to those who so befittingly upheld their Alma Mater's standard of excellency. Fitting Celebration Participated In By Various Organizations Y. M. C. A. MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS That the Y. M. C. A. is gradually taking a firmer hold upon the student body is evidenced by the nec-cessity of moving the Y. in order to secure ample space for its work. For several years the old Presbyterian Church, which had served as a Y. building, was large enough to meet the needs of the student body. This year, however, predicted to be the biggest and best year ever experienced at Auburn, found the Y. moving into its new steam heated borne under Langdon Hall. Here a larger office affords ample space for the Y. M. C. A. work. A large reading room, well supplied with papers and magazines, is at the disposal of the students. Adjoining the reading room is a big room given over to games and music. The new Y. building is centrally located and convenient to all the college students. Everyone is cordially invited to visit our Y, your Y. Make it your home, your hangout, after and between classes. The old Y building at the present time is being used by the Episcopal Church until the new Church has been completed. It is then to be devoted to the use of the Y. W. C. A. girls, who, heretofore, have not had a building of their own. The enlarged Y. M. C. A. home and the first Y. W. C. A. home in Auburn may be taken as an indication of rapid progress towards a Greater Auburn. Friday, September 12th, designated By the War Department as •Nation Defense Test Day was fittingly celebrated at Auburn. At four o'clock the members of the local post of the American Legion, the members of the R. O. T. C. Unit, the Villagers' Club, the Lion's Club and the various organizations assembled on the Drill field and marched to Langdon Hall, preceded by the College band. Hon. W. B. Bowling, member of Congress from the Fifth District, delivered an address on Preparedness, its necessity, and its lack as shown by the recent war. He referred to the fact that the other countries, China for instance, was greatly handicapped by their lack of the necessary instruments of war to protect themselves from foreign invasion. "Preparedness," said Mr. Bowling, "began in 1870_wiisn__R3886; velt and Wood saw the need of '"TomtJ^irathod in which the United States should procu place -among the nations world." He showed that since then the movement has steadily grown, the different ways in which the movement has gained its momentum is the military training placed in colleges, Citizens' Military Training Camps and many other equally as effective. Another time when the United States made a master stroke was during the Roosevelt administration when, the Navy was sent on a cruise aroimd the world, not on a mission of conquest but to receive from the other nations the respect due to a nation of so worthy a navy. "China," Mr. Bowling continued, "is a pitiable example of unprepar-edness. They represent one-fourth of the population of the world and still they are the weakest. Every nation has gone into China and taken their territory and in other ways intimidated them. They lack leadership and initiative, the two most vital things necessary to keep themselves intact and protected from others." Following Mr. Bowling's address, Hon. T. D. Samford, president of the alumni Association of the College, made a brief address on the excellent way in which the students are responding to the work in the military departments and urged that they continue to carry on -and keep Auburn's name well up among those other institutions serving the government so brilliantly. REGISTRATION BREAKS ALL FORMER RECORDS Last Wednesday morning the registration numbers had mounted to 1438. Of this number 100 girls have registered which eclipses all former records of enrollment at corresponding dates in the college calendar. More detailed , information will be given next week. THE PLAINSMAN CEfy plainsman Published weekly by the Students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Subscription rates—$2.00 per year (32 issues) (32 issues) Entered as second-class matter at Post Office, Auburn, Ala. STAFF ,W. E. Glenn Editor-in-Chief W. A. Young - Business Manager Editorial Staff E. D. Ball - .. - Managing Editor R. A. Betts News Editor W. D. Horton — - - Sport Editor A. E. Duran Bulletin Board Editor Emily Hare - .. Co-ed Ediior Dryden Baughman Exchange Editor W. D". McLauren Kampus Kickoffs Editor H. F. Schwkendiek Activity Editor Business Staff. J. F. Thompson Asst. Business Manager C. D. Ebersole Advertising Manager J. G. Hieber Circulation Manager B. C. Burgoyne - - Asst. Circulation Manager One of the most current and vital issues before the student body is Student Government. As the term gets underway, it is time to give this some^thought. Do ypu know what it means to have Student Government? It means that the student body of Auburn has the privilege of making their own laws and enforcing them just- as the citizens of our great nation govern themselves. If Student Government passes the acid test of this year, each and every student must believe that he is a part of the organization and is willing to stand behind it in every way. If it does not stand the test, we will not have the privileges that go with it. Can we put it over? And are we going to wreck Tech? should receive the same reply. The power"is now in the hands of the student body, headed by officers of their choice. The faculty has no voice unless the decision rendered by the student council is unsatisfactory to the one receiving the decision. Complaint can then be made to the executive council of the college who have the power to sustain the decision of the student council or recommend a change in the decision. Gentlemen, the responsibility of a good, live, working Student Government rests upon every one of us. Let's make a touchdown from the kickoff. Dan Cupid made his first touchdown of the season last Tuesday. Be patriotic to your own Student Government just as you are patriotic to your own U. S. A. Government. . FOR CHEER LEADER Vote for the man that you want and stick behind the one that the student body wants. HELP THE BLIND - Won't you help the blind? We have a poor- blind Tiger in Auburn who must have sustenance. He is not yet able to stand on his feet as he is quite young. One dollar and two bits from every stu-ent will make him a strong, healthy, jolly Tiger. Subscribe now. ilelp the blind. THE AUBURN SPIRIT The Auburn Spirit is the spirit of unbounded love for Auburn. NOTE: The Plainsman, wishes to run a definition of The Auburn • r * Spirit each week. Contributions will- come from the student body. Send in your definition. LOST, STRAYED, OR KIDNAPPED From vicinity of Grand Cafe, Wil-kinsburg, Pa., one Frank "Happy" Hatchet—guilty of breach of promise. Notify Minette, care of above address. INNOCENT RECREATION Tourist: "But what do you do here when you're lonely?" Mountaineer: "Oh, I shoot at 61' Bill Scroggins down in the valley." -^A. L. W. Down in '"'Publication Row" (as we wittily refer to our Beaver at, Board offices under j ^ a g d o i r Hall)" a newcomer has crept into our aU the sT'eat literary minds aspiring to knock Irving S. Cobb a row of sun-dried pigskins. This is none other than a gaunt and afflicted beast whom by force of circumstances we have adopted. This species is unknown and we could not" tell whether it was a yellow animal with streaks of dirt or a black beast who had turned yellow in stripes, due to negligence of its ablutions. The mystery of its pedigree was solved, when Mr. Dimmitt told us that this was none other than "The Blind Tiger," Auburn's new humorous publication, still a very young cub and gaunt from lack of subscription feed-ing. Auburn has long needed a humorous magazine and it is with joy that we welcome this newcomer. After listening to stale and pointless quips of would-be-punsters for over three years on the campus we are glad that at last these rheumatic and nimble wits will have an outlet for their art and scribbling. The magazine will be edited by a carefully selected and well representative board. It is now up to us as students to show our spirit and support it to the last boulder of the last ditch, both by subscribing and contributing. If you have an idea and can't draw, send the idea in. Any humorous writing, joke, poem, quip, pun, etc., is raw meat to this Tiger. There will be six issues during the school year, three before Christmas and three after. The first issue will be called the Freshman Issue and will be ready for circulation about October fifteenth. All material for this issue is due in by October the first. IF YOU HAVEN'T SUBSCRIBED—DO IT NOW. NOTICE OF MEETING Of the Members of the Alabama Beta Club of Aupurn, Alabama, A Corporation Notice is hereby given to the members of The Alabama Beta Club of Auburn, Alabama, a corporation, that a meeting of the members of said Club will be held at the Club House of said Club, in the town of Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, on October 3rd, 1924, at 2 P. M., for the .purpose of considering the proposition of authorizing the Board of Governors of said club to have properly executed a mortgage on all the Real Estate owned by said Club, situated in the tojy'n of-Auburn, Lee County, "Alabama, for the sum of $5,000.00, said mortgage to be executed to Chas. E. Little, and said sum of $5,000.00, is to be^ usedt for the purpose of paying off the 'existing indebtedness of said Club, and to pay for somei improvements to the Club Hodse of said Club. This September 20th, 1924. R. C. Smith, C. L. Hare, J. W. Williams, Jr. W. Scott Farley, W. L. Greene, Geo. E. Clower, Board of Governors, of the Alabama Beta Club of Auburn, Alabama. THE College Picture Show Operated by the College for the entertainment of the student body ALL THE BEST PICTURES booked promptly after release date Ten piece STUDENT ORCHESTRA plays regularly at every show. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE STUDENTS Four programs per week Regular program begins at 6:15 P. M. and runs continuously until 9:30. ~~ Mr. A. is an ambitious young u i . u , be knows, th* importance of a good appearance in business and in school. Mr. A. has to make his allowance go a long way, but he says: "Money spent in Carter's Sanitary Pressing Shop is-a good policy." Phone 96 ARE YOU GOING TO ATTEND THE GAME ON THE 27th? BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN VS. AUBURN Jf You do we want you college men to make our store headquar^ ters—You'll find every modern anq home-like convenience here, just a part of our service which is yours without cost or obligation. We're headquarters, too, for College Clothes and Accessories. You'll find unlimited stocks of everything to wear, most reasonably priced. The Rats are now getting the right spirit. They displayed plenty of enthusiasm on the bleachers at the first scrimmage last Saturday afternoon, and made the proper amount of noise College Nite. This is a fine indication of a good spirit throughout the entire student body during the coming term. To keep this spirit growing the Rat rules must be strictly carried out. The rule on greeting upper classmen is very important. It has been noticed that a few freshmen wait for the upper classmen to speak. This is not the proper interpretation of the rule. The freshman should give a hearty friendly greeting as soon as he meets anyone. This rule is very beneficial both to freshmen and upperclassmen. However, freshmen should not reserve their greetings for members of the upper classes alone^ but should greet other freshmen, and thus form the good old Auburn habit of "everybody speaks to every body else." This habit makes everybody feel good, and if it is kept up by everybody, Dr. Drake's sick list will become much smaller in a short time. For Drawing Supplies See HARRISON & SANDIFER (At Varsity Barber Shop) * * Store of 9»ee«iry?fcsf» Birmingham Alabama WM. Mc D. MOORE JACK TAMBLYN MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 THE MEAT MARKET IN TOWN "Let's Get Together, Gang" The faculty welcomes your greeting. Speak, speak, I pray you. Ham Let. Note to typist— Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Everybody who attended College Nite can boast of the fact that they heard, first hand, Bennie's new joke for the 20th century. His new joke for the 19th century was told on April 1, 1872. HELP THE BLIND-TIGAH The Rexall Store Whitman's Candies NEWELL & LIPSCOMB THE TIGER DRUG STORE Phone 200 The Home of Pare Drags A Service to Perfection Auburn, Alabama t»^^Ms»ie»««wi You are cordially invited to visit the New Varsity Barber Shop_the shop around the corner. QUALITY AND SERVICE GUARANTEED New Varsity Barber Shop Motto—"Service" HILL and JONES BEGIN THE YEAR RIGHT Write to Klein's Sporting Goods Store Montgomery For your Golf, Tennis, Baseball and Boxing Supplies. Speedy Mail Order Service THE First National Bank of Auburn ADVICE AND ACCOMODATION FOR EVERY COLLEGE MAN Any Financial or Business Transaction Albert Thomas, '04, Pres. G. Herbert Wright, '17, Cashier C. Felton Little, '06, Vice-Pres. W. D. Steele, Ass't Cashier HEAR DR. DOWELL at BARACA CLASS 9:30 Baptist Sunday School *— Students Lunch and Recreation Room » MONTEITH'S Where Friends Meet Auburn _ _ _ _ _ Alabama VICTOR RECORDS Little Clock on the Mantel—Paul Whiteman—19420. Charley, My Boy—Jack Skilkret's Orchestra—19420. My Papa Doesn't Two Time No Time—George Olsen and His Music—19419. Superstitious Blues—Virginians—19419. Unfortunate Blues—Whitey Kaufman—19384. Come on Red—Whitey Kaufman—19384. Jesse French & Sons Piano Co. Mail Your Order Now Montgomery, Ala. BUY "BABY RUTH" and "PARK and TILFORD'S" CANDIES from ORANGE & BLUE ICE CREAM PARLOR » • • • • • • i ^ ^"" \ 1 THE PLAINSMAN Kampus Kickof f s MASS MEETING We all know, that is, we all should know, that our first mass meeting of the year bloomed forth in all its luscious glory on our last bath night, known to the mor» common species of the herd as Saturday. Bath night was what I said, men, and bath night it was, for we were bathed in perfumed and tear bringing speeches for the greater part of the program. We learned everything from why we came to college to the reason that co-eds dress like men, before we were allowed to unhitch our vocal organs for their first official try-outs. Boozer Pitts, as we know, was official introducer, and the numerous introductions and presentations consumed the greater portion of his time, yet he found it appropri-to tell some of our boys, from into which civilization has recently introduced, the and appropriate missies to upon such occasions. We this advice will have 9 to penetrate else wrong be gained of our wild irongs. Mr. Turk, President of nearly everything here, favored the audience with a speech quite devoid of inflections, yet it was one to which we should all heed. To those who read between the lines this bit of information is superfluous, but for the benefit of the new students and certain of the old his whole theme was waxed around the historic subject of Love, Honor and Obey. Miss Emily Hare dashed madly upon the scene at this point, and after the war had quieted to a certain degree, put out some very confidential information concerning the female of the species who in this beloved institution are known as Co-eds. She told us how the new Co-eds would be taught to screech for the team and how dearly they loved the Auburn boys. Come now, "who will, with Geo. Mandy, be the first two to take advantage of this generous offer? We presume the moral of this was, Laugh and the World Laughs with You; Mr. William Wood spilled upon the scene, possibly not at this point, yet he spilled upon it and told us jiH»t what games to think about and who to and whom not to tell about what a wonderful team we would muster this year. He disappointed those who know him best by not offering a piano or vocal selection, yet he gave some very interesting pointers on cheer leading and in consequence must be | pardoned for this social error. | Great balls of fire, he shot a man. Sometime during this conflict I Benjamin Ross gushed upon the '"platform. Now of course this was bound to a cur, (the discourse not Benny) and the merry congregation was favored (we will call it I favored for politeness) with numerous reminders of ancient variety. His beaming countenance and breath taking elucidations were a source of amusement to all concerned. Major Hatch soon boomed forth and instructed the boys in the gentle art of becomihg conquering heroes. Holy Methusliah, we are about to omit Coach Bunker. Your pardon kind sir. We enjoyed your bunk very much, and regret that you did not tell us more about yourself and things in general. At last arrived the interesting point or points on the program. Charles Dudley (better known as Chas.) bounced upon the flaming scene. Hell broke loose, yes it did. Long restrained voices were unhooked and to make a long story somewhat shorter, the boys really did their stuff. My, how they shouted. And truly we had the best torch light parade since ante bellum days. With such backing the old Tiger knows no bounds, so look out everybody, hell's breaking loose, the way of the Tiger is mighty, cross not his path lest you be destroyed. v; at your service-right from the start! BFAIR AND SQU; LA THIOL MARH-RE6. Of BIRMINGHAM st. U-J 3V/trt AT I8ia SX AVBVRN BRANCH UPSTAIRS (American Legion Hall) Bowling ® Myers in charge Pay us a visit NOW --even if you pay us nothing else. Come get acquainted with the new styles for fall. Make yourself at home — t h i s is YOUR store--put here for YOU smart wears for young men —something new every week NOW DISPLAYING the new English model suits gray flannel trousers wide belts knickers sport sweaters etc. £#• HOW AN AUBURN SH1EK SPENDS HIS EVENINGS Monday — Decides to study. Sleepy. Goes to bed. Tuesday—Asks three Co-eds to go to the show with him. Is turned down. Wednesday—Thanks H e a v en there is a fraternity meeting. Thursday—Goes for a long walk in the rain. Is alone. And enjoys it- Friday—Plays penny ante with some of the brothers and loses nearly twenty cents. Saturday—Hangs around Post Office all day. Wonders why he doesn't drag. Sunday—Has wildest time yet. Drinks three lemon sodas. If every Co-ed's face was her fortune some would be arrested for counterfeiting. No, Dumbdora, just because wheat is selling at a dollar a bushr el, you can't call it buckwheat. boy turned out the same way. They got him in Leavenworth. See: Came near selling my shoes today. Saw: Plow come? See: Had them half-soled. What a rotten bounder you turned out to be, screamed the rascal, disgustedly, as he looked for a more lively tennis ball. "Words fail me," muttered the Rat as he flunked the spelling exam. "What do you know of Samuel Gompers?" asked the Prof, of the Rat. "Please Sir," the green one replied, "it's my first week in college, and I don't know anyone yet." "Funny it never repeats itself to me," said the puzzled rat over his History exam. Who is the meanest man in the world you ask? Why the guy who proposes to an old maid over the telephone and after she accepts him tells her that he has the wrong number. We can imagine nothing with less kick in it than an old maid's kiss. Prof.: What was that noise I heard? Helper: That was a student falling asleep. Listen now, kind reader, if you can't laugh at the jokes of the age then laugh at the age of the jokes. She was only an electrician's daughter, but she gave me one hel-iuva shock. If you want to know who John Doe is ask McKinney. The main difference between a girl chewing her gum and a cow chewing her cud, is that the cow generally looks thoughtful. Buck up, Seniors, there is always •o'om at the bottom. Just because the Co-ed entertaining her date, In a dark corner doesn't yell for the Chaperone isn't any sign that one is Uncalled for. A bride should be well groomed on her honeymoon. You can lead an ass to college, but you can't keep him from drinking. Prof.: Why are you always late to class, Rat: Because I have to pass a certain, sign on the way. Prof.: What has that to do with it? Rat: Why it says, School Ahead —Go Slow. Solicitous Neighbor: And where is that boy of yours; Tother One: He's been in Auburn three years now. S. N.: Too bad. My brother's When a Co-ed looks sweet enough to eat don't give her the opportunity. Stumpy says that its.the steam, and not the freight, that makes the cargo. College would be a wonderful place if it was not for the classes. Lots of people never come to life until their engines go dead. He: "I think that Mable is lovely." He: ."Mable. That's a pretty broad statement." Rat: "Do you think Prof. Clark meant it?" Another: "What?" The First: "He advertised a lecture on 'FOOLS.' I bought a ticket and it said, Admit One." HEARD AT THE GYMNASIUM He: Pardon me. May I have this dance? She: No. I'm too danced out. He: You're too damn stout. Aw hush, you're just pleasingly plump. "Daughter, doesn't that young man know how to say good night?" "Oh, daddy, I'll say he does." THE JOYS OF SUMMER CAMP "Where do all these little bugs come from?" "Search me." Boom: Those boys must have to work pretty hard at camp. Bam: What makes you think so? 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AUBURN CAFE We Feature Regular Meals Special Sunday Dinner MAY & GREEN! SPORTING GOODS M o n t g o m e r y - Alabama 1 Auburn at Fort Bragg From their iionies amid the sticks and tail chimneys came the sixty-one artillerymen of A. P. I. to take Uie six weeks summer training at Fort Bragg, N. C, under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam. iTie gang arrived at noon Saturday, June 14th, and were cordially received hy Dinky Bell, Skipper Young, Doc Benson, and Jeff Wilson, who had travelled to cam^ uy automobile, not their own, however. Saturday afternoon was given over to medical examinations, which were passed by all, the boys owing their splendid condition to the physical training received during their freshman year. The officers in charge of the B O. T. C. were: Major Baborg, University of Ten nessee, chief goldbricker and main gripe. Captain Howell, New Orleans, Senior instructor, assistant gripe, and know-it-all. Captain Brown, University of Tennessee, Assistant goldbricker. Captain C'ushman, A. P. I., Fellow- sufferer. Lieut. Jones, A. P. 1., and Lieut. Garrison, Colorado A. & M., also fellow-sufferers. jL-ayeilevilie' extended the R. O. i'. C. a warm welcome soon after their arrival. A big banquet was given at the Y. M. C. A. in honor of the boys. The usual line of banquet and welcoming speeches were declaimed by several of the town's most distinguished citizens. These Lind gentlemen were frequently interrupted by some excited Beau Brummel, for the waiters were waitresses and were beautiful to behold. For further information see "Papa" Jackson and "Hawk-eye" Hill. The climax came when a certain Charlie Jones, in a white uniform, arrived fully half an hour late. Naturally, all .the, waitresses fell -for the gallant Looey, so handsome in his white attire; consequently he received one hundred percent service. The banquet was followed by a dance at the armory. We were told to enjoy ourselves and to dance with any and all of the ladies. They may have been peaches, but there were some lemons too. Our first training was with the instruments and in harnessing. The instrument work was not hard, the hours were not long, and the boss was not mean, but the sun was so doggone hot, reaching 120 degrees one morning and not a tree in sight. Having acquired some skiU in harnessing the next step was draft and equitation. Captain Howell took us out to the bull pen and walked, trotted and galloped us some two hours or more. Lieuts. Jones and Garrison instructed us in draft work and we were soon able to keep the horses from stopping and breaking away at inopportune times, and the horses soon learned to distinguish between the various arm signals. There were several dances given at the Officers' Club, one of which was given by the R. O. T. C, all being well attended and very much enjoyed. An aquatic meet was staged at the Officers' pool and the R. O. T. .—a We are for Auburn always HOLLINGSWORTH & NORMAN LEADING CLOTHIERS MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTFITTERS Phone 21 Opelika GET A DRIVE-IT-YOURSELF MEADOWS GARAGE Phone 29 and 27 AUTO REPAIRS, TIRES AND TUBES C. showed their appreciation of the invitation by taking all the prizes except one. The boys attended Paramount Lab every night at the Post Theatre, often appropriating a part of the officers' section. Our next work was on the range. The boys started in and worked like veterans, showing an astounding efficiency and speed, firing twice as many problems per day as the Juniors of other years. Every day one of the firing sections was greatly aided in speed by a certain 'that d ?' Bat Cicero Muse will give further information upon request. Alter a iigul uay we always hau energy enough to do a kind deed, one mglit, after just suqh a day, u motion was made to drown "Country" Robinson', wnich was almost unanimously adopted and speedily put into effect. Unsuspect ing "Country" was thoroughly drenched by a shower from the Uarracks fire buckets. Next on the program was a raid on the other barracks; upon a given signal, a dozen stupefied boys were suddenly cast out of their luxurious cots upon the carpeted floor. The casualties were: one broken window pane; "Babbi" Barefield wounded by friction with the carpet on the floor and a close shave given Cireco by a flying shoe. Sheridan and Ware had gone to a dance and their cots were extremely lonesome at 10 P. M. It was short work to tie the bedding and cots of the absentees to the rafters under the ceiling. A vacant cot and several chairs were thrown down the stairs, a table was placed across the stairway and the light bulbs were taken out of the sockets, then all present hit the hay. About midnight Dogface came stumbling up the stairs engaging in a hand to hand p~nc9i*nicr with the furniture in his path. By the time he had reached the second floor everybody was awake and enjoying it immensely. Mr. Sheridan failing to find the light and also his luxurious cot requested "Speck" White to share his cot with him. Bill Ware had about the same experience and the two of them turned over every cot on the floor and called the roll every thirty seconds so no one could sleep, while they argued as to which cot was who's. Dogface says, "If I can't sleep nobody else is either, I'm telling you the truth." We must not forget to mention the polo games which were quite numerous and exciting. Our beloved (?) Captain Howell played several times. We might also mention the fact that poker, blackjack, and African golf were very attractive sports at times, to those who could make the teams. The fourth week of camp saw us on our hike to Wilmington, N. C. We left Fort Bragg on July 7th and arrived at Wilmington on July 12th at 5 A. M. It rained three days and we pitched camp in any place we could find. Sleeping in churches, schools, cemeteries, strawberry fields, sand piles, and the like became a habit. Cannoneers over here" and "Drivers lead out to water" became sevoAl times worse than monotonous. Lieut. Garrison had the unique experience of finding a sponge at the picket lines and then calling it a rock. A pleasant stay was had at Wrightsville Beach from Saturday through Monday. All enjoyed the surf bathing and the ladies. The Wilmington Light Musketeers gave a big dance at the Lumina Pavilion for the R. O. T. C. The pavilion was very gayly decorated and the music was furnished by Weiden-meyer Orchestra, North Carolina's best. The whole scene was very romantic, with the beaming moon above you and the roaring sea beneath you, the girl beside you, your heart thumping within you, and her eyes seeing thru you. We left Wilmington July 15th and arrived at Fort Bragg July 19th at 11 P. M. Many difficulties were encountered, one of which was a hardboiled Major. When it comes to selecting campsites Captain Brown takes the gold-lined cookpot. The boys became aware of the fact that corned beef alias "corned Bill" does not taste so well after the first week and a half. This bill of fare caused much griping and the supply sergeant received the nickname "Corned Beef Steve." Having endured this fare long enough, a committee of the boys held a conference with the Major and although he threatened to use drastic measures, the boys' demands were met. From then on our fare was satisfactory. One question still bothers our peaceful minds and it is this: "What would Uncle Sam do without tin cans?" The last two weeks will be grapes, so we were told. After cleaning harness and guns, etc., a whole day, we were finally told we would have an easy time the rest of the camp which was three days. We inspected the camp of the Begulars and then observed the Officers' Fire problems under the supervision of Major Booker, in the F. A. seventeen years and who ought to know what he is talking about, and who doesn't talk to hear his head rattle. "Turn in equipment and draw pay," was the best news we heard during the entire six weeks. We look back upon the camp, hard and unbearable as it seemed, with pleasure, for we had a wonderful experience and gained valuable information along military lines which will greatly aid us in the defense of our flag when we are called upon to do so. An Eyewitness. -» UPCHURCH'S STORE DRY GOODS, SHOES AND NOTIONS Everything for the Home FURNITURE, HOUSE FURNISHINGS, STOVES FLOOR COVERINGS We Furnish the Home Complete DELIVERIES MADE IN AUBURN SUMMERS-COOPER CO. FURNITURE HARDWARE UNDERTAKER^ Phone No. 26 Opelika, 1 USE KRATZER'S ICE CREAM Your Local Dealer Has It For your parties and feeds ask your local dealer toi order from us. Our products are Pasteurized,using best ingredients, therefore necessarily PURE. KRATZER'S Montgomery, Alabama Use Judgment in Selecting Your Notebook Leave Facts to Lefax W. L. Harrison v< LADIES AND CHILDREN VISIT Claire's Beauty Shoppe while in Montgomery The most beautiful and best Beauty Shoppe in the South. Graduate operators from Chicago. Mrs. Stephens, who does the permanent waving, has studied in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, and will give marcel waves, curls, or ringlets that will be a joy to you for a long, long time. All kinds of facial treatments, scalp treatments, hair tinting and bobbing. Rocky horse for children in our Barber Shoppe. Claire's Beauty Shoppe First floor over Klien's Phone 1612 Montgomery, Ala. LATEST STYLES a S. WHITTELSEY, Jr. SHOES, CLOTHES, HABERDASHERY BEST VALUES ALABAMA / THE PLAINSMAN TIGERS ROUNDING INTO FORM SWEDE SITZ ng his fourth year on Var-is going to prove a raoun-strength. EX. TIGERS MAKE GOOD IN BIG SHOW The colony of Auburnites in the big leagues is small, but the three men who are at present in the American League are making a good showing. Two of them are with the Philadelphia Athletics while the third is with St. Louis. Charlie Gibson, who was undoubtedly the best college catcher in the South during his reign here, is a relief catcher with the A's, and has made a very good impression. The big-time base stealers have learned to respect his arm, and the chances are much in favor of his sticking. Ed Shirling, swatter de luxe, after enjoying a successful season, "partly in the South Atlantic, and partly in the Blue Ridge leagues, is back with the Philadelphians. He celebrated his return to the majors last Saturday by batting for the pitcher and swatting out a lusty double. Another alumnus of this institution, George Grant, is pitching for the St. Louis Browns this year. Although he has pitched in eighteen games, the records credit him with only one win and no losses, as his main occupation consists of quieting down wild outbursts of batting started at the expense of some other hurler. This constitutes Auburn's entire representation in the major leagues , present, but there are several no have been up and are now in jminors and making good records. Among those who are burning up the bushes this year are Pug Griffin, who is hitting and fielding sensationally in the American Association; Sammy Barnes, who is making a fine record with ShreVeport; and Red Smith who is leading the Southern League in hitting. All men desirious of gaining fame and renown on the cinder path can take their first step by reporting to Coach Hutsell Monday afternoon down at the gym. Candidates report for fall track practice and cross-country work. The schedule for the harriers has not been arranged yet, but the season will wind up with the Conference road race in Birmingham. BURTON'S BOOK STORE \ Forty-six years' old and still growing. College and Fraternity Stationery Which do you like best our "Eat 'Em Up Tiger" pennants or our "Touchdown_, Auburn" pennants? After more than two weeks of hard work the Tiger griddcrs are getting into good shape for the hard schedule ahead of them this season, the boys have stood the early season grind well, and the team is in good shape except tor the minor cruises, scratches and other souvenirs which fall to 'the lot of every anight of the gridiron. Up until last Saturday the practice consisted of getting the men in shape for the trouble just ahead, l'his period is the most monotonous of the entire season, the men spending most of their time in calisthenics, signal drill, and passing. Toward the end of the week the call came for shoulder pads and headgear, and the Tigers got their first taste of action. With Messrs. Green and Moulton officiating at the kicking end, the linemen were given a little practice in running down the backs who received the spiraling ellipsoid. With a benignant September sun shining down, the exercise caused the sw— er-er, perspiration to flow freely, especially when,this,tackling practice was varied by assaults on the unfortunate and uncomplaining dummy. After a couple of days of this form of amusement the first scrimmage was held last Saturday. This scrimmage marked a new departure from the usual order of inter-family quarrels, in that instead of being a scrimmage, between the regular and the scrub teams, it was a meeting between two varsity lineups. Yessir, brothers, two varsity teams, and a merry battle did they wage on the mud encrusted Drake field. No less than seventeen letter men were represented together with many promising recruits from the Rats of last year. Among other changes were the placing of Minnie Brice at guard and Swede Sitz at tackle. The scrimmaging has brought out the fact that the Tigers have a bunch of driving fullbacks in addition to a fast gang of halves and quarters. With Dean Petersen and Fenie Crane calling them, there is no doubt but that the team will be well run. JoJo Harrison, the passing demon, Pea Green, the punter, and Williams and Allen, the speed merchants, will probably be the halves, although they may get plenty of opposition. Dutch Salter, Turner, and Hagood make up a trio of fullbacks that can drive like an electric snowplow, and are about as easy to stop. In the line will be found the veteran Lawrence at the pivot position, with Robertson and Lutz helping him out in the ball-snapping business. On either side of Captain Lawrence will be found Self and McFadden, or either Brice and Sitz. Lovelace, McCully Spinks and Reeder, however will furnish some bulky opposition to the aboved mentioned guards. The competition for the tackle position will be a lot keener by the return of "Noisy" Grisham, stellar tackle of two years back. With such men as Harkins, English, Huckeba, and others to debate the matter with the noisy one the prospects are that the man who plays tackle for the Tigers will have to be on the job this year, for he will have some mighty good understudies to step in his place. At the wing positions, the old reliable, Hard-Boy Pruitt, together with Ollinger and Spinks will hold forth. However their job is not cinched either, because Pat Moulton will try to keep it in the family by grabbing the position held by the illustrious "Slick", while Joe Market and several others demand to be heard from too. The players have not been the only ones working out on Drake Field. Head Coach Pitts has been "aYtHiflg-ihe^men in the fundamentals of the gahieSa^d showing them his pet plays. Ned Cole is working hard with the backs, showing them the gentle, arts of" driving, twisting, and other accomplishments considered so necessary to the well being of the backfield man. Herb Bunker, the latest edition in the coaching staff, is showing the linemen how it really should be done, while Coach Hutsell has the important duty of seeing that the players have no prolonged stiffness and soreness as a result of their afternoon gambolling on the green sward of Drake field. Although the game with Birmingham- Southern is only a week off, the Tigers seem fit, and, barring accidents, will be in fine condition to begin on one of the hardest schedules in the history of the school. THE EIGHTH OLYMPIAD By Coach Wilbur H. Hutsell The Eighth Olympiad held in Paris during the past summer was the greatest athletic spectacle ever held, both from the point of competition, and the number of athletes participating. While the Olympics include everything from ice skating to fencing, the main interest of the United States is in track and swimming, with the former holding the spotlight of all nations during the time assigned for competition in that sport. The tryouts for places on our track and field team were held in Boston on June 14th, the other sports having already had their tryouts and selected the personnel of ,the teams. After the Boston tryouts about 120 were selected to make the trip. These athletes were brought to New York on a special train, where, with the members of all other teams, the formalities incidental to getting passports,- etc., were gone through with preparatory to sailing on the 16th. The S. S. America had been chartered for the purpose of transporting our athletes and those especially interested in the games, with accomodations for 600. Special training accomodations had already been prepared for each group, and as soon as the America left her docks everything was in readiness for the members of each team to begin such training as would keep them in condition during the voyage. Even the discus and the javelin throwers were not slighted, and were given as much work as the other members of the track team. A piece of heavy canvas ten feet square, was suspended immediately in front of the discus circle, and all throws hurled directly into it, the discus falling harmlessly at the bottom. The javelin throwers rigged up a javelin, harpoon fashion, which was thrown overboard, and then hauled back for the next man. The trip across was made in eight days, in the calmest of weather, the boat docking at Cherbourg on the 24th. Everyone immediately entrained for Paris, thence to Rocquencourt, a little village about 15 miles from Paris. Here, on the estate of the Prince of Murat, eleven huts or barracks had been constructed, and preparations made for the final two weeks' training before the beginning of the games. The games were officially opened on July 6th, and included nothing but ceremonies. The ever famous Parade of Nations, the most spectacular part of the ceremonies, was participate^! in by the uniformed athletes and officials of the forty-one competing nations. The U. S. Contingent was headed by Col. Thompson, Chairman of the American Olympic Commmittee, and General Pershing. The athletic opening was on the 7th, and the only two events completed that day were the Javelin and 10,000 meter run, won by Myrra and Ritola of Finland. On the second day the U. S. started piling up points, and were in the lead the rest of the time, finishing with more points than the next two nations, Finland and Great Britain. The outstanding athlete of the games was Nurmi, the wonderful distance runner from Finland, who accomplished the all but impossible feat of winning four first places for his country. When the number of preliminaries necessary for each event are taken into consideration,-his work was even more remarkable. It was necessary to have preliminary heats in all events up to and including the 3000 meter run (two miles). The outstanding U. S. athletes were Hous-er, winner of the shot and discus; Osborne, winner of the high jump and" decathlon, and Scholz, second in the 100 meters, and winner of the 200. World's records were broken by Taylor in the quarter mile hurdles, LeGendre in the broad jump and Osborne in the decathlon. The Olympic Games aroused interest all over Europe, and immediately after the close of the games on the 13th, special track meets were held in London, Brussells, Christiana, Berlin, and Vienna. Inasmuch as our athletes had made such a wonderful showing in the games their entries were greatly desired by the promoters of each set of games. The result was that the team was split up into small groups and sent "barnstorming" for about two weeks. Practically all of them returned in time to entrain for Cherbourg, leaving on July 28th. The America arrived in New York on August titti, and the athletes were immediately taken in charge by a special entertainment committee. After the banquet that evening, what was acclaimed the greatest athletic team that ever represented the United -States was disbanded, and the younger members began looking forward to the trip to Amsterdam, where the Olympics will be held in 1928. No set of games of the magnitude of the Olympics can be promoted without a certain amount of criticism, but the good derived from such competition predominates, to an extent that precludes the possibility of their being discontinued. Yes, and there will be plenty of time to think of the other teams before they beat Auburn, a matter of years in fact. SMASH SOUTHERN Not that we underrate Clemson, however, for they sure gave us fits last year, but we just don't believe that it is in the books for them to beat us this time. SMASH SOUTHERN This is the season of our heart's discontent, Our face is drawn and solemn, For this bit of rime makes it evident, - That it is hard to fill a column. GRID RULES CHANGE SPEAKING OF SPORTS If the fields continue as muddy as they were at the beginning of the week, the Auburn line will be a hefty one—that is, if they weigh in just after an hour or so of sliding and skidding in the all-embracing mire. SMASH SOUTHERN Now that Coach Hutsell has been over and seen the great Nurmi burning up the track in the Olympics, are we to see the local cinder path artists timing themselves with their own wristwatches? SMASH SOUTHERN NoJ little girl, they don't use the term scrub team just because the varsity wipes up the ground with them. SMASH SOUTHERN Hush, little pig, don't you cry; you'll be a football by and by. SMASH SOUTHERN The esteemed Clemson "Tiger" makes the statement that "after we beat Auburn there will be plenty of time to think of the other teams." Laws of Football Etiquette Undergo Annual Transformation The by-laws concerning the conduct of that most intricate.,. and complex of sports, namely football, have been changed somewhat. by the powers that be, and it behooves every fan to acquaint himself with the latest addition, lest he be branded as ignorant by his neighbor. When the tense moment arrives that the kicking team places the ball for the kickoff, the layman will receive his first surprise, for instead of stopping at the forty-yard line and building a shapely mound of mud, the kicker will advance to the center of the field and proceed to tee off without the tee. He will either place the ball so it will stand erect by some charm or exhibition of magic, or else he can ask one of his comrades to hold it for him, which said comrade will presumably do. After the Tigers carry the ball down the field for the first touchdown, the ball will be brought out to the three yard line instead of the five, and the usual methods of procedure will be followed in attempting to receive the additional point. The rules that will cause the most graying of hair among the referees are the ones concerning the time-outs. No more can the naughty teams try to stall by making unnecessary substitutions in order to kill time. This year the player will probably need a coroner's jury to determine whether or not he needs a substitute. If the player seems able to stand without propping and still craves a substitute, the referee will instruct the timer to let the Ingersoll tick merrily on. Also, if a team is using a time-out period for a social chat, the arbiter can call time immediately. The teams are allowed MINNIE BRICE With his level head. Minnie is going to be a strong man in-the Tiger line. four time-outs per half, but the penalty for exceeding this will be five yards instead, of the former two yaVds punishment. Another rule which makes the eagle eye even more indispensable to the harassed official is the edict concerning the screening of the forward pass.' Players who are not entitled to receive a toss from the backfield man are enjoined from interfering with the defensive players who are endeavoring to prevent the successful completion of said pass. Any gridster not obeying this rule is liable to a penalty for interference. While on the subject of passes it may be mentioned that no player is allowed to run out of bounds and then return to the field of battle to receive a^ pass. Another rule concerning the pass states that ftie captain may decline a penalty on a pass.^ The on-side kick is now considered Mid-Victorian, the word going forth that when a ball is kicked from the line oi scrimmage, no player on the offensive' side may touch the ellipsoid until it has touched some defensive player. A kicked ball which does not pass the line of scrimmage may be recovered, however. These are all of the principal changes in the rules of the game, although there are some minor ones besides. To be a real authority on the sport would require the purchase of about a rule book per week, but if the fan will learn the changes printed above he will not be considered an utter ignoramus on the subject. „ Presbyterion Church Regular Preaching—11 A. M. Sunday School—9:30 A. M. Christian Endeavor—6:30 P. M. NIGHT SERVICE "The Life of Robert L. Stevenson" y W. D. GIBSON Auburn, Alabama Bostonian Shoes, Interwoven Socks, College Souvenirs, Atheletic Goods, A Complete Stock of Army Shoes, Columbia Bicycles and Parts, Numerous Other Things. r THE PLAINSMAN BIG CELEBRATION "COLLEGE NITE" (Continued from Page 1) With The Co-Eds Phi, at the University of Missouri. He was met by a rousing "Fifteen" from eager throats. The great applause handed him indicated that he has become popular with everyone. Coach Bunker 'stated that his Alma Mater teams were also named the Tigers, so he felt quite at home in the lair of the fiercest of all tigers—the Auburn Tiger. He spoke favorably of the football team, promising nothing, however, as to the outcome of the Tiger aspirations. . \f Coach Hutsell was next introduced and he thanked the student body for making possible the trip to the Olympic Games the past summer. He stated briefly the physical condition of the Tiger Machine. "Boozer" Pitts was greeted with "Fifteen Rahs" from the fourteen hundred enthusiastic students. Coach Pitts spoke of the team and the possibility of a good season, but it is confidential, so no more will be said. He warned the students, especially the Freshman, against the fallacy of making Football and athletics his main interest. He also emphasized the fact, that Auburn men come to school primarily for an education and not for football as is indicated by the fact that Auburn pays no man to attend its .institution to play football. 'Coach Pitts then introduced Dr. "Bennie" Ross, who began, as is his custom, by "that reminds me of a story." Upon introduction, Major Hatch, .popular Commandant, spoke of the military department and its work at Auburn. He mentioned the fact that Auburn has been given a Distinguished College rating for the past five years. That the Auburn pistol team had won the National Pistol Championship the past two years was also brought out. Major - Hatch-also, mentioned some of the many ways in which the Auburn Student Body can be loyal to Auburn and show the Auburn Spirit. "Bill" Wood then introduced "Fatty" Lawrence, the Captain, and "Hardboy" Pruitt, alternate captain of the Auburn Tigers. They asked for 100 percent support of the Student Body. Charlie Dudley, cheerleader of two years ago, was wildly greeted when he arose to speak. How it happened, we do not know, but he asked and pleaded with the Freshmen to keep up in their studies and not to cut classes, lest theybe cut out of college. Following Dudley's talk the Auburn Band played another selection and "Touchdown Auburn," and thus ended one of the greatest College Nite meetings in the history of Auburn. In spite of the inclement weather, the biggest torchlight parade ever seen in Auburn, was staged. From a distance it might have been mistaken for a Klan parade. After winding up and down Main Street several times," in the wake of the Band the torches were piled in the street. Around the bonfire was held a war council. When every throat had become hoarse and the yells mere croaks, the gathering disbanded. WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Women's Athletic Association held their first meeting Tuesday afternoon with a large number, present. New officers were elected for the year as follows: Elizabeth Young, President; Olive Gibbons, Vice-President; Margaret Duncan, Secretary; Mary Stodghill, Treasurer; Ruby Powell, Plainsman Reporter. With these new officers the association should have a very suc-cesful year. Immediately after the meeting the giri's basketball squad elected Miss Elizabeth Young Captain and Miss Mary Tamplin manager for the coming year. With all the new material the girls should be able to continue their perfect record. Y. W. C. A. PROM SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR YOU NAME IT The time will come It won't be long When Rats will sing This sad, sad song. O what is so rare As a Rat with hair, Tow-headed, square-headed, But not quite bare. Juicy, '21. HELP THE BLIND-— IT JUST WONT WORK The guy who said that all the world was harmony and peace never had two girls in the same school. -HELP THE BLINDS' The Y. W. C. A. Prom Friday evening was the most successful ever -given in Smith Hall, according to all who attended it. It can easily be compared with the dance in 177(5 given by a witch with a rose and a satin gown, painted in Philadelphia town, by Mistress Penelope Penrick. After the first show the doors of Smith Hall Lobby were thrown open to welcome the new women students of Auburn. The hall was attractively decorated in the Auburn colors but the unique thing about the affair was the attire of the guests. The old girls dressed as "shieks," "jellies," sailors, or just plain old Auburn men. The new girls were society belles. Dorothy Duggar and Olive Gibbons were almost thrown out, as they were taken for real "shieks." Agnes Ingram had to beat up a "rat" for falling in love with her. As usual, when the orchestra began to play, toes began to tingle and each, girl graciously accepted some young man's offer for a waltz. This continued until the trio orchestra begged for a rest. The music ceased for a short while. During this time the new girls drew for "Big Sisters" for the ensuing year. Then came the grand march, led by Miss Celeste Nesbitt and Mr. Margaret Lane. After more dancing the prom came to a sweet close with sherbet and cake. The old girls are delighted with their "little sisters" and everybody is looking forward to this year as an exceptionally good one for the Y. W. C. A. of Auburn. Fine cooperation has been shown so far and it is confidently expected that new girls and old will cooperate to make this hope come true. vutu something taugiuie, lute this nut, to wont tor tne gins feet much more enthusiastic qvt:r wonting for the •&. AV. C. A. i It rills the need of a definite sometning to plan for, and so it is one of the very best things that could have Deeu done for the women students. the Y. W. C. A. stands for the development of the well rounded woman, mentally, physically, socially and spiritually. It is felt that only through the wel-iare of the body, first, can one reach the highest development of mind and soul. All the women students wish to thank the Y. M. C. A. for turning over their building to the Y. W. when they left it and hope that they can use it to as good a purpose as the men did. WIRT LITERARY SOCIETY HOLDS FIRST MEETING The society held" its first meeting of the year Monday night. There was a goodly number of old mem-members present, not including the new members. Mr. Smith, the President for the coming year, failed to return to school and Mr. Lock, the Vice-President, was asked to take charge of the meeting. He made a lengthy talk to the society and in his talk he welcomed the new members and asked the aid of the old members in securing a large number of new men from the Freshman class. Mr. Wood also made a talk along this line and he asked that all upper classmen urge their RATS to join a literary society. Mr. Brown the Treasurer for this year, made a report of the financial standing of the society. An election was held so as to fill the vacancy of a Vice-President and after a lengthy debate and the casting of-several ballots Mr. Schwekendiek was elected. After a complimentary speech from Mr. Schwekendiek the society voted to hold its weekly meeting every Monday night at 6:30 o'clock. The following were selected by Mr. Schwekendiek as members of the program committee: Mr. Elder, Mr. Barefield. "THE BULLETIN BOARD" AG CLUB MEETS Athletics for women will be taught in the Alumni gymnasium when it is not in use by men students. Swimming lessons will be given in the swimming pool in Alumni Hall as soon as we huve the new water supply. Gym suits have been ordered for the women students who are registered in the physical training courses. The women students of Auburn are justly proud of these steps forward in the women's work. No woman student can afford to overlook these valuable courses. Y. W. C. A. HUT "7 An attractive new feature in the life of the women students at Auburn, is the Y. W. C. A. hut. Due to the fact that the boys have moved out of their old Y. M. C. A. building and have now turned it over to the girls, they now have a place of their very own in which to hold meetings and parties. The building is now open to girls at all times and it is hoped that they will feel free to go there whenever they wish: It is not yet fixed as attractively as the girls wish to have it look eventually, but new curtains are now being made and many other plans to give the place a cozy, homelike air are being formulated. ) The Ag. Club met on September 11th for the first program of the year and was well attended. Besides the old familiar faces, headgear of Orange and Blue was much in evidence and many members of the faculty were also present. A welcome address by Dean Fun-chess, directed primarily to the Freshmen, contained a message for all. In this he stressed the Auburn Spirit, Loyalty to the Institution and devotion to work. - The Auburn Spirit, he defined as that something which sets Auburn aside from every other college in the land. He emphasized loyalty in very respect and warned Freshmen especially to guard against unbalanced participation in college activities. He emphasized work with every available argument, but stated that he would not lay more emphasis on high grades than participation in all student activities. The history and purpose of the Ag. Club were brought out by W. S. Randolph, in which he stated that success was due to cooperation, unselfishness and punctuality. Mr. Randolph also spoke of the things which the Ag. Club fosters and maintains, namely: Ag. Library, Alabama Farmer, Ag. Fair, Annual Banquet and a high standard for program. The introduction of the Faculty was highly entertaining and a revelation to all Freshmen. Several expressed their deep appreciation of and interest in the Ag. Club. The welcoming words of Mr. Hale, the President, were simple, direct and effective in their impressive sincerity. It is tho aim of this department to give previous notice of any and all meetings of campus organizations, picture shows, Church services, athletic games, and any other events of interest to the students of Auburn. If this section is to be run as it should, the cooperation of someone from every organization is required, as the time, place tnd character of each event is desired. For this issue, the Bulletin Board lacks very much of being complete, as a number of the clubs have not had time to get organized and in full swing as yet, but it is hoped that they will be scheduled in next week's issue. Any notice left at the Plainsman office, giving information of any unusual event, will be greatly appreciated. —Editor. FRIDAY, SEPT. 19. 7:00 P. M. American Society of Mechanical Engineers in the Engineering Auditorium. SATURDAY, SEPT. 20. 8:30 P. M. Radio Club, Room 203, Engineering Building. Anyone interested cordially invited. SUNDAY SEPT. 21. 9:30 A. M. Sunday School at Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal Churches. 11:00 A. M. Church Services at Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Catholic Churches. 1:30 P. M. Y. M. C. A. Meeting under Langdon Hall. 2:00 P.M. Y< W. C. A. meetings at the Y. W. C. A. hut. 6:30 P. M. Epworth League at the Methodist Church. B. P. U. at the Baptist Church. Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian Church. 7:30 P. M. Church Services at the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian. MONDAY, SEPT. 22. 6:30 P. M. Wirt Literary Society in Room 301, Main Building. 7:30 P. M. American Society of Civil Engineers in Engineering Building. TUESDAY SEPT. 23. 7:00 P. M. Websterian Literary Society in Room 302, Main Building. Wilsonian Literary Society in Room 304, Main Building. Architectural Association in Architectural lecture room on second floor, Main Building. THURSDAY, SEPT. 25. 7:00 P. M. Agricultural Club at the Ag. Building. RIVALS T H E BEAUTY THACH HALL ORGANIZES On Wednesday night, September 10th, the Thach Hall boys were called together for the first meeting of the year by the Matron "Ma" Burney. She first extended a hearty welcome to the old boys who returnedd to Thach HaU and the new boys who came under her care for the first time. "Ma" Burney asked for the cooperation of the boys in keeping the halls, rooms and grounds in a sanitary and inviting condition. After promising help to any of her boys who requested it she withdrew. The meeting was then carried on under the leadership of Cicero Muse. Election of officers was taken up which resulted in the election of Mr. Cicero Muse, House President; Mr. T. B. Wilder, House Vice-President; Mr. H. F. Schwekendiek, House Secretary and Treasurer; and Mr. A. W. Rosenau, Mr. S. Dixon, Mr. M; Salzman, Monitors. It is the duty of the Monitors, one for each floor, to preserve peace and quiet. The quiet hour goes on at 7 P. M. until 7 A. M. excepting on Saturday nights. The boys voted an assessment of fifty cents for the school year, the same to be expended for newspapers, phonograph records and the like. 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Title | 1924-09-19 The Plainsman |
Creator | Alabama Polytechnic Institute |
Date Issued | 1924-09-19 |
Document Description | This is the volume XXIII, issue 2, September 19, 1924 issue of The Plainsman, the student newspaper of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University. The volume number has been crossed out and the number 28 handwritten over it. Digitized from microfilm. |
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OCR Transcript | H'-n h TO FO R THE AUBURN SPIRIT vol nwmz M. AUBURN, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1924 No. 2 BIG CELEBRATION "COLLEGE NITE'- Student Body Gets Together For First Meeting This Tepn te biggest and best "College celebration ever experienced i rn was held on Saturday September 13th, at the Alum-lnasium. With the balcony, fby upper classmen and the full of yearlings, the celebra- Ton began promptly at $ o'clock with a band selection. The first speaker, Mr. C. H. Turk, president of the local Y. M. C. A., the Friendship Council, and the Men's Student Council was introduced by Coach Pitts. After a welcoming address, Mr. Turk made a strong plea for the support of the Student Council and its Student Government. The Honor System was also mentioned by the speaker. So sincere, earnest, and effective, was Mr. Turk in his talk that it made a deep and lasting impression upon the whole Student Body and all others present. Coach Pitts next introduced Miss Emily Hare, the local Y. W. C. A. president, who began her talk with "Hello Everybody." After a brief Iriiiggission of the local Y. W. C. A. worki its camp and its new Building, she pledged the Y. W. C. A. assistance to any portion of the Student Body and to any organization when called upon to do so. Miss Hare was followed upon the platform by Rev." Mr. Robt. Miles, pastor of the Auburn Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miles in his talk brought out the necessity of developing the spiritual side of man and warned against an overbalanced or one-sided development. Popular "Bill" Wood, ex-cheer leader and author of the new A. P. I. Alma Mater song, brought the house down when he stepped upon the speaker's stand. He expressed his regret that he could not lead the students again this year in raising the battle-cry "War Eagle" and "Eat 'Era Up Tiger." Mr. Wood j i r g e d the students to back the new cheerleaders and the fighting Tiger of the Plains. Several popular yells were tried out so that the "Rats" might learn them. That the Freshmen have mastered most of the yells was evidenced by the great volume I and intensity of the noise emitted from the throats of some five hundred "Rats." "Bill" Wood introduced the new Line Coach, Mr. Bunker, four letter man and a member of Phi Kappa (Continued on Page 6) OLD AUBURN MAN VISITS OLD HAUNTS SENIOR EDICT BRINGS BALDHEADS "The Bape of the Lock" was carried on on a large scale during the past week as a result of a proclamation issued by the august seniors. These dignitaries in their regular class meeting on Tuesday /officially warned the Freshmen that all vestige of hirsute adornment must vanish by September twenty-seventh. The Rats, ever willing to cooperate in matters like this, have already begun to accede to this request, and as a result, the barber shops report a sudden boom in trade. »y ••** «•" Sooner or later they all come back. When a man spends four years in Auburn, something around nere gets such a hold on him that he cannot forget it. So it was in the case of Mr. Finley Mc. C. Gris-sett, a member of the class of 1908. •On passing near here today, he made it a point to stop over for one day. He spent some time in Tuskee-gee in the hope of learning something which would be useful to him in his work'with the native Africans, for he is a missionary to French Co^ieron in West Africa. The Presbyterian Board under which he is working has about seventy missionaries in his neighborhood. The Africans must be better church goers than the average Auburn student. According to Mr. Grisset, it is not unusual for people to walk thirty miles to church, and a congregation of one thousand is not unusual. This man who finds pleasure in giving his life to the spread of Christianity in Africa got his B. S. from Auburn in 1908 and C. E. in 1913. H» d;d hip religious study at—Columbia Seminary in South Carolina. Mr. Grisset made a short talk to the Websterian Literary Society Tuesday night and later spoke to the Y. M. C. A. cabinet. Those who heard him were delighted with his vivid descriptions of life in Africa. If we take it from him we shall see that the life of a missionary is not so dull and coWless after all. Not many of us have had Gorillas meander aimlessly across our path or have assembled with the Lepers or have made frequent journeys thru a cannibalistic region, yet these things are not unusual in the life of an African missionary. Judging from Mr. Grissett's enthusiasm his work must be very pleasant. After all we are only-happy in the work for which we are suited. Our success depends on our getting into the right pew. Auburn Men at the Front Auburn now has the distinction of having more alumni engineers in the Westinghoiise Engineering School, than any other college in the United States. The four men employed by the Westinghouse Electric Co., have been given places in this school, which is the highest honor that student Engineers can attain in the student Department. The men who gained this distinction for Auburn are: R. C. Dickinson, W. E. Sewell, J. E. Moseley, and O. L. Taylor. Before going to the Engineering School Dickinson had some valuable experience with million volt transformers. The other men have been doing a very high grade of work for the company. APPOINTMENTS IN R.O.T.C. ANNOUNCED COL. FRANK W. ROWELL INSPECTS R.O.T.C. Dramatic Club Meets The Auburn Players began their fifth year of active work by raising the standard for the admission of Freshmen into the club. Heretofore, the only requisition for membership was prompt payment of dues. Under former conditions there were no honors given in recognition of work done. Accordingly the committee which was appointed for the purpose of drawing up requirements for Freshmen to meet formulated the following rules last Monday night; 1. To become a member of the Dramatic Club it is now necessary for the applicant to appear successfully in some- role in one of the five one-act plays to be given before Christmas. - ' 2. Those desirous of having their names on the club's record as members are cordially invited to' attend all the meetings as spectators. It is the plan of the club to present two plays at home, in afldition to a weeks' road trip. This should be an added inducement to the Freshmen as well as ^o the present members. \ The following appointments have been made from the Senior class in R. O. T. C. as student officers for the ensuing year upon recommendation of the chief of the Field Artillery Unit: CADET COLONEL W. A. Thompson. CADET LT. COLONEL E. A. Barks. CADET MAJORS A. Y. McConnell—1st Battalion. J. W. Mcintosh—2nd Battalion. CADET CAPTAINS J. N. Relfe—Regt. Adjutant. -JR. A.. Betts—Com. A Bat. W. T. Savage—Com. B Bat.-•.. J. A. Wilson—Com. C Bat. C. White Com. D Bat. H. S. Jackson—Com. E Bat. R. M. Meigs -Com. F Bat , CADET FIRST LIEUTENANTS R. C. Evans—Bn. Adj. 1st Bn. S. E. Nelson—Bn. Adj. 2nd Bn. W. A. Wcidenbach—A Battery.. B. H. Cooper—A Battery. T. M. Nesbitt—B Battery. L. E. Bell—B Battery. R. C. Pace—C Battery. W. R. Martin—C Battery. L. M. Hill—D Battery. B.H. Adams—D Battery. C. P. Evans—E Battery. E. E. DelHomme—E Battery. P. R. Mass—F Battery. A. E. Duran—F Battery. CADET SECOND LIEUTENANTS E. R. Farley—A Battery. F. L. Sheridan—A Battery. B. H. Ford—B Battery. T. P. Lee—B Battery. W. E. Cooper—C Battery. A. T. Harris—C Battery. A. D. Carmichael—D Battery. D. L. Thomas^—D Battery. W. L. Randolph—E Battery. C. H. Turk—F Battery. Note: Appointments in the other branches of R. 0. T. C. have not been made public at the»present writing" but it is hoped that they can be published inext week. College S. S. Department The Methodist Sunday School has a special College student department for the coming year. Prof. Baughman is the departmental superintendent. In order that the Methodist students may become better acquainted, a social will be given on Friday night, September 19. All Methodist students are invited to be on hand at 7:30 and get their share of fun, refreshments, and other enjoyable features. Prof. Grant Returns Prof. Hugh G. Grant, Professor of Journalism, returned recently from Tampa, Florida, where he was called over a month ago on account of the serious illness of his father. We are glad to state that his condition is improved and sincerely hope that he will continue on the road to a speedy recovery. A distinguished visitor to the Village on Monday last was Col. onel Frank VV. Rowell, commanding the Fourth Corps Area R. O. T. C." and former Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Auburn, t h e Colonel was busy all day inspecting the local R. O. T. C. Unit and greeting old friends made during his abbreviated stay here. Colonel Rowell was Commandant at Auburn during the scholastic year 1916-17 his command being given up here in order for him to take charge of his Regiment prior -^to sailing to ^oin Jhe forces in Europe. Upon his return to I b e States he was attached to Headquarters Second Division of the Infantry. He has been in charge of the Fourth Corps Area R. O. T. C. for the past , three months. During his year of service at Auburn the Colonel made a wonderful record in handling the then S. A. T. C. which required the skill of a well trained soldier. AF that time men were required to take military training and the Cadet Corps embodied the entire student body, many of which were detailed here by the government. In addition to his work in the Military Department he found time to lend a helping hand to many other of the activities on the campus and won for himself a host of friends. NATIONAL DEFENSE TEST DAY OBSERVED HAPPENINGS AT CAMP McCLELLAN FRIENDSHIP COUNCIL . CAPTAINS MEET On Tuesday night, President Turk called a meeting of the Captains of the Y. M. C. A. Friendship Council at the assembly room of the new Y home. Nearly all of the Captains attended to help plan the work for this year. Much needs to be done and means and methods of meeting these needs were discussed. "Doc" Glenn outlined the workings of the Friendship Council. Mr. Hale made several good suggestions as did Major Watson of the Orange Division. Among the plans discussed was One which is expeeted to meet with great approval of the "Rats." Some time before September 27th a reception will be given at the Alumni Gymnasium for the Freshman Class. Mr. "Billy" Drake is Freshman Director for the Friendship Council and has charge of this work. With him are working Mr. Staton and Mr. Carter. More information concerning this matter will be given out from time to time. The meeting was very glad to have present Mr. Grissett, a former Auburn man, who is just back from missionary work in Kamerun, Southwest Africa. He graduated from Auburn in Civil Engineering and completed a post course in 1913. The speaker made only a short talk due to lack of time. Reports drifting in from those attending tliu lmantry Lamp at iViimston indicate tnat the boys uud a not old time of it. me daily routine beginning with "nevielle" at five o'clock was all that could oe desired in the way of hot work. The noon hour found the boys in an exhausted state. Until retreat was called at five o'clock the four R. 0. T. C. units, the Howitzer, Infantry, and Machine Gun Companies went at it with a will. Plenty of wholesome recreation, in the way of tennis, swimming, boxing, und wrestling was provided for the boys. The most popular diversion by far, however, was the three weekly dances given in their honor. Every Tuesday night a dance was given out at camp, while on Wednesday and Saturday nights the Axis Club was the host to about two hundred boys and girls. The Auburn contingent pulled an invitation affair about two weeks before breaking camp, which measured up to Auburn's recorcTin having swell proms. Old Auburn's banner was ayain raised aloft as. u result of her conquest of the silver loving clip rifle marksmanship. This victory is her second in as many years, and should she capture the trophy again next year it will become the permanent property of the Institution. According to reports only two Auburn men failed to qualify for the team. This is a record to be proud of, and our hats are off to those who so befittingly upheld their Alma Mater's standard of excellency. Fitting Celebration Participated In By Various Organizations Y. M. C. A. MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS That the Y. M. C. A. is gradually taking a firmer hold upon the student body is evidenced by the nec-cessity of moving the Y. in order to secure ample space for its work. For several years the old Presbyterian Church, which had served as a Y. building, was large enough to meet the needs of the student body. This year, however, predicted to be the biggest and best year ever experienced at Auburn, found the Y. moving into its new steam heated borne under Langdon Hall. Here a larger office affords ample space for the Y. M. C. A. work. A large reading room, well supplied with papers and magazines, is at the disposal of the students. Adjoining the reading room is a big room given over to games and music. The new Y. building is centrally located and convenient to all the college students. Everyone is cordially invited to visit our Y, your Y. Make it your home, your hangout, after and between classes. The old Y building at the present time is being used by the Episcopal Church until the new Church has been completed. It is then to be devoted to the use of the Y. W. C. A. girls, who, heretofore, have not had a building of their own. The enlarged Y. M. C. A. home and the first Y. W. C. A. home in Auburn may be taken as an indication of rapid progress towards a Greater Auburn. Friday, September 12th, designated By the War Department as •Nation Defense Test Day was fittingly celebrated at Auburn. At four o'clock the members of the local post of the American Legion, the members of the R. O. T. C. Unit, the Villagers' Club, the Lion's Club and the various organizations assembled on the Drill field and marched to Langdon Hall, preceded by the College band. Hon. W. B. Bowling, member of Congress from the Fifth District, delivered an address on Preparedness, its necessity, and its lack as shown by the recent war. He referred to the fact that the other countries, China for instance, was greatly handicapped by their lack of the necessary instruments of war to protect themselves from foreign invasion. "Preparedness," said Mr. Bowling, "began in 1870_wiisn__R3886; velt and Wood saw the need of '"TomtJ^irathod in which the United States should procu place -among the nations world." He showed that since then the movement has steadily grown, the different ways in which the movement has gained its momentum is the military training placed in colleges, Citizens' Military Training Camps and many other equally as effective. Another time when the United States made a master stroke was during the Roosevelt administration when, the Navy was sent on a cruise aroimd the world, not on a mission of conquest but to receive from the other nations the respect due to a nation of so worthy a navy. "China," Mr. Bowling continued, "is a pitiable example of unprepar-edness. They represent one-fourth of the population of the world and still they are the weakest. Every nation has gone into China and taken their territory and in other ways intimidated them. They lack leadership and initiative, the two most vital things necessary to keep themselves intact and protected from others." Following Mr. Bowling's address, Hon. T. D. Samford, president of the alumni Association of the College, made a brief address on the excellent way in which the students are responding to the work in the military departments and urged that they continue to carry on -and keep Auburn's name well up among those other institutions serving the government so brilliantly. REGISTRATION BREAKS ALL FORMER RECORDS Last Wednesday morning the registration numbers had mounted to 1438. Of this number 100 girls have registered which eclipses all former records of enrollment at corresponding dates in the college calendar. More detailed , information will be given next week. THE PLAINSMAN CEfy plainsman Published weekly by the Students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala. Subscription rates—$2.00 per year (32 issues) (32 issues) Entered as second-class matter at Post Office, Auburn, Ala. STAFF ,W. E. Glenn Editor-in-Chief W. A. Young - Business Manager Editorial Staff E. D. Ball - .. - Managing Editor R. A. Betts News Editor W. D. Horton — - - Sport Editor A. E. Duran Bulletin Board Editor Emily Hare - .. Co-ed Ediior Dryden Baughman Exchange Editor W. D". McLauren Kampus Kickoffs Editor H. F. Schwkendiek Activity Editor Business Staff. J. F. Thompson Asst. Business Manager C. D. Ebersole Advertising Manager J. G. Hieber Circulation Manager B. C. Burgoyne - - Asst. Circulation Manager One of the most current and vital issues before the student body is Student Government. As the term gets underway, it is time to give this some^thought. Do ypu know what it means to have Student Government? It means that the student body of Auburn has the privilege of making their own laws and enforcing them just- as the citizens of our great nation govern themselves. If Student Government passes the acid test of this year, each and every student must believe that he is a part of the organization and is willing to stand behind it in every way. If it does not stand the test, we will not have the privileges that go with it. Can we put it over? And are we going to wreck Tech? should receive the same reply. The power"is now in the hands of the student body, headed by officers of their choice. The faculty has no voice unless the decision rendered by the student council is unsatisfactory to the one receiving the decision. Complaint can then be made to the executive council of the college who have the power to sustain the decision of the student council or recommend a change in the decision. Gentlemen, the responsibility of a good, live, working Student Government rests upon every one of us. Let's make a touchdown from the kickoff. Dan Cupid made his first touchdown of the season last Tuesday. Be patriotic to your own Student Government just as you are patriotic to your own U. S. A. Government. . FOR CHEER LEADER Vote for the man that you want and stick behind the one that the student body wants. HELP THE BLIND - Won't you help the blind? We have a poor- blind Tiger in Auburn who must have sustenance. He is not yet able to stand on his feet as he is quite young. One dollar and two bits from every stu-ent will make him a strong, healthy, jolly Tiger. Subscribe now. ilelp the blind. THE AUBURN SPIRIT The Auburn Spirit is the spirit of unbounded love for Auburn. NOTE: The Plainsman, wishes to run a definition of The Auburn • r * Spirit each week. Contributions will- come from the student body. Send in your definition. LOST, STRAYED, OR KIDNAPPED From vicinity of Grand Cafe, Wil-kinsburg, Pa., one Frank "Happy" Hatchet—guilty of breach of promise. Notify Minette, care of above address. INNOCENT RECREATION Tourist: "But what do you do here when you're lonely?" Mountaineer: "Oh, I shoot at 61' Bill Scroggins down in the valley." -^A. L. W. Down in '"'Publication Row" (as we wittily refer to our Beaver at, Board offices under j ^ a g d o i r Hall)" a newcomer has crept into our aU the sT'eat literary minds aspiring to knock Irving S. Cobb a row of sun-dried pigskins. This is none other than a gaunt and afflicted beast whom by force of circumstances we have adopted. This species is unknown and we could not" tell whether it was a yellow animal with streaks of dirt or a black beast who had turned yellow in stripes, due to negligence of its ablutions. The mystery of its pedigree was solved, when Mr. Dimmitt told us that this was none other than "The Blind Tiger," Auburn's new humorous publication, still a very young cub and gaunt from lack of subscription feed-ing. Auburn has long needed a humorous magazine and it is with joy that we welcome this newcomer. After listening to stale and pointless quips of would-be-punsters for over three years on the campus we are glad that at last these rheumatic and nimble wits will have an outlet for their art and scribbling. The magazine will be edited by a carefully selected and well representative board. It is now up to us as students to show our spirit and support it to the last boulder of the last ditch, both by subscribing and contributing. If you have an idea and can't draw, send the idea in. Any humorous writing, joke, poem, quip, pun, etc., is raw meat to this Tiger. There will be six issues during the school year, three before Christmas and three after. The first issue will be called the Freshman Issue and will be ready for circulation about October fifteenth. All material for this issue is due in by October the first. IF YOU HAVEN'T SUBSCRIBED—DO IT NOW. NOTICE OF MEETING Of the Members of the Alabama Beta Club of Aupurn, Alabama, A Corporation Notice is hereby given to the members of The Alabama Beta Club of Auburn, Alabama, a corporation, that a meeting of the members of said Club will be held at the Club House of said Club, in the town of Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, on October 3rd, 1924, at 2 P. M., for the .purpose of considering the proposition of authorizing the Board of Governors of said club to have properly executed a mortgage on all the Real Estate owned by said Club, situated in the tojy'n of-Auburn, Lee County, "Alabama, for the sum of $5,000.00, said mortgage to be executed to Chas. E. Little, and said sum of $5,000.00, is to be^ usedt for the purpose of paying off the 'existing indebtedness of said Club, and to pay for somei improvements to the Club Hodse of said Club. This September 20th, 1924. R. C. Smith, C. L. Hare, J. W. Williams, Jr. W. Scott Farley, W. L. Greene, Geo. E. Clower, Board of Governors, of the Alabama Beta Club of Auburn, Alabama. THE College Picture Show Operated by the College for the entertainment of the student body ALL THE BEST PICTURES booked promptly after release date Ten piece STUDENT ORCHESTRA plays regularly at every show. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE STUDENTS Four programs per week Regular program begins at 6:15 P. M. and runs continuously until 9:30. ~~ Mr. A. is an ambitious young u i . u , be knows, th* importance of a good appearance in business and in school. Mr. A. has to make his allowance go a long way, but he says: "Money spent in Carter's Sanitary Pressing Shop is-a good policy." Phone 96 ARE YOU GOING TO ATTEND THE GAME ON THE 27th? BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN VS. AUBURN Jf You do we want you college men to make our store headquar^ ters—You'll find every modern anq home-like convenience here, just a part of our service which is yours without cost or obligation. We're headquarters, too, for College Clothes and Accessories. You'll find unlimited stocks of everything to wear, most reasonably priced. The Rats are now getting the right spirit. They displayed plenty of enthusiasm on the bleachers at the first scrimmage last Saturday afternoon, and made the proper amount of noise College Nite. This is a fine indication of a good spirit throughout the entire student body during the coming term. To keep this spirit growing the Rat rules must be strictly carried out. The rule on greeting upper classmen is very important. It has been noticed that a few freshmen wait for the upper classmen to speak. This is not the proper interpretation of the rule. The freshman should give a hearty friendly greeting as soon as he meets anyone. This rule is very beneficial both to freshmen and upperclassmen. However, freshmen should not reserve their greetings for members of the upper classes alone^ but should greet other freshmen, and thus form the good old Auburn habit of "everybody speaks to every body else." This habit makes everybody feel good, and if it is kept up by everybody, Dr. Drake's sick list will become much smaller in a short time. For Drawing Supplies See HARRISON & SANDIFER (At Varsity Barber Shop) * * Store of 9»ee«iry?fcsf» Birmingham Alabama WM. Mc D. MOORE JACK TAMBLYN MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 THE MEAT MARKET IN TOWN "Let's Get Together, Gang" The faculty welcomes your greeting. Speak, speak, I pray you. Ham Let. Note to typist— Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Everybody who attended College Nite can boast of the fact that they heard, first hand, Bennie's new joke for the 20th century. His new joke for the 19th century was told on April 1, 1872. HELP THE BLIND-TIGAH The Rexall Store Whitman's Candies NEWELL & LIPSCOMB THE TIGER DRUG STORE Phone 200 The Home of Pare Drags A Service to Perfection Auburn, Alabama t»^^Ms»ie»««wi You are cordially invited to visit the New Varsity Barber Shop_the shop around the corner. QUALITY AND SERVICE GUARANTEED New Varsity Barber Shop Motto—"Service" HILL and JONES BEGIN THE YEAR RIGHT Write to Klein's Sporting Goods Store Montgomery For your Golf, Tennis, Baseball and Boxing Supplies. Speedy Mail Order Service THE First National Bank of Auburn ADVICE AND ACCOMODATION FOR EVERY COLLEGE MAN Any Financial or Business Transaction Albert Thomas, '04, Pres. G. Herbert Wright, '17, Cashier C. Felton Little, '06, Vice-Pres. W. D. Steele, Ass't Cashier HEAR DR. DOWELL at BARACA CLASS 9:30 Baptist Sunday School *— Students Lunch and Recreation Room » MONTEITH'S Where Friends Meet Auburn _ _ _ _ _ Alabama VICTOR RECORDS Little Clock on the Mantel—Paul Whiteman—19420. Charley, My Boy—Jack Skilkret's Orchestra—19420. My Papa Doesn't Two Time No Time—George Olsen and His Music—19419. Superstitious Blues—Virginians—19419. Unfortunate Blues—Whitey Kaufman—19384. Come on Red—Whitey Kaufman—19384. Jesse French & Sons Piano Co. Mail Your Order Now Montgomery, Ala. BUY "BABY RUTH" and "PARK and TILFORD'S" CANDIES from ORANGE & BLUE ICE CREAM PARLOR » • • • • • • i ^ ^"" \ 1 THE PLAINSMAN Kampus Kickof f s MASS MEETING We all know, that is, we all should know, that our first mass meeting of the year bloomed forth in all its luscious glory on our last bath night, known to the mor» common species of the herd as Saturday. Bath night was what I said, men, and bath night it was, for we were bathed in perfumed and tear bringing speeches for the greater part of the program. We learned everything from why we came to college to the reason that co-eds dress like men, before we were allowed to unhitch our vocal organs for their first official try-outs. Boozer Pitts, as we know, was official introducer, and the numerous introductions and presentations consumed the greater portion of his time, yet he found it appropri-to tell some of our boys, from into which civilization has recently introduced, the and appropriate missies to upon such occasions. We this advice will have 9 to penetrate else wrong be gained of our wild irongs. Mr. Turk, President of nearly everything here, favored the audience with a speech quite devoid of inflections, yet it was one to which we should all heed. To those who read between the lines this bit of information is superfluous, but for the benefit of the new students and certain of the old his whole theme was waxed around the historic subject of Love, Honor and Obey. Miss Emily Hare dashed madly upon the scene at this point, and after the war had quieted to a certain degree, put out some very confidential information concerning the female of the species who in this beloved institution are known as Co-eds. She told us how the new Co-eds would be taught to screech for the team and how dearly they loved the Auburn boys. Come now, "who will, with Geo. Mandy, be the first two to take advantage of this generous offer? We presume the moral of this was, Laugh and the World Laughs with You; Mr. William Wood spilled upon the scene, possibly not at this point, yet he spilled upon it and told us jiH»t what games to think about and who to and whom not to tell about what a wonderful team we would muster this year. He disappointed those who know him best by not offering a piano or vocal selection, yet he gave some very interesting pointers on cheer leading and in consequence must be | pardoned for this social error. | Great balls of fire, he shot a man. Sometime during this conflict I Benjamin Ross gushed upon the '"platform. Now of course this was bound to a cur, (the discourse not Benny) and the merry congregation was favored (we will call it I favored for politeness) with numerous reminders of ancient variety. His beaming countenance and breath taking elucidations were a source of amusement to all concerned. Major Hatch soon boomed forth and instructed the boys in the gentle art of becomihg conquering heroes. Holy Methusliah, we are about to omit Coach Bunker. Your pardon kind sir. We enjoyed your bunk very much, and regret that you did not tell us more about yourself and things in general. At last arrived the interesting point or points on the program. Charles Dudley (better known as Chas.) bounced upon the flaming scene. Hell broke loose, yes it did. Long restrained voices were unhooked and to make a long story somewhat shorter, the boys really did their stuff. My, how they shouted. And truly we had the best torch light parade since ante bellum days. With such backing the old Tiger knows no bounds, so look out everybody, hell's breaking loose, the way of the Tiger is mighty, cross not his path lest you be destroyed. v; at your service-right from the start! BFAIR AND SQU; LA THIOL MARH-RE6. Of BIRMINGHAM st. U-J 3V/trt AT I8ia SX AVBVRN BRANCH UPSTAIRS (American Legion Hall) Bowling ® Myers in charge Pay us a visit NOW --even if you pay us nothing else. Come get acquainted with the new styles for fall. Make yourself at home — t h i s is YOUR store--put here for YOU smart wears for young men —something new every week NOW DISPLAYING the new English model suits gray flannel trousers wide belts knickers sport sweaters etc. £#• HOW AN AUBURN SH1EK SPENDS HIS EVENINGS Monday — Decides to study. Sleepy. Goes to bed. Tuesday—Asks three Co-eds to go to the show with him. Is turned down. Wednesday—Thanks H e a v en there is a fraternity meeting. Thursday—Goes for a long walk in the rain. Is alone. And enjoys it- Friday—Plays penny ante with some of the brothers and loses nearly twenty cents. Saturday—Hangs around Post Office all day. Wonders why he doesn't drag. Sunday—Has wildest time yet. Drinks three lemon sodas. If every Co-ed's face was her fortune some would be arrested for counterfeiting. No, Dumbdora, just because wheat is selling at a dollar a bushr el, you can't call it buckwheat. boy turned out the same way. They got him in Leavenworth. See: Came near selling my shoes today. Saw: Plow come? See: Had them half-soled. What a rotten bounder you turned out to be, screamed the rascal, disgustedly, as he looked for a more lively tennis ball. "Words fail me," muttered the Rat as he flunked the spelling exam. "What do you know of Samuel Gompers?" asked the Prof, of the Rat. "Please Sir," the green one replied, "it's my first week in college, and I don't know anyone yet." "Funny it never repeats itself to me," said the puzzled rat over his History exam. Who is the meanest man in the world you ask? Why the guy who proposes to an old maid over the telephone and after she accepts him tells her that he has the wrong number. We can imagine nothing with less kick in it than an old maid's kiss. Prof.: What was that noise I heard? Helper: That was a student falling asleep. Listen now, kind reader, if you can't laugh at the jokes of the age then laugh at the age of the jokes. She was only an electrician's daughter, but she gave me one hel-iuva shock. If you want to know who John Doe is ask McKinney. The main difference between a girl chewing her gum and a cow chewing her cud, is that the cow generally looks thoughtful. Buck up, Seniors, there is always •o'om at the bottom. Just because the Co-ed entertaining her date, In a dark corner doesn't yell for the Chaperone isn't any sign that one is Uncalled for. A bride should be well groomed on her honeymoon. You can lead an ass to college, but you can't keep him from drinking. Prof.: Why are you always late to class, Rat: Because I have to pass a certain, sign on the way. Prof.: What has that to do with it? Rat: Why it says, School Ahead —Go Slow. Solicitous Neighbor: And where is that boy of yours; Tother One: He's been in Auburn three years now. S. N.: Too bad. My brother's When a Co-ed looks sweet enough to eat don't give her the opportunity. Stumpy says that its.the steam, and not the freight, that makes the cargo. College would be a wonderful place if it was not for the classes. Lots of people never come to life until their engines go dead. He: "I think that Mable is lovely." He: ."Mable. That's a pretty broad statement." Rat: "Do you think Prof. Clark meant it?" Another: "What?" The First: "He advertised a lecture on 'FOOLS.' I bought a ticket and it said, Admit One." HEARD AT THE GYMNASIUM He: Pardon me. May I have this dance? She: No. I'm too danced out. He: You're too damn stout. Aw hush, you're just pleasingly plump. "Daughter, doesn't that young man know how to say good night?" "Oh, daddy, I'll say he does." THE JOYS OF SUMMER CAMP "Where do all these little bugs come from?" "Search me." Boom: Those boys must have to work pretty hard at camp. Bam: What makes you think so? Boom: Well, they have to report that they are all in before they go to sleep every night. , Braeburn's (Elfliljra for COLLEGE MEN We Invite Your Patronage Hofflin & Greentree Columbus, Ga. i^m^^mw^) The Big Store With the Little Prices ' HAGEDOHN'S Dry Goods—Ladies Ready-to-Wear—Shoes HAGEDORN'S—Opelika's Best Store WALDEN DR.VG CO. OPELIKA'S GREATEST DRUG STORE Opelika, Alabama »»—-»-—< TOOMER HARDWARE CO A COMPLETE LINE OF HARDWARE 1 THE PLAINSMAN J. G. BEASLEY COAL, WOOD and BRICK Auburn, _ Alabama Robertson's Quick Lunch OPEN DAY AND N I G HT The Best That Can Be Bought Served As Well As Can Be Served 15 Commerce St. Montgomery, Ala. J. A. Greene TAILORING MEN'S FURNISHINGS Opelika Particular People Pick THE PICKWICK The Proper Place to dine MONTGOMERY, ALA. . "// your wife isn't a good cook, don't get a divorce but keep her for a pet."—PETRO. Eat at ELITE CAFE 119 Montgomery Street Montgomery, Ala. Jpeiika "PHarrriacy, Inc. Successors to WILLINGHAM & HAMER Phone 72 Opelika, Ala. AUBURN CAFE We Feature Regular Meals Special Sunday Dinner MAY & GREEN! SPORTING GOODS M o n t g o m e r y - Alabama 1 Auburn at Fort Bragg From their iionies amid the sticks and tail chimneys came the sixty-one artillerymen of A. P. I. to take Uie six weeks summer training at Fort Bragg, N. C, under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam. iTie gang arrived at noon Saturday, June 14th, and were cordially received hy Dinky Bell, Skipper Young, Doc Benson, and Jeff Wilson, who had travelled to cam^ uy automobile, not their own, however. Saturday afternoon was given over to medical examinations, which were passed by all, the boys owing their splendid condition to the physical training received during their freshman year. The officers in charge of the B O. T. C. were: Major Baborg, University of Ten nessee, chief goldbricker and main gripe. Captain Howell, New Orleans, Senior instructor, assistant gripe, and know-it-all. Captain Brown, University of Tennessee, Assistant goldbricker. Captain C'ushman, A. P. I., Fellow- sufferer. Lieut. Jones, A. P. 1., and Lieut. Garrison, Colorado A. & M., also fellow-sufferers. jL-ayeilevilie' extended the R. O. i'. C. a warm welcome soon after their arrival. A big banquet was given at the Y. M. C. A. in honor of the boys. The usual line of banquet and welcoming speeches were declaimed by several of the town's most distinguished citizens. These Lind gentlemen were frequently interrupted by some excited Beau Brummel, for the waiters were waitresses and were beautiful to behold. For further information see "Papa" Jackson and "Hawk-eye" Hill. The climax came when a certain Charlie Jones, in a white uniform, arrived fully half an hour late. Naturally, all .the, waitresses fell -for the gallant Looey, so handsome in his white attire; consequently he received one hundred percent service. The banquet was followed by a dance at the armory. We were told to enjoy ourselves and to dance with any and all of the ladies. They may have been peaches, but there were some lemons too. Our first training was with the instruments and in harnessing. The instrument work was not hard, the hours were not long, and the boss was not mean, but the sun was so doggone hot, reaching 120 degrees one morning and not a tree in sight. Having acquired some skiU in harnessing the next step was draft and equitation. Captain Howell took us out to the bull pen and walked, trotted and galloped us some two hours or more. Lieuts. Jones and Garrison instructed us in draft work and we were soon able to keep the horses from stopping and breaking away at inopportune times, and the horses soon learned to distinguish between the various arm signals. There were several dances given at the Officers' Club, one of which was given by the R. O. T. C, all being well attended and very much enjoyed. An aquatic meet was staged at the Officers' pool and the R. O. T. .—a We are for Auburn always HOLLINGSWORTH & NORMAN LEADING CLOTHIERS MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTFITTERS Phone 21 Opelika GET A DRIVE-IT-YOURSELF MEADOWS GARAGE Phone 29 and 27 AUTO REPAIRS, TIRES AND TUBES C. showed their appreciation of the invitation by taking all the prizes except one. The boys attended Paramount Lab every night at the Post Theatre, often appropriating a part of the officers' section. Our next work was on the range. The boys started in and worked like veterans, showing an astounding efficiency and speed, firing twice as many problems per day as the Juniors of other years. Every day one of the firing sections was greatly aided in speed by a certain 'that d ?' Bat Cicero Muse will give further information upon request. Alter a iigul uay we always hau energy enough to do a kind deed, one mglit, after just suqh a day, u motion was made to drown "Country" Robinson', wnich was almost unanimously adopted and speedily put into effect. Unsuspect ing "Country" was thoroughly drenched by a shower from the Uarracks fire buckets. Next on the program was a raid on the other barracks; upon a given signal, a dozen stupefied boys were suddenly cast out of their luxurious cots upon the carpeted floor. The casualties were: one broken window pane; "Babbi" Barefield wounded by friction with the carpet on the floor and a close shave given Cireco by a flying shoe. Sheridan and Ware had gone to a dance and their cots were extremely lonesome at 10 P. M. It was short work to tie the bedding and cots of the absentees to the rafters under the ceiling. A vacant cot and several chairs were thrown down the stairs, a table was placed across the stairway and the light bulbs were taken out of the sockets, then all present hit the hay. About midnight Dogface came stumbling up the stairs engaging in a hand to hand p~nc9i*nicr with the furniture in his path. By the time he had reached the second floor everybody was awake and enjoying it immensely. Mr. Sheridan failing to find the light and also his luxurious cot requested "Speck" White to share his cot with him. Bill Ware had about the same experience and the two of them turned over every cot on the floor and called the roll every thirty seconds so no one could sleep, while they argued as to which cot was who's. Dogface says, "If I can't sleep nobody else is either, I'm telling you the truth." We must not forget to mention the polo games which were quite numerous and exciting. Our beloved (?) Captain Howell played several times. We might also mention the fact that poker, blackjack, and African golf were very attractive sports at times, to those who could make the teams. The fourth week of camp saw us on our hike to Wilmington, N. C. We left Fort Bragg on July 7th and arrived at Wilmington on July 12th at 5 A. M. It rained three days and we pitched camp in any place we could find. Sleeping in churches, schools, cemeteries, strawberry fields, sand piles, and the like became a habit. Cannoneers over here" and "Drivers lead out to water" became sevoAl times worse than monotonous. Lieut. Garrison had the unique experience of finding a sponge at the picket lines and then calling it a rock. A pleasant stay was had at Wrightsville Beach from Saturday through Monday. All enjoyed the surf bathing and the ladies. The Wilmington Light Musketeers gave a big dance at the Lumina Pavilion for the R. O. T. C. The pavilion was very gayly decorated and the music was furnished by Weiden-meyer Orchestra, North Carolina's best. The whole scene was very romantic, with the beaming moon above you and the roaring sea beneath you, the girl beside you, your heart thumping within you, and her eyes seeing thru you. We left Wilmington July 15th and arrived at Fort Bragg July 19th at 11 P. M. Many difficulties were encountered, one of which was a hardboiled Major. When it comes to selecting campsites Captain Brown takes the gold-lined cookpot. The boys became aware of the fact that corned beef alias "corned Bill" does not taste so well after the first week and a half. This bill of fare caused much griping and the supply sergeant received the nickname "Corned Beef Steve." Having endured this fare long enough, a committee of the boys held a conference with the Major and although he threatened to use drastic measures, the boys' demands were met. From then on our fare was satisfactory. One question still bothers our peaceful minds and it is this: "What would Uncle Sam do without tin cans?" The last two weeks will be grapes, so we were told. After cleaning harness and guns, etc., a whole day, we were finally told we would have an easy time the rest of the camp which was three days. We inspected the camp of the Begulars and then observed the Officers' Fire problems under the supervision of Major Booker, in the F. A. seventeen years and who ought to know what he is talking about, and who doesn't talk to hear his head rattle. "Turn in equipment and draw pay," was the best news we heard during the entire six weeks. We look back upon the camp, hard and unbearable as it seemed, with pleasure, for we had a wonderful experience and gained valuable information along military lines which will greatly aid us in the defense of our flag when we are called upon to do so. An Eyewitness. -» UPCHURCH'S STORE DRY GOODS, SHOES AND NOTIONS Everything for the Home FURNITURE, HOUSE FURNISHINGS, STOVES FLOOR COVERINGS We Furnish the Home Complete DELIVERIES MADE IN AUBURN SUMMERS-COOPER CO. FURNITURE HARDWARE UNDERTAKER^ Phone No. 26 Opelika, 1 USE KRATZER'S ICE CREAM Your Local Dealer Has It For your parties and feeds ask your local dealer toi order from us. Our products are Pasteurized,using best ingredients, therefore necessarily PURE. KRATZER'S Montgomery, Alabama Use Judgment in Selecting Your Notebook Leave Facts to Lefax W. L. Harrison v< LADIES AND CHILDREN VISIT Claire's Beauty Shoppe while in Montgomery The most beautiful and best Beauty Shoppe in the South. Graduate operators from Chicago. Mrs. Stephens, who does the permanent waving, has studied in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, and will give marcel waves, curls, or ringlets that will be a joy to you for a long, long time. All kinds of facial treatments, scalp treatments, hair tinting and bobbing. Rocky horse for children in our Barber Shoppe. Claire's Beauty Shoppe First floor over Klien's Phone 1612 Montgomery, Ala. LATEST STYLES a S. WHITTELSEY, Jr. SHOES, CLOTHES, HABERDASHERY BEST VALUES ALABAMA / THE PLAINSMAN TIGERS ROUNDING INTO FORM SWEDE SITZ ng his fourth year on Var-is going to prove a raoun-strength. EX. TIGERS MAKE GOOD IN BIG SHOW The colony of Auburnites in the big leagues is small, but the three men who are at present in the American League are making a good showing. Two of them are with the Philadelphia Athletics while the third is with St. Louis. Charlie Gibson, who was undoubtedly the best college catcher in the South during his reign here, is a relief catcher with the A's, and has made a very good impression. The big-time base stealers have learned to respect his arm, and the chances are much in favor of his sticking. Ed Shirling, swatter de luxe, after enjoying a successful season, "partly in the South Atlantic, and partly in the Blue Ridge leagues, is back with the Philadelphians. He celebrated his return to the majors last Saturday by batting for the pitcher and swatting out a lusty double. Another alumnus of this institution, George Grant, is pitching for the St. Louis Browns this year. Although he has pitched in eighteen games, the records credit him with only one win and no losses, as his main occupation consists of quieting down wild outbursts of batting started at the expense of some other hurler. This constitutes Auburn's entire representation in the major leagues , present, but there are several no have been up and are now in jminors and making good records. Among those who are burning up the bushes this year are Pug Griffin, who is hitting and fielding sensationally in the American Association; Sammy Barnes, who is making a fine record with ShreVeport; and Red Smith who is leading the Southern League in hitting. All men desirious of gaining fame and renown on the cinder path can take their first step by reporting to Coach Hutsell Monday afternoon down at the gym. Candidates report for fall track practice and cross-country work. The schedule for the harriers has not been arranged yet, but the season will wind up with the Conference road race in Birmingham. BURTON'S BOOK STORE \ Forty-six years' old and still growing. College and Fraternity Stationery Which do you like best our "Eat 'Em Up Tiger" pennants or our "Touchdown_, Auburn" pennants? After more than two weeks of hard work the Tiger griddcrs are getting into good shape for the hard schedule ahead of them this season, the boys have stood the early season grind well, and the team is in good shape except tor the minor cruises, scratches and other souvenirs which fall to 'the lot of every anight of the gridiron. Up until last Saturday the practice consisted of getting the men in shape for the trouble just ahead, l'his period is the most monotonous of the entire season, the men spending most of their time in calisthenics, signal drill, and passing. Toward the end of the week the call came for shoulder pads and headgear, and the Tigers got their first taste of action. With Messrs. Green and Moulton officiating at the kicking end, the linemen were given a little practice in running down the backs who received the spiraling ellipsoid. With a benignant September sun shining down, the exercise caused the sw— er-er, perspiration to flow freely, especially when,this,tackling practice was varied by assaults on the unfortunate and uncomplaining dummy. After a couple of days of this form of amusement the first scrimmage was held last Saturday. This scrimmage marked a new departure from the usual order of inter-family quarrels, in that instead of being a scrimmage, between the regular and the scrub teams, it was a meeting between two varsity lineups. Yessir, brothers, two varsity teams, and a merry battle did they wage on the mud encrusted Drake field. No less than seventeen letter men were represented together with many promising recruits from the Rats of last year. Among other changes were the placing of Minnie Brice at guard and Swede Sitz at tackle. The scrimmaging has brought out the fact that the Tigers have a bunch of driving fullbacks in addition to a fast gang of halves and quarters. With Dean Petersen and Fenie Crane calling them, there is no doubt but that the team will be well run. JoJo Harrison, the passing demon, Pea Green, the punter, and Williams and Allen, the speed merchants, will probably be the halves, although they may get plenty of opposition. Dutch Salter, Turner, and Hagood make up a trio of fullbacks that can drive like an electric snowplow, and are about as easy to stop. In the line will be found the veteran Lawrence at the pivot position, with Robertson and Lutz helping him out in the ball-snapping business. On either side of Captain Lawrence will be found Self and McFadden, or either Brice and Sitz. Lovelace, McCully Spinks and Reeder, however will furnish some bulky opposition to the aboved mentioned guards. The competition for the tackle position will be a lot keener by the return of "Noisy" Grisham, stellar tackle of two years back. With such men as Harkins, English, Huckeba, and others to debate the matter with the noisy one the prospects are that the man who plays tackle for the Tigers will have to be on the job this year, for he will have some mighty good understudies to step in his place. At the wing positions, the old reliable, Hard-Boy Pruitt, together with Ollinger and Spinks will hold forth. However their job is not cinched either, because Pat Moulton will try to keep it in the family by grabbing the position held by the illustrious "Slick", while Joe Market and several others demand to be heard from too. The players have not been the only ones working out on Drake Field. Head Coach Pitts has been "aYtHiflg-ihe^men in the fundamentals of the gahieSa^d showing them his pet plays. Ned Cole is working hard with the backs, showing them the gentle, arts of" driving, twisting, and other accomplishments considered so necessary to the well being of the backfield man. Herb Bunker, the latest edition in the coaching staff, is showing the linemen how it really should be done, while Coach Hutsell has the important duty of seeing that the players have no prolonged stiffness and soreness as a result of their afternoon gambolling on the green sward of Drake field. Although the game with Birmingham- Southern is only a week off, the Tigers seem fit, and, barring accidents, will be in fine condition to begin on one of the hardest schedules in the history of the school. THE EIGHTH OLYMPIAD By Coach Wilbur H. Hutsell The Eighth Olympiad held in Paris during the past summer was the greatest athletic spectacle ever held, both from the point of competition, and the number of athletes participating. While the Olympics include everything from ice skating to fencing, the main interest of the United States is in track and swimming, with the former holding the spotlight of all nations during the time assigned for competition in that sport. The tryouts for places on our track and field team were held in Boston on June 14th, the other sports having already had their tryouts and selected the personnel of ,the teams. After the Boston tryouts about 120 were selected to make the trip. These athletes were brought to New York on a special train, where, with the members of all other teams, the formalities incidental to getting passports,- etc., were gone through with preparatory to sailing on the 16th. The S. S. America had been chartered for the purpose of transporting our athletes and those especially interested in the games, with accomodations for 600. Special training accomodations had already been prepared for each group, and as soon as the America left her docks everything was in readiness for the members of each team to begin such training as would keep them in condition during the voyage. Even the discus and the javelin throwers were not slighted, and were given as much work as the other members of the track team. A piece of heavy canvas ten feet square, was suspended immediately in front of the discus circle, and all throws hurled directly into it, the discus falling harmlessly at the bottom. The javelin throwers rigged up a javelin, harpoon fashion, which was thrown overboard, and then hauled back for the next man. The trip across was made in eight days, in the calmest of weather, the boat docking at Cherbourg on the 24th. Everyone immediately entrained for Paris, thence to Rocquencourt, a little village about 15 miles from Paris. Here, on the estate of the Prince of Murat, eleven huts or barracks had been constructed, and preparations made for the final two weeks' training before the beginning of the games. The games were officially opened on July 6th, and included nothing but ceremonies. The ever famous Parade of Nations, the most spectacular part of the ceremonies, was participate^! in by the uniformed athletes and officials of the forty-one competing nations. The U. S. Contingent was headed by Col. Thompson, Chairman of the American Olympic Commmittee, and General Pershing. The athletic opening was on the 7th, and the only two events completed that day were the Javelin and 10,000 meter run, won by Myrra and Ritola of Finland. On the second day the U. S. started piling up points, and were in the lead the rest of the time, finishing with more points than the next two nations, Finland and Great Britain. The outstanding athlete of the games was Nurmi, the wonderful distance runner from Finland, who accomplished the all but impossible feat of winning four first places for his country. When the number of preliminaries necessary for each event are taken into consideration,-his work was even more remarkable. It was necessary to have preliminary heats in all events up to and including the 3000 meter run (two miles). The outstanding U. S. athletes were Hous-er, winner of the shot and discus; Osborne, winner of the high jump and" decathlon, and Scholz, second in the 100 meters, and winner of the 200. World's records were broken by Taylor in the quarter mile hurdles, LeGendre in the broad jump and Osborne in the decathlon. The Olympic Games aroused interest all over Europe, and immediately after the close of the games on the 13th, special track meets were held in London, Brussells, Christiana, Berlin, and Vienna. Inasmuch as our athletes had made such a wonderful showing in the games their entries were greatly desired by the promoters of each set of games. The result was that the team was split up into small groups and sent "barnstorming" for about two weeks. Practically all of them returned in time to entrain for Cherbourg, leaving on July 28th. The America arrived in New York on August titti, and the athletes were immediately taken in charge by a special entertainment committee. After the banquet that evening, what was acclaimed the greatest athletic team that ever represented the United -States was disbanded, and the younger members began looking forward to the trip to Amsterdam, where the Olympics will be held in 1928. No set of games of the magnitude of the Olympics can be promoted without a certain amount of criticism, but the good derived from such competition predominates, to an extent that precludes the possibility of their being discontinued. Yes, and there will be plenty of time to think of the other teams before they beat Auburn, a matter of years in fact. SMASH SOUTHERN Not that we underrate Clemson, however, for they sure gave us fits last year, but we just don't believe that it is in the books for them to beat us this time. SMASH SOUTHERN This is the season of our heart's discontent, Our face is drawn and solemn, For this bit of rime makes it evident, - That it is hard to fill a column. GRID RULES CHANGE SPEAKING OF SPORTS If the fields continue as muddy as they were at the beginning of the week, the Auburn line will be a hefty one—that is, if they weigh in just after an hour or so of sliding and skidding in the all-embracing mire. SMASH SOUTHERN Now that Coach Hutsell has been over and seen the great Nurmi burning up the track in the Olympics, are we to see the local cinder path artists timing themselves with their own wristwatches? SMASH SOUTHERN NoJ little girl, they don't use the term scrub team just because the varsity wipes up the ground with them. SMASH SOUTHERN Hush, little pig, don't you cry; you'll be a football by and by. SMASH SOUTHERN The esteemed Clemson "Tiger" makes the statement that "after we beat Auburn there will be plenty of time to think of the other teams." Laws of Football Etiquette Undergo Annual Transformation The by-laws concerning the conduct of that most intricate.,. and complex of sports, namely football, have been changed somewhat. by the powers that be, and it behooves every fan to acquaint himself with the latest addition, lest he be branded as ignorant by his neighbor. When the tense moment arrives that the kicking team places the ball for the kickoff, the layman will receive his first surprise, for instead of stopping at the forty-yard line and building a shapely mound of mud, the kicker will advance to the center of the field and proceed to tee off without the tee. He will either place the ball so it will stand erect by some charm or exhibition of magic, or else he can ask one of his comrades to hold it for him, which said comrade will presumably do. After the Tigers carry the ball down the field for the first touchdown, the ball will be brought out to the three yard line instead of the five, and the usual methods of procedure will be followed in attempting to receive the additional point. The rules that will cause the most graying of hair among the referees are the ones concerning the time-outs. No more can the naughty teams try to stall by making unnecessary substitutions in order to kill time. This year the player will probably need a coroner's jury to determine whether or not he needs a substitute. If the player seems able to stand without propping and still craves a substitute, the referee will instruct the timer to let the Ingersoll tick merrily on. Also, if a team is using a time-out period for a social chat, the arbiter can call time immediately. The teams are allowed MINNIE BRICE With his level head. Minnie is going to be a strong man in-the Tiger line. four time-outs per half, but the penalty for exceeding this will be five yards instead, of the former two yaVds punishment. Another rule which makes the eagle eye even more indispensable to the harassed official is the edict concerning the screening of the forward pass.' Players who are not entitled to receive a toss from the backfield man are enjoined from interfering with the defensive players who are endeavoring to prevent the successful completion of said pass. Any gridster not obeying this rule is liable to a penalty for interference. While on the subject of passes it may be mentioned that no player is allowed to run out of bounds and then return to the field of battle to receive a^ pass. Another rule concerning the pass states that ftie captain may decline a penalty on a pass.^ The on-side kick is now considered Mid-Victorian, the word going forth that when a ball is kicked from the line oi scrimmage, no player on the offensive' side may touch the ellipsoid until it has touched some defensive player. A kicked ball which does not pass the line of scrimmage may be recovered, however. These are all of the principal changes in the rules of the game, although there are some minor ones besides. To be a real authority on the sport would require the purchase of about a rule book per week, but if the fan will learn the changes printed above he will not be considered an utter ignoramus on the subject. „ Presbyterion Church Regular Preaching—11 A. M. Sunday School—9:30 A. M. Christian Endeavor—6:30 P. M. NIGHT SERVICE "The Life of Robert L. Stevenson" y W. D. GIBSON Auburn, Alabama Bostonian Shoes, Interwoven Socks, College Souvenirs, Atheletic Goods, A Complete Stock of Army Shoes, Columbia Bicycles and Parts, Numerous Other Things. r THE PLAINSMAN BIG CELEBRATION "COLLEGE NITE" (Continued from Page 1) With The Co-Eds Phi, at the University of Missouri. He was met by a rousing "Fifteen" from eager throats. The great applause handed him indicated that he has become popular with everyone. Coach Bunker 'stated that his Alma Mater teams were also named the Tigers, so he felt quite at home in the lair of the fiercest of all tigers—the Auburn Tiger. He spoke favorably of the football team, promising nothing, however, as to the outcome of the Tiger aspirations. . \f Coach Hutsell was next introduced and he thanked the student body for making possible the trip to the Olympic Games the past summer. He stated briefly the physical condition of the Tiger Machine. "Boozer" Pitts was greeted with "Fifteen Rahs" from the fourteen hundred enthusiastic students. Coach Pitts spoke of the team and the possibility of a good season, but it is confidential, so no more will be said. He warned the students, especially the Freshman, against the fallacy of making Football and athletics his main interest. He also emphasized the fact, that Auburn men come to school primarily for an education and not for football as is indicated by the fact that Auburn pays no man to attend its .institution to play football. 'Coach Pitts then introduced Dr. "Bennie" Ross, who began, as is his custom, by "that reminds me of a story." Upon introduction, Major Hatch, .popular Commandant, spoke of the military department and its work at Auburn. He mentioned the fact that Auburn has been given a Distinguished College rating for the past five years. That the Auburn pistol team had won the National Pistol Championship the past two years was also brought out. Major - Hatch-also, mentioned some of the many ways in which the Auburn Student Body can be loyal to Auburn and show the Auburn Spirit. "Bill" Wood then introduced "Fatty" Lawrence, the Captain, and "Hardboy" Pruitt, alternate captain of the Auburn Tigers. They asked for 100 percent support of the Student Body. Charlie Dudley, cheerleader of two years ago, was wildly greeted when he arose to speak. How it happened, we do not know, but he asked and pleaded with the Freshmen to keep up in their studies and not to cut classes, lest theybe cut out of college. Following Dudley's talk the Auburn Band played another selection and "Touchdown Auburn," and thus ended one of the greatest College Nite meetings in the history of Auburn. In spite of the inclement weather, the biggest torchlight parade ever seen in Auburn, was staged. From a distance it might have been mistaken for a Klan parade. After winding up and down Main Street several times," in the wake of the Band the torches were piled in the street. Around the bonfire was held a war council. When every throat had become hoarse and the yells mere croaks, the gathering disbanded. WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Women's Athletic Association held their first meeting Tuesday afternoon with a large number, present. New officers were elected for the year as follows: Elizabeth Young, President; Olive Gibbons, Vice-President; Margaret Duncan, Secretary; Mary Stodghill, Treasurer; Ruby Powell, Plainsman Reporter. With these new officers the association should have a very suc-cesful year. Immediately after the meeting the giri's basketball squad elected Miss Elizabeth Young Captain and Miss Mary Tamplin manager for the coming year. With all the new material the girls should be able to continue their perfect record. Y. W. C. A. PROM SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR YOU NAME IT The time will come It won't be long When Rats will sing This sad, sad song. O what is so rare As a Rat with hair, Tow-headed, square-headed, But not quite bare. Juicy, '21. HELP THE BLIND-— IT JUST WONT WORK The guy who said that all the world was harmony and peace never had two girls in the same school. -HELP THE BLINDS' The Y. W. C. A. Prom Friday evening was the most successful ever -given in Smith Hall, according to all who attended it. It can easily be compared with the dance in 177(5 given by a witch with a rose and a satin gown, painted in Philadelphia town, by Mistress Penelope Penrick. After the first show the doors of Smith Hall Lobby were thrown open to welcome the new women students of Auburn. The hall was attractively decorated in the Auburn colors but the unique thing about the affair was the attire of the guests. The old girls dressed as "shieks," "jellies," sailors, or just plain old Auburn men. The new girls were society belles. Dorothy Duggar and Olive Gibbons were almost thrown out, as they were taken for real "shieks." Agnes Ingram had to beat up a "rat" for falling in love with her. As usual, when the orchestra began to play, toes began to tingle and each, girl graciously accepted some young man's offer for a waltz. This continued until the trio orchestra begged for a rest. The music ceased for a short while. During this time the new girls drew for "Big Sisters" for the ensuing year. Then came the grand march, led by Miss Celeste Nesbitt and Mr. Margaret Lane. After more dancing the prom came to a sweet close with sherbet and cake. The old girls are delighted with their "little sisters" and everybody is looking forward to this year as an exceptionally good one for the Y. W. C. A. of Auburn. Fine cooperation has been shown so far and it is confidently expected that new girls and old will cooperate to make this hope come true. vutu something taugiuie, lute this nut, to wont tor tne gins feet much more enthusiastic qvt:r wonting for the •&. AV. C. A. i It rills the need of a definite sometning to plan for, and so it is one of the very best things that could have Deeu done for the women students. the Y. W. C. A. stands for the development of the well rounded woman, mentally, physically, socially and spiritually. It is felt that only through the wel-iare of the body, first, can one reach the highest development of mind and soul. All the women students wish to thank the Y. M. C. A. for turning over their building to the Y. W. when they left it and hope that they can use it to as good a purpose as the men did. WIRT LITERARY SOCIETY HOLDS FIRST MEETING The society held" its first meeting of the year Monday night. There was a goodly number of old mem-members present, not including the new members. Mr. Smith, the President for the coming year, failed to return to school and Mr. Lock, the Vice-President, was asked to take charge of the meeting. He made a lengthy talk to the society and in his talk he welcomed the new members and asked the aid of the old members in securing a large number of new men from the Freshman class. Mr. Wood also made a talk along this line and he asked that all upper classmen urge their RATS to join a literary society. Mr. Brown the Treasurer for this year, made a report of the financial standing of the society. An election was held so as to fill the vacancy of a Vice-President and after a lengthy debate and the casting of-several ballots Mr. Schwekendiek was elected. After a complimentary speech from Mr. Schwekendiek the society voted to hold its weekly meeting every Monday night at 6:30 o'clock. The following were selected by Mr. Schwekendiek as members of the program committee: Mr. Elder, Mr. Barefield. "THE BULLETIN BOARD" AG CLUB MEETS Athletics for women will be taught in the Alumni gymnasium when it is not in use by men students. Swimming lessons will be given in the swimming pool in Alumni Hall as soon as we huve the new water supply. Gym suits have been ordered for the women students who are registered in the physical training courses. The women students of Auburn are justly proud of these steps forward in the women's work. No woman student can afford to overlook these valuable courses. Y. W. C. A. HUT "7 An attractive new feature in the life of the women students at Auburn, is the Y. W. C. A. hut. Due to the fact that the boys have moved out of their old Y. M. C. A. building and have now turned it over to the girls, they now have a place of their very own in which to hold meetings and parties. The building is now open to girls at all times and it is hoped that they will feel free to go there whenever they wish: It is not yet fixed as attractively as the girls wish to have it look eventually, but new curtains are now being made and many other plans to give the place a cozy, homelike air are being formulated. ) The Ag. Club met on September 11th for the first program of the year and was well attended. Besides the old familiar faces, headgear of Orange and Blue was much in evidence and many members of the faculty were also present. A welcome address by Dean Fun-chess, directed primarily to the Freshmen, contained a message for all. In this he stressed the Auburn Spirit, Loyalty to the Institution and devotion to work. - The Auburn Spirit, he defined as that something which sets Auburn aside from every other college in the land. He emphasized loyalty in very respect and warned Freshmen especially to guard against unbalanced participation in college activities. He emphasized work with every available argument, but stated that he would not lay more emphasis on high grades than participation in all student activities. The history and purpose of the Ag. Club were brought out by W. S. Randolph, in which he stated that success was due to cooperation, unselfishness and punctuality. Mr. Randolph also spoke of the things which the Ag. Club fosters and maintains, namely: Ag. Library, Alabama Farmer, Ag. Fair, Annual Banquet and a high standard for program. The introduction of the Faculty was highly entertaining and a revelation to all Freshmen. Several expressed their deep appreciation of and interest in the Ag. Club. The welcoming words of Mr. Hale, the President, were simple, direct and effective in their impressive sincerity. It is tho aim of this department to give previous notice of any and all meetings of campus organizations, picture shows, Church services, athletic games, and any other events of interest to the students of Auburn. If this section is to be run as it should, the cooperation of someone from every organization is required, as the time, place tnd character of each event is desired. For this issue, the Bulletin Board lacks very much of being complete, as a number of the clubs have not had time to get organized and in full swing as yet, but it is hoped that they will be scheduled in next week's issue. Any notice left at the Plainsman office, giving information of any unusual event, will be greatly appreciated. —Editor. FRIDAY, SEPT. 19. 7:00 P. M. American Society of Mechanical Engineers in the Engineering Auditorium. SATURDAY, SEPT. 20. 8:30 P. M. Radio Club, Room 203, Engineering Building. Anyone interested cordially invited. SUNDAY SEPT. 21. 9:30 A. M. Sunday School at Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal Churches. 11:00 A. M. Church Services at Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Catholic Churches. 1:30 P. M. Y. M. C. A. Meeting under Langdon Hall. 2:00 P.M. Y< W. C. A. meetings at the Y. W. C. A. hut. 6:30 P. M. Epworth League at the Methodist Church. B. P. U. at the Baptist Church. Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian Church. 7:30 P. M. Church Services at the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian. MONDAY, SEPT. 22. 6:30 P. M. Wirt Literary Society in Room 301, Main Building. 7:30 P. M. American Society of Civil Engineers in Engineering Building. TUESDAY SEPT. 23. 7:00 P. M. Websterian Literary Society in Room 302, Main Building. Wilsonian Literary Society in Room 304, Main Building. Architectural Association in Architectural lecture room on second floor, Main Building. THURSDAY, SEPT. 25. 7:00 P. M. Agricultural Club at the Ag. Building. RIVALS T H E BEAUTY THACH HALL ORGANIZES On Wednesday night, September 10th, the Thach Hall boys were called together for the first meeting of the year by the Matron "Ma" Burney. She first extended a hearty welcome to the old boys who returnedd to Thach HaU and the new boys who came under her care for the first time. "Ma" Burney asked for the cooperation of the boys in keeping the halls, rooms and grounds in a sanitary and inviting condition. After promising help to any of her boys who requested it she withdrew. The meeting was then carried on under the leadership of Cicero Muse. Election of officers was taken up which resulted in the election of Mr. Cicero Muse, House President; Mr. T. B. Wilder, House Vice-President; Mr. H. F. Schwekendiek, House Secretary and Treasurer; and Mr. A. W. Rosenau, Mr. S. Dixon, Mr. M; Salzman, Monitors. It is the duty of the Monitors, one for each floor, to preserve peace and quiet. The quiet hour goes on at 7 P. M. until 7 A. M. excepting on Saturday nights. The boys voted an assessment of fifty cents for the school year, the same to be expended for newspapers, phonograph records and the like. 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