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Attend Convocation THE PLAINSMAN T O F O S T E R T H E A U B U R N S P I R IT X Attend Convocation VOLUME LIU AUBURN, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. NUMBER 27 MARSHALL CALEY WINS IN RACE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Kappa Alpha Team Wins Interfraternity Loving Cup K. A. Frosh Are Winners By Big Margin of Points Alpha Gamma Rho And Pi Kappa Phi Teams Are Runners-Up The Kappa Alpha fraternity team .will be awarded the Interfraternity Council silver loving cup, it was announced by Coach Wilbur Hutsell, official of the ODK Cake Race. The cup will be presented to the four Kappa Alpha frosh at the Honors' Convocation on Tuesday, December 17. At the same time a numeral will be presented to Marshall Caley. The Kappa Alpha pledges won the Council award by a large margin, their total number of points being sixty-six less than the number amassed by the runners-up. The members of the winning team and their respective places are as follows: H. O. Murphree, second place; Bill Jackson, third place; R. R. Ellis, twenty-sith place; H. Nolen, thirty-first place; total number of points, sixty-two. The Alpha Gamma Rho team placed second. Though no member of this team finished in the bracket of the first five, each ran a consistent race, placing high enough to win second place for their chapter. Following are the^nembers of the team and the positions in which they placed: Brooks, seventh; Charles Patterson, twentieth; W. B. Harlin, thirty-sixth; Gaines, sixty-fifth; total points, one hundred and twenty-eight. The Pi Kappa Phi freshmen copped third place with a total number of one hundred and thirty-seven points. The stellar running of the race winner, Saley, saved the day for the Pi Kap's. The other' men that shared the fraternity honors with Caley were: Robert Arthur, twenty-second; L. Summerlin, thirty-ninth; J. M. Owen, seventhy-fifth. Student Church Clubs To Hold Treasure Hunt Will Meet in Front of Langdon Hall At 7 O'clock Tonight A treasure hunt will be held Saturday night, December 14, under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U., Epworth League, Christian Endeavor, and E. Y. P. U. The hunt is to begin at seven o'clock in front of Langdon Hall. O. C. Moore, chairman of the committee, stated that from one hundred-sixty to one hundred seventy-five young people are expected to attend the entertainment. Instructions for the hunt will be given at the start. The hunt will be terminated by a wiener and marshmallow roast in the field at the east end of Magnolia Street, adjoining the Varbrniierh property. PHI KAPPA PHI WILL INITIATE 18 PLEDGES NEXT MONDAY NIGHT Following Initiation N e w Members Will Be Honored At Banquet Initiation of eighteen members of the senior class and four faculty members into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society will take place on Mon day evening in the president's offices. The initiation will start at five forty five p. m. and Dr. Knapp, who is president of the Auburn chapter, will have charge of the ceremonies. Following the administering of the ritual, all members will adjourn to Smith Hall, where a banquet will be given in honor of the initiates. A large attendance of faculty members is expected at both the initiation and the banquet. Certificates of membership will be given at the Honors Convocation on next Tuesday. The faculty membership to receive the ritual are: Dr. John W. Scott, dean of the school of science and literature, Dr. B. R. Showalter, director of extension teaching and professor of education and psychology, Professor W. W. Hill, professor of electrical engineering, and Professor J. C. Grimes, head professor of animal industry. The following are the students to be initiated: J. D. Atkins, F. J. Bryant, H. J. Christensen, C. F. Davis, J. M. Henderson, J. D. Jackson, William Keister, J. F. Mitchell, J. J. O'Rourke, L. E. Owen, Alice W. Sand-lin, L. L. Sledge, W. B. Story, D. C. Summerford, Blanche Tancredi, D. M. Turney, and T. S. Winter. War Department Promotes Three M. A. Franklin is Promoted to Rank Of Cadet Captain Major Kennedy announces the promotion of M. A. Franklin, formerly cadet 1st lieutenant, to the rank, of cadet captain instructor, E. L. Dean and G. P. Haslam, formerly cadet 2nd lieutenants, to the rank of cadet 1st lieutenant, and M. M. Whitehead, formerly cadet 2nd lieutenant of Bat- Frosh Present Motley Array in O.D.K. Race A motley looking crew it was— that mob of four hundred eager freshmen, crouching in wait for the pistol shot that began the Cake Race. One there was in crying-out-loud pajamas—another in overalls—and any number in coats and vests, or sweaters, and wearing ties. And the unique feature about the latter was that most of them, garbed, it seemed, for the "A" Club Dance tomorrow night, crossed the finish line. One Rat that finished in the cake division was seen to receive a cigarette and lighter before his tag was clipped. Another yelled for his cut plug. The thought strikes the author's cranium that those freshmen are brave lads—leather-lined internally. Two hundred seventy-three out of the four. hundred starting finished the race. Some fell exhausted at the finish line—some sprinted easily across—but the startling and gratifying fact is that over a triple of hundreds of the young rascals saw the race to the end. It's certain that there has never been such a wholesome finishing of a cross country face. Others have said that the Cake Race was a success—but let's be original and say, "It 'us a hum-dinnger!" Laundry Robbed Loss Estimated At About $250 Robbery Perpetrated Late Wednesday Night Or Thursday Morning NO WATCHMAN ON PLACE Management Believes Stolen Clothes Will Be Recovered Phi Delta Gamma Plans Huge Debate Tourney Arrangements Will Probably Be Completed Early In The New Year At a special meeting of Phi Delta Gamma Thursday night, the formation of plans for a gigantic debating tournament to be held in Auburn was undertaken. This is the first time in the history of Auburn that such a huge forensic campaign has been started. This matter was brought to the attention of the fraternity by Dr. Shaver, director of debating activities in the college. He brought out the point that the two things which have done most to destroy interest in debating have been the selection of uninterest- Forcing an entrance through a window, thieves made away with clothing valued at approximately two hundred and.fifty dollars from the Ideal Laundry here on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Police have been working on clues, and developments are expected to materialize in a short time. The total loot, which was six suits of clothing, three extra pairs of trousers, and two sweaters, was not covered by insurance, Mr. Young, manager of the laundry, said. . The thieves were particular about the clothes they took. A large number of R. 0. T. C. uniforms remained untouched and no overcoats were taken. One of the stolen suits was taken from under an overcoat. Most of the clothing had come into the laundry on Tuesday, and had been cleaned and pressed on Wednesd"."*' By using a thin bladed instrument, the thieves were able to force the lock on one of the windows to the plant, and then easily opened it. They were not hampered in their job, as there was no night watchman on the place. Mr. Young expressed the opinion that the clothes would be recovered. Cops Threaten Arrest Of Peace Disturbers Vocal Choruses Will Sing in Xmas Program Christmas Carols Will Be One Feature Of Concert tery A, to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Members of the military staff stated i nS s u b J e c t m a t t e r t o t h e a v e r a ^ e co1" lege student and the lack of time possessed by most college' debators for much research in preparation. These two objections are to be overcome by the selection of topics that will' be of that the advancement of M. A. Franklin to the rank of cadet captain is made in recognition of the splendid quality of work that he has accomplished during his three years of military training at Auburn. "Franklin would have undoubtedly attained a very high rank in the R. O. T. C. regiment this year had he ben able to attend the summer camp at Fort Benning," one of the military instructors stated. Three Members College Staff Attend S I C Meet Dr. Knapp, Prof. C. L. Hare and Cecil Floyd Represent Auburn To represent Auburn in the anual meeting of the Southern Intercollegiate Conference, three members of the college staff left Auburn this week. President Knapp, Coach Floyd, and Professor C. L. Hare are the delegates from Auburn. The meeting is being held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14; all conference members will have representatives at the gathering. The purpose is to discuss athletics in the Southern institutions, to arrange schedules, and to bring the schools closer together. "A" Club Xmas Dance To Be Held Tonight Nomads, of Montgomery, Will Furnish Music for Dance The final "A" club dance before the 1929 Yuletide season begins will be held Saturday evening in the alumni gymnasium with the well-known Nomads Orchestra from Montgomery furnishing the music for the occasion. The "A" club dance will climax the many activities that have been planned for the week-end. In getting the Nomads orchestra from Montgomery, the "A" club went to quite a good deal of expense as they secured one of the best group of music-makers in the Capital City. Girls will be there galore as every member of the "A" club has invited a member of the fairer sex, and that will mean that visitors will be quite evident on the floor, which will add to the occasion very much. special interest to Auburn and which will not require an undue amount of time in preparation. Final plans for the tournament, which will include teams from almost every campus organization, have not been completed. However, shortly after the beginning of the year they will have been worked out. An appropriate award will be made to the winning team in recognition of their ability in going through the entire season without a defeat. Professor J. W. Brigham announces that everything is in readiness for the program to be presented in Langdon Hall Tuesday evening by the Mens' Glee Club, the Women's Glee Club, and the Auburn Choral Society. These three organizations have united to entertain Auburn with a concert of secular choruses and Christmas carols. It is the first time that such a concert has been presented in Auburn, and it should be a success for the vocal clubs. Practices have been held this week and with each practice great improve ments have been noticed. According to reports, the program will be the best to be presented in Auburn in several years. The director of the concert is Professor Brigham; Professor Earl C. Hazel, pianist and accompanist; Dr. Duncan C. Harkin, violinist, and Professor Walker Kinkaid, accompanist. Seven men were caught by Chief Hobbs on the streets of Auburn early last night creating unnecessary disturbance. The culprits were charged with malicious and intentional "rough house" and were on the point of being caged by the constable when they produced credentials. C. F. Brittain, senior electrical engineer and member of Phi Kappa Delta fraternity was found on Toomer's corner shortly after seven o'clock singing love lyrics to the moon. A second student who was later identified as E. E. Cobbs was charged with insanity. He said that he was giving solitary aid to homeless female sparrows. When questioned by a Plainsman reporter, Chief Hobbs declined to discuss Cobbs' antics. - Others engaged in riotous conduct were F. E. Copeland, C. H. Early, George Ellenburg, 0. T. Allen, and O. F. White. The seven seniors were held for two hours pending examination. According to reports received at the police station the seven men were undergoing the requirements of the public initiation for Eta Kappa Nu, national honorary fraternity of electrical engineers. Xi chapter was established at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in 1920 with eight charter members. In the present active chapter are ten men that have been chosen for scholarship, character and personality. Eta Kappa Nu is generally conceded to be a distinct honor for the electrical engineers. AWARDS TO BE MADE BY DOCTOR KNAPP AT HONOR CONVOCATION Professor L N. Duncan Awarded Farmer Medal Purpose Of Convocation To Acquaint Freshmen With Honor Fraternities At the first Honors' Convocation ever to be held in Auburn, on Tuesday, December 17, Dr. Bradford Knapp will confer honors upon a large number of students and faculty members. Also, at this time, the Blue Key Honor Society will present the official college flag to the administration. Dr. Knapp will present certificates to the newly initiated members of Phi Kappa Phi, will officially announce the award of football "A's" and introduce the letter- men, and will introduce the mem bers recently initiated into Tau Beta Pi (honorary fraternity. Also, the president will present a numeral to Marshall Caley, winner of the Cake Race, and will award the Interfraternity Council silver loving cup to the Kappa Alpha fraternity cross country team. The President decided to hold the special convocation, the first of its nature, so that the freshmen and other members of the lower classes could become better acquainted with the honor fraternities. Through this closer association Dr. Knapp believes the freshmen will have a greater incentive to work and to strive for better results during their college career. Tiny Freshman Finishes 70 Yds. In Lead of Field Pretty Sponsors Present Cakes To First Twenty-five To Finish KIWANIS BANQUET HELD FRIDAY NITE Smith Service In Agricultural Work Recognized By Presentation Of Medal Report Issued Showing Comparison of Averages of Students by Courses First Mid-Semester, 1929-30 School of Agriculture Agriculture, 383 students, average 70.30; Agricultural Education, 180 students, average 72.52. School of Engineering Civil Engineering, 110 students, average 75.53; Electrical Engineering, 266 students, average 77.17; Mechanical Engineering, 132 students, average 77.84; Textile Engineering, 39 students, average 71.64. School of Architecture & Allied Arts Architecture, 67 students, average 74.29; Architectural Engineering, 42 students, average 74.25; Applied Arts, 15 students, average 74.79. School of Science and Literature General, 62 student's, average 75.99; Business Administration, 169 students, average 69.08; Prelaw, 14 students, average 70.21; Premedical, 38 students, average 68.92. School of Chemistry and Pharmacy Chemistry, 117 students, average 75.20; Pharmacy, 38 students, average 68.06. (Continued on page 6) Professor L. N. Duncan, director of extension service, was honored for his outstanding work for agriculture in Alabama and the United States, and on December 10, in Chicago, he was awarded the American Farm Bureau Federation's medal for distinguished service in agriculture. There were only two men in the country awarded this distinction this year. They are Prof. Duncan, Alabama, and George L. Cooley, Ohio farmer -and farm bui'eau leader. George M. Putnam, president of the New Hampshire bureau, last year was the first farmer to receive the distinguished service award. It is the highest honor the organization can offer. Mr. Duncan and Mr. Cooley were nominated by the "home folks" in their home state and were elected as worthy of organized agriculture's highest honor by a committee consisting of Clifton Gregory, editor of the Prairie Farmer, Chicago; Estes P. Taylor, editor of the Agriculture Leaders Digest and American Farming, and J. D. Harper, director of information for the National Live Stock Producers association. "Farmers of America believe this award to be of just as great significance as various military crosses and medals awarded to soldiers and sailors," declared Sam H. Thompson, president American Farm Bureau Federation, when presenting the medal. "We believe that it is fitting that a distinguished service award be made to men and women who are devoting their lives and their energies to the service of organized agriculture." Edward A. O'Neal, president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation, vice president and chairman of the legislative committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation nominated Prof. Duncan for the honor which he received and says that he believes there has been no person who has been *•"""(Continued on page 6) Hall Scene of Celebration Christmas In observance of the approaching holiday season, the Auburn Kiwanis Club entertained members and their guests at a Christmas banquet in Smith Hall on Friday night. The attendants gathered at the hall at eight o'clock, and were entertained for half an hour by the Auburn Collegians, ' who presented musical numbers. Much favorable comment was given the orchestra for its presentations. At eight-thirty everyone went into the dining room where a five-course dinner was served and a program presented. The program was as follows: song, America; Invocation; Introduction of guests; song, Kiwanis Builders; skit, Model Luncheon^ songs, Smiles, Let Me Call You Sweetheart; vocal solo by Miss Mirian Dean, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice from "Samson and Delilah;" stunt, Dynamite; solos by Dr. Hoffsommer; skit, The Forgotten Law; song, Kiwanis, with Dr. Hoffsomer; skit, A Dark Secret, and old song favorites. Mrs. Mary Askew accompanied the musical numbers. The banquet was acclaimed a success by all. It was the third annual Christmas banquet of the club. The officers of the club are J. C. (Continued on page 6) Marshall Caley, the diminutive Pi Kappa Phi distance runner, came in seventy yards ahead of a field of four hundred freshmen in the Cake Race, making the 2.7 miles in 15 minutes, 88.9 seconds. For second place the honor seemed to be almost evenly divided between H. O. Murphey and Bill Jackson, both of whom bore the Kappa Alpha colors, but the second place was awarded Murphey, while Jackson received third. W. R. McQueen came in fourth, and J. E. Kennedy fifth. The first twenty-five to finish were as follows: Marshall Caley, 1st; H. O Murphy, 2nd; Bill Jackson, 3rd; W R. McQueen, 4th; J. E. Kennedy, 5th Homer Fisher, 6th; J. B. Brooks, 7th E. E. Wilkens, 8th; C. S. Ward, 9th W. P. Sitz, 10th; C. A. Lewis, 11th; M. Tingle, 12th; C. W. Trammell, 13th; J. E. McQueen, 14th; L. W. White, 15th; D. B. Borden, 16th; B. A. Webb, 17th; E. L. Bottoms, 18th; H. E. Hudson, 19th; Charles Patterson, 20th; W. T. Vernon, 21st; Robert Arthur, 22nd; Hugh Swaner, 23rd; T. Harwell, 24th; W. Richardson, 25th. The freshmen were lined up for the start in the order of their respective R. O. T. C. batteries, and the gun for the start was shot at exactly four o'clock. There were practically four hundred freshmen that started the race and of this number about three hundred or more finished. Exactly 15 minutes, 38.9 seconds, a smiling "Rat" sprinted easily across the finish line, leading his opponents by seventy yards. Following behind him was a closed packed field and the rest of the places were more contest- (Continued on page 6) KAPPA KAPPA PSI INITIATES FOUR Banquet Held Prior to Tuesday Night Initiation Kappa Kappa Psi,. bandman's national honorary fraternity, held its fall initiation on Tuesday night. New members initiated are: Gabie Drey; S. C. Nethery; A. Headley; J. R. Quinlivan. Prior to the initiation a banquet was held in honor of the initiates. The program was as follows: "Welcome," J. D. Neeley; Invocation, W. F. Na-bors; address, Professor A. L. Thomas; toasts by Rosser Alston and Cletus Myer. Several pledge songs concluded the banquet. Brother of Dr. Knapp Is Seriously 111 Mr . Knapp Receives Word Dr. Herman Knapp Suffering from Pneumonia Mrs. Bradford Knapp received a telegram Friday morning from Ames, Iowa, stating that Dr. Herman Knapp, older brother of Dr. Bradford Knapp, the President of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, is seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia. Dr. Herman Knapp has been connected with Iowa State College for almost a half century, starting in as assistant Professor after his graduation and is now vice-president and business manager. Dr. Herman Knapp entered Iowa State as a student while his father, Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, was president. Sam Williams Triumphs In Ping Pong Tourney R. P. Greer and Arley Baas Second and Third Place Win In the final contest of the Ping Pong tournament, held the early part of the week, Sam Williams emerged victorious over A. P. Greer, the score being 3-1. Baas won third place. The tournament was sponsored by the Y. M. C. A., one or two being held each year for those who care" to try their skill at this game. Prizes amounting to two dollars in trade was given by Burton's Book Store for first place; a prize of one dollar and fifty cents by Askew's Shoe Shop to second place, and one dollar to third place by Collier's Shoe Shop. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. Published semi-weekly by the s t e n t s of the Alabama Polytechnic Ii~titute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates #8.50 Pe r ye a r <60 issues). Entered </$ second class matter at the Post Off*»» Auburn, Ala. Business t*d editorial offices at Auburn Printing ' ° - o n Magnolia Street. Off-e hours: 11-12 A. M. Daily. STAFF A. V. Blankenship Editor-in-chief Walter B. Jones 1 ....Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Thomas P. Brown Managing Editor Robert Hume Associate Editor Rosser Alston .. Associate Editor Chesley McCaskill Associate Editor Gabie Drey News Editor Victor White r_News Editor Dick Jones . Sports Editor A. C. Taylor Associate Sports Editor Murff Hawkins Exchange Editor REPORTERS A. C. Cohen, '32; K. B. McMillan, '33; K. G. Taylor, '33; J. C. Johnson, '33; R. P. Greer, '33; A. B. Hanson, '33; J. R. Chadwick, '33; C. H. Currey, '33; R. K. Sparrow, '33; S. A. Lacy, '33 R. T. Wasson, '33; J. R. Wilder, .'-32; R. P. Boyd, '32; H. G. Twomey, '32. BUSINESS STAFF Hugh W. Overton Advertising Mgr. Charles Davis Circulation Mgr. THE PLAINSMAN —Congratulates those receiving football letters. The name and fame of a school depends to a great extent on the kind of athletic teams put out and the hind of men on them. Those who are willing when she is down are those that are worthy. WAPI Petitions For More Power „ Last Saturday the first step was taken toward making Radio Station WAPI a 50,- 000-watt station when the board of directors signed an application to the Federal Radio Commission asking for a construction permit for a station of this power. It seems to us that there is every possible reason in the world why this permit should be granted. In the first place this station is not a privately owned station, but is jointly owned by the three State institutions of learning. The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the University of Alabama, and Alabama College at Montevallo, and is operated in cooperation with the City of Birmingham. A greater part of the programs presented over WAPI are of great educational value and the granting of this proposed permit would mean that a greater number of people could be reached, thereby increasing the educational value of the station. Then the topography of Alabama is such that more power is needed for state coverage than other states having natural conditions more favorable to radio broadcasting. There are no stations in the South that are operating or have permission to operate at this high power but it is equally true that permission has been granted a dozen or more stations in other sections of the country to operate at this power. There is no reason why the South should be discriminated against by the Radio Commission and the application should be granted without any question. Certainly no better type of station than that of one owned entirely by state colleges and operated in connection with the city where the actual broadcasting plant is located could be selected as a super-power station. The efforts exerted by the presidents of the three institutions involved will bear great influence in obtaining permission to increase the station to much higher watt station, and even though some unforeseen difficulty may hinder the progress, there will be no doubt about the success of their petition. Seniors Successful In Quest For Holidays Another one of Auburn's old customs was raised from the dust and given new life when President Knapp due to the action of the deans and heads of schools, authorized the announcement that the petition of the senior class, to be let out for the Christmas holidays a few days in advance of the underclassmen, was approved. Last year due to the influenza epidemic the entire student body was released for the holidays a week early to prevent further spread of the disease, and, consequently, no action was taken on the seniors petition which had been offered for approval. There was some speculation this year as to what course the college authorities would take. Many thought that due to changing conditions the petition would not be approved. The petition was approved, but along with this gift came the following stipulation, "that all seniors should loyally cooperate in carrying forward, without interruption, the work of the senior class to the hour approved for leaving." Surely this is a small request, in fact one almost unnecessary to be expressed, for after the action taken by the college authorities the senior class should be more than glad to cooperate with them in an effort to carry classes through until the time set for dismissal. Their presence is especially wanted at the Honor's Convocation called for Tuesday as they are the chief members of the student body to receive honors. The college in recognizing senior privileges, has won even more respect from its members. Engineers Club in First Technical Meet The Engineers Club, formed last year by representatives from the various engineering schools of the college held its first meeting of a technical nature this week. The program included a technical movie, a few short speeches, some music by members of the school, and a few songs by the audience. A speaker had been procured for the occasion, but he was unable to be present. The club has started off on the right foot by trying to bring some useful and interesting facts to the attention of the students and also make it as informal as possible. From the success achieved by this first real meeting, it seems safe to predict a very rapid and influential growth for this organization. In organizing the club brings the engineers together for the study of some topic of common interest and to enlighten those of one school about things of value to students of another. The club fills a vacancy in Auburn, and we believe its success has already been assured. Auburn And The Fundamentals Another football season is at an end. If winning games is the only measure, it has been a disastrous year for Auburn because only two minor games were won. It was like others of recent years for Auburn but entirely unlike those of- former years when the gridiron glory of A. P. I. eclipsed all others. On a long-time average the Tigers of the Plains still occupy a place among the high and mighty. But football does not determine the greatness or measure the usefulness of an educational institution. It is secondary in everything except interest and entertainment. The various lines of fundamental service are paramount; they are why educational institutions exist. Auburn is demonstrating this, for she is extending her service into every nook and corner of the State. She is carrying the torch and leading the way to better economic conditions in industry, agriculture and education in Alabama. Her influence extends far into other States. For example, the college of engineering at A. P. I. is the recognized leader in the South in the training of young men for engineering positions of leadership. Evidence of this is the fact that Auburn-trained men are found not alone in Alabama industry but throughout the Nation. Conspicuous among them is Matt Sloan, who was trained at Auburn and who has climbed to the top in the great field of public utilities. Other men are following in his footsteps, although very few can expect to climb to the heights to which he has attained. In agriculture Auburn is rendering a constructive service which stands out as a national example. In research, teaching and extension the agricultural work of Auburn stands among the very best. As a result, fundamental agricultural improvements are in the making. Through the Extension Service the agricultural leadership of Auburn i« felt in every county in the State. Home economics work is combined with that of agriculture, thereby serving the home as well as the farm. And this is a service which is immediately fruitful and of inestimable value. In the professions, Auburn men are distinguishing themselves. Although Auburn does not offer courses for those specializing in all the professions, foundation work for professional courses is offered. And in war, as well as in peace, Auburn men have distinguished themselves. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, who was second in command of the American forces in Europe .during the World War, had his first college training at Auburn. And there he had his first military training. The record of when he was promoted from private to corporal is on file there. While Gen Bullard was second in command, there were hundreds of Auburn men of lower rank— down to. private—each courageous and brave, and conducting himself honorably and uprightly as a soldier. These are fundamentals—they are lasting. The public will soon forget the 1929 football record but it will continue to remember and appreciate the training the service which Auburn is rendering to Alabama in industry, agriculture and education. Under President Bradford Knapp, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute is making rapid strides. Her future progress is assured for it is in service that Auburn is great.—Montgomery Advertiser. " L i t t l e Things" By Tom Bigbee Thoughts are always turning to the approaching Junior Prom—well, why not! But uppermost in the hearts of the Auburn student body at this time is—Christmas holidays. And again—why not? Maybe the released secret that "there ain't no Santa Claus" is true;. but. the one happy reality is that holidays roll 'round right on. There's no use arguing, we couldn't do without 'em. Maybe you have longed for a few days of campus life in the absence of all these "dignified Seniors"—and next week your wish will be granted. The pleasure is all ours! Signed, Senior Class of '30. You haven't been tossing bricks at Prexy, but now you have ample cause to fling a big bouquet his way. We think he was exceptionally generous in granting the two extra days for our benefit and pleasure. Seems that Prexy is continuously thinking of the welfare of his boys; and he certainly is filling the bill well, by satisfying this large group so well. There's nothing wrong with our President. Did you ever try to concentrate in a room with radio music flowing full force this near Christmas? If you have, then you can sympathize with the scribbler. So bloomin' many things try to flow thpough that little mite of gray matter at one time —Christmas parties . . . . Dances . . . . Cozy dates back home No getting up for eight o'clock classes during holidays All these—and more! But still you don't understand what we mean if you haven't been caught in just such a trap. Don't try. Hot off the Radio: "What do you think of civilization, Bill?" "I think it's a good idea; somebody oughta start it." And again: "I heard you're just back from a bully trip up into the mountains; did you have a guide?"' "Sure—my conscience." Don't forget to take that home with you for Christmas—or do you care to have any extra baggage around as a bother? Well, here we've wandered clean home before holidays opened. Tut, tut! let's hie us back to the campus before we miss a class. This Frosh cake race makes some of us want to turn back a few hops and be a rodent again long enough to get a whack at that fine looking cake. We hope tne lucky bird doesn't forget to be liberal when he has bagged the eats. About the most ticklish teaser of the olfactory system has struck our snout recently is the odors which float from the new bakery up town. By jingo! four distinguishable stations coming in at the same time—believe it or no. A comic opera, an orchestra, barn dance music and a bed-time story. The Cajoler has scored another hit, thanks to the unsuccessful efforts of certain un-cerimonious colyumist of this publication. Too bad he went so far as to wring a confession from the Editor to the effect that the Cajoler would fade away at the close of the present scholastic year, due to—his (the colyumnist's) punches? Well, no— hardly! but to certain promotions through graduation. The radio again—it's playing "Home, Sweet Home." Feature that! at a time like this. Say Bud, turn that dial, please . . . . Now I can proceed. We wish again to commend our Executive for instituting this Honors Convocation. The event should prove very effective, and inspirational to the entire student body. Did you read the reprint of "The Firing Line" clipped from the A.M.I, college paper and reprinted in the "With Other Colleges" column of The Plainsman last Tuesday? 'Twas fine; and we chime in with the heading, to offer Thanks. There's still one consolation in being broke—you're then out of the range of Wall Street. Now for a word to the dame back home; a warning to have the plush cushions all set, and— Happy Christmas, everybody. The Gecko I am the Gecko who goes to the show and annoys everyone. When the show is nearing its climax, and almost all are in a sentimental and expectant mood, I break forth with some kind of wise crack and spoil it all. I just can't be emotional; it is just a sign of weakness to me, and I know that I am a great big he-man. I make it appear that I am a critic of everything that comes along, is seen, or heard. Of course, if I were considerate of other people, I would not do such things. But that doesn't deter me in criticizing the Shows; in fact, some day I believe that the National Board will hire me as a first hand critic. No doubt they (the members of the Board) have never heard of my fame as yet. Before I came to Auburn, I had never seen many shows, and those didn't have much to them. Now that I am able to enjoy good shows, I must read them out or say the things I hear again. I don't know whether it is because I am dumber than the rest or not, but that must be it since I fill this space so^OWSl. « AUBURN FOOTPRINTS % We want to apologize to certain of the co-eds—those who feel that they are getting a rotten deal—for the appearance of their names in this column, but at times it is absolutely necessary to fill it up with something. To the good sports we take off our hats in admiration. They are able to see the comical side. * * * * * * * * Life is so bitter to some of us that it hurts our face to smile for the photographer. * * * * * * * * In looking down the row of proverbial pipers, we are led to wonder if they love their smoke-piece as much as the man who didn't say anything, after leaving the swear words out, when he dropped the obstacle on the concrete one day. * * * * * * * * We noticed in the paper where Ben Lindsey has been ousted from the Colorado Bar for illegal practice. Ben seems to have quite a time with his companionate marriage these days, although it isn't as bad" now as some time back. Time was when his life wasn't any too valuable. He has probably grown used to it by now though. * * * * * * * * Wonder if any of the local girls are as dumb as she who, when on reaching Venice, wired home that the place was flooded. Probably she was from South Alabama. * * * * * * * * We are reminded that the doctor said that good indigestion depended on what "you choose and how you chews". Not so much difference at that. * * * * * * * * For those brave souls that risk their lives at the cafeteria, finding anything harder than choosing—there is no choice, while chewing is no easy task in itself. * * * * * * * * EXTRA! The Cajoler humbles the Engineers, but for the benefit of that Ag student laughing so loudly at the jokes pulled on some of the defenseless pupils, we want to inform him that Haskins told us confidently that he contemplated getting out an Ag number, but that on investigating he found that nothing printable could be said about them * * * * * * * * She, knew her jokes—her father was a traveling salesman. * * * * * * * * And he believed in his stories—he attended a university in Paris. * * * * * * * * The laundry is getting better. Not so long ago, one couldn't get any clothes back; they are returned now, but are unrecognizable. Some optimist decided he would attend Auburn another six years in the hope of getting back some clothes laundered correctly in that length of time. * * * * * * * * From what we can see a great many won't be able to leave before that length of time. * * * * * * * * We curse when a button comes off our shirt; it is terribly embarrassing to be half dressed every day. * * * * * * * * What word is used more than any other that no one has any of. Money. That's easy; ask another. * * * * * * * * It is rumored that every boarding house in town is practicing hippophagy. The authorities should investigate at once. * * * * * * * * The world's record for selling cigarettes would be easily broken if all who bummed them should start buying. - • * * * * * * * * The Chinese government appears on the bring again. It has been in this position many times recently, but it seems certain that it is going (io take a swim this time, Oh, well. *> WITH OTHER COLLEGES * BEEF AND WATER Bald headed, six foot one inch, two hundred and seventy-seven pound water boys are not considered commonplace anywhere in the realm of-football. But the 'Gator team from the University of Florida has just such a water boy, and everyone calls him "Tootie." Wherever the 'Gators struggle on a gridiron, there you'll find "Tootie," and his little water bucket. When a 'Gator falls on the bottom of a human pile, "Tootie" always grabs his little bucket and like a gentle, good natured elephant lmbers out on to the field with his toy-like pail. "Tootie's" appearance usually furnishes a surprise to the stranger, and if the latter recovers sufficiently, he is filled with laughter like all the other spectators. But everyone laughs With "Tootie"—not jat him. * . * * * • HOUSEKEEPING FOR BOYS After an inspection of the boys' dormitory at Translyvania College, there has been much thought on whether a course in housekeeping should be given to boys or not. It seems that even after the boys knew that there was to be an inspection and just when that still their rooms were unclean. The only hold-back, as seen at present, is that the boys are uncapable of wielding a broom or duster as skillfully as the girls. We see no reason why a little coaching wouldn't help. * * * * * WHAT PRICE GLORY Five boys appeared on the University of Baylor campus recently with their hair shaved off as the result of a contract with a Baylor barber that they would have their heads shaved if Baylor did not come through with the conference flag. Evidently, the boys gave up hopes of Baylor winning although there are still two games, but as the entire student body was doubtful as to whether they would keep their, agreement, the boys kept their bargain and are minus curly locks. * * * * * THIRTY-FIVE NEW PREXYS According to Archie M. Palmer in the November issue of the Bulletin of the Association of American Colleges, thirty-five new college presidents have been elected sine January 1, 1929; six that were elected in 1928 inaugurated, and change of heads in ten other institutions effected in the same period. Commenting on this apparently serious situation in his article headed, "Fifty-five New College Heads," Mr. Palmer says, "When 45 such changes are received within the brief span of nine months and the existence of at least ten vacancies is reported, it is time for those interested in and concerned with the welfare of the American College as a useful factor in the training of our youth, to take notice." The reason why a college president does not hold his office for more than ten years, is due to the hardships imposed on them while in office and the severe strain that goes with such a position, so Palmer thinks. * * * % * COLLEGE SPIRIT The student senate at Ohio State University has started an investigation among students, faculty members and alumni to determine just what is necessary to keep the school spirit alive. About two-thirds of some institutions' so called school spirit depends on alcoholic encouragement. * * * * * ADVICE FOR GIRLS 1. Keep away from track men; they are usually fast. 2. Never make dates with biology students; they enjoy cutting up too much. 3. The football man is all right; he will tackle anything. 4. You can trust a tank man; he will dive in and do his best. 5. The tennis man is harmless; but he enjoys a racket. 6. Watch out for the baseball man; he hits and runs. 7. Be careful of the dramatic member, he usually has several lines. 8. Don't play cards with a civil engineer; he is a bridge specialist. 9. Always let the members of the band talk about themselves they enjoy blowing their own horns.—The Parrot. * * * * * SWEET BRIAR TO THE FRONT Probably the first girls' college in the South to allow smoking on its campus is Sweet Briar College. The Sweet Briar News says that Sweet Briar has now taken her place among th.e leading women's colleges in another way. The highest consumption of cigarettes, we suppose, will soon be an asset to the female institution. THOUGHTS IN SILHOUETTE c&£err HDiogenese ^eufelsdrockh EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. WELL, I HAVE a whole flock of keys here in front of me and don't know what to do with any of them. That part of my anatomy charitably referred to as a mind is as blank as a window pane. Perhaps, if this so-called jnand was clear and functioning with the precision of our modern science I would fill this space with a bunch of meaningless words anyway; so I will close my eyes and let my fingers ramble innocently over the keyboard. The holidays are almost on us, and I realize that everyone is very busy completing their work before a few days of revel. Working under the assumption that you or to busy to frame a letter for that better half back home I will attempt to do so for you. A letter that will possess all of the sentiment and idiosyncrasies of one in love; however, I will not be responsible for the out come if you so happen to choose to use this suggestion to prepare a receptive background for your arrival. You might get married. Dearest Luella: In spite of the overpowering confidence I have in myself in spite of my realization that I was made for woman's eyes alone,- in spite of my knowledge that I am the sweetest of sweets, I could never love one who is not in every way decidedly better than I. I could never condescend to lower my dignity to the extent that I should do anything so plebian and bourgeois, so suggestive of the proletariate as to bow in subservient humility before any representation of woman's adjacent species who is not blessed with the heavenly characteris-tice of the fairest flower in God's green garden; neither would I become so weak as to lose any -part of my magnanimous facilities as to allow my strong heart to desire and solicit the love of anyone whom I did not like better than myself. It is with awful tenderness, and with a heart shining like a beacon through the darkness of winter night, that I express my firm conviction that you are the only personage beneath the tall towering tapestries of trees lifting their leafy boughs in everlasting devotion to the cloudy empyream that rests mobile above the grassy meadows of my terra firma, which I like better than myself. Consequently you are fully deserving to be the eyelash of my eyelash, toenail of my toenail, apple of my eye, orange of my mouth, and guiding light of my existence. Darling, in every srilcke ring that floats nonchalantly through the calm atmosphere of my quiet and tranquil palace of study," I visualize the beautiful image of the one in whom the most celestial like characteristics of humanity have been blended together to suggest an aspect of the un-brageous foliage extending its untramelled vines across gravel walks in gloriqus profusion. Ah! it is the picturization of godliness itself in Whose mysterious depths call the lost lures of'the Elysian fields, and the happy hunting grounds shiver and shining langurously in resplendent redundancy. I love the early moon, mysteriously misty, mistly mysterious, more mysterious than mystery itself—infinitely transient, transiently infinite, more infinite than infinity melancholy, the thick dark whipped creamed chocolate milks drenching the innard and pleasing the palate with a joy kin to pleasure, through it all the melancholy voices singing, "Luella, my Luella," blend in a poem of pain. The last light fades and drifts across the land, the low land, the land of flowers and flies that wander lonely lest the lurid liars press their pail petals with a passionate hand, enchanted essences and pagan pyre. Oh! dream that sleeps and sleep that knows no dreaming, so wert thou wrought in fragrant fadeless flowers, so wert thou wrapt in garments Godly gleaming and dying knew not what should end this seeming. The ghosts of evening haunt these afternoons, the mid-day twilight shifts with my desire, and yet before mine luminous orbs do they conspire to distil the fragrance of the violets that are consumed with glorious atmosphere and hurl them to alight in their abode where young (name please) there tombed his youthful lyre and sang to Luella this melodious ode. . Well, I am coming out of the trance and I hope that this colum is filled. At least the space seems to be taken up; so I will kick off hoping that each of you realize the Christmas your personal attributes will justify you in having. I am a kindly soul and want everyone to have a very good Christmas, which is another way of telling you, dear reader, that you are not so bad. FROM "A LONELY PLACE" Day after day, though no one sees, The lonely place do different seems; The trees, the stack, still images Constant in who can say whose dreams? —Edward Shanks. MM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. Salary Surveys Show Earnings of Graduates Recently various statistics were complied by various sources on how much salary a college graduate should earn in the years following graduation. Assuming that he makes satisfactory progress tin his work, what may a college graduate expect in the way of salary? The Department of Personnel Study at Yale University has stated these figures: First Year $1,300-$1,800 Second Year $l,500-$2,200 Third Year $2,000-$2,600 Fourth Year $2,400-$3,000 Fifth Year $2,800-$4,000 A similar study made by the University of Buffalo of the normal earning powr of the average successful man at forty gives the following list of salaries intemized by professions: Medicine $9,500 Law $6,600 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering $5,300 Dentistry $8,000 Civil Engineering $5,500 Electrical Engineering .-$5,500 Mechanical Engineering _$5,200 Research Ecience $5,900 Ministry $3,500 Teaching .$4,000 Advertising $6,750 Insurance $6,900 Banking $6,500 Sales Management $7,500 Gen. Business Executive $6,900 Investment Banking $6,500 This survey was compiled on the basis of information received from 713 graduates representing more than seventy colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The men were asked to give their estimate of the normal earning power of the average successful man at forty. ROCKWELL FAMILY FAIL TO GET COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEAD DAUGHTER New York—(IP)—If any spirit manifestations have been sent from the other world by Ruth Rockwell, who leaped to her death from an airplane above Curtiss field, they have been received only by her dog. In a farewell letter that the 19- year-old girl left, she said she would try to communicate with her relatives at 9 o'clock each night. At that hour for several nights, according to her brother Donald, the girl's great Dane has been acting queerly. The dog, Rockwell said, pretends to be greeting an imaginary person. It wags its tail, leaps in the air, and barks welcome. None of the Rockwell family, however, have noticed any manifestations. One thing we haven't seen yet is a paper guest towel.—Mobile Press. THE PLAINSMAN Books of Interest 'Zero Hour" Depicts Emotions and Trials of Youth in German Trenches During World War ZERO HOUR By Georg Grabenhorst Little, Brown & Company Review by K. M. McMillan, '33 Zero Hour is the story of the hardships and privations of the Great War as they came to Hans Volkenborn, a German youth, who enlisted in the Kaiser's army. The most striking characteristics of the book is that it contains no prejudice, and Volkenborn is pictured as representing the millions of youth who fought in the great conflict. The book does not deal with the view of one narrow caste, but expresses the feelings of the soldier at the front; his realization of the futility of the struggle, and his ignorance of its causes and motives. The German soldiers all seem ignorant of the cause for which they are fighting; they struggle on, like dumb beasts, having been told that their sacrifices were for their homes and the Fatherland. Although they have firmly believed that God was on their side, they finally realized the mockery of the German military religion, and the despotism of the Kaiser and his colleagues. Exhausted, and starved to the breaking point, they accept peace joyfully, and return to their homes, feeling only the regret for their fallen comrades, and the contentment of peace after four years of harrowing, nerve-racking trial. The book is a realistic story of the dash and enthusiasm of youth changing to disillusionment. Volkenborn entered the war as a boy of eighteen, full of patriotism and sentiment for the Fatherland for which he was fighting. He returned, his nerves shattered, his comrades dead, his eyesight almost destroyed, and his once strong body now a broken wreck. Volkenborn's experiences in the trenches are partly autobiography; Grabenhorst himself went to the front, was nearly blinded by a falling trench wall, and was forced to abandon active service. Although Zero Hour is the author's first novel, it is worthy to be placed among the highest pieces of war literature. * * * * * TELEVISION By H. Horton Sheldon and Edgar Norman Griswood. D. Van Nost'rand Co., Publishers Reviewed by A. C. Cohen, Jr., '32 H. Horton Sheldon, Ph. D., chairman of the Departments of Physics at Washington Square College and New York University, collaborating with Edgar Norman Grisewood, M. A., instructor of Physics at New York University, has recently published a book entitled "Television," which takes up HILL & CATON BARBER SHOP Next to Burton's Bookstore H %m J % ^ ere's a new stepper in the riff hi direction! I TS the newest dance record by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians, so of course it's another peppy foot-warmer. Lombardo plays these two snappy hits (no need to introduce them to you!) in the smooth, moderate tempo you hear on all the smartest dance floors. And into each number he injects skilful musical embroidery of his own that will have you saying, "Give me that one!" Hear these other new hits, also . . . . . / Record No. 2017-D, 10-inch, 75c MY FATE IS IN YOUH HANDS ) Fox Trots A LrrrLE Kiss EACH MORNING (A Little > G u y a ^ Hk Kiss at Night) (from Motion Ptcture ( *™UlB,. '^The Vagabond Lover") J »°y«l Canadians Record No. 2016-D, 10-inch, 75c BLUE LITTLE You. AND BLUE LITTLE ME i j g j j j ^ . IF YOU KNOW, WHAT I KNOW, YOUXL > (TheWhispering KNOW I LOVE YOU * Pianist) Record No. 2014-D, 10-inch, 75c THE WOMAN IN THE SHOE (from Motion \ Fox Trots Picture "Lord Byron of Broadway. ) \ Ben Selvin ONLY LOVE IS REAL (from Motion Picture ( and "Lord Byron of Broadway") J His Orchestra "Magic Not—' Columbia P&Recqrds Viva -tonal Recording* The Records mthout Scratch in a popular style many of the problems relating to present day television. Very few highly technical terms are used, and the average layman will have no difficulty in following the discussions. The true value of this volume can hardly be estimated, because of the chaotic condition of television development. The advancement in this field has been in a kaleidiscopic manner, and the authors even expressed a doubt that their book would be up-to-date on the publication date. However, their fears were of little consequence. To date no further revolutionary developments that would render their work incomplete have been made, though as a result of the intense research work being directed toward this end, it would not be a t all surprising to hear the announcement of some outstanding improvement. at any time. It was in the face of these difficulties that the authors undertook the task of writing their book. A brief account of the historical background and the earlier attempts at picture transmission is included in the opening chapters. The essentials of any television sytem and the important theories underlying the operation of the different apparatus used are discussed. Detailed descriptions of the Baird, Bell Telephone, Jenkins, and Alexanderson systems of television are included in the book. These four systems of television are the most important in existence, and the descriptions are sufficiently broad for an elementary understanding of the subject. Thjere aire qther systems for television, but their operation is similar t'o the ones mentioned, and the authors save themselves the necessity of useless repetition by careful election of material. In separate chapters the photo-electric- cell, the neon tube, methods of scanning, methods of synchronization, and cathode ray oscillagraphs are discussed. The importance of these in television is evident, and the authors of this book present a very clear account of their operation and development. One chapter is devoted to amateur equipment, and in it the authors discuss the work being done by amateurs in receiving television pictures. Descriptions of the apparatus used is given, and hints on how to overcome the difficulties with which the experimenter is likely to meet are also presented. The book is well illustrated with photographs and diagrams of apparatus discussed, making it very easy to follow the author's line of thought. The main purpose of this work is to present to the layman a clear statement of the fact's concerning actual progress made in television, yet the authors cannot refrain from expressing the opinion that in a few more years, commercial television sufficiently developed for practical purposes will emerge from the laboratories to business institutions and the home. Old Bible Discovered In Library at Tulane A fifteenth century Bible, the oldest book so far discovered in Tu-lane's library was recently found in the stock room of the Tilton Memorial Library by the librarian. When discovered, it was wrapped in paper, tied securely, and piled among some other uncatalogued books in a remote corner of the room. It is worm eaten and so fragile that it has to be repaired and photographed before it can be exhibited. The Bible, which includes the Apocrypha and the writings of the saints, is entitled, "Dialogues in Biblism." The initial letters of each paragraph are hand done; the covers are bound in tooled leather of the period. The book appears to have a brass plate on the front cover. There are two other copies of this Bible in the United States, at the Union and the Central Theological Seminaries, respectively. NOTICE LOST: One plain gold cross watch chain with the name RUTH printed across the back. Lost sometime Wednesday night between the post office and the Phi Kappa Tau House. Finder please call R. L. Witherill at the Phi Kappa Tau House. Phone 58. REWARD. AUBURN'S (ALABAMA) Gl ABSOLUTE AUCTIO OF CEDARCREST on Magnolia Street 9C BEAUTIFUL I (YTG £o BUILDING 1AM O NEXT TUESDAY DECEMBER SEVENTEENTH AT TWO O'CLOCK CEDARCREST is Auburn's ideal close-in restricted residential development. THIS SUBDIVISION is destined to outgrow and outbuild any other development in the city. Buy a lot in Cedar-crest at Your Own Price Don't Miss This Opportunity To Buy Auburn Property on Easy Terms Free $200 IN CASH Electric Radio Come Bring Your Friends. Ladies Especially Invited. J. P. KING AUCTION CO. Chattanooga, "THE WORLD'S FOREMOST" 1268 Market St. Tennessee THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. a Mt r=\ a J \ DICK JONES, Editor A. C. TAYLOR, Associate Editor Elmer G. Salter, Contributor; Rhode* Was*.., Harry Barnes, Charles Trice, Tad McCalium, Assistants D AUBURN CAGERS MEET FIRST OPPONENT NEXT WEDNESDAY By Elmer G. Salter The 1929 ensemble of the Auburn Tigers basket ball five will come off the press Wednesday evening in the local gymnasium when they meet the strong LaGrange Y. M. C. A. team in the only game for the Plainsmen before the Yuletide begins. After the initial game of the season for the Orange and Blue quintet, a lull in athletic activities on the Auburn campus will be had until December 27 when the cagesters resume practice for their campaign with Southern Conference foes which probably will begin January 3 with the University of Florida furnishing the opposition. With more than a week devoted to calisthenics and other conditioning exercises, Coach Hal Lee has brought his hoop artists around to scrimmage form and mock battles are in the offing most every evening in the gymnasium. Coach Lee has been starting a team of sophomores against Capt. Louie James and the reserves of last season. The sophomores had Lumpkin and Jordan at forwards; Stewart, center, and Aldridge and Lawson, guards. They were opposed by Pate and Ful- Prospects For Auburn Cagers Grow Brighter By R. T. Wasson The prospects of the Plainsmen cagers grow brighter as the time passes on. Much new material has been brought to light by Coach "Sherif" Lee this season and as the squad dwindles down the prospects brighten up. The squad has been cut in about half since the day the call for recruits was made. The twenty odd remaining players have been going through hard scrimmages form the past week and should be in excellent condition for the coming tilt with the LaGrange Y. M. C. A. The coming game will be a hard one as every year the Y. M. C. A. boys have a strong team and give all opponents a hard fight. Competition for regular berths on the team has been hotley contested so far and the starting line-up will not be definitely known until the opening whistle for the game. There have been several men fighting it out for the places left open from last season and the only man certain of a berth on this year's quintette is Captain Louie James. There are several men that scrubbed on last year's team that are fighting for their former posts but there are several good men that came up from last year's Freshman squad that are keeping them on their toes. There can be more definite statements made as to the prospects for this season and for the men to hold regular berths this season after the game with the LaGrange "Y'' is over. A good hot battle is expected in the forth coming tilt and no rating of either team is known definitely up to the present but it is said that the Plainsmen cagers hold a slight edge. FOR SALE! 1926 Ford Roadster. Excellent condition. For particulars see Bill Morton, Theta Kappa Nu House. ton, forwards; Anderson, center, and Capt. James and Yarbrough, guards. The above teams displayed a neat brand of basket ball and it looks like the prospects for a winning team are not as dim as they were before the season started. Capt. James & Company outscored their less experienced brethren but the youngsters gave them as much opposition as they desired. After scrimmaging for thirty minutes, Coach Lee put a team on the floor with Jordan and Lumpkin, forwards; Stewart, center, and James and Lawson, guards. This team worked better together than any other five men that teamed during the evening. It would not be much of a surprise to see this five start against the LaGrange Y. M. C. A. cagesters. Competition is very evident for regular positions on the 1929-30 team. Only Capt. Louie James is practically sure of a regular berth with promising reserves and members T>f Coach Geo. Bohler's championship 1929 freshman team battling for the other places. Coach Lee has cut the squad to 21 players. The axe probably will be wielded again before Christmas. The squad is now composed of the following: Aldridge, Anderson, Cham-lee, Curvin, Fulton, Hatfield, Jordan, James, Harmon, Lumpkin, Law-son, Jack Stewart, Earnest Stewart, Smith, Vines, Ingram, Robinson, Rogers, Yarbrough, Chappelle and Pate. Notre Dame National Champions This Year The close of the 1929 football season in the United States has left little doubt in the minds of the nation that Notre Dame is the champion of the country, although both Pittsburgh and Purdue as well as several other undefeated elevens stand ready to dispute such a title. Notre Dame, however, has been awarded the Jack F. Reisman national intercollegiate football trophy for 1929 for the second time in the last five years. In announcing the winner of this throphy, Dr. Frank Dickinson, of the University of Illinois, whose system is rated on strength of team and opponents rather than percentages, declared Purdue second and Pittsburgh third in strength. By general agreement, the following champions of the country's sections have been selected: East—Pittsburgh Midwest and National — Notre Dame Big Ten—Purdue South—Tulane Southwest—Texas Christian Rocky Mountain—Utah Pacific Coast—St. Marys. Although many of the stars of the two teams this year will graduate next June, some opportunity to decide the relative strength of Notre Dame and Pittsburgh will be offered next year when the two meet in a football contest at Pittsburgh stadium. The next year the two will play at the new stadium at South Bend. We are combatants in a battle which is not yet decided.—Dean Inge. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS -SHOPPING EARLY-Let Us Show You Our Line of Toiletries — Table Silver Service Ladies' - WATCHES - Men's Tiger Drug Store All-Fraternity Basketball Pick Forward Forward Center Guard Guard All-Southern Conference Team NAME SCHOOL POSITION Paul Hug Tennessee End Freddie Sington Alabama Tackle Ray Farris North Carolina Guard Lloyd Roberts Tulane Center Bull Brown Vanderbilt Guard Pete Drury Kentucky Tackle Jerry Dalrymple Tulane End-_ Bobby Dodd Tennessee Quarterback Billy Banker Tulane Half Gene McEver Tennessee Half Tony Holm Alabama Fullback GRIDIRON QUINTESSENCE By PERCY VAL Somewhat slowed up by a deluge of rainfall, and a consequently muddy field, the Georgia Bulldogs decisively defeated their ancient enemy 12-6. However, Tech gave a good account of herself, and the three varsity men on each side sang their Swan Songs with a fervor. Fat Bryant, of Georgia, made the most spectacular exit of all the three year men. With the game apparently headed for a 6-6 deadlock, Bryant broke through the Tech line, blocked the punt, and raced the reamaining thirty yards for a touchdown. Frisbie, the other Georgia tackle was also representing his school for the last time, and as usual played his steady and reliable game. For Tech, Mizell, Thomason, Westbrooke and Coot Watkins were playing their last game and all made a grand finale to the brilliant careers. Although Stumpy Thomason was injured and had to retire from the game, he played a wonderful game, and his running mate, Warner Mizell, also climaxed his brilliant career with some excellent punting. Besides these illustrious warriors, Captains Boland and Rusk, the rival centers, did noble work. Before the rainfall started, the game began with Georgia receiving the ball on her own 35 yard line. Here the Bulldogs scored before Tech could get her hands on the ball. This drive started with Chandler getting a 18 yard gain through Tech's line. Armen Waugh followed with a run of a dozen yards around his left end, and the ball was on Tech's 30 yard line. Momentarily, the Georgia advance was stopped, but Tech was penalized five yards for offside, giving Georgia a first down. Then Chandler slipped back for a pass and Maffet, on the snap, went snaking over to the corner of the field. Chandler shot the ball to him, and in another stride he was across the goal line. Following this touchdown, a punting duel ensued with each punter doing noble work, considering the fact that the field was, by this time, a sea of mud. After obtaining the ball on her own 37 yard line, Tech began her most valiant and determined offensive. Mizell went off right tackle for eight yards, then followed with a drive of nine yards, and finally went around right end for 19 yards, placing the ball on Georgia's 26 yard line. However, on another try at the line, Stumpy Thomason fumbled, and Maffett recovered for Georgia. Downs quickly punted the ball out of danger. Neither side did much in the second period except punt, the offensive being hindered by a steady down pour of rain. However, early in the third period, Chandler's punt was blocked, and Jim Brooke recovered behind the goal line, giving the Tech Engineer's a touchdown and tying the score. Until the opening minutes of the fourth period the game continued in a deadlock. However, Fat Bryant pleted stadium to witness as colorful an intersectional game as the entire season has afforded. Cannonball Crabtree, playing his last game for Florida, broke up a,be back next season and should prove Fill out the above positions on the team and place your vote in the ballot box to be found in the Student Supply Shop or Homer Wrights Drug Store. Have the name of the player and his address. RULES:— 1. No man can win a place on the team that did not participate in the tournament this season. 2. The vote must be in by three o'clock Monday evening. 3. Each man voting must fill out all spaces in the ballot form and not make his vote for but one man. 4. No one man is entitled to but one vote in the contest. 5. In case of a tie for places the winner will be chosen by Sports Department. Nine Athletic Awards Received By Athletes From Our Capital City By Elmer G. Salter Nine of the 42 athletic awards recently given to the varsity and freshmen football teams at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, were received by Montgomery boys. Kenneth Phipps, halfback on Coach McFaden's frosh team, played at Cloverdale High School, but is at present living at Greensboro. All of the Capital City players will Eighty Men Report For Tryouts For Places On Rifle Team of This Year By R. P. Greer, 33 The Rifle team is off on a great start, and a very successful season is predicted. There are already eleven matches scheduled with colleges and universities ranging from the New England Coast to the State of Wyoming, and the team will compete in the Hurst Trophy Match, in which match, all the leading colleges and universities of the country will compete. The team will have a new rifle gallery in the old chemistry building, and with this improvement, better scores should be made than in previous years. Eighty candidates have reported to Lieut. Bowman, in which number includes twelve men from last year's team. The letter men that have returned are: 0. T. Allen; W. W. Bryant; M. W. Wullenbuchar; and M. Williams. The rifle team has been considered a minor sport at Auburn for several years, and Auburn has had teams that rank with the best in the country. Letters are awarded to the five men chosen to compete in the Hurst Trophy Match. punting duel which persisted throughout the scoreless first period, by returning an Oregon punt 80 yards for a touchdown. From that time on it was a Florida victory, and the west coast invaders peeled off their jersies and played desperately, naked from the waist up, save for shoulder pads. Encouraged, Florida immediately started another scoring march led by Seay, who went 20 yards from mid-field to the 30 yard line. Here Ed Sauls running behind perfect interference, skirted around right end for a touchdown. As the shadows fell over the new stadium, Oregon managed to score in the last five minutes of the game. (Continued on page 6) blocked and recovered one of Mi-zell's punts and raced thirty yards for the winning touchdown. From then on it was a Bulldog victory, and the ball frequently changed hands, with most of the play being done in mid field. * * * * * A smooth working University of Florida football team, playing under its own warm sunshine, outclassed and outscored a determined but perspiring University of Oregon team Saturday 20-6. More than 20,000 spectators crowded into the half com- Foreman Rogers Devises Plan for Rewarding All- Fraternity Basket Team Through the cooperation of the Tiger Theatre, Auburn Cafe and Homer Wright Drug Co., the thing that has been impossible has become a fact. These concerns showed great interest in the promotion of the choice of a mythical All Fraternity Basket Ball team. The choice will be made by the student body and the rules governing the contest can be found on the Sports Page of this edition. The members of the team receiving the greatest number of votes for their respective positions will receive five passes to the Tiger Theatre. This was assured through Foreman Rogers, manager of the Tiger. The man coming the closest to choosing the entire team will receive a carton of cigarettes given through the courtesy of the Auburn Cafe. The man coming next in the choice of the entire team will receive a two pound box of Norris chocolate given through the courtesy of Homer Wright Drug Company. The above mentioned firms have at all times manifested great interest in the affairs of Auburn and have once more come to the front in the promotion of affairs for the benefit of the school. very instrumental in lifting the Tigers out of the Southern Conference football cellar. The Montgomery boys honored are: George Egge, Louis McRee, Chattte Davidson, Lindley Hatfield, Tom Brown, Chas. Bunkley, Joe Andrews, Tom Shackleford, and John Fonville, manager. Tony Holm to Play With East Against West All-Star Eleven Alabama, Dec. 7.— (AP)—Tony Holm, Alabama's All-American fullback, will play with a team of eastern football stars against a selected team of western players in a New Year's Day football game on the Pacific Coast. Holm wired his acceptance of an invitation by Andy Kerr, coach of the eastern team, and will join the squad in Chicago, December 16, for practice before the trip to San Francisco. Holm, playing his last year with the University of Alabama, has scintillated in every game this season in spite of constantly shifted backfields. He gained three-fourths of Alabama's total yardage for the year. Plans Are Finished For Charity Game On January First Players who will compose the two southern conference squads that will play a charity football game in Atlanta New Year's Day were announced Saturday night by Dr. W. D. Funkhouser, secretary of the southern conference. There are twenty-five men on each squad, one known as the Northern Division being chosen from conference teams in Kentucky, Maryland, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, and the Southern Division from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Auburn. NORTHERN DIVISION CENTERS—-Grow, V. M. I.; Beal! South Carolina; Williams Kentucky. (Continued on page 6) Much Speculating as Time New Coach To Be Named Dr. Bradford Knapp, president of Auburn, is expected to name the Plainsmen's head coach after a conference with coaches attending the S. C. meeting in Baton Rouge. Dr. Knapp failed to deny or confirm a rumor for The Age-Herald that Biff Jones, former Army coach, would be named head coach at Auburn. It is known that Biff Jones has considered the Auburn offer and also, that Tom Lieb, assistant coach at Notre Dame, has been considered. Johnny Floyd, now acting head coach, is, also a strong candidate for Bohler's job and has been recommended by a number of the S. C. coaches as the man for the job. Floyd has been at Auburn long enough to know the situation and believes he can start Auburn on an upward climb. But regardless of who is named" head coach at Auburn, it is going to take two or three years for the Tigers to regain the heights that once were the Tigers. Decay is fast but progress is slow. Drink Delicious and Refreshing PAUSE 4/VD ^DWil^SEJ-F, AND ANYBODY WHO EVER RAN AFTER A TRAIN THAT WAS N6 FASTER THAN WAS KNOWS THERE NOTHING ELSE TO BUT. ©ve* Run far enough, work long enough, play hard enough and you've got to stop. That's when the pause that refreshes makes the big hit. Happily you can find it around the corner from anywhere, waiting for you in an ice-cold Coca-Cola, the pure drink of natural flavors that makes any little minute long enough for a big rest. The Cora-Cola Co., Atlanta, Ca. MILLION A DAY I T H A D / T O YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES B E O O O D T O G E T W H E RE I T COM I S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. THE PLAINSMAN PAGE FIVE AT A WINDOW Give me a hunger O You Gods that sit and give The world its orders. Give me Hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure, From your doors of gold and fame. Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger. But leave me a little love, A voice to speak to me in the day's end, A hand to touch me in *••"> iJaxV room, Breaking the long loneliness. In the dusk of day-shapes Blurring the sunset, One little wandering! western star Thrust out from the changing shores of shadow. Let me go to the window, Watch then the day—shapes of dusk, And wait and know the coming Of a little love. —Carl Sanburg. PERSONAL MENTION . U. D. C. Meets at Home of Mrs. Basore on Tuesday The U. D. C. meeting was held at the home of Mrs. C. A. Basore on Tuesday afternoon. The home was beautifully decorated with poinsettas and white narcissus which carried out the Confederate colors, red and white. To celebrate "Alabama Day" was the purpose of this meeting, and the program was made unusually interesting with this in mind. - A summary of Julia Tutwiler's life was given by Mrs. Clara Yarbrough. Mrs. J. P. Creel answered the que?- tion, "Why the capitol was moved from Montgomery to Richmond. A report of the Biloxi convention of the U. D. C. was given by Mrs. B. B. Ross. .Miss Edith Harris Entertains Wiflr^enrfsfnias" Banquet Miss Edith Harris entertained with a Christmas banquet on Wednesday evening in the Cafeteria balcony for the students who work in the cafeteria. Red and green colors were carried out in the decorations and menu. In the center of the table stood a small but attractive Christmas tree with the presents laid around it. Shorty Long acted as toastmaster. After the banquet the gifts were presented by Miss Edith Harris, who in turn was presented with a lovely waffle iron by the Cafeteria force. Dr. Van Wagenen Speaks To Y. W. Board Meeting Dr. Beulah Clark Van Wagenen who is a member of the J. W. National Board, Girl Reserve Department spoke to the National Y. W. Board, meeting in New York City during last week. Her subject was: "The Girl Reserve and Y. W. Work in the Southern States. Mr. and Mrs. English, of Mobile, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robinson. * * * Dean M. J. Punchess is ill at a hospital in Montgomery. * * * Mrs. Clifford Hare is expected to return from Brooklyn, N. Y. next Friday evening. * * * Mrs. ~B. R. Showalter is expecting her sister, Miss Maude Slaght, for the Christmas holidays. * * * The Benefit Bridge Club, sponsored by the P. T. A. of Auburn has been postponed from Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening. * * * Mrs. C. C. Brooks, Mrs. Cary Wright, Mrs. W. V. Jones and Mrs. A. Meadows motored to Montgomery on Monday to do Christmas-shopping. * * * Mrs. G. H. Carlovitz, Mrs. H. S. Gentry, Mrs. Charles R. Hixon, and Mrs. L. S. Blake spent Saturday in Columbus. * * * t Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Duncan, Mrs. Cary Wright, Miss Elizabeth Duncan and Mr. S. W. Garrett spent last Friday in Montgomery. * * * J. E. Harold Jr., of Fairfield underwent an operation for appendicitis this week in the East Alabama Hospital. * * Mr. Jack Stewart will spend the week-end in Anniston with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart. * * * Dr. B. B. Ross is recovering after a brief illness at his home on Magnolia Avenue. * * * Miss Helen Shackleford has as her guests Mrs. Claudia Shackelford, and Miss Florence Parker, of Atlanta, and Mrs. C. W. Killebrew, of Augusta, Georgia. * * * Mrs. F. W. Van Wagenen is expected to arrive here soon to spend the Christmas holidays with Professor- N. B. and Dr. B. C. Van Wagenen. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Frank' Gillard and two sons, Frank, Jr., and Billie, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Stodghill. * * * While attending the meeting of the National Y. W. Board, in New York, Dr. Van Wagenen visited Mrs. F. W. Van Wagenen. * * * Malsolm Franklin left Friday for his home in Birmingham. NEWS OF THE WOMAN'S CLUB By Mrs. W. A. Ruffin, Acting Publicity Chairman At its regular bbuussiinneessss meeting Thursday afternoon, the Wo'man'9 Club of Auburn in an interesting program observed "Alabama Day." The Club opened the meeting by singing "America." The chairmen of the various departments gave reports. Mrs. W. W. Hill gave a most interesting account of the Fifth District meeting at Luvrine. Several" new members were elected. After all business was transacted the club sang "Alabama." The speaker for the afternoon was Dr. Petrie, a most beloved and distinguished Alabamian. His. subject was "Alabama's Influence in National Affairs" and his treatment of the subject was comprehensive, sympathetic and conclusive. Beginning with the state as a territory he gave a complete history of the high points in the career of Ala- 8* iHty rG' ^te *'!**»< do lea*. ******* n?^«eo/Z,%as^ * * ****** a «hy th y Co°t on Z!,***7 e^^Stti ftyfl***- four Delta Sigma Phi Holds Thirtieth Anniversary Banquet On Tuesday evening the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity held its thirtieth anniversary banquet dance in their lovely new home on Fraternity Row. The rooms were decorated very attractively with smilax and mistle-toe. Green and white, the colors of the fraternity, were beautifully carried out in" the dinner and the decoration of the table. The pledges gave a "stunt called, "The Seven Most Foolish Virgins,' each one representing one of the seven seniors of the house which was greatly enjoyed. After the stunt, several darkies rendered many Southern selections. A brief summary of the history of the fraternity and the significance of the banquet was given by Mr. Wallace Postelle. Mr. William Thomas, president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, acted as toast-master. After the elaborate banquet dancing was enjoyed. Among the guests who were present were: Mrs. Bradford Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sewell, Miss Zoe Dobbs, Professor and Mrs. J. C. Grimes, Prof, and Mrs. Adams, Misses Kathleen Russell, Elizabeth Smith, Mildred Wood, Elizabeth Gregory, Katherine Porter, La Verne Watts, Dabney Hare, Vivian Hester, Louise Bedell, Audrey Fuller, Bertha Northrop, Hallie Mae Ingram, Abbie Brasseale, Hoyt Enloe, Nola Heath, Marjorie Capps. bama as related to National Affairs up to the present time. He pointed out that Alabama has had intimate contact with three foreign countries—Spain, France and England. He drew a series of vivid pictures of the march of DeSoto through Alabama; the attempt of the French to build an, empire in America with the settlement of Mobile as a beginning; and the downfall of the English in Alabama with the defeat of the Creek Indians. Another point of interest was the impoi'tant part which he showed Alabama to have played in bringing about the War Between the States. He als'o emphasized the influence which Alabama had during the war and afterward. He stated that Alabama was the real leader of the new South since she stood first in the industrial and hydro-electric developments which had made the new South. Among the distinguished Alabami-ans who have been influential in national affairs and who as individuals have distinguished the state, he mentioned, Richard Pearson Hobson, Joseph Wheeler, William Lowndes Yancey, Generals Bullard, Gorgas and Sibert, Matthew Sloan and Helen Kellar. Fashions for Supermen Discussed by Pegler "Impelled both by their own zeal for victory and promotion, .and by the opportunities of the manufacturers to take leave of precedent and obsolete styles,' says Westbrook Pegler in telling about' "Fashions For Supermen" in the January issue of College Humor, "the coaches have transformed the varsity man from a shaggy fearsome figure who breathed through holes in a rubber mask, into a trim, fleet affair in pants so tight that they seem to be painted on, a shoulder harness like a prospector's pack saddle, and a form fitting, shock absorbin casque of pliable leather,! LOVE A DISEASE SAYS A BERLIN PHYSICAN DR. SCHWEISSHEIMER CORNERSTONE OF OLD BUILDING UNEARTHED Paris—(IP)—Workmen excavating Berlin—(IP)—Love, according to for the new metropolitan subway line Dr. Wadleman Schweissheimer, noted here, have unearthed a stone block Berlin physician, is a disease, usujUJy under the ancient chapel of St. Yves responding to a curvative treatment,]^11 the Rue St. Jacques, which bore but sometimes becoming chronic with tfe^following inscription: a number of individuals. The physician has published a treatise dealing with this "affliction" of mankind. Love, he says, like measles, affects the human being only when it finds the condition of the body unprepared to withstand it. "The disease has very evident synv ptoms," the doctor says. "The glance Union of Young Peoples Societies Held Sunday A union of all the young people's societies was held in the basement of the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening. About two hundred were present. The first part of the hour was spent in becoming acquainted and having supper which was served by several members of the Christian Endeavor Society. The members then repaired to the Auditorium where Dr. W. H. Hudson, a returned missionary of Kashing, China, spoke on "China's Youth Calls to the Youth of America." A short business meeting then ensued and it was decided that the Treasure Hunt to be made by the members of the union societies would take place on Friday night, December 13. Baptist Missionary Society Observe Prayer Week Prayer Week for Foreign "Missions was faithfully observed last week by the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society. Several very interesting and inspiring lectures were given throughout the week. Among those who spoke were Miss Jeffers of Roanoke, who is on a furlough from Cina; Professor Roe who spoke on some of his experiences while in France and Germany; Professor Atkinson likewise spoke of his experience while in Mexico last summer; Rev. Duggar, a returned missionary from Brazil spoke of his work there, and Miss Lula Palmer spoke on "Things that-are Lasting. who looks no more like the idols of of t h e eye darkens, the face pales, the my adolesence than Napoleon looked like Old King Cole. "On wet or extremely warm days, the boys show up with their shins nude, and it is a fact, although not generally known, that the Harvard and Dartmouth teams of 1927 received issues of scanties, or shorts like Boy Scout pants, which disclosed an area of undraped athlete between the sheetops and a point well to the north of the knee-cap. The trend is that daring." American Association of University Women Meets The Auburn Branch of the Ameri can Association of UniveiSJtjMiM'BWeif •"*Cfc~-»^_ held its December meeting at the' home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. High. The husbands and gentlemen friends of the members were delightfully entertained at this meeting. The living and dining rooms were artistically decorated with smilax and holly and a very pretty Christmas tree stood in the living room. Much fun and amusement was afforded the members and guests by the program which was something of a burlesque-of our schools. In this, the members and guests were introduced to a school conducted by the A. A. U. W. in order to determine the ability and rating of the applicants seeking admission into this association. Each one stood a mock test on various subjects. The intelligence test was given by Dr. B. C. Van Wagenen; the Music Appreciation test by Mrs. J. T. High; History and Mathematics test by Lt. C. P. Townsley assisted by Mrs. C. D. Killebrew, and-the Spelling test was given by Miss Zoe Dobbs. Mrs. S. L. Toomer distributed the gifts from the tree and each gift had an appropriate rhyme attached which was written by Mrs. Townsley. Refreshments served to about fifty members and guests.. STUDENTS IN POSTOFFICES More than one third of the 2,800 extra helpers used in new York post offices during the Christmas rush this year will .come. Lege cla; heart acts violently, the patient loses weight and sleep. "But when the object of their love is responsive, the disease is cured in most cases. But, alas!—sometimes it is chronic, and persons wander through life always a prey to this burning emotion." One reason why part -of the world is sane is that it can't afford to be anything else. John, King of France and Navarre, nave placed this first stone in honor oflsjfld and Minseigneur Saint Yves in the jfc;ar 1352, second of my reign." \ Because Yves is toe patron saint of lawyers, the French" Star Association has been granted perrnresion by the city to have the historic eVrnerstone installed in its museum in ths^alace of Justice. CHEMISTRY MAY PROVE PROFITABLE TO INDIA Calcutta, India—(IP)—Dr. H. jK. Sen, of the University College ;of Science here, declares that chemistry apapplied to industry can be the one great remedy for Indian poverty. The country abounds in raw materials, he said, which wait only the hand of science to turn them to economic goods. A Real Xmas Treat Only a short time before Christmas Vacation—Get into loliday Spirit in.j^^»J^ Collegiate way! Wear your folks' Handsome Hook-Fast Theta Epsilon Holds Initiation Monday Theta Epsilon, local honorary fraternity for the School of Home Eco nomics held its initiation on last Monday evening at seven o'clock. At this time honorary membership was given to Mrs. Bradford Knapp who is very much interested in home economics and its influence on the lives of people. The other three new members are Misses Ruth Dobyne, Sallye Hamilton and Audrey Fuller. After the ceremonies the new members were entertained by the older members. A delicious salad course was served to Mrs. Knapp, Misses Louise Glanton, Lillie Spencer, Alice Whitcher Sandlin, Claribel Parsons, Lottie Collins, Dorothy Parker, Mrs. Hazel Hewitt, and Mignon Mallette. Local University Wowen's Club Increases Membership The Auburn Branch of the American Association of University Women has had continual growth since its establishment. There are now thirty members. The meetings for the year are equally divided between special discussions by local and out-of-town speakers and special activities. Special emphasis will be given to the topic, "The Place in Work of University Women." Mrs. L. A. Ward Hostess at Informal Christmas Party A lovely little informal Christmas party was given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. L. A. Ward in honor of Mrs. B. F. Basore. The rooms in use were very beautifully decorated with Christmas colors, poinsettas and ferns. The table made a very attractive picture with it's pretty lace cover, centerpiece of poinsettas and silver service. Grapefruit punch was served by Mrs. Homer Ward and Mrs. C. R. Hixon and Mrs. J. W. Scott assisted in serving dainty poinsetta cakes, nuts and mints which further carried out the Christmas idea. About thirty called during the afternoon. Announcement There will be a call meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary on Friday night at 7. P. M. in the Sunday School rooms of the Episcopal church. This meeting is "for the purpose of completing plans for Christmas work. All who are interested, please be there. TOOK SODA FOR STOMACH FOR 20 YEARS "For 20 years I took soda for indigestion and stomach gas. Then I tried Adlerika. One bottle brought complete relief."—Jno. B. Hardy. Adlerika relieves GAS and sour stomach in TEN MINUTES! Acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, removing poisons you never knew were there. Don't fool with medicine which cleans only PART of the bowels, but let Adlerika give stomach and bowels a REAL cleaning and see how good you feel! Homer Wright, Druggist. I. •»t home your loyalty Here is something useful and distinctive—something every young college man will be proud to own. The Belt is made of Genuine English Cowhide. The Buckle is finished in Plati-Croyd—it will not tarnish or rust, and lasts a life time. A special patented Hook- Fast catch keeps the belt from slipping. A Wonderful Holiday Number! Come and see the Hook- Fast College Belt and Buckle on display at— Student Supply Shop DAN GARRETT, Rep. Our authorized campus representative, or mail your order directly to— HOOK-FAST BELT CO., Incorporated 20 West 27th Street New York, N. Y. Bank Of Auburn Auburn, Alabama First National Bank Auburn, Alabama To Our Depositors After making a careful anaylsis of the cost of handling checking accounts and certain other banking services the banks of Auburn have decided that it is necessary to put into effect on January 1, 1930, the schedule of service charges listed below. These service charges are inaugurated merely to partially cover cost of the banking services rendered. The chief object is to reduce the inevitable loss involved in the service to the smaller depositors. It is not generally understood that even on a deposit of as much as $100 that, after deducting the necessary cash reserves which are required to be maintained, there is only about $75 available for the bank's use. On this amount the bank can earn less than 50 cents per month. This is not sufficient to pay the cost of bookkeeping, stationery, supplies and clerical help. It is believed that the depositors will readily see the fairness of the changes which are to be made and that our customers will not wish to be served at an actual out-of-the-pocket-loss to the bank. We wish each depositor to feel that his account and patronage is appreciated and shall be glad to have each one carry a minimum balance of $50 or an average balance of $100. If this is done no charges will be made. Those who may not wish to meet this requirement are cordially invited to continue to carry the smaller account with the understanding that such a depositor is willing to pay the small charge which we are obliged to make for the services rendered. The banks have no intention of deriving a profit from such accounts but merely wish the depositor to carry a part of the cost of the service. We shall be very glad to discuss with depositors personally any questions concerning the policy which is herewith announced, effective January 1, 1930. THE BANK OF AUBURN, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AUBURN. SERVICE CHARGES TO BE INAUGURATED JANUARY 1, 1930 50c 25c 50c 10c 15c per month on all active checking accounts whose balance falls below $50.00 unless an average balance of $100.00 is maintained. Accounts with more than three checks per month considered active. for each check drawn against an account without sufficient funds to cover. minimum interest charge on a note. for each cashier's check. Or 1-10 of 1% for each bank draft. Printing cost of overprinting on customer's checks. PAGE SIX THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. S A M E Repaints Airway Marker Society Follows Policy of Doing Something Beneficial to School Annaully Following their policy of doing something each year of benefit to the campus and the school, members of the American Society of Military Engineers repainted the air-way marker on the roof of Toomer's Drug Store, on last Tuesday afternoon. The . • S o c i e t y originally installed this mark- /~ er last year, but due to weather conditions it had become dim, and a fresh coat of paint was deemed necessary. This airplane guide is the standard marker adopted by the Aeronautical Association, and consists of the word Auburn done in box-car letters; also a north arrow helps the aviator to orient himself. Against the black background of the roof, the white letters are readily discernible at a high altitude. PROFESSOR L. N.^QWNCAN AWARDED FARMER MEDAL L REPORT ISSUED SHOWING COMPARISON OF AVERAGES (Continued from page 1) School of Education Education, 142 students, average 74.37; Agricultural Education, 180 students, average 72.52. School of Home Economics Home Economics, 56 students age 77.40. School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine, 32 students, average 73.53. All College 1602 students, average 71.16. (Continued from page 1) more active in assisting organized agriculture than has Professor Duncan. "If we had such men in each state, American Agriculture would be organized. Not only has Professor Duncan fought for us in Alabama, but as a member of the executive committee of the extension leaders of the United States, he carried on the same fight nationally," Mr. O'Neal declared. As director of extension service of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Professor Duncan called and presided oyer the first farm bureau meeting in Alabama at Auburn in January, 1921. Since then he has been a leader in farm bureau organization work, although he has never been an official of the farm bureau. Prof. Duncan is credited with the establishment of the Alabama Farm Bureau as a model organization. In addition to work in Alabama he has been called into service in other states, advising with officials of other organization of farmers and helping them to solve their mutual problems by cooperative means. Mr. Duncan is a farmer, born and raised on his father's farm near Rus- Ala. He was graduated from ^^^^^^r\ sti tute in 1900. Later he received his M. S. at Auburn. He has attended the University of Tennessee and the University of Illinois. PLANS ARE FINISHED FOR CHARITY GAME ON JANUARY FIRST Always Ready to Give You the Best of Service TOOMER'S HARDWARE CLINE TAMPLIN, Manager Always Ready To Serve You BANK OF AUBURN Bank Of Personal Service Ward's Place Washing -:- Greasing Motor Fuel A PIANO An ideal gift for the whole family. Prices greatly reduced on N e w and Used Pianos. New Pianos as l ow as $275.00. Used Pianos as l ow as $75. Sold on easy terms. Prices also greatly reduced on Victrolas and Radios. We can save you money on these. Write or call us collect—or best, visit our Store. Mason Music Co* Opelika, Alabama TOOMER'S WILL GIVE YOU SERVICE DRUG SUNDRIES DRINKS, SMOKES THE STORE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY ON THE CORNER f The ELECTRIK-MAID Bake Shop is now fully equipped and can furnish both special and regular orders in any quantity. The formal opening will be held Tuesday— Watch for the Specials (Continued from page 4) GUARDS—Farris, University of North Carolina; Brown, Vanderbilt; Swofford, Clemson; Thaver, Tennessee. TACKLERS—Abernathy, Vanderbilt; Drury, Kentucky; Chadwick, V. M. I.; Johnson, Tennessee. ENDS—Hug, Tennessee; Scott, V. M: I.; Williams, Washington and Lee; Heagy, Maryland. . ^ QUARTERBACKS—Dodd, Tennessee; Hawkins, V. M. I. FULLBACKS—Dunn, V. M. I.; McMilan, Clemson. HALVES — McEver, Tennessee; Kelly, Kentucky; Magner, University of North Carolina; Hackman, Tennessee. EXTRA PLAYERS — Hawkins, Washington and Lee; Branch, University of North Carolina. SOUTHERN DIVISION CENTERS — Harkins, Auburn; Roberts, Tulane; Boland, Georgia; Eberdt, Alabama. GUARDS—Steele, Florida; Leathers, Georgia; Bodinger, Tulane; Mad-dox, Georgia. TACKLES — Sington, Alabama; Rucker, Tulane; Maree, Georgia Tech; Smith, Alabama. ENDS—Van Sickle, Florida; Dalle;— T-alane; Jones, Georgia Tech; Smith-,-Georgia QUARTERBACKS—Downes, Georgia; Crabtree, Florida. FULLBACKS — Holm, Alabama Cowthorn, Florida. HALVES—Baker, Tulane; Thoma-son, Georgia Tech; Chandler, Georgia; Armstorng, Tulane. EXTRA PLAYERS—Bethea, Florida; Mizell, Georgia Tech. The game will be played for the benefit of the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children in Atlanta, and the members of the two squads were chosen by the coaches in the conference, which for the purpose of the game was divided into northern and southern divisions. Their nominations were mailed to Dr. Funkhouser, of the University of Kentucky, the conference secretary. REAL DIAMOND MADE BY MAN Professor J. Willard Hershey, of McPherson college, has made a real diamond from sugar and iron filings. The man-made gem, about the size of a grain of sand, was exhibited at the meeting of the American Chemical Society at Minneapolis, and the scientists gathered there accepted the proof offered by the McPherson professor that the stone was a real diamond. Dr. Hershey believes the day will come when real diamonds of large size will be manufactured for decorative as well as commercial use. The gem was made by exerting ten tons of pressure to the square inch of pure table sugar. This was done by heating the sugar to white heat at a temperature of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and then, while still white hot, dropping the mass into an ice cold brine. The theory is that the immense pressure created by such fast cooling turned the sugar into diamonds. The foreign matter in the product was then dissolved with various acids, until only the pure carbon remained—carbon now in the form of the world's most precious stone. AIRPLANE RISES FROM AUTO TOP An aviation stunt, said to have never before been attempted, was carried out successfully when a Moth Airplane took off from the top of a speeding Hudson Sedan. The car was driven by Ira J. Snow of Pine Point, Me., and the plane by Alexander Krapish of Lowell. The Hudson car, equipped with two uprights from the running board, extending six inches above the top, and another upright from the tire carrier, was furnished by the Henley Kimball Company of Boston. Fastened to the tops of the two forward uprights was a plank, on which the wheels of the plane rested. The tail skid rested on a bracket attached to the rear upright. The wheels were fastened to the plank by a coupling so arranged that it could be released by the pilot of the plane by pulling a string. The engine of the plane was just above the engine of the automobile, the propeller whirling in front of the automobile radiator. With both engines roaring, the Hudson started Prof. Callan Speaks To A.S.C.E Tuesday Gives Interesting Lecture on Proposed Mississippi Flood Relief At at special meeting of the A. S. C. E. in Ramsay Hall Tuesday night, Professor Callan, head of the civil engineering department, gave a lecture on the proposed Jadwin plan for the flood relief of the Mississippi. During the lecture Professor Callan gave lantern illustrations that showed the work going on at the present in the levee construction work. He showed the new cross sections of the levees and the change that will be made in the present levee system. He illustrated the work that was being done on the levees by the use of hydraulic dredges and the other forms of machinery used in the work on this $300,000,000 plan. There were several interesting slides showing in detail the laying of the willow mat's in the revetmen work done on the levees. The purpose of these mats is to keep the river banks from caving and cutting back into the levees. Much criticism has been made of this plan by engineers as the proposed plan will flood thousands of acres of fruitful soil. Despite this fact several of these jobs have begun and work on them is rapid. The best equipment the government can obtain is being used and the work is moving along rapidly. Many prominent engineers believe that this waste of land is not necessary ' - i t tTr^r-hTTHT-nflt 1""° able to furnish a better plan. The present plan is to raise the new levees above former high water marks and to eliminate bends in the river. The elimination of bends is done by the cutting across country by gigantic spillways. These spillways are put at the head of a series of big bends in the river and a cross country route for the river is made by building levees along this route. The water can be released into these spillways as soon as the water reaches a dangerous stage. R. F. Ham Elecjted President A. I. E. E. W. L. Cochrane Elected Society Vice President of Engineer's Club R. F. Ham was elected chairman of the A. I. E. E., at the election of officers for the coming semester, at the regular meeting Thursday night. Other officers-are J. A. Willman, vice-chairman, G. A. Beavers, secretary and treasurer, J. L. Stone, Auburn Engineer reporter, and W. L. Cochran, A. I. E. E. vice-president of the Engineers' Club. All of these men are juniors. Recognition was given the retiring officers for their efficient work in the society during the semester. ' Lots At Cedarcrest To Be Sold Tuesday Twenty building lots in "Cedar-crest" will be sold at auction Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the J. P. King Auction .Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The auction will take place on the site of the lots, and the crowds will be entertained with music by a brass band. "Cedarcrest" is Auburn's newest residential addition. It is situated on the East side of Auburn between Magnolia Avenue and Thatch Avenue. Many improvements are being made on the land. The lots are being graded, and new streets are being opened. Already the street connecting Magnolia Avenue and Thatch Avenue has been completed. The engineers are rushing the other work to completion and statements from them indicate that this subdivision will be one of Auburn's best and most modern residential sections. The plans call for the paving of all the new streets at an early date. Several persons are intending to begin construction of homes in "Cedarcrest" immediately, the auctioneers announced. The opening of this new residential section is another evidence of the progress being made in Auburn at present. The college's huge building program is well under way. The civic clubs are fostering a landscaping project, and plans are being formulated for the erection of a new high school building. and in about half a mile had attained speed of fifty-two mile an hour, Krapish then shoved his stick forward and brought the tail of the plane up off the bracket. He then pulled the string to disconnect the wheels and the plane rose. TINY FRESHMAN FINISHES 70 YDS. IN LEAD OF FIELD (Continued from page 1) ed than that of first. Young Coley has pluck, plenty of wind, and knows how to set his pace to gain the best results. He passed several men on the course and was smiling from the beginning ef the race until the last foot had been covered. When he walked over the goal to win, he was breathing freely and easily, and seemed as if he had merely been out for a walk. The first twenty-five men crossing the line were given tickets as they passed through the lane and the rest of them were rid of their tags and their places were kept in order up to the last man. After the race was over the cakes were presented to the winners by the spons'ors, who were: Betty Buchanan, Opelika; Alberta Benfro, Opelika, Dabney Hare, Auburn. A surprise was given the first place winner in the form of an Auburn pillow case by Burtons Book Store. The pretty sponsors gave the first five winners their cakes and the rest were given out by members of the O. D. K. The Student Supply Shop furnished one of the best surprises of the day by presenting each man that finished in the first twenty-five a "surprise card." These men are to call by the Student Supply Shop and will receive the gifts awaiting them.. The first place winner's picture was taken as he^ was-pfeeeaificLtb cake and a picture of the first twenty-five to finish was also taken. There was a great crowd to see the race. Coach Hutsell said, "It was one of the best races I have ever seen. No other colleges have Cake Races that are half as successful as this one. There were more men to finish than I had expected.- It shows the old fighting spirit of Auburn has the freshmen already. I hope that the Cake Race will become an annual event." Members of O. D. K., the fraternity sponsoring the race, are Bob Sansing, Haley Milligan, James Ware, Street-er Wyatt, A. V. Blenkenship, Carmon Teague, Charley Davis, Jim Crawford, Rosser Alston, J. J. O'Rourke, Haskins Williams, Doctor Knapp, Professor Baughman, Coach Hutsell, P. P. Davis, and Percy Beard. Eloise Katherine Larson, niece of Governor Larson, of New Jersey, was secretly wed recently to William Millman, Lafayette College student. I vision England as a small star in the American flag.—George Bernard Shaw. Recently a couple on Long Island were married in a plane at noon and descended by parachute. The ordinary marriage is a leap in the dark.—Mobile Press. 25 PHOTOS FOR $1.00— 50 FOR $1.50 PERFECT COPIES OF ANY PHOTO MADE. YOUR ORIGINALS RETURNED UNHARMED. Useful—inexpensive. SAMPLE FREE. Your photos placed on pocket mirrors 25c. Tinted in colors 10c extra. 500 Gummed Stickers printed with your name and address 35c. — BELMONT SHOPPE, AP-5, Downers Grove, Illinois. SAY FOLKS Send your friends a box of Real Silk Hosiery for Christmas. REAL SILK HOSIERY MILLS, Incorporated T. B. Posey, Rep. Phone 145 HEY! We Are Always Ready to Give You the Best Of Meat MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 MAY & GREEN Men's Clothing Sporting Goods Montgomery, Alabama KIWANIS BANQUET HELD FRIDAY NITE (Continued from page 1) Grimes, president; W. B. Lee, Jr., R. Y. Bailey, vice-presidents; Captain B. C. Anderson, trustee; and W. H. Weidenbach, secretary-treasurer. GRIDIRON QUINTESSENCE (Continued from page 4) A 28 ys.rd pass from Shearer to Brown placing the ball over Florida's goal. Oregon seemed to be affected by the warm weather during the entire afternoon. * * * * # Tennessee's touchdown twins, Hack and Mack, personally conducted the Vols to a 54-0 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks. This game gave McEver a chance to step into the role of leading scorer in the United States, as he scored five of the eight touchdowns. McEver's Buddy, Hackman, accounted for the other three. These five scores gave McEver a total of 130 points scored for the year. A great exhibition of team work was given by the Twins and the Gamecocks were never able to solve their system of attack. Each had a sensational run, McEver returning a punt for 65 yards, and Hackman run- U. of Fla. Registrar Is Auburn Visitor On Inspection Tour of Southern Chapters of Phi Kappa Tau Professor H. W. Chandler, registrar of the University of Florida, at Gainesville, was in Auburn for several days this week; he is on a semi-annual inspection tour of the chapters of the southern domain of the Phi Kappa Tau social fraternity. Professor Chandler is Domain Chief and Grand Councilor, having been elected to the latter office this summer past. He came to Auburn from Atlanta, where he inspected the Alpha Rho chapter at Georgia Tech . He has been actively engaged in various forms of fraternal work during the past few years. ning 60 yards from scrimmage for a score. Although the South Carolinians were outclassed they never gave up hope, and put up a determined effort for the 10,000 spectators. This was the last game of the year for the two teams, and the Vols closed their third successive year without a defeat. They have won 28 games since the 1927 season began. Patronize the advertisers. STUDENTS ATTENTION! We invite you to open a checking account with us. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Your Interest* Computed ~—4 TIGER SANDWICH SHOP Next Door to Theatre Sunday Chicken Dinner -: Also :- Sandwiches of All Kinds • — — - , . RED'S PLACE Wishes You AH a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR RedJMeagher Jane Cash BEAUTY PARLOR Gay St., Next Door to Theta Kappa Nu House Specializing in. 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Title | 1929-12-13 The Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | Attend Convocation THE PLAINSMAN T O F O S T E R T H E A U B U R N S P I R IT X Attend Convocation VOLUME LIU AUBURN, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. NUMBER 27 MARSHALL CALEY WINS IN RACE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Kappa Alpha Team Wins Interfraternity Loving Cup K. A. Frosh Are Winners By Big Margin of Points Alpha Gamma Rho And Pi Kappa Phi Teams Are Runners-Up The Kappa Alpha fraternity team .will be awarded the Interfraternity Council silver loving cup, it was announced by Coach Wilbur Hutsell, official of the ODK Cake Race. The cup will be presented to the four Kappa Alpha frosh at the Honors' Convocation on Tuesday, December 17. At the same time a numeral will be presented to Marshall Caley. The Kappa Alpha pledges won the Council award by a large margin, their total number of points being sixty-six less than the number amassed by the runners-up. The members of the winning team and their respective places are as follows: H. O. Murphree, second place; Bill Jackson, third place; R. R. Ellis, twenty-sith place; H. Nolen, thirty-first place; total number of points, sixty-two. The Alpha Gamma Rho team placed second. Though no member of this team finished in the bracket of the first five, each ran a consistent race, placing high enough to win second place for their chapter. Following are the^nembers of the team and the positions in which they placed: Brooks, seventh; Charles Patterson, twentieth; W. B. Harlin, thirty-sixth; Gaines, sixty-fifth; total points, one hundred and twenty-eight. The Pi Kappa Phi freshmen copped third place with a total number of one hundred and thirty-seven points. The stellar running of the race winner, Saley, saved the day for the Pi Kap's. The other' men that shared the fraternity honors with Caley were: Robert Arthur, twenty-second; L. Summerlin, thirty-ninth; J. M. Owen, seventhy-fifth. Student Church Clubs To Hold Treasure Hunt Will Meet in Front of Langdon Hall At 7 O'clock Tonight A treasure hunt will be held Saturday night, December 14, under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U., Epworth League, Christian Endeavor, and E. Y. P. U. The hunt is to begin at seven o'clock in front of Langdon Hall. O. C. Moore, chairman of the committee, stated that from one hundred-sixty to one hundred seventy-five young people are expected to attend the entertainment. Instructions for the hunt will be given at the start. The hunt will be terminated by a wiener and marshmallow roast in the field at the east end of Magnolia Street, adjoining the Varbrniierh property. PHI KAPPA PHI WILL INITIATE 18 PLEDGES NEXT MONDAY NIGHT Following Initiation N e w Members Will Be Honored At Banquet Initiation of eighteen members of the senior class and four faculty members into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society will take place on Mon day evening in the president's offices. The initiation will start at five forty five p. m. and Dr. Knapp, who is president of the Auburn chapter, will have charge of the ceremonies. Following the administering of the ritual, all members will adjourn to Smith Hall, where a banquet will be given in honor of the initiates. A large attendance of faculty members is expected at both the initiation and the banquet. Certificates of membership will be given at the Honors Convocation on next Tuesday. The faculty membership to receive the ritual are: Dr. John W. Scott, dean of the school of science and literature, Dr. B. R. Showalter, director of extension teaching and professor of education and psychology, Professor W. W. Hill, professor of electrical engineering, and Professor J. C. Grimes, head professor of animal industry. The following are the students to be initiated: J. D. Atkins, F. J. Bryant, H. J. Christensen, C. F. Davis, J. M. Henderson, J. D. Jackson, William Keister, J. F. Mitchell, J. J. O'Rourke, L. E. Owen, Alice W. Sand-lin, L. L. Sledge, W. B. Story, D. C. Summerford, Blanche Tancredi, D. M. Turney, and T. S. Winter. War Department Promotes Three M. A. Franklin is Promoted to Rank Of Cadet Captain Major Kennedy announces the promotion of M. A. Franklin, formerly cadet 1st lieutenant, to the rank, of cadet captain instructor, E. L. Dean and G. P. Haslam, formerly cadet 2nd lieutenants, to the rank of cadet 1st lieutenant, and M. M. Whitehead, formerly cadet 2nd lieutenant of Bat- Frosh Present Motley Array in O.D.K. Race A motley looking crew it was— that mob of four hundred eager freshmen, crouching in wait for the pistol shot that began the Cake Race. One there was in crying-out-loud pajamas—another in overalls—and any number in coats and vests, or sweaters, and wearing ties. And the unique feature about the latter was that most of them, garbed, it seemed, for the "A" Club Dance tomorrow night, crossed the finish line. One Rat that finished in the cake division was seen to receive a cigarette and lighter before his tag was clipped. Another yelled for his cut plug. The thought strikes the author's cranium that those freshmen are brave lads—leather-lined internally. Two hundred seventy-three out of the four. hundred starting finished the race. Some fell exhausted at the finish line—some sprinted easily across—but the startling and gratifying fact is that over a triple of hundreds of the young rascals saw the race to the end. It's certain that there has never been such a wholesome finishing of a cross country face. Others have said that the Cake Race was a success—but let's be original and say, "It 'us a hum-dinnger!" Laundry Robbed Loss Estimated At About $250 Robbery Perpetrated Late Wednesday Night Or Thursday Morning NO WATCHMAN ON PLACE Management Believes Stolen Clothes Will Be Recovered Phi Delta Gamma Plans Huge Debate Tourney Arrangements Will Probably Be Completed Early In The New Year At a special meeting of Phi Delta Gamma Thursday night, the formation of plans for a gigantic debating tournament to be held in Auburn was undertaken. This is the first time in the history of Auburn that such a huge forensic campaign has been started. This matter was brought to the attention of the fraternity by Dr. Shaver, director of debating activities in the college. He brought out the point that the two things which have done most to destroy interest in debating have been the selection of uninterest- Forcing an entrance through a window, thieves made away with clothing valued at approximately two hundred and.fifty dollars from the Ideal Laundry here on Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Police have been working on clues, and developments are expected to materialize in a short time. The total loot, which was six suits of clothing, three extra pairs of trousers, and two sweaters, was not covered by insurance, Mr. Young, manager of the laundry, said. . The thieves were particular about the clothes they took. A large number of R. 0. T. C. uniforms remained untouched and no overcoats were taken. One of the stolen suits was taken from under an overcoat. Most of the clothing had come into the laundry on Tuesday, and had been cleaned and pressed on Wednesd"."*' By using a thin bladed instrument, the thieves were able to force the lock on one of the windows to the plant, and then easily opened it. They were not hampered in their job, as there was no night watchman on the place. Mr. Young expressed the opinion that the clothes would be recovered. Cops Threaten Arrest Of Peace Disturbers Vocal Choruses Will Sing in Xmas Program Christmas Carols Will Be One Feature Of Concert tery A, to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Members of the military staff stated i nS s u b J e c t m a t t e r t o t h e a v e r a ^ e co1" lege student and the lack of time possessed by most college' debators for much research in preparation. These two objections are to be overcome by the selection of topics that will' be of that the advancement of M. A. Franklin to the rank of cadet captain is made in recognition of the splendid quality of work that he has accomplished during his three years of military training at Auburn. "Franklin would have undoubtedly attained a very high rank in the R. O. T. C. regiment this year had he ben able to attend the summer camp at Fort Benning," one of the military instructors stated. Three Members College Staff Attend S I C Meet Dr. Knapp, Prof. C. L. Hare and Cecil Floyd Represent Auburn To represent Auburn in the anual meeting of the Southern Intercollegiate Conference, three members of the college staff left Auburn this week. President Knapp, Coach Floyd, and Professor C. L. Hare are the delegates from Auburn. The meeting is being held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14; all conference members will have representatives at the gathering. The purpose is to discuss athletics in the Southern institutions, to arrange schedules, and to bring the schools closer together. "A" Club Xmas Dance To Be Held Tonight Nomads, of Montgomery, Will Furnish Music for Dance The final "A" club dance before the 1929 Yuletide season begins will be held Saturday evening in the alumni gymnasium with the well-known Nomads Orchestra from Montgomery furnishing the music for the occasion. The "A" club dance will climax the many activities that have been planned for the week-end. In getting the Nomads orchestra from Montgomery, the "A" club went to quite a good deal of expense as they secured one of the best group of music-makers in the Capital City. Girls will be there galore as every member of the "A" club has invited a member of the fairer sex, and that will mean that visitors will be quite evident on the floor, which will add to the occasion very much. special interest to Auburn and which will not require an undue amount of time in preparation. Final plans for the tournament, which will include teams from almost every campus organization, have not been completed. However, shortly after the beginning of the year they will have been worked out. An appropriate award will be made to the winning team in recognition of their ability in going through the entire season without a defeat. Professor J. W. Brigham announces that everything is in readiness for the program to be presented in Langdon Hall Tuesday evening by the Mens' Glee Club, the Women's Glee Club, and the Auburn Choral Society. These three organizations have united to entertain Auburn with a concert of secular choruses and Christmas carols. It is the first time that such a concert has been presented in Auburn, and it should be a success for the vocal clubs. Practices have been held this week and with each practice great improve ments have been noticed. According to reports, the program will be the best to be presented in Auburn in several years. The director of the concert is Professor Brigham; Professor Earl C. Hazel, pianist and accompanist; Dr. Duncan C. Harkin, violinist, and Professor Walker Kinkaid, accompanist. Seven men were caught by Chief Hobbs on the streets of Auburn early last night creating unnecessary disturbance. The culprits were charged with malicious and intentional "rough house" and were on the point of being caged by the constable when they produced credentials. C. F. Brittain, senior electrical engineer and member of Phi Kappa Delta fraternity was found on Toomer's corner shortly after seven o'clock singing love lyrics to the moon. A second student who was later identified as E. E. Cobbs was charged with insanity. He said that he was giving solitary aid to homeless female sparrows. When questioned by a Plainsman reporter, Chief Hobbs declined to discuss Cobbs' antics. - Others engaged in riotous conduct were F. E. Copeland, C. H. Early, George Ellenburg, 0. T. Allen, and O. F. White. The seven seniors were held for two hours pending examination. According to reports received at the police station the seven men were undergoing the requirements of the public initiation for Eta Kappa Nu, national honorary fraternity of electrical engineers. Xi chapter was established at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute in 1920 with eight charter members. In the present active chapter are ten men that have been chosen for scholarship, character and personality. Eta Kappa Nu is generally conceded to be a distinct honor for the electrical engineers. AWARDS TO BE MADE BY DOCTOR KNAPP AT HONOR CONVOCATION Professor L N. Duncan Awarded Farmer Medal Purpose Of Convocation To Acquaint Freshmen With Honor Fraternities At the first Honors' Convocation ever to be held in Auburn, on Tuesday, December 17, Dr. Bradford Knapp will confer honors upon a large number of students and faculty members. Also, at this time, the Blue Key Honor Society will present the official college flag to the administration. Dr. Knapp will present certificates to the newly initiated members of Phi Kappa Phi, will officially announce the award of football "A's" and introduce the letter- men, and will introduce the mem bers recently initiated into Tau Beta Pi (honorary fraternity. Also, the president will present a numeral to Marshall Caley, winner of the Cake Race, and will award the Interfraternity Council silver loving cup to the Kappa Alpha fraternity cross country team. The President decided to hold the special convocation, the first of its nature, so that the freshmen and other members of the lower classes could become better acquainted with the honor fraternities. Through this closer association Dr. Knapp believes the freshmen will have a greater incentive to work and to strive for better results during their college career. Tiny Freshman Finishes 70 Yds. In Lead of Field Pretty Sponsors Present Cakes To First Twenty-five To Finish KIWANIS BANQUET HELD FRIDAY NITE Smith Service In Agricultural Work Recognized By Presentation Of Medal Report Issued Showing Comparison of Averages of Students by Courses First Mid-Semester, 1929-30 School of Agriculture Agriculture, 383 students, average 70.30; Agricultural Education, 180 students, average 72.52. School of Engineering Civil Engineering, 110 students, average 75.53; Electrical Engineering, 266 students, average 77.17; Mechanical Engineering, 132 students, average 77.84; Textile Engineering, 39 students, average 71.64. School of Architecture & Allied Arts Architecture, 67 students, average 74.29; Architectural Engineering, 42 students, average 74.25; Applied Arts, 15 students, average 74.79. School of Science and Literature General, 62 student's, average 75.99; Business Administration, 169 students, average 69.08; Prelaw, 14 students, average 70.21; Premedical, 38 students, average 68.92. School of Chemistry and Pharmacy Chemistry, 117 students, average 75.20; Pharmacy, 38 students, average 68.06. (Continued on page 6) Professor L. N. Duncan, director of extension service, was honored for his outstanding work for agriculture in Alabama and the United States, and on December 10, in Chicago, he was awarded the American Farm Bureau Federation's medal for distinguished service in agriculture. There were only two men in the country awarded this distinction this year. They are Prof. Duncan, Alabama, and George L. Cooley, Ohio farmer -and farm bui'eau leader. George M. Putnam, president of the New Hampshire bureau, last year was the first farmer to receive the distinguished service award. It is the highest honor the organization can offer. Mr. Duncan and Mr. Cooley were nominated by the "home folks" in their home state and were elected as worthy of organized agriculture's highest honor by a committee consisting of Clifton Gregory, editor of the Prairie Farmer, Chicago; Estes P. Taylor, editor of the Agriculture Leaders Digest and American Farming, and J. D. Harper, director of information for the National Live Stock Producers association. "Farmers of America believe this award to be of just as great significance as various military crosses and medals awarded to soldiers and sailors," declared Sam H. Thompson, president American Farm Bureau Federation, when presenting the medal. "We believe that it is fitting that a distinguished service award be made to men and women who are devoting their lives and their energies to the service of organized agriculture." Edward A. O'Neal, president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation, vice president and chairman of the legislative committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation nominated Prof. Duncan for the honor which he received and says that he believes there has been no person who has been *•"""(Continued on page 6) Hall Scene of Celebration Christmas In observance of the approaching holiday season, the Auburn Kiwanis Club entertained members and their guests at a Christmas banquet in Smith Hall on Friday night. The attendants gathered at the hall at eight o'clock, and were entertained for half an hour by the Auburn Collegians, ' who presented musical numbers. Much favorable comment was given the orchestra for its presentations. At eight-thirty everyone went into the dining room where a five-course dinner was served and a program presented. The program was as follows: song, America; Invocation; Introduction of guests; song, Kiwanis Builders; skit, Model Luncheon^ songs, Smiles, Let Me Call You Sweetheart; vocal solo by Miss Mirian Dean, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice from "Samson and Delilah;" stunt, Dynamite; solos by Dr. Hoffsommer; skit, The Forgotten Law; song, Kiwanis, with Dr. Hoffsomer; skit, A Dark Secret, and old song favorites. Mrs. Mary Askew accompanied the musical numbers. The banquet was acclaimed a success by all. It was the third annual Christmas banquet of the club. The officers of the club are J. C. (Continued on page 6) Marshall Caley, the diminutive Pi Kappa Phi distance runner, came in seventy yards ahead of a field of four hundred freshmen in the Cake Race, making the 2.7 miles in 15 minutes, 88.9 seconds. For second place the honor seemed to be almost evenly divided between H. O. Murphey and Bill Jackson, both of whom bore the Kappa Alpha colors, but the second place was awarded Murphey, while Jackson received third. W. R. McQueen came in fourth, and J. E. Kennedy fifth. The first twenty-five to finish were as follows: Marshall Caley, 1st; H. O Murphy, 2nd; Bill Jackson, 3rd; W R. McQueen, 4th; J. E. Kennedy, 5th Homer Fisher, 6th; J. B. Brooks, 7th E. E. Wilkens, 8th; C. S. Ward, 9th W. P. Sitz, 10th; C. A. Lewis, 11th; M. Tingle, 12th; C. W. Trammell, 13th; J. E. McQueen, 14th; L. W. White, 15th; D. B. Borden, 16th; B. A. Webb, 17th; E. L. Bottoms, 18th; H. E. Hudson, 19th; Charles Patterson, 20th; W. T. Vernon, 21st; Robert Arthur, 22nd; Hugh Swaner, 23rd; T. Harwell, 24th; W. Richardson, 25th. The freshmen were lined up for the start in the order of their respective R. O. T. C. batteries, and the gun for the start was shot at exactly four o'clock. There were practically four hundred freshmen that started the race and of this number about three hundred or more finished. Exactly 15 minutes, 38.9 seconds, a smiling "Rat" sprinted easily across the finish line, leading his opponents by seventy yards. Following behind him was a closed packed field and the rest of the places were more contest- (Continued on page 6) KAPPA KAPPA PSI INITIATES FOUR Banquet Held Prior to Tuesday Night Initiation Kappa Kappa Psi,. bandman's national honorary fraternity, held its fall initiation on Tuesday night. New members initiated are: Gabie Drey; S. C. Nethery; A. Headley; J. R. Quinlivan. Prior to the initiation a banquet was held in honor of the initiates. The program was as follows: "Welcome," J. D. Neeley; Invocation, W. F. Na-bors; address, Professor A. L. Thomas; toasts by Rosser Alston and Cletus Myer. Several pledge songs concluded the banquet. Brother of Dr. Knapp Is Seriously 111 Mr . Knapp Receives Word Dr. Herman Knapp Suffering from Pneumonia Mrs. Bradford Knapp received a telegram Friday morning from Ames, Iowa, stating that Dr. Herman Knapp, older brother of Dr. Bradford Knapp, the President of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, is seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia. Dr. Herman Knapp has been connected with Iowa State College for almost a half century, starting in as assistant Professor after his graduation and is now vice-president and business manager. Dr. Herman Knapp entered Iowa State as a student while his father, Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, was president. Sam Williams Triumphs In Ping Pong Tourney R. P. Greer and Arley Baas Second and Third Place Win In the final contest of the Ping Pong tournament, held the early part of the week, Sam Williams emerged victorious over A. P. Greer, the score being 3-1. Baas won third place. The tournament was sponsored by the Y. M. C. A., one or two being held each year for those who care" to try their skill at this game. Prizes amounting to two dollars in trade was given by Burton's Book Store for first place; a prize of one dollar and fifty cents by Askew's Shoe Shop to second place, and one dollar to third place by Collier's Shoe Shop. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. Published semi-weekly by the s t e n t s of the Alabama Polytechnic Ii~titute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates #8.50 Pe r ye a r <60 issues). Entered $ second class matter at the Post Off*»» Auburn, Ala. Business t*d editorial offices at Auburn Printing ' ° - o n Magnolia Street. Off-e hours: 11-12 A. M. Daily. STAFF A. V. Blankenship Editor-in-chief Walter B. Jones 1 ....Business Manager EDITORIAL STAFF Thomas P. Brown Managing Editor Robert Hume Associate Editor Rosser Alston .. Associate Editor Chesley McCaskill Associate Editor Gabie Drey News Editor Victor White r_News Editor Dick Jones . Sports Editor A. C. Taylor Associate Sports Editor Murff Hawkins Exchange Editor REPORTERS A. C. Cohen, '32; K. B. McMillan, '33; K. G. Taylor, '33; J. C. Johnson, '33; R. P. Greer, '33; A. B. Hanson, '33; J. R. Chadwick, '33; C. H. Currey, '33; R. K. Sparrow, '33; S. A. Lacy, '33 R. T. Wasson, '33; J. R. Wilder, .'-32; R. P. Boyd, '32; H. G. Twomey, '32. BUSINESS STAFF Hugh W. Overton Advertising Mgr. Charles Davis Circulation Mgr. THE PLAINSMAN —Congratulates those receiving football letters. The name and fame of a school depends to a great extent on the kind of athletic teams put out and the hind of men on them. Those who are willing when she is down are those that are worthy. WAPI Petitions For More Power „ Last Saturday the first step was taken toward making Radio Station WAPI a 50,- 000-watt station when the board of directors signed an application to the Federal Radio Commission asking for a construction permit for a station of this power. It seems to us that there is every possible reason in the world why this permit should be granted. In the first place this station is not a privately owned station, but is jointly owned by the three State institutions of learning. The Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the University of Alabama, and Alabama College at Montevallo, and is operated in cooperation with the City of Birmingham. A greater part of the programs presented over WAPI are of great educational value and the granting of this proposed permit would mean that a greater number of people could be reached, thereby increasing the educational value of the station. Then the topography of Alabama is such that more power is needed for state coverage than other states having natural conditions more favorable to radio broadcasting. There are no stations in the South that are operating or have permission to operate at this high power but it is equally true that permission has been granted a dozen or more stations in other sections of the country to operate at this power. There is no reason why the South should be discriminated against by the Radio Commission and the application should be granted without any question. Certainly no better type of station than that of one owned entirely by state colleges and operated in connection with the city where the actual broadcasting plant is located could be selected as a super-power station. The efforts exerted by the presidents of the three institutions involved will bear great influence in obtaining permission to increase the station to much higher watt station, and even though some unforeseen difficulty may hinder the progress, there will be no doubt about the success of their petition. Seniors Successful In Quest For Holidays Another one of Auburn's old customs was raised from the dust and given new life when President Knapp due to the action of the deans and heads of schools, authorized the announcement that the petition of the senior class, to be let out for the Christmas holidays a few days in advance of the underclassmen, was approved. Last year due to the influenza epidemic the entire student body was released for the holidays a week early to prevent further spread of the disease, and, consequently, no action was taken on the seniors petition which had been offered for approval. There was some speculation this year as to what course the college authorities would take. Many thought that due to changing conditions the petition would not be approved. The petition was approved, but along with this gift came the following stipulation, "that all seniors should loyally cooperate in carrying forward, without interruption, the work of the senior class to the hour approved for leaving." Surely this is a small request, in fact one almost unnecessary to be expressed, for after the action taken by the college authorities the senior class should be more than glad to cooperate with them in an effort to carry classes through until the time set for dismissal. Their presence is especially wanted at the Honor's Convocation called for Tuesday as they are the chief members of the student body to receive honors. The college in recognizing senior privileges, has won even more respect from its members. Engineers Club in First Technical Meet The Engineers Club, formed last year by representatives from the various engineering schools of the college held its first meeting of a technical nature this week. The program included a technical movie, a few short speeches, some music by members of the school, and a few songs by the audience. A speaker had been procured for the occasion, but he was unable to be present. The club has started off on the right foot by trying to bring some useful and interesting facts to the attention of the students and also make it as informal as possible. From the success achieved by this first real meeting, it seems safe to predict a very rapid and influential growth for this organization. In organizing the club brings the engineers together for the study of some topic of common interest and to enlighten those of one school about things of value to students of another. The club fills a vacancy in Auburn, and we believe its success has already been assured. Auburn And The Fundamentals Another football season is at an end. If winning games is the only measure, it has been a disastrous year for Auburn because only two minor games were won. It was like others of recent years for Auburn but entirely unlike those of- former years when the gridiron glory of A. P. I. eclipsed all others. On a long-time average the Tigers of the Plains still occupy a place among the high and mighty. But football does not determine the greatness or measure the usefulness of an educational institution. It is secondary in everything except interest and entertainment. The various lines of fundamental service are paramount; they are why educational institutions exist. Auburn is demonstrating this, for she is extending her service into every nook and corner of the State. She is carrying the torch and leading the way to better economic conditions in industry, agriculture and education in Alabama. Her influence extends far into other States. For example, the college of engineering at A. P. I. is the recognized leader in the South in the training of young men for engineering positions of leadership. Evidence of this is the fact that Auburn-trained men are found not alone in Alabama industry but throughout the Nation. Conspicuous among them is Matt Sloan, who was trained at Auburn and who has climbed to the top in the great field of public utilities. Other men are following in his footsteps, although very few can expect to climb to the heights to which he has attained. In agriculture Auburn is rendering a constructive service which stands out as a national example. In research, teaching and extension the agricultural work of Auburn stands among the very best. As a result, fundamental agricultural improvements are in the making. Through the Extension Service the agricultural leadership of Auburn i« felt in every county in the State. Home economics work is combined with that of agriculture, thereby serving the home as well as the farm. And this is a service which is immediately fruitful and of inestimable value. In the professions, Auburn men are distinguishing themselves. Although Auburn does not offer courses for those specializing in all the professions, foundation work for professional courses is offered. And in war, as well as in peace, Auburn men have distinguished themselves. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard, who was second in command of the American forces in Europe .during the World War, had his first college training at Auburn. And there he had his first military training. The record of when he was promoted from private to corporal is on file there. While Gen Bullard was second in command, there were hundreds of Auburn men of lower rank— down to. private—each courageous and brave, and conducting himself honorably and uprightly as a soldier. These are fundamentals—they are lasting. The public will soon forget the 1929 football record but it will continue to remember and appreciate the training the service which Auburn is rendering to Alabama in industry, agriculture and education. Under President Bradford Knapp, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute is making rapid strides. Her future progress is assured for it is in service that Auburn is great.—Montgomery Advertiser. " L i t t l e Things" By Tom Bigbee Thoughts are always turning to the approaching Junior Prom—well, why not! But uppermost in the hearts of the Auburn student body at this time is—Christmas holidays. And again—why not? Maybe the released secret that "there ain't no Santa Claus" is true;. but. the one happy reality is that holidays roll 'round right on. There's no use arguing, we couldn't do without 'em. Maybe you have longed for a few days of campus life in the absence of all these "dignified Seniors"—and next week your wish will be granted. The pleasure is all ours! Signed, Senior Class of '30. You haven't been tossing bricks at Prexy, but now you have ample cause to fling a big bouquet his way. We think he was exceptionally generous in granting the two extra days for our benefit and pleasure. Seems that Prexy is continuously thinking of the welfare of his boys; and he certainly is filling the bill well, by satisfying this large group so well. There's nothing wrong with our President. Did you ever try to concentrate in a room with radio music flowing full force this near Christmas? If you have, then you can sympathize with the scribbler. So bloomin' many things try to flow thpough that little mite of gray matter at one time —Christmas parties . . . . Dances . . . . Cozy dates back home No getting up for eight o'clock classes during holidays All these—and more! But still you don't understand what we mean if you haven't been caught in just such a trap. Don't try. Hot off the Radio: "What do you think of civilization, Bill?" "I think it's a good idea; somebody oughta start it." And again: "I heard you're just back from a bully trip up into the mountains; did you have a guide?"' "Sure—my conscience." Don't forget to take that home with you for Christmas—or do you care to have any extra baggage around as a bother? Well, here we've wandered clean home before holidays opened. Tut, tut! let's hie us back to the campus before we miss a class. This Frosh cake race makes some of us want to turn back a few hops and be a rodent again long enough to get a whack at that fine looking cake. We hope tne lucky bird doesn't forget to be liberal when he has bagged the eats. About the most ticklish teaser of the olfactory system has struck our snout recently is the odors which float from the new bakery up town. By jingo! four distinguishable stations coming in at the same time—believe it or no. A comic opera, an orchestra, barn dance music and a bed-time story. The Cajoler has scored another hit, thanks to the unsuccessful efforts of certain un-cerimonious colyumist of this publication. Too bad he went so far as to wring a confession from the Editor to the effect that the Cajoler would fade away at the close of the present scholastic year, due to—his (the colyumnist's) punches? Well, no— hardly! but to certain promotions through graduation. The radio again—it's playing "Home, Sweet Home." Feature that! at a time like this. Say Bud, turn that dial, please . . . . Now I can proceed. We wish again to commend our Executive for instituting this Honors Convocation. The event should prove very effective, and inspirational to the entire student body. Did you read the reprint of "The Firing Line" clipped from the A.M.I, college paper and reprinted in the "With Other Colleges" column of The Plainsman last Tuesday? 'Twas fine; and we chime in with the heading, to offer Thanks. There's still one consolation in being broke—you're then out of the range of Wall Street. Now for a word to the dame back home; a warning to have the plush cushions all set, and— Happy Christmas, everybody. The Gecko I am the Gecko who goes to the show and annoys everyone. When the show is nearing its climax, and almost all are in a sentimental and expectant mood, I break forth with some kind of wise crack and spoil it all. I just can't be emotional; it is just a sign of weakness to me, and I know that I am a great big he-man. I make it appear that I am a critic of everything that comes along, is seen, or heard. Of course, if I were considerate of other people, I would not do such things. But that doesn't deter me in criticizing the Shows; in fact, some day I believe that the National Board will hire me as a first hand critic. No doubt they (the members of the Board) have never heard of my fame as yet. Before I came to Auburn, I had never seen many shows, and those didn't have much to them. Now that I am able to enjoy good shows, I must read them out or say the things I hear again. I don't know whether it is because I am dumber than the rest or not, but that must be it since I fill this space so^OWSl. « AUBURN FOOTPRINTS % We want to apologize to certain of the co-eds—those who feel that they are getting a rotten deal—for the appearance of their names in this column, but at times it is absolutely necessary to fill it up with something. To the good sports we take off our hats in admiration. They are able to see the comical side. * * * * * * * * Life is so bitter to some of us that it hurts our face to smile for the photographer. * * * * * * * * In looking down the row of proverbial pipers, we are led to wonder if they love their smoke-piece as much as the man who didn't say anything, after leaving the swear words out, when he dropped the obstacle on the concrete one day. * * * * * * * * We noticed in the paper where Ben Lindsey has been ousted from the Colorado Bar for illegal practice. Ben seems to have quite a time with his companionate marriage these days, although it isn't as bad" now as some time back. Time was when his life wasn't any too valuable. He has probably grown used to it by now though. * * * * * * * * Wonder if any of the local girls are as dumb as she who, when on reaching Venice, wired home that the place was flooded. Probably she was from South Alabama. * * * * * * * * We are reminded that the doctor said that good indigestion depended on what "you choose and how you chews". Not so much difference at that. * * * * * * * * For those brave souls that risk their lives at the cafeteria, finding anything harder than choosing—there is no choice, while chewing is no easy task in itself. * * * * * * * * EXTRA! The Cajoler humbles the Engineers, but for the benefit of that Ag student laughing so loudly at the jokes pulled on some of the defenseless pupils, we want to inform him that Haskins told us confidently that he contemplated getting out an Ag number, but that on investigating he found that nothing printable could be said about them * * * * * * * * She, knew her jokes—her father was a traveling salesman. * * * * * * * * And he believed in his stories—he attended a university in Paris. * * * * * * * * The laundry is getting better. Not so long ago, one couldn't get any clothes back; they are returned now, but are unrecognizable. Some optimist decided he would attend Auburn another six years in the hope of getting back some clothes laundered correctly in that length of time. * * * * * * * * From what we can see a great many won't be able to leave before that length of time. * * * * * * * * We curse when a button comes off our shirt; it is terribly embarrassing to be half dressed every day. * * * * * * * * What word is used more than any other that no one has any of. Money. That's easy; ask another. * * * * * * * * It is rumored that every boarding house in town is practicing hippophagy. The authorities should investigate at once. * * * * * * * * The world's record for selling cigarettes would be easily broken if all who bummed them should start buying. - • * * * * * * * * The Chinese government appears on the bring again. It has been in this position many times recently, but it seems certain that it is going (io take a swim this time, Oh, well. *> WITH OTHER COLLEGES * BEEF AND WATER Bald headed, six foot one inch, two hundred and seventy-seven pound water boys are not considered commonplace anywhere in the realm of-football. But the 'Gator team from the University of Florida has just such a water boy, and everyone calls him "Tootie." Wherever the 'Gators struggle on a gridiron, there you'll find "Tootie," and his little water bucket. When a 'Gator falls on the bottom of a human pile, "Tootie" always grabs his little bucket and like a gentle, good natured elephant lmbers out on to the field with his toy-like pail. "Tootie's" appearance usually furnishes a surprise to the stranger, and if the latter recovers sufficiently, he is filled with laughter like all the other spectators. But everyone laughs With "Tootie"—not jat him. * . * * * • HOUSEKEEPING FOR BOYS After an inspection of the boys' dormitory at Translyvania College, there has been much thought on whether a course in housekeeping should be given to boys or not. It seems that even after the boys knew that there was to be an inspection and just when that still their rooms were unclean. The only hold-back, as seen at present, is that the boys are uncapable of wielding a broom or duster as skillfully as the girls. We see no reason why a little coaching wouldn't help. * * * * * WHAT PRICE GLORY Five boys appeared on the University of Baylor campus recently with their hair shaved off as the result of a contract with a Baylor barber that they would have their heads shaved if Baylor did not come through with the conference flag. Evidently, the boys gave up hopes of Baylor winning although there are still two games, but as the entire student body was doubtful as to whether they would keep their, agreement, the boys kept their bargain and are minus curly locks. * * * * * THIRTY-FIVE NEW PREXYS According to Archie M. Palmer in the November issue of the Bulletin of the Association of American Colleges, thirty-five new college presidents have been elected sine January 1, 1929; six that were elected in 1928 inaugurated, and change of heads in ten other institutions effected in the same period. Commenting on this apparently serious situation in his article headed, "Fifty-five New College Heads," Mr. Palmer says, "When 45 such changes are received within the brief span of nine months and the existence of at least ten vacancies is reported, it is time for those interested in and concerned with the welfare of the American College as a useful factor in the training of our youth, to take notice." The reason why a college president does not hold his office for more than ten years, is due to the hardships imposed on them while in office and the severe strain that goes with such a position, so Palmer thinks. * * * % * COLLEGE SPIRIT The student senate at Ohio State University has started an investigation among students, faculty members and alumni to determine just what is necessary to keep the school spirit alive. About two-thirds of some institutions' so called school spirit depends on alcoholic encouragement. * * * * * ADVICE FOR GIRLS 1. Keep away from track men; they are usually fast. 2. Never make dates with biology students; they enjoy cutting up too much. 3. The football man is all right; he will tackle anything. 4. You can trust a tank man; he will dive in and do his best. 5. The tennis man is harmless; but he enjoys a racket. 6. Watch out for the baseball man; he hits and runs. 7. Be careful of the dramatic member, he usually has several lines. 8. Don't play cards with a civil engineer; he is a bridge specialist. 9. Always let the members of the band talk about themselves they enjoy blowing their own horns.—The Parrot. * * * * * SWEET BRIAR TO THE FRONT Probably the first girls' college in the South to allow smoking on its campus is Sweet Briar College. The Sweet Briar News says that Sweet Briar has now taken her place among th.e leading women's colleges in another way. The highest consumption of cigarettes, we suppose, will soon be an asset to the female institution. THOUGHTS IN SILHOUETTE c&£err HDiogenese ^eufelsdrockh EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. WELL, I HAVE a whole flock of keys here in front of me and don't know what to do with any of them. That part of my anatomy charitably referred to as a mind is as blank as a window pane. Perhaps, if this so-called jnand was clear and functioning with the precision of our modern science I would fill this space with a bunch of meaningless words anyway; so I will close my eyes and let my fingers ramble innocently over the keyboard. The holidays are almost on us, and I realize that everyone is very busy completing their work before a few days of revel. Working under the assumption that you or to busy to frame a letter for that better half back home I will attempt to do so for you. A letter that will possess all of the sentiment and idiosyncrasies of one in love; however, I will not be responsible for the out come if you so happen to choose to use this suggestion to prepare a receptive background for your arrival. You might get married. Dearest Luella: In spite of the overpowering confidence I have in myself in spite of my realization that I was made for woman's eyes alone,- in spite of my knowledge that I am the sweetest of sweets, I could never love one who is not in every way decidedly better than I. I could never condescend to lower my dignity to the extent that I should do anything so plebian and bourgeois, so suggestive of the proletariate as to bow in subservient humility before any representation of woman's adjacent species who is not blessed with the heavenly characteris-tice of the fairest flower in God's green garden; neither would I become so weak as to lose any -part of my magnanimous facilities as to allow my strong heart to desire and solicit the love of anyone whom I did not like better than myself. It is with awful tenderness, and with a heart shining like a beacon through the darkness of winter night, that I express my firm conviction that you are the only personage beneath the tall towering tapestries of trees lifting their leafy boughs in everlasting devotion to the cloudy empyream that rests mobile above the grassy meadows of my terra firma, which I like better than myself. Consequently you are fully deserving to be the eyelash of my eyelash, toenail of my toenail, apple of my eye, orange of my mouth, and guiding light of my existence. Darling, in every srilcke ring that floats nonchalantly through the calm atmosphere of my quiet and tranquil palace of study," I visualize the beautiful image of the one in whom the most celestial like characteristics of humanity have been blended together to suggest an aspect of the un-brageous foliage extending its untramelled vines across gravel walks in gloriqus profusion. Ah! it is the picturization of godliness itself in Whose mysterious depths call the lost lures of'the Elysian fields, and the happy hunting grounds shiver and shining langurously in resplendent redundancy. I love the early moon, mysteriously misty, mistly mysterious, more mysterious than mystery itself—infinitely transient, transiently infinite, more infinite than infinity melancholy, the thick dark whipped creamed chocolate milks drenching the innard and pleasing the palate with a joy kin to pleasure, through it all the melancholy voices singing, "Luella, my Luella," blend in a poem of pain. The last light fades and drifts across the land, the low land, the land of flowers and flies that wander lonely lest the lurid liars press their pail petals with a passionate hand, enchanted essences and pagan pyre. Oh! dream that sleeps and sleep that knows no dreaming, so wert thou wrought in fragrant fadeless flowers, so wert thou wrapt in garments Godly gleaming and dying knew not what should end this seeming. The ghosts of evening haunt these afternoons, the mid-day twilight shifts with my desire, and yet before mine luminous orbs do they conspire to distil the fragrance of the violets that are consumed with glorious atmosphere and hurl them to alight in their abode where young (name please) there tombed his youthful lyre and sang to Luella this melodious ode. . Well, I am coming out of the trance and I hope that this colum is filled. At least the space seems to be taken up; so I will kick off hoping that each of you realize the Christmas your personal attributes will justify you in having. I am a kindly soul and want everyone to have a very good Christmas, which is another way of telling you, dear reader, that you are not so bad. FROM "A LONELY PLACE" Day after day, though no one sees, The lonely place do different seems; The trees, the stack, still images Constant in who can say whose dreams? —Edward Shanks. MM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. Salary Surveys Show Earnings of Graduates Recently various statistics were complied by various sources on how much salary a college graduate should earn in the years following graduation. Assuming that he makes satisfactory progress tin his work, what may a college graduate expect in the way of salary? The Department of Personnel Study at Yale University has stated these figures: First Year $1,300-$1,800 Second Year $l,500-$2,200 Third Year $2,000-$2,600 Fourth Year $2,400-$3,000 Fifth Year $2,800-$4,000 A similar study made by the University of Buffalo of the normal earning powr of the average successful man at forty gives the following list of salaries intemized by professions: Medicine $9,500 Law $6,600 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering $5,300 Dentistry $8,000 Civil Engineering $5,500 Electrical Engineering .-$5,500 Mechanical Engineering _$5,200 Research Ecience $5,900 Ministry $3,500 Teaching .$4,000 Advertising $6,750 Insurance $6,900 Banking $6,500 Sales Management $7,500 Gen. Business Executive $6,900 Investment Banking $6,500 This survey was compiled on the basis of information received from 713 graduates representing more than seventy colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The men were asked to give their estimate of the normal earning power of the average successful man at forty. ROCKWELL FAMILY FAIL TO GET COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEAD DAUGHTER New York—(IP)—If any spirit manifestations have been sent from the other world by Ruth Rockwell, who leaped to her death from an airplane above Curtiss field, they have been received only by her dog. In a farewell letter that the 19- year-old girl left, she said she would try to communicate with her relatives at 9 o'clock each night. At that hour for several nights, according to her brother Donald, the girl's great Dane has been acting queerly. The dog, Rockwell said, pretends to be greeting an imaginary person. It wags its tail, leaps in the air, and barks welcome. None of the Rockwell family, however, have noticed any manifestations. One thing we haven't seen yet is a paper guest towel.—Mobile Press. THE PLAINSMAN Books of Interest 'Zero Hour" Depicts Emotions and Trials of Youth in German Trenches During World War ZERO HOUR By Georg Grabenhorst Little, Brown & Company Review by K. M. McMillan, '33 Zero Hour is the story of the hardships and privations of the Great War as they came to Hans Volkenborn, a German youth, who enlisted in the Kaiser's army. The most striking characteristics of the book is that it contains no prejudice, and Volkenborn is pictured as representing the millions of youth who fought in the great conflict. The book does not deal with the view of one narrow caste, but expresses the feelings of the soldier at the front; his realization of the futility of the struggle, and his ignorance of its causes and motives. The German soldiers all seem ignorant of the cause for which they are fighting; they struggle on, like dumb beasts, having been told that their sacrifices were for their homes and the Fatherland. Although they have firmly believed that God was on their side, they finally realized the mockery of the German military religion, and the despotism of the Kaiser and his colleagues. Exhausted, and starved to the breaking point, they accept peace joyfully, and return to their homes, feeling only the regret for their fallen comrades, and the contentment of peace after four years of harrowing, nerve-racking trial. The book is a realistic story of the dash and enthusiasm of youth changing to disillusionment. Volkenborn entered the war as a boy of eighteen, full of patriotism and sentiment for the Fatherland for which he was fighting. He returned, his nerves shattered, his comrades dead, his eyesight almost destroyed, and his once strong body now a broken wreck. Volkenborn's experiences in the trenches are partly autobiography; Grabenhorst himself went to the front, was nearly blinded by a falling trench wall, and was forced to abandon active service. Although Zero Hour is the author's first novel, it is worthy to be placed among the highest pieces of war literature. * * * * * TELEVISION By H. Horton Sheldon and Edgar Norman Griswood. D. Van Nost'rand Co., Publishers Reviewed by A. C. Cohen, Jr., '32 H. Horton Sheldon, Ph. D., chairman of the Departments of Physics at Washington Square College and New York University, collaborating with Edgar Norman Grisewood, M. A., instructor of Physics at New York University, has recently published a book entitled "Television," which takes up HILL & CATON BARBER SHOP Next to Burton's Bookstore H %m J % ^ ere's a new stepper in the riff hi direction! I TS the newest dance record by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians, so of course it's another peppy foot-warmer. Lombardo plays these two snappy hits (no need to introduce them to you!) in the smooth, moderate tempo you hear on all the smartest dance floors. And into each number he injects skilful musical embroidery of his own that will have you saying, "Give me that one!" Hear these other new hits, also . . . . . / Record No. 2017-D, 10-inch, 75c MY FATE IS IN YOUH HANDS ) Fox Trots A LrrrLE Kiss EACH MORNING (A Little > G u y a ^ Hk Kiss at Night) (from Motion Ptcture ( *™UlB,. '^The Vagabond Lover") J »°y«l Canadians Record No. 2016-D, 10-inch, 75c BLUE LITTLE You. AND BLUE LITTLE ME i j g j j j ^ . IF YOU KNOW, WHAT I KNOW, YOUXL > (TheWhispering KNOW I LOVE YOU * Pianist) Record No. 2014-D, 10-inch, 75c THE WOMAN IN THE SHOE (from Motion \ Fox Trots Picture "Lord Byron of Broadway. ) \ Ben Selvin ONLY LOVE IS REAL (from Motion Picture ( and "Lord Byron of Broadway") J His Orchestra "Magic Not—' Columbia P&Recqrds Viva -tonal Recording* The Records mthout Scratch in a popular style many of the problems relating to present day television. Very few highly technical terms are used, and the average layman will have no difficulty in following the discussions. The true value of this volume can hardly be estimated, because of the chaotic condition of television development. The advancement in this field has been in a kaleidiscopic manner, and the authors even expressed a doubt that their book would be up-to-date on the publication date. However, their fears were of little consequence. To date no further revolutionary developments that would render their work incomplete have been made, though as a result of the intense research work being directed toward this end, it would not be a t all surprising to hear the announcement of some outstanding improvement. at any time. It was in the face of these difficulties that the authors undertook the task of writing their book. A brief account of the historical background and the earlier attempts at picture transmission is included in the opening chapters. The essentials of any television sytem and the important theories underlying the operation of the different apparatus used are discussed. Detailed descriptions of the Baird, Bell Telephone, Jenkins, and Alexanderson systems of television are included in the book. These four systems of television are the most important in existence, and the descriptions are sufficiently broad for an elementary understanding of the subject. Thjere aire qther systems for television, but their operation is similar t'o the ones mentioned, and the authors save themselves the necessity of useless repetition by careful election of material. In separate chapters the photo-electric- cell, the neon tube, methods of scanning, methods of synchronization, and cathode ray oscillagraphs are discussed. The importance of these in television is evident, and the authors of this book present a very clear account of their operation and development. One chapter is devoted to amateur equipment, and in it the authors discuss the work being done by amateurs in receiving television pictures. Descriptions of the apparatus used is given, and hints on how to overcome the difficulties with which the experimenter is likely to meet are also presented. The book is well illustrated with photographs and diagrams of apparatus discussed, making it very easy to follow the author's line of thought. The main purpose of this work is to present to the layman a clear statement of the fact's concerning actual progress made in television, yet the authors cannot refrain from expressing the opinion that in a few more years, commercial television sufficiently developed for practical purposes will emerge from the laboratories to business institutions and the home. Old Bible Discovered In Library at Tulane A fifteenth century Bible, the oldest book so far discovered in Tu-lane's library was recently found in the stock room of the Tilton Memorial Library by the librarian. When discovered, it was wrapped in paper, tied securely, and piled among some other uncatalogued books in a remote corner of the room. It is worm eaten and so fragile that it has to be repaired and photographed before it can be exhibited. The Bible, which includes the Apocrypha and the writings of the saints, is entitled, "Dialogues in Biblism." The initial letters of each paragraph are hand done; the covers are bound in tooled leather of the period. The book appears to have a brass plate on the front cover. There are two other copies of this Bible in the United States, at the Union and the Central Theological Seminaries, respectively. NOTICE LOST: One plain gold cross watch chain with the name RUTH printed across the back. Lost sometime Wednesday night between the post office and the Phi Kappa Tau House. Finder please call R. L. Witherill at the Phi Kappa Tau House. Phone 58. REWARD. AUBURN'S (ALABAMA) Gl ABSOLUTE AUCTIO OF CEDARCREST on Magnolia Street 9C BEAUTIFUL I (YTG £o BUILDING 1AM O NEXT TUESDAY DECEMBER SEVENTEENTH AT TWO O'CLOCK CEDARCREST is Auburn's ideal close-in restricted residential development. THIS SUBDIVISION is destined to outgrow and outbuild any other development in the city. Buy a lot in Cedar-crest at Your Own Price Don't Miss This Opportunity To Buy Auburn Property on Easy Terms Free $200 IN CASH Electric Radio Come Bring Your Friends. Ladies Especially Invited. J. P. KING AUCTION CO. Chattanooga, "THE WORLD'S FOREMOST" 1268 Market St. Tennessee THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. a Mt r=\ a J \ DICK JONES, Editor A. C. TAYLOR, Associate Editor Elmer G. Salter, Contributor; Rhode* Was*.., Harry Barnes, Charles Trice, Tad McCalium, Assistants D AUBURN CAGERS MEET FIRST OPPONENT NEXT WEDNESDAY By Elmer G. Salter The 1929 ensemble of the Auburn Tigers basket ball five will come off the press Wednesday evening in the local gymnasium when they meet the strong LaGrange Y. M. C. A. team in the only game for the Plainsmen before the Yuletide begins. After the initial game of the season for the Orange and Blue quintet, a lull in athletic activities on the Auburn campus will be had until December 27 when the cagesters resume practice for their campaign with Southern Conference foes which probably will begin January 3 with the University of Florida furnishing the opposition. With more than a week devoted to calisthenics and other conditioning exercises, Coach Hal Lee has brought his hoop artists around to scrimmage form and mock battles are in the offing most every evening in the gymnasium. Coach Lee has been starting a team of sophomores against Capt. Louie James and the reserves of last season. The sophomores had Lumpkin and Jordan at forwards; Stewart, center, and Aldridge and Lawson, guards. They were opposed by Pate and Ful- Prospects For Auburn Cagers Grow Brighter By R. T. Wasson The prospects of the Plainsmen cagers grow brighter as the time passes on. Much new material has been brought to light by Coach "Sherif" Lee this season and as the squad dwindles down the prospects brighten up. The squad has been cut in about half since the day the call for recruits was made. The twenty odd remaining players have been going through hard scrimmages form the past week and should be in excellent condition for the coming tilt with the LaGrange Y. M. C. A. The coming game will be a hard one as every year the Y. M. C. A. boys have a strong team and give all opponents a hard fight. Competition for regular berths on the team has been hotley contested so far and the starting line-up will not be definitely known until the opening whistle for the game. There have been several men fighting it out for the places left open from last season and the only man certain of a berth on this year's quintette is Captain Louie James. There are several men that scrubbed on last year's team that are fighting for their former posts but there are several good men that came up from last year's Freshman squad that are keeping them on their toes. There can be more definite statements made as to the prospects for this season and for the men to hold regular berths this season after the game with the LaGrange "Y'' is over. A good hot battle is expected in the forth coming tilt and no rating of either team is known definitely up to the present but it is said that the Plainsmen cagers hold a slight edge. FOR SALE! 1926 Ford Roadster. Excellent condition. For particulars see Bill Morton, Theta Kappa Nu House. ton, forwards; Anderson, center, and Capt. James and Yarbrough, guards. The above teams displayed a neat brand of basket ball and it looks like the prospects for a winning team are not as dim as they were before the season started. Capt. James & Company outscored their less experienced brethren but the youngsters gave them as much opposition as they desired. After scrimmaging for thirty minutes, Coach Lee put a team on the floor with Jordan and Lumpkin, forwards; Stewart, center, and James and Lawson, guards. This team worked better together than any other five men that teamed during the evening. It would not be much of a surprise to see this five start against the LaGrange Y. M. C. A. cagesters. Competition is very evident for regular positions on the 1929-30 team. Only Capt. Louie James is practically sure of a regular berth with promising reserves and members T>f Coach Geo. Bohler's championship 1929 freshman team battling for the other places. Coach Lee has cut the squad to 21 players. The axe probably will be wielded again before Christmas. The squad is now composed of the following: Aldridge, Anderson, Cham-lee, Curvin, Fulton, Hatfield, Jordan, James, Harmon, Lumpkin, Law-son, Jack Stewart, Earnest Stewart, Smith, Vines, Ingram, Robinson, Rogers, Yarbrough, Chappelle and Pate. Notre Dame National Champions This Year The close of the 1929 football season in the United States has left little doubt in the minds of the nation that Notre Dame is the champion of the country, although both Pittsburgh and Purdue as well as several other undefeated elevens stand ready to dispute such a title. Notre Dame, however, has been awarded the Jack F. Reisman national intercollegiate football trophy for 1929 for the second time in the last five years. In announcing the winner of this throphy, Dr. Frank Dickinson, of the University of Illinois, whose system is rated on strength of team and opponents rather than percentages, declared Purdue second and Pittsburgh third in strength. By general agreement, the following champions of the country's sections have been selected: East—Pittsburgh Midwest and National — Notre Dame Big Ten—Purdue South—Tulane Southwest—Texas Christian Rocky Mountain—Utah Pacific Coast—St. Marys. Although many of the stars of the two teams this year will graduate next June, some opportunity to decide the relative strength of Notre Dame and Pittsburgh will be offered next year when the two meet in a football contest at Pittsburgh stadium. The next year the two will play at the new stadium at South Bend. We are combatants in a battle which is not yet decided.—Dean Inge. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS -SHOPPING EARLY-Let Us Show You Our Line of Toiletries — Table Silver Service Ladies' - WATCHES - Men's Tiger Drug Store All-Fraternity Basketball Pick Forward Forward Center Guard Guard All-Southern Conference Team NAME SCHOOL POSITION Paul Hug Tennessee End Freddie Sington Alabama Tackle Ray Farris North Carolina Guard Lloyd Roberts Tulane Center Bull Brown Vanderbilt Guard Pete Drury Kentucky Tackle Jerry Dalrymple Tulane End-_ Bobby Dodd Tennessee Quarterback Billy Banker Tulane Half Gene McEver Tennessee Half Tony Holm Alabama Fullback GRIDIRON QUINTESSENCE By PERCY VAL Somewhat slowed up by a deluge of rainfall, and a consequently muddy field, the Georgia Bulldogs decisively defeated their ancient enemy 12-6. However, Tech gave a good account of herself, and the three varsity men on each side sang their Swan Songs with a fervor. Fat Bryant, of Georgia, made the most spectacular exit of all the three year men. With the game apparently headed for a 6-6 deadlock, Bryant broke through the Tech line, blocked the punt, and raced the reamaining thirty yards for a touchdown. Frisbie, the other Georgia tackle was also representing his school for the last time, and as usual played his steady and reliable game. For Tech, Mizell, Thomason, Westbrooke and Coot Watkins were playing their last game and all made a grand finale to the brilliant careers. Although Stumpy Thomason was injured and had to retire from the game, he played a wonderful game, and his running mate, Warner Mizell, also climaxed his brilliant career with some excellent punting. Besides these illustrious warriors, Captains Boland and Rusk, the rival centers, did noble work. Before the rainfall started, the game began with Georgia receiving the ball on her own 35 yard line. Here the Bulldogs scored before Tech could get her hands on the ball. This drive started with Chandler getting a 18 yard gain through Tech's line. Armen Waugh followed with a run of a dozen yards around his left end, and the ball was on Tech's 30 yard line. Momentarily, the Georgia advance was stopped, but Tech was penalized five yards for offside, giving Georgia a first down. Then Chandler slipped back for a pass and Maffet, on the snap, went snaking over to the corner of the field. Chandler shot the ball to him, and in another stride he was across the goal line. Following this touchdown, a punting duel ensued with each punter doing noble work, considering the fact that the field was, by this time, a sea of mud. After obtaining the ball on her own 37 yard line, Tech began her most valiant and determined offensive. Mizell went off right tackle for eight yards, then followed with a drive of nine yards, and finally went around right end for 19 yards, placing the ball on Georgia's 26 yard line. However, on another try at the line, Stumpy Thomason fumbled, and Maffett recovered for Georgia. Downs quickly punted the ball out of danger. Neither side did much in the second period except punt, the offensive being hindered by a steady down pour of rain. However, early in the third period, Chandler's punt was blocked, and Jim Brooke recovered behind the goal line, giving the Tech Engineer's a touchdown and tying the score. Until the opening minutes of the fourth period the game continued in a deadlock. However, Fat Bryant pleted stadium to witness as colorful an intersectional game as the entire season has afforded. Cannonball Crabtree, playing his last game for Florida, broke up a,be back next season and should prove Fill out the above positions on the team and place your vote in the ballot box to be found in the Student Supply Shop or Homer Wrights Drug Store. Have the name of the player and his address. RULES:— 1. No man can win a place on the team that did not participate in the tournament this season. 2. The vote must be in by three o'clock Monday evening. 3. Each man voting must fill out all spaces in the ballot form and not make his vote for but one man. 4. No one man is entitled to but one vote in the contest. 5. In case of a tie for places the winner will be chosen by Sports Department. Nine Athletic Awards Received By Athletes From Our Capital City By Elmer G. Salter Nine of the 42 athletic awards recently given to the varsity and freshmen football teams at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, were received by Montgomery boys. Kenneth Phipps, halfback on Coach McFaden's frosh team, played at Cloverdale High School, but is at present living at Greensboro. All of the Capital City players will Eighty Men Report For Tryouts For Places On Rifle Team of This Year By R. P. Greer, 33 The Rifle team is off on a great start, and a very successful season is predicted. There are already eleven matches scheduled with colleges and universities ranging from the New England Coast to the State of Wyoming, and the team will compete in the Hurst Trophy Match, in which match, all the leading colleges and universities of the country will compete. The team will have a new rifle gallery in the old chemistry building, and with this improvement, better scores should be made than in previous years. Eighty candidates have reported to Lieut. Bowman, in which number includes twelve men from last year's team. The letter men that have returned are: 0. T. Allen; W. W. Bryant; M. W. Wullenbuchar; and M. Williams. The rifle team has been considered a minor sport at Auburn for several years, and Auburn has had teams that rank with the best in the country. Letters are awarded to the five men chosen to compete in the Hurst Trophy Match. punting duel which persisted throughout the scoreless first period, by returning an Oregon punt 80 yards for a touchdown. From that time on it was a Florida victory, and the west coast invaders peeled off their jersies and played desperately, naked from the waist up, save for shoulder pads. Encouraged, Florida immediately started another scoring march led by Seay, who went 20 yards from mid-field to the 30 yard line. Here Ed Sauls running behind perfect interference, skirted around right end for a touchdown. As the shadows fell over the new stadium, Oregon managed to score in the last five minutes of the game. (Continued on page 6) blocked and recovered one of Mi-zell's punts and raced thirty yards for the winning touchdown. From then on it was a Bulldog victory, and the ball frequently changed hands, with most of the play being done in mid field. * * * * * A smooth working University of Florida football team, playing under its own warm sunshine, outclassed and outscored a determined but perspiring University of Oregon team Saturday 20-6. More than 20,000 spectators crowded into the half com- Foreman Rogers Devises Plan for Rewarding All- Fraternity Basket Team Through the cooperation of the Tiger Theatre, Auburn Cafe and Homer Wright Drug Co., the thing that has been impossible has become a fact. These concerns showed great interest in the promotion of the choice of a mythical All Fraternity Basket Ball team. The choice will be made by the student body and the rules governing the contest can be found on the Sports Page of this edition. The members of the team receiving the greatest number of votes for their respective positions will receive five passes to the Tiger Theatre. This was assured through Foreman Rogers, manager of the Tiger. The man coming the closest to choosing the entire team will receive a carton of cigarettes given through the courtesy of the Auburn Cafe. The man coming next in the choice of the entire team will receive a two pound box of Norris chocolate given through the courtesy of Homer Wright Drug Company. The above mentioned firms have at all times manifested great interest in the affairs of Auburn and have once more come to the front in the promotion of affairs for the benefit of the school. very instrumental in lifting the Tigers out of the Southern Conference football cellar. The Montgomery boys honored are: George Egge, Louis McRee, Chattte Davidson, Lindley Hatfield, Tom Brown, Chas. Bunkley, Joe Andrews, Tom Shackleford, and John Fonville, manager. Tony Holm to Play With East Against West All-Star Eleven Alabama, Dec. 7.— (AP)—Tony Holm, Alabama's All-American fullback, will play with a team of eastern football stars against a selected team of western players in a New Year's Day football game on the Pacific Coast. Holm wired his acceptance of an invitation by Andy Kerr, coach of the eastern team, and will join the squad in Chicago, December 16, for practice before the trip to San Francisco. Holm, playing his last year with the University of Alabama, has scintillated in every game this season in spite of constantly shifted backfields. He gained three-fourths of Alabama's total yardage for the year. Plans Are Finished For Charity Game On January First Players who will compose the two southern conference squads that will play a charity football game in Atlanta New Year's Day were announced Saturday night by Dr. W. D. Funkhouser, secretary of the southern conference. There are twenty-five men on each squad, one known as the Northern Division being chosen from conference teams in Kentucky, Maryland, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, and the Southern Division from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Auburn. NORTHERN DIVISION CENTERS—-Grow, V. M. I.; Beal! South Carolina; Williams Kentucky. (Continued on page 6) Much Speculating as Time New Coach To Be Named Dr. Bradford Knapp, president of Auburn, is expected to name the Plainsmen's head coach after a conference with coaches attending the S. C. meeting in Baton Rouge. Dr. Knapp failed to deny or confirm a rumor for The Age-Herald that Biff Jones, former Army coach, would be named head coach at Auburn. It is known that Biff Jones has considered the Auburn offer and also, that Tom Lieb, assistant coach at Notre Dame, has been considered. Johnny Floyd, now acting head coach, is, also a strong candidate for Bohler's job and has been recommended by a number of the S. C. coaches as the man for the job. Floyd has been at Auburn long enough to know the situation and believes he can start Auburn on an upward climb. But regardless of who is named" head coach at Auburn, it is going to take two or three years for the Tigers to regain the heights that once were the Tigers. Decay is fast but progress is slow. Drink Delicious and Refreshing PAUSE 4/VD ^DWil^SEJ-F, AND ANYBODY WHO EVER RAN AFTER A TRAIN THAT WAS N6 FASTER THAN WAS KNOWS THERE NOTHING ELSE TO BUT. ©ve* Run far enough, work long enough, play hard enough and you've got to stop. That's when the pause that refreshes makes the big hit. Happily you can find it around the corner from anywhere, waiting for you in an ice-cold Coca-Cola, the pure drink of natural flavors that makes any little minute long enough for a big rest. The Cora-Cola Co., Atlanta, Ca. MILLION A DAY I T H A D / T O YOU CAN'T BEAT THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES B E O O O D T O G E T W H E RE I T COM I S FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. THE PLAINSMAN PAGE FIVE AT A WINDOW Give me a hunger O You Gods that sit and give The world its orders. Give me Hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure, From your doors of gold and fame. Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger. But leave me a little love, A voice to speak to me in the day's end, A hand to touch me in *••"> iJaxV room, Breaking the long loneliness. In the dusk of day-shapes Blurring the sunset, One little wandering! western star Thrust out from the changing shores of shadow. Let me go to the window, Watch then the day—shapes of dusk, And wait and know the coming Of a little love. —Carl Sanburg. PERSONAL MENTION . U. D. C. Meets at Home of Mrs. Basore on Tuesday The U. D. C. meeting was held at the home of Mrs. C. A. Basore on Tuesday afternoon. The home was beautifully decorated with poinsettas and white narcissus which carried out the Confederate colors, red and white. To celebrate "Alabama Day" was the purpose of this meeting, and the program was made unusually interesting with this in mind. - A summary of Julia Tutwiler's life was given by Mrs. Clara Yarbrough. Mrs. J. P. Creel answered the que?- tion, "Why the capitol was moved from Montgomery to Richmond. A report of the Biloxi convention of the U. D. C. was given by Mrs. B. B. Ross. .Miss Edith Harris Entertains Wiflr^enrfsfnias" Banquet Miss Edith Harris entertained with a Christmas banquet on Wednesday evening in the Cafeteria balcony for the students who work in the cafeteria. Red and green colors were carried out in the decorations and menu. In the center of the table stood a small but attractive Christmas tree with the presents laid around it. Shorty Long acted as toastmaster. After the banquet the gifts were presented by Miss Edith Harris, who in turn was presented with a lovely waffle iron by the Cafeteria force. Dr. Van Wagenen Speaks To Y. W. Board Meeting Dr. Beulah Clark Van Wagenen who is a member of the J. W. National Board, Girl Reserve Department spoke to the National Y. W. Board, meeting in New York City during last week. Her subject was: "The Girl Reserve and Y. W. Work in the Southern States. Mr. and Mrs. English, of Mobile, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robinson. * * * Dean M. J. Punchess is ill at a hospital in Montgomery. * * * Mrs. Clifford Hare is expected to return from Brooklyn, N. Y. next Friday evening. * * * Mrs. ~B. R. Showalter is expecting her sister, Miss Maude Slaght, for the Christmas holidays. * * * The Benefit Bridge Club, sponsored by the P. T. A. of Auburn has been postponed from Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening. * * * Mrs. C. C. Brooks, Mrs. Cary Wright, Mrs. W. V. Jones and Mrs. A. Meadows motored to Montgomery on Monday to do Christmas-shopping. * * * Mrs. G. H. Carlovitz, Mrs. H. S. Gentry, Mrs. Charles R. Hixon, and Mrs. L. S. Blake spent Saturday in Columbus. * * * t Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Duncan, Mrs. Cary Wright, Miss Elizabeth Duncan and Mr. S. W. Garrett spent last Friday in Montgomery. * * * J. E. Harold Jr., of Fairfield underwent an operation for appendicitis this week in the East Alabama Hospital. * * Mr. Jack Stewart will spend the week-end in Anniston with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart. * * * Dr. B. B. Ross is recovering after a brief illness at his home on Magnolia Avenue. * * * Miss Helen Shackleford has as her guests Mrs. Claudia Shackelford, and Miss Florence Parker, of Atlanta, and Mrs. C. W. Killebrew, of Augusta, Georgia. * * * Mrs. F. W. Van Wagenen is expected to arrive here soon to spend the Christmas holidays with Professor- N. B. and Dr. B. C. Van Wagenen. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Frank' Gillard and two sons, Frank, Jr., and Billie, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Stodghill. * * * While attending the meeting of the National Y. W. Board, in New York, Dr. Van Wagenen visited Mrs. F. W. Van Wagenen. * * * Malsolm Franklin left Friday for his home in Birmingham. NEWS OF THE WOMAN'S CLUB By Mrs. W. A. Ruffin, Acting Publicity Chairman At its regular bbuussiinneessss meeting Thursday afternoon, the Wo'man'9 Club of Auburn in an interesting program observed "Alabama Day." The Club opened the meeting by singing "America." The chairmen of the various departments gave reports. Mrs. W. W. Hill gave a most interesting account of the Fifth District meeting at Luvrine. Several" new members were elected. After all business was transacted the club sang "Alabama." The speaker for the afternoon was Dr. Petrie, a most beloved and distinguished Alabamian. His. subject was "Alabama's Influence in National Affairs" and his treatment of the subject was comprehensive, sympathetic and conclusive. Beginning with the state as a territory he gave a complete history of the high points in the career of Ala- 8* iHty rG' ^te *'!**»< do lea*. ******* n?^«eo/Z,%as^ * * ****** a «hy th y Co°t on Z!,***7 e^^Stti ftyfl***- four Delta Sigma Phi Holds Thirtieth Anniversary Banquet On Tuesday evening the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity held its thirtieth anniversary banquet dance in their lovely new home on Fraternity Row. The rooms were decorated very attractively with smilax and mistle-toe. Green and white, the colors of the fraternity, were beautifully carried out in" the dinner and the decoration of the table. The pledges gave a "stunt called, "The Seven Most Foolish Virgins,' each one representing one of the seven seniors of the house which was greatly enjoyed. After the stunt, several darkies rendered many Southern selections. A brief summary of the history of the fraternity and the significance of the banquet was given by Mr. Wallace Postelle. Mr. William Thomas, president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, acted as toast-master. After the elaborate banquet dancing was enjoyed. Among the guests who were present were: Mrs. Bradford Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sewell, Miss Zoe Dobbs, Professor and Mrs. J. C. Grimes, Prof, and Mrs. Adams, Misses Kathleen Russell, Elizabeth Smith, Mildred Wood, Elizabeth Gregory, Katherine Porter, La Verne Watts, Dabney Hare, Vivian Hester, Louise Bedell, Audrey Fuller, Bertha Northrop, Hallie Mae Ingram, Abbie Brasseale, Hoyt Enloe, Nola Heath, Marjorie Capps. bama as related to National Affairs up to the present time. He pointed out that Alabama has had intimate contact with three foreign countries—Spain, France and England. He drew a series of vivid pictures of the march of DeSoto through Alabama; the attempt of the French to build an, empire in America with the settlement of Mobile as a beginning; and the downfall of the English in Alabama with the defeat of the Creek Indians. Another point of interest was the impoi'tant part which he showed Alabama to have played in bringing about the War Between the States. He als'o emphasized the influence which Alabama had during the war and afterward. He stated that Alabama was the real leader of the new South since she stood first in the industrial and hydro-electric developments which had made the new South. Among the distinguished Alabami-ans who have been influential in national affairs and who as individuals have distinguished the state, he mentioned, Richard Pearson Hobson, Joseph Wheeler, William Lowndes Yancey, Generals Bullard, Gorgas and Sibert, Matthew Sloan and Helen Kellar. Fashions for Supermen Discussed by Pegler "Impelled both by their own zeal for victory and promotion, .and by the opportunities of the manufacturers to take leave of precedent and obsolete styles,' says Westbrook Pegler in telling about' "Fashions For Supermen" in the January issue of College Humor, "the coaches have transformed the varsity man from a shaggy fearsome figure who breathed through holes in a rubber mask, into a trim, fleet affair in pants so tight that they seem to be painted on, a shoulder harness like a prospector's pack saddle, and a form fitting, shock absorbin casque of pliable leather,! LOVE A DISEASE SAYS A BERLIN PHYSICAN DR. SCHWEISSHEIMER CORNERSTONE OF OLD BUILDING UNEARTHED Paris—(IP)—Workmen excavating Berlin—(IP)—Love, according to for the new metropolitan subway line Dr. Wadleman Schweissheimer, noted here, have unearthed a stone block Berlin physician, is a disease, usujUJy under the ancient chapel of St. Yves responding to a curvative treatment,]^11 the Rue St. Jacques, which bore but sometimes becoming chronic with tfe^following inscription: a number of individuals. The physician has published a treatise dealing with this "affliction" of mankind. Love, he says, like measles, affects the human being only when it finds the condition of the body unprepared to withstand it. "The disease has very evident synv ptoms," the doctor says. "The glance Union of Young Peoples Societies Held Sunday A union of all the young people's societies was held in the basement of the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening. About two hundred were present. The first part of the hour was spent in becoming acquainted and having supper which was served by several members of the Christian Endeavor Society. The members then repaired to the Auditorium where Dr. W. H. Hudson, a returned missionary of Kashing, China, spoke on "China's Youth Calls to the Youth of America." A short business meeting then ensued and it was decided that the Treasure Hunt to be made by the members of the union societies would take place on Friday night, December 13. Baptist Missionary Society Observe Prayer Week Prayer Week for Foreign "Missions was faithfully observed last week by the Baptist Woman's Missionary Society. Several very interesting and inspiring lectures were given throughout the week. Among those who spoke were Miss Jeffers of Roanoke, who is on a furlough from Cina; Professor Roe who spoke on some of his experiences while in France and Germany; Professor Atkinson likewise spoke of his experience while in Mexico last summer; Rev. Duggar, a returned missionary from Brazil spoke of his work there, and Miss Lula Palmer spoke on "Things that-are Lasting. who looks no more like the idols of of t h e eye darkens, the face pales, the my adolesence than Napoleon looked like Old King Cole. "On wet or extremely warm days, the boys show up with their shins nude, and it is a fact, although not generally known, that the Harvard and Dartmouth teams of 1927 received issues of scanties, or shorts like Boy Scout pants, which disclosed an area of undraped athlete between the sheetops and a point well to the north of the knee-cap. The trend is that daring." American Association of University Women Meets The Auburn Branch of the Ameri can Association of UniveiSJtjMiM'BWeif •"*Cfc~-»^_ held its December meeting at the' home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. High. The husbands and gentlemen friends of the members were delightfully entertained at this meeting. The living and dining rooms were artistically decorated with smilax and holly and a very pretty Christmas tree stood in the living room. Much fun and amusement was afforded the members and guests by the program which was something of a burlesque-of our schools. In this, the members and guests were introduced to a school conducted by the A. A. U. W. in order to determine the ability and rating of the applicants seeking admission into this association. Each one stood a mock test on various subjects. The intelligence test was given by Dr. B. C. Van Wagenen; the Music Appreciation test by Mrs. J. T. High; History and Mathematics test by Lt. C. P. Townsley assisted by Mrs. C. D. Killebrew, and-the Spelling test was given by Miss Zoe Dobbs. Mrs. S. L. Toomer distributed the gifts from the tree and each gift had an appropriate rhyme attached which was written by Mrs. Townsley. Refreshments served to about fifty members and guests.. STUDENTS IN POSTOFFICES More than one third of the 2,800 extra helpers used in new York post offices during the Christmas rush this year will .come. Lege cla; heart acts violently, the patient loses weight and sleep. "But when the object of their love is responsive, the disease is cured in most cases. But, alas!—sometimes it is chronic, and persons wander through life always a prey to this burning emotion." One reason why part -of the world is sane is that it can't afford to be anything else. John, King of France and Navarre, nave placed this first stone in honor oflsjfld and Minseigneur Saint Yves in the jfc;ar 1352, second of my reign." \ Because Yves is toe patron saint of lawyers, the French" Star Association has been granted perrnresion by the city to have the historic eVrnerstone installed in its museum in ths^alace of Justice. CHEMISTRY MAY PROVE PROFITABLE TO INDIA Calcutta, India—(IP)—Dr. H. jK. Sen, of the University College ;of Science here, declares that chemistry apapplied to industry can be the one great remedy for Indian poverty. The country abounds in raw materials, he said, which wait only the hand of science to turn them to economic goods. A Real Xmas Treat Only a short time before Christmas Vacation—Get into loliday Spirit in.j^^»J^ Collegiate way! Wear your folks' Handsome Hook-Fast Theta Epsilon Holds Initiation Monday Theta Epsilon, local honorary fraternity for the School of Home Eco nomics held its initiation on last Monday evening at seven o'clock. At this time honorary membership was given to Mrs. Bradford Knapp who is very much interested in home economics and its influence on the lives of people. The other three new members are Misses Ruth Dobyne, Sallye Hamilton and Audrey Fuller. After the ceremonies the new members were entertained by the older members. A delicious salad course was served to Mrs. Knapp, Misses Louise Glanton, Lillie Spencer, Alice Whitcher Sandlin, Claribel Parsons, Lottie Collins, Dorothy Parker, Mrs. Hazel Hewitt, and Mignon Mallette. Local University Wowen's Club Increases Membership The Auburn Branch of the American Association of University Women has had continual growth since its establishment. There are now thirty members. The meetings for the year are equally divided between special discussions by local and out-of-town speakers and special activities. Special emphasis will be given to the topic, "The Place in Work of University Women." Mrs. L. A. Ward Hostess at Informal Christmas Party A lovely little informal Christmas party was given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. L. A. Ward in honor of Mrs. B. F. Basore. The rooms in use were very beautifully decorated with Christmas colors, poinsettas and ferns. The table made a very attractive picture with it's pretty lace cover, centerpiece of poinsettas and silver service. Grapefruit punch was served by Mrs. Homer Ward and Mrs. C. R. Hixon and Mrs. J. W. Scott assisted in serving dainty poinsetta cakes, nuts and mints which further carried out the Christmas idea. About thirty called during the afternoon. Announcement There will be a call meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary on Friday night at 7. P. M. in the Sunday School rooms of the Episcopal church. This meeting is "for the purpose of completing plans for Christmas work. All who are interested, please be there. TOOK SODA FOR STOMACH FOR 20 YEARS "For 20 years I took soda for indigestion and stomach gas. Then I tried Adlerika. One bottle brought complete relief."—Jno. B. Hardy. Adlerika relieves GAS and sour stomach in TEN MINUTES! Acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, removing poisons you never knew were there. Don't fool with medicine which cleans only PART of the bowels, but let Adlerika give stomach and bowels a REAL cleaning and see how good you feel! Homer Wright, Druggist. I. •»t home your loyalty Here is something useful and distinctive—something every young college man will be proud to own. The Belt is made of Genuine English Cowhide. The Buckle is finished in Plati-Croyd—it will not tarnish or rust, and lasts a life time. A special patented Hook- Fast catch keeps the belt from slipping. A Wonderful Holiday Number! Come and see the Hook- Fast College Belt and Buckle on display at— Student Supply Shop DAN GARRETT, Rep. Our authorized campus representative, or mail your order directly to— HOOK-FAST BELT CO., Incorporated 20 West 27th Street New York, N. Y. Bank Of Auburn Auburn, Alabama First National Bank Auburn, Alabama To Our Depositors After making a careful anaylsis of the cost of handling checking accounts and certain other banking services the banks of Auburn have decided that it is necessary to put into effect on January 1, 1930, the schedule of service charges listed below. These service charges are inaugurated merely to partially cover cost of the banking services rendered. The chief object is to reduce the inevitable loss involved in the service to the smaller depositors. It is not generally understood that even on a deposit of as much as $100 that, after deducting the necessary cash reserves which are required to be maintained, there is only about $75 available for the bank's use. On this amount the bank can earn less than 50 cents per month. This is not sufficient to pay the cost of bookkeeping, stationery, supplies and clerical help. It is believed that the depositors will readily see the fairness of the changes which are to be made and that our customers will not wish to be served at an actual out-of-the-pocket-loss to the bank. We wish each depositor to feel that his account and patronage is appreciated and shall be glad to have each one carry a minimum balance of $50 or an average balance of $100. If this is done no charges will be made. Those who may not wish to meet this requirement are cordially invited to continue to carry the smaller account with the understanding that such a depositor is willing to pay the small charge which we are obliged to make for the services rendered. The banks have no intention of deriving a profit from such accounts but merely wish the depositor to carry a part of the cost of the service. We shall be very glad to discuss with depositors personally any questions concerning the policy which is herewith announced, effective January 1, 1930. THE BANK OF AUBURN, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AUBURN. SERVICE CHARGES TO BE INAUGURATED JANUARY 1, 1930 50c 25c 50c 10c 15c per month on all active checking accounts whose balance falls below $50.00 unless an average balance of $100.00 is maintained. Accounts with more than three checks per month considered active. for each check drawn against an account without sufficient funds to cover. minimum interest charge on a note. for each cashier's check. Or 1-10 of 1% for each bank draft. Printing cost of overprinting on customer's checks. PAGE SIX THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929. S A M E Repaints Airway Marker Society Follows Policy of Doing Something Beneficial to School Annaully Following their policy of doing something each year of benefit to the campus and the school, members of the American Society of Military Engineers repainted the air-way marker on the roof of Toomer's Drug Store, on last Tuesday afternoon. The . • S o c i e t y originally installed this mark- /~ er last year, but due to weather conditions it had become dim, and a fresh coat of paint was deemed necessary. This airplane guide is the standard marker adopted by the Aeronautical Association, and consists of the word Auburn done in box-car letters; also a north arrow helps the aviator to orient himself. Against the black background of the roof, the white letters are readily discernible at a high altitude. PROFESSOR L. N.^QWNCAN AWARDED FARMER MEDAL L REPORT ISSUED SHOWING COMPARISON OF AVERAGES (Continued from page 1) School of Education Education, 142 students, average 74.37; Agricultural Education, 180 students, average 72.52. School of Home Economics Home Economics, 56 students age 77.40. School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine, 32 students, average 73.53. All College 1602 students, average 71.16. (Continued from page 1) more active in assisting organized agriculture than has Professor Duncan. "If we had such men in each state, American Agriculture would be organized. Not only has Professor Duncan fought for us in Alabama, but as a member of the executive committee of the extension leaders of the United States, he carried on the same fight nationally," Mr. O'Neal declared. As director of extension service of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Professor Duncan called and presided oyer the first farm bureau meeting in Alabama at Auburn in January, 1921. Since then he has been a leader in farm bureau organization work, although he has never been an official of the farm bureau. Prof. Duncan is credited with the establishment of the Alabama Farm Bureau as a model organization. In addition to work in Alabama he has been called into service in other states, advising with officials of other organization of farmers and helping them to solve their mutual problems by cooperative means. Mr. Duncan is a farmer, born and raised on his father's farm near Rus- Ala. He was graduated from ^^^^^^r\ sti tute in 1900. Later he received his M. S. at Auburn. He has attended the University of Tennessee and the University of Illinois. PLANS ARE FINISHED FOR CHARITY GAME ON JANUARY FIRST Always Ready to Give You the Best of Service TOOMER'S HARDWARE CLINE TAMPLIN, Manager Always Ready To Serve You BANK OF AUBURN Bank Of Personal Service Ward's Place Washing -:- Greasing Motor Fuel A PIANO An ideal gift for the whole family. Prices greatly reduced on N e w and Used Pianos. New Pianos as l ow as $275.00. Used Pianos as l ow as $75. Sold on easy terms. Prices also greatly reduced on Victrolas and Radios. We can save you money on these. Write or call us collect—or best, visit our Store. Mason Music Co* Opelika, Alabama TOOMER'S WILL GIVE YOU SERVICE DRUG SUNDRIES DRINKS, SMOKES THE STORE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY ON THE CORNER f The ELECTRIK-MAID Bake Shop is now fully equipped and can furnish both special and regular orders in any quantity. The formal opening will be held Tuesday— Watch for the Specials (Continued from page 4) GUARDS—Farris, University of North Carolina; Brown, Vanderbilt; Swofford, Clemson; Thaver, Tennessee. TACKLERS—Abernathy, Vanderbilt; Drury, Kentucky; Chadwick, V. M. I.; Johnson, Tennessee. ENDS—Hug, Tennessee; Scott, V. M: I.; Williams, Washington and Lee; Heagy, Maryland. . ^ QUARTERBACKS—Dodd, Tennessee; Hawkins, V. M. I. FULLBACKS—Dunn, V. M. I.; McMilan, Clemson. HALVES — McEver, Tennessee; Kelly, Kentucky; Magner, University of North Carolina; Hackman, Tennessee. EXTRA PLAYERS — Hawkins, Washington and Lee; Branch, University of North Carolina. SOUTHERN DIVISION CENTERS — Harkins, Auburn; Roberts, Tulane; Boland, Georgia; Eberdt, Alabama. GUARDS—Steele, Florida; Leathers, Georgia; Bodinger, Tulane; Mad-dox, Georgia. TACKLES — Sington, Alabama; Rucker, Tulane; Maree, Georgia Tech; Smith, Alabama. ENDS—Van Sickle, Florida; Dalle;— T-alane; Jones, Georgia Tech; Smith-,-Georgia QUARTERBACKS—Downes, Georgia; Crabtree, Florida. FULLBACKS — Holm, Alabama Cowthorn, Florida. HALVES—Baker, Tulane; Thoma-son, Georgia Tech; Chandler, Georgia; Armstorng, Tulane. EXTRA PLAYERS—Bethea, Florida; Mizell, Georgia Tech. The game will be played for the benefit of the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children in Atlanta, and the members of the two squads were chosen by the coaches in the conference, which for the purpose of the game was divided into northern and southern divisions. Their nominations were mailed to Dr. Funkhouser, of the University of Kentucky, the conference secretary. REAL DIAMOND MADE BY MAN Professor J. Willard Hershey, of McPherson college, has made a real diamond from sugar and iron filings. The man-made gem, about the size of a grain of sand, was exhibited at the meeting of the American Chemical Society at Minneapolis, and the scientists gathered there accepted the proof offered by the McPherson professor that the stone was a real diamond. Dr. Hershey believes the day will come when real diamonds of large size will be manufactured for decorative as well as commercial use. The gem was made by exerting ten tons of pressure to the square inch of pure table sugar. This was done by heating the sugar to white heat at a temperature of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and then, while still white hot, dropping the mass into an ice cold brine. The theory is that the immense pressure created by such fast cooling turned the sugar into diamonds. The foreign matter in the product was then dissolved with various acids, until only the pure carbon remained—carbon now in the form of the world's most precious stone. AIRPLANE RISES FROM AUTO TOP An aviation stunt, said to have never before been attempted, was carried out successfully when a Moth Airplane took off from the top of a speeding Hudson Sedan. The car was driven by Ira J. Snow of Pine Point, Me., and the plane by Alexander Krapish of Lowell. The Hudson car, equipped with two uprights from the running board, extending six inches above the top, and another upright from the tire carrier, was furnished by the Henley Kimball Company of Boston. Fastened to the tops of the two forward uprights was a plank, on which the wheels of the plane rested. The tail skid rested on a bracket attached to the rear upright. The wheels were fastened to the plank by a coupling so arranged that it could be released by the pilot of the plane by pulling a string. The engine of the plane was just above the engine of the automobile, the propeller whirling in front of the automobile radiator. With both engines roaring, the Hudson started Prof. Callan Speaks To A.S.C.E Tuesday Gives Interesting Lecture on Proposed Mississippi Flood Relief At at special meeting of the A. S. C. E. in Ramsay Hall Tuesday night, Professor Callan, head of the civil engineering department, gave a lecture on the proposed Jadwin plan for the flood relief of the Mississippi. During the lecture Professor Callan gave lantern illustrations that showed the work going on at the present in the levee construction work. He showed the new cross sections of the levees and the change that will be made in the present levee system. He illustrated the work that was being done on the levees by the use of hydraulic dredges and the other forms of machinery used in the work on this $300,000,000 plan. There were several interesting slides showing in detail the laying of the willow mat's in the revetmen work done on the levees. The purpose of these mats is to keep the river banks from caving and cutting back into the levees. Much criticism has been made of this plan by engineers as the proposed plan will flood thousands of acres of fruitful soil. Despite this fact several of these jobs have begun and work on them is rapid. The best equipment the government can obtain is being used and the work is moving along rapidly. Many prominent engineers believe that this waste of land is not necessary ' - i t tTr^r-hTTHT-nflt 1""° able to furnish a better plan. The present plan is to raise the new levees above former high water marks and to eliminate bends in the river. The elimination of bends is done by the cutting across country by gigantic spillways. These spillways are put at the head of a series of big bends in the river and a cross country route for the river is made by building levees along this route. The water can be released into these spillways as soon as the water reaches a dangerous stage. R. F. Ham Elecjted President A. I. E. E. W. L. Cochrane Elected Society Vice President of Engineer's Club R. F. Ham was elected chairman of the A. I. E. E., at the election of officers for the coming semester, at the regular meeting Thursday night. Other officers-are J. A. Willman, vice-chairman, G. A. Beavers, secretary and treasurer, J. L. Stone, Auburn Engineer reporter, and W. L. Cochran, A. I. E. E. vice-president of the Engineers' Club. All of these men are juniors. Recognition was given the retiring officers for their efficient work in the society during the semester. ' Lots At Cedarcrest To Be Sold Tuesday Twenty building lots in "Cedar-crest" will be sold at auction Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the J. P. King Auction .Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The auction will take place on the site of the lots, and the crowds will be entertained with music by a brass band. "Cedarcrest" is Auburn's newest residential addition. It is situated on the East side of Auburn between Magnolia Avenue and Thatch Avenue. Many improvements are being made on the land. The lots are being graded, and new streets are being opened. Already the street connecting Magnolia Avenue and Thatch Avenue has been completed. The engineers are rushing the other work to completion and statements from them indicate that this subdivision will be one of Auburn's best and most modern residential sections. The plans call for the paving of all the new streets at an early date. Several persons are intending to begin construction of homes in "Cedarcrest" immediately, the auctioneers announced. The opening of this new residential section is another evidence of the progress being made in Auburn at present. The college's huge building program is well under way. The civic clubs are fostering a landscaping project, and plans are being formulated for the erection of a new high school building. and in about half a mile had attained speed of fifty-two mile an hour, Krapish then shoved his stick forward and brought the tail of the plane up off the bracket. He then pulled the string to disconnect the wheels and the plane rose. TINY FRESHMAN FINISHES 70 YDS. IN LEAD OF FIELD (Continued from page 1) ed than that of first. Young Coley has pluck, plenty of wind, and knows how to set his pace to gain the best results. He passed several men on the course and was smiling from the beginning ef the race until the last foot had been covered. When he walked over the goal to win, he was breathing freely and easily, and seemed as if he had merely been out for a walk. The first twenty-five men crossing the line were given tickets as they passed through the lane and the rest of them were rid of their tags and their places were kept in order up to the last man. After the race was over the cakes were presented to the winners by the spons'ors, who were: Betty Buchanan, Opelika; Alberta Benfro, Opelika, Dabney Hare, Auburn. A surprise was given the first place winner in the form of an Auburn pillow case by Burtons Book Store. The pretty sponsors gave the first five winners their cakes and the rest were given out by members of the O. D. K. The Student Supply Shop furnished one of the best surprises of the day by presenting each man that finished in the first twenty-five a "surprise card." These men are to call by the Student Supply Shop and will receive the gifts awaiting them.. The first place winner's picture was taken as he^ was-pfeeeaificLtb cake and a picture of the first twenty-five to finish was also taken. There was a great crowd to see the race. Coach Hutsell said, "It was one of the best races I have ever seen. No other colleges have Cake Races that are half as successful as this one. There were more men to finish than I had expected.- It shows the old fighting spirit of Auburn has the freshmen already. I hope that the Cake Race will become an annual event." Members of O. D. K., the fraternity sponsoring the race, are Bob Sansing, Haley Milligan, James Ware, Street-er Wyatt, A. V. Blenkenship, Carmon Teague, Charley Davis, Jim Crawford, Rosser Alston, J. J. O'Rourke, Haskins Williams, Doctor Knapp, Professor Baughman, Coach Hutsell, P. P. Davis, and Percy Beard. Eloise Katherine Larson, niece of Governor Larson, of New Jersey, was secretly wed recently to William Millman, Lafayette College student. I vision England as a small star in the American flag.—George Bernard Shaw. Recently a couple on Long Island were married in a plane at noon and descended by parachute. The ordinary marriage is a leap in the dark.—Mobile Press. 25 PHOTOS FOR $1.00— 50 FOR $1.50 PERFECT COPIES OF ANY PHOTO MADE. YOUR ORIGINALS RETURNED UNHARMED. Useful—inexpensive. SAMPLE FREE. Your photos placed on pocket mirrors 25c. Tinted in colors 10c extra. 500 Gummed Stickers printed with your name and address 35c. — BELMONT SHOPPE, AP-5, Downers Grove, Illinois. SAY FOLKS Send your friends a box of Real Silk Hosiery for Christmas. REAL SILK HOSIERY MILLS, Incorporated T. B. Posey, Rep. Phone 145 HEY! We Are Always Ready to Give You the Best Of Meat MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 MAY & GREEN Men's Clothing Sporting Goods Montgomery, Alabama KIWANIS BANQUET HELD FRIDAY NITE (Continued from page 1) Grimes, president; W. B. Lee, Jr., R. Y. Bailey, vice-presidents; Captain B. C. Anderson, trustee; and W. H. Weidenbach, secretary-treasurer. GRIDIRON QUINTESSENCE (Continued from page 4) A 28 ys.rd pass from Shearer to Brown placing the ball over Florida's goal. Oregon seemed to be affected by the warm weather during the entire afternoon. * * * * # Tennessee's touchdown twins, Hack and Mack, personally conducted the Vols to a 54-0 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks. This game gave McEver a chance to step into the role of leading scorer in the United States, as he scored five of the eight touchdowns. McEver's Buddy, Hackman, accounted for the other three. These five scores gave McEver a total of 130 points scored for the year. A great exhibition of team work was given by the Twins and the Gamecocks were never able to solve their system of attack. Each had a sensational run, McEver returning a punt for 65 yards, and Hackman run- U. of Fla. Registrar Is Auburn Visitor On Inspection Tour of Southern Chapters of Phi Kappa Tau Professor H. W. Chandler, registrar of the University of Florida, at Gainesville, was in Auburn for several days this week; he is on a semi-annual inspection tour of the chapters of the southern domain of the Phi Kappa Tau social fraternity. Professor Chandler is Domain Chief and Grand Councilor, having been elected to the latter office this summer past. He came to Auburn from Atlanta, where he inspected the Alpha Rho chapter at Georgia Tech . He has been actively engaged in various forms of fraternal work during the past few years. ning 60 yards from scrimmage for a score. Although the South Carolinians were outclassed they never gave up hope, and put up a determined effort for the 10,000 spectators. This was the last game of the year for the two teams, and the Vols closed their third successive year without a defeat. They have won 28 games since the 1927 season began. Patronize the advertisers. STUDENTS ATTENTION! We invite you to open a checking account with us. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Your Interest* Computed ~—4 TIGER SANDWICH SHOP Next Door to Theatre Sunday Chicken Dinner -: Also :- Sandwiches of All Kinds • — — - , . RED'S PLACE Wishes You AH a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR RedJMeagher Jane Cash BEAUTY PARLOR Gay St., Next Door to Theta Kappa Nu House Specializing in. 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