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Rats Take Part In O. D. K. Cake Race THE PLAINSMAN T O F O S T E R T H E A U B U R N S P I R IT Rats Take Part In O. D. K. Cake Race VOLUME LIII AUBURN, ALABAMA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. NUMBER 26. RAY MILLER'S ORCHESTRA ENGAGED TO PLAY FOR JUNIOR PROM Letter Awards Announced by Coach J* Floyd T w e n t y L e t t e r s W i l l B e A w a r d e d At S p e c i a l Honor C o n v o c a t i on In a statement to the press today Coach Johnny Floyd announced the award of football letters to the following: Captain H. G. Long; G. J. Long; Dunham Harkins; J. D. Bush; George Holdcroft; Carl Schlich; Ben Newton; Erquiet Taylor; Joe Andrews; John Willson; George Egge; Herman Jones; Ed McCree, Chattie Davidson; Jim Crawford; Leo Young; Lindley Hatfield; Howard Chappelle; Joe Burt; Earl Smith, manager. In his official statement Coacji Floyd said: "In deciding upon the football men to be awarded letters, not only the amount of time which they played in games, but also the quality of football they displayed in action, were taken into consideration. There is a probability that several more men will be given letters, after a more thorough consideration of their cases, either as regular letters or letters as recognition of four-years' service on the scrub team." The football "A's" will be awarded at the special Honors' Convocation to be held on Tuesday, December 17. Coach Floyd also announced that there will be a meeting of the letter-men in the "A" Club Room at the gymnasium on Monday afternoon, December 16, at 4 o'clock, at which time will be held the election of the captain- of the football eleven for next year. English Confers With Ag College Authorities Confers Regarding Research Work on Citrus Insects Dr. L. L. English of Spring Hill, Alabama, research associate entomologist for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, is at Auburn conferring with officials of the college of agriculture regarding research work he has conducted on citrus insects. Dr. English is also doing some special work in the laboratory here and studying in the library. It is expected that a summary of his work to be published soon will contain valuable information on control measures against citrus insects. He will leave for Birmingham Saturday where he will spend a few days on leave of absence. Dr. Thomas Presents Picture to Institute Engineering School Receives Gift in Memory of Former Professor As a gift from Dr. M. D. Thomas of Opelika and in memory of Robert J. Trammel, former professor at Auburn, the engineering school has received a picture of an island home and church scene carved in wood. It came from Sardinia. The artist is unknown. The carving is old. It came to Opelika from Florida where it went through a Florida hurricane in which a small part of it was destroyed. It was presented to the college through Prof. C. R. Hixon. Engineers' Club Elects L F. Camp for President WAPI PETITIONS FOR INCREASE IN POWER D i r e c t o r A s k s R a d i o Commiss i o n For I n s t r u c t i on P e r m i t The first step toward making Radio Station WAPI in Birmingham a 50,000-watt station was taken by the board of directors at a meeting Saturday when application to the Federal Radio Commission asking for construction permit for station of this power was signed. The station now operates on a power of 5,000 watts. The application will request immediate action. At present no station in the South has as much power as WAPI is requesting, but more than a dozen in other sections are either operating on this power or have permit to do so. One or two other Southern stations are contemplating an increase to this power which is the maximum of equipment being manufactured. Station WAPI is owned by the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the University of Alabama, and Alabama College at Montevallo. It is operated by the owners in cooperation with the city of Birmingham. The board is composed of Dr. Bradford Knapp; Dr. George H. Denny, University of Alabama, president and Dr. 0 . C. Car-michael, Alabama College president. Each signed the application. This increase is in line with aims of the board to make WAPI the out standing radio broadcasting station in the South. With power of 50,000 watts WAPI will have adequate strength to cover all of Alabama and most of the adjoining states during the day. In recommending to the board the increase in power, P. O. Davis, general manager, and Walter N. Campbell, manager, explained that adequate power is absolutely necessary for satisfactory reception. The topography of Alabama is such, it was explained, that more power is needed for state coverage than other states (Continued on page 4) Hundreds of Freshmen Will Run in Race Friday; Winning Frat Team To Be Awarded Loving Cup; Scores of Cakes Be Given To Hardy Freshmen Senior Holidays to Begin December 17 AT 4 P. M. FRIDAY AT DRAKE FIELD Dr. Knapp Authorizes Seniors To Leave After Honors Convocation Model Steam Engine is Given By Westinghouse Turbine of 6000 KW Power Presented to Engineering School Parts for a model steam turbine with a power of 6,000 KW has been presented to the school of engineering by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. The parts will be assembled and the complete model will be placed on display for the use of students in engineering. Presentation was made through Prof. C. R. Hixon Auburn is one of several colleges recognized by the Westinghouse Company this way. Race Rules Announced by Omicron Delta Kappa The race will start at the entrance to Drake Field at 4 p. m. Friday, December 13, All Freshmen will be required to enter and report to Drake Field not later than 3:30 p. m. for final instructions. Any kind of uniform may be worn that would pass ordinary censorship. Military uniforms or any parts thereof will not be worn. Upon arrival at the starting point individual tags will be issued, upon which each man will place his name, fraternity or ranch. After filling in above each man will securely fasten tag to right side of his shirt coat or sweater. All freshmen will be required to start the race and each man's finishing position will be recorded. The first four finishers of a fraternity will be scored and the fraternity team with the lowest score will be declared the winning team and will be awarded the Inter-Fraternity Council Trophy. Roll call will be by Lieut. Barth batteries and companies. Description of Course The Cake Race will start at the entrance to Drake Field, the entrants will run along the road toward the gymnasium to Thatch Avenue and east on Thatch to College Street, north on College Street to Glenn Avenue (Montgomery Highway) thence east on Glenn to Ross, south on Ross to Magnolia and west on Magnolia to Gay (Methodist Church corner) thence south on Gay to the end Samford Avenue and west on Samford to college Street. Executing a right turn and thence on College Street to the Ag Bottom road and west to Drake Field. President Bradford Knapp has authorized the announcement that the request of the senior class to be excused for the Christmas holidays at 4 p. m. on Tuesday, December 17, has been approved after conference with the deans and heads of schools. "It is expected," Dr. Knapp said "that all seniors will loyally cooperate in carrying forward without interruption the work of the senior class to the hour approved for leaving. It is important that all seniors attend the Honors' Convocation called for 11-12 a. m. Tuesday, December 17." The committee representing the senior class in presenting the petition for early dismissal to Dr. Knapp was comprised of the following students: H. H. Milligan, president; J. S. Wiatt; H. G. Long; A. V. Blanken-ship; L. W. James. RACE TO BEGIN Three Freshmen Finishing First Will Be Guests At Spiked Shoe Banquet Glee Club to Appear Here Tuesday, Dec. 17 Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club, And Choral Society to Sing in Christmas Program A chorus of 120 voices will entertain the faculty, townspeople, and students of Auburn and nearby towns with a concert of secular choruses and Christmas carols in Langdon Hall Tuesday, December 17, at 8:30 p. m. The musical presentation will be given by the Auburn Choral Society, the Women's Glee Club, and the Men's Glee Club. Prof. J. W. Brigham will rfe director, Prof. Earl C. Hazel, pianist and accompanist, Prof D. C. Harkin, violinist, and Walker Kincaid, accompanist. The complete program follows: 1. Moonlight—Eaton Fanning, Listen to the Lambs (Negro Spiritual) —Nathaniel Dett, Soprano Obligato by Mrs. H. D. Lee; Landsightlng— Edvard Greig, Baritone Solo, by H. D. Hoffsommer. Auburn Choral Society (Continued on page 4) Tau Omega Chi Quint Loses to Langdale Game is Hard Fought As Indicated By Score of 30-24 An announcement given out late today by James E. Ware, president of the Inter-Fraternity Council added new impetus to the All-Freshman Cake Race being sponosored by Omega Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. It was stated that the Inter-Fraternity Council will present to the winning fraternity team a silver loving cup. All freshmen will be excused from classes after three o'clock Friday. Official permission has been granted by President Knapp. First year men will report to Drake Field at 3:30 p. m. Friday, December 13. The complete list of rules governing the race are published elsewhere in the Plainsman. Awards Displayed A special display of the awards will be shown in the windows of the Student Supply Shop Thursday and Friday. A map of the course and other information will be available for the convenience of first year men. Roll call will be under the supervision of Lieut. C. B. Barth. All freshmen will be required to enter the race. Uniforms will be as prescribed in the rules. Under no conditions will military uniforms or any military equipment be worn. The race will start promptly at four o'clock, it was announced today by the special committee of Omega Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa consisting of Carmon Teague, Hayley Milligan and Rosser Alston. Spiked Shoe Entertains The first three harriers to cross the finish line will be the guests of the Spiked Shoe Honor Fraternity Friday night at their annual banquet. The winner of the race will be presented a mammoth cake made by the Electrick Maid Bakery of Auburn and will receive a regulation freshman numeral from Coach Floyd. Much interest has been manifested in the race to date athletic officials stated. Numerous inquiries have poured into the athletic office since the first annoucement of the race. Five hundred frosh are expected to participate. Frat Council Votes To Give Loving Cup Phi K a p p a D e l t a F r a t e r n i ty Is A d m i t t e d to Council M e m b e r s h i p The Interfratefnity Council in session Monday night voted to award to the winning fraternity team in the ODK Cake Race a beautiful 15-inch silver loving cup, and at the same time admitted the Phi Kappa Delta fraternity into membership in the council. The cup will be awarded to the fraternity team having the lowest score in the race, the low-point system of scoring being used. For a team to win the cup at least four runners must cross the finish line. Phi Kappa Delta, which was extended membership in the frat body, is the first local group to be admitted to the council. It was organized ten years ago for the purpose of petitioning Sigma Chi, national fraternity, but as yet has made no petition. Professor Robinson closed the meeting with a report of his recent trip to New York as Auburn representative to the National Interfra-ternity Council, and read a portion of the speech delivered by Secretary of the Navy Wilbur at the national convention. CLUB ELECTION HELD AT MONDAY MEETING Rex Sikes Chosen Secretary And P. C. Avant Made Treasurer Delta Sigma Phi Frat Entertains at Banquet Observes Thirtieth Anniversary Fraternity with Dinner and Dance of Coach Louie James' fast Tau Omega Chi quintette tasted defeat for the first time this season at the hands of the "Mill Boys" of Lang-dale, by a score 30-24. The game was fast and hard fought, from beginning to end and the outcome was doubtful up until the time the last basket was looped. The T. O. X. had a good passing attack and showed the effects of good coaching but were unable to hit their old stride, that brought them to the top in the inter-fraternity classic. E. Smith, G. C. Smith, Lawson and Keykendall tied for honors in scoring, each man having six points chalked up to his credit. Although the scoring honors were shared among these four men, the best form was shown by Lawson, who shot them from all angles. The T. O. X. lineup was as follows; Guards, Lawson and G. C. Smith, Center, E. Smith, Forwards, Sanford and Keykendall. Scabbard and Blade Initiates Members Ceremonies Last Until Early Morning Hours, When Formal Initiation Wat Conducted On Saturday night Scabbard and Blade, honorary military fraternity, held its initiation for the men who were pledged at its last election in the early fall. The initiates assembled at Toom-er's Corner where they were closely inspected by the members of the company. Then with full packs which were weighted a little extra with a few brick, the initiates gave a drill demonstration. They then went to the Artillery stables where horses had been saddled for them in their ride to the Company's usual campsite beyond Wright's Mill. The column was led by Captain Anderson. The final touch had been placed on evrything by the members of the company who expressed their desire and intention of making this the best (Continued on page 4) The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity held its thirtieth anniversary banquet, at their home, Tuesday evening. Their new home, on fraternity row, was decorated in the colors of the fraternity. The Delta Sigma Phi's had as their honor guests for the occasion Miss Dobbs, Mrs. Knapp, Professor and Mrs. Grimes, Professor and Mrs. Adams. The Pledges gave a play entitled "The Twenty-five Most Foolish Virgins" and in this fashion were able to have jokes on each member of the fraternity. The play was given in a very commendable manner and much laughter was caused by the "cracks" on the members. After the play a black-faced quartette rendered several selections that were enjoyed by all. Mr. Wallace Rostell briefly explained the significance of the banquet. The guests then enjoyed an elaborate banquet, after which they engaged in dancing. Punch was served during the dance. Work on "Cedarcrest" Rushed to Completion Development of Subdivision Will Be Completed Before Auction on December 17 The officers for the coming year were elected at a meeting of the Engineers' Club held Monday night in the auditorium of Broun Hall. For president the club selected Lawrence F. Camp, a junior enrolled in the course of chemical engineering; secretary, Rex Sikes, a junior studying civil engineering; treasurer, P. C. Avant, a junior in electrical engineering. The vice-presidents of the club will be elected by the individual departmental societies of the engineering school at a later date. The opening number on the program at the Monday night meeting was several guitar selections by S. D. Rains and W. T. Reeves. The next number was a moving picture showing the process of oil refining, tracing the oil from the crude material obtained from wells to the final product. In concluding the meeting the retiring president, O. W. Bynum admonished the members of the club to keep aliveinferest in the organization, and to do all in their power to assist the incoming officers to make this year a successful one. The Engineers' Club, though hardly one year in age, is rapidly becoming one of the most vitally live and active organizations on the campus. Last year the club set aside one day to be known as Engineers' Day, which was observed with a banquet and dance. The William White Cup for Excellence in Engineering was awarded at the banquet to the junior selected to be meritorious of the award. Throughout the day all engineering students wore ribbons bearing the words "Engineers' Day." Musicians Are Recorders And Radio Artists D a n c e s Will E x t e n d T h r o u g h out T h r e e - D a y P e r i o d , A c c o r d i n g to S t a t e m e nt Development work is being rushed on Cedarcrest, Auburn's latest and best residential addition, and the subdivision will be completed within the next few days. • On Tuesday, December 17, at two o'clock, Cedarcrest will be auctioned by J. P. King Auction Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is forecasted that this will be the largest auction sale to ever take place in Auburn. Engineers engaged in preparing the site are doing everything to make this (Continued on page 4) Engineers Take Count In December Cajoler Zip! Again it's off because it's out. At last we have the second issue of the Cajoler, and as is the custom at Auburn, the engineers are the goats. The editorial runs: "My uncle that was an engineer died early; the poor-house food didn't agree with him." Thus the poor engineers receive the buffets. The completeness with which the scheme is followed is rather new, and it is to be expected that the Architects and General Business men will have a few hearty guffaws at the expense of the slide rule slaves. The staff of the magazine has promised that the engineers will have their chance to laugh in the next issue. Let us hope so. Those poor boys need to laugh. But putting all foolishness aside, the Engineers Number represents quite a bit of effort by Cajoler staff, and it is hoped that it will be received in the spirit in which it is given, and that the engineers will not take it seriously. If they do become dejected and down-hearted all they have to do is glance around at a passing Ag man and all their de-jectedness will be transformed into radiant hope. Besides riding the engineers, the magazine carries many good exchange jokes (too many), and contains several rather lengthy articles on subjects ranging from Tarzan's bicycle to Santa at the Sunday School Party. The worthy Scotchman receives his usual portion, and Ikey is not forgotten completely. In other words, there is a type of humor to appeal to the most serious minded as well as to the simple minded. Therefore the engineers and the faculty will both get a kick. If you haven't given it the once over, do so immediately. The jokes will all be old, or should we say older? if you don't. Ray Miller and his orchestra, popular Brunswick recorders and radio entertainers, have been engaged to play for the Junior Prom, which will begin on Thursday, Jaunary 23, according to a statement by Henry Reeves, Jr., chairman of the Social Committee. Departing from the plan adopted at the Opening Dances, the mid-term hops will extend over a period of three days, as has been the custom in past years, Dr. Bradford Knapp announced. Ray Miller's Orchestra, having a reputation of being especially adapted to college dance music, comes highly recommended by universities of the East. His engagement at Auburn will be one of three appearances on the Southern tour, as he will furnish the music for the mid-year dances at the University of Alabama and Georgia Tech. He is at present engaged in radio entertaining over station WLW, from the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati, and WGN, from the College Club in Chicago. Radio fans in Auburn doubtless already are familiar with the splendid musical aggregation of 13 pieces. The Junior Prom will be formal, it was announced. Students may obtain tuxedos from a special representative of a tailoring concern who will be in Auburn with a complete stock several days before the dances. As yet nothing definite has been decided upon concerning the decorations, but it is expected that, in keeping with the formality of the occasion, a formal decorative scheme will be adopted. Bid cards for invitations will be distributed about the campus immediately following the close of the Christmas holidays, it was announced. James Ware, president of the fiss terfraternity Council, stated that house parties will be given during the dances by the Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Chi, Sigma Phi Sigma, and Sigma Nu fraternities, though it is not yet definite whether the last named will entertain at this time. More fraternities will keep girls during the dances, Ware said, the names of these to be announced at a later date. P. O. Davis Initiated Omicron Delta Kappa Elected Last Year in Recognition of Service to College Mr. P. O. Davis, Director of the Department of Public Information and General Manager of WAPI, was initiated into Omega Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Alumni Gymnasium. Mr. Davis was elected to the national leadership honor fraternity because of his accomplishments and service to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The informal initiation took place in the "A" Club Room at the gymnasium. The mysteries of the "fraternity were revealed by Hayley Milligan and James E. Ware at the special meeting of the organization. The initiation of Mr. Davis completes the quartet of active faculty members of Omega Circle. An active faculty member, because of some outstanding service to Auburn, is elected annually to serve for one year. At the end of this period he becomes an associate member. The four faculty members are: President Knapp, Coach Wilbur Hutsell, Prof. C. A. Baugh-man and Mr. P. O. Davis. Election to membership in Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes leadership, scholarship, athletics, forensics and publications. The high rating of the fraternity may be measured by the far-reaching work being carried on by Omega Circle. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. Slfo f lamgmatt Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates $3.50 per year (60 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Ala. Business and editorial offices at Auburn Printing Co. on Magnolia Street. Office hours: 11-12 A. M. Daily. STAFF A. V. Blankenship Editor-in-chief Walter B. Jones 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 —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. for her that nothing else can. It is necessary that everyone enrolled here put forth a mighty effort to lead the way in his work; it helps to build a name and win respect for the institution that nothing else-can. THE PLAINSMAN —thinks that Auburn is very fortunate in having one of the leading physicists of the country as a member of her faculty. Dr. Fred Allison's recent experiment for determining one part of compound in ten billions parts of water simply adds to his already great record. "Honors Convocation" To Be Observed Soon For the first time in Auburn's history a special "Honors' Convocation" is to be held, last Tuesday before the Christmas holidays being the day set aside. This is significant in the fact that a new method of honoring men is to be inaugurated, and that the freshmen will have a better chance to become acquainted with the worthy honor fraternities on the campus so that they can look forward to them and work in the hope of being able to become affiliated with some of them in their last years here. It is all too evident that many freshmen who are capable of maintaining a high standard do not have the incentive to do so that would naturally be theirs were they acquainted with the honorary fraternities. One of the chief purposes of this convocation is to explain to the freshmen the object of honor fraternities, and to encourage them to study more diligently in their first years. Many men, not knowing about the honors that are possible to obtain, throw away their chance in the freshman year. It is hoped with the new knowledge given out at this meeting that they will have an inclination to do better work. Block and Bridle Club And A. S. A. E. Men on Campus In a recent issue of this paper there were two announcements which added another bit to the ever increasing pile of evidence that Auburn, as the time goes on, is being accorded more and more national recognition. These two articles announced the granting of a petition by the Agricultural Engineers Club for membership into the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the placing of a chapter of the Block and Bridle Club, national stockmen's organization for college students, on the campus. Those responsible for the organization of the local bodies and for the granting of their petitions to the national bodies are to be corfgratulated upon this successful completion of their projects. The time will never come when the Auburn campus will become too cramped or too small for the entrance of another national organization because it is only through these national bodies that we can keep in touch with the nation wide happenings in any particular field, whether it be Agricultural or Elec-tricial Engineering. New discoveries are being brought to light at such a rapid pace at the present time that in order not to lag behind a school must be in constant touch with other schools and colleges over the entire country. It is true that the college faculties keep in touch with each other and make frequent exchanges of ideas but their only purpose in doing so is that they may pass it on to the men they are teaching. If this be their purpose, then there is surely a decided advantage in the students keeping in close contact not only with each other but with the different sources of the discoveries and advancements being made in their line of work. In this manner they are enabled to come by the information first handed. This is but one advantage of the national organization. Another is that they act as a wonderful stimulant to the students interest in his subjects. This invariably bring about a decided improvement in his knowledge of that subject. It seems to be a natural failing of the average college student to take more interest in his extracurricular activities than in his regular class room subjects. Whenever the two are combined there is a great improvement in the students' attitude and knowledge of that field of work. These clubs make it possible for men of national prominence to be brought here as speakers. Still other advantages are the closer binding together of the men engaged in these fields and the enabling of students to earn some part of their college expenses. Often people nearby will want work to be done which requires technical knowledge of the subject, and when it is impossible for a professor to leave, students can be sent out on the job. Splendid Record in Education Class It is interesting to note the large number of seniors who have attained an average of eight-five or over for the past three years. These are the men and women who have kept the scholarship records' on a high level—Some of the marks are higher than before, while some are slightly below. But on the whole, the grades made by the more successful are indicative of the efforts exerted by students and the highly gratifying results obtained. The record of these men and women is proof that they have worked consistently and conscientiously and not spasmodically as so many have. Those who hit their stride at intervals are below the coveted mark of honor, while those who have marched in the front rank from the start are included in the select list. Certain students may maintain that the real significance of college attendance has been missed by these people in their quest for grades, but that argument is easily destroyed if the activities listed under each name is noted. This is undoubtedly true in many cases, but they are far from being a majority. The grades show that a concentrated effort has been made to glean the most from every phase of college life; the makers of these grades are those that can be depended on to lead the way after the cessation of college life; they will be sought as leaders. We cannot pass on without extending a hand to these so scholarly inclined, hoping that they may be able to keep up their wonderful work, and that there may be others who can find their way to the top before the fourth year has rung down the curtain of study at this institution. It is a mark of distinction for the college to have such able and distinguished students passing from her portals. They are in a position to later cast a favorable reflection on the school, creating a respect Consolidating the Railroads Only the railroad companies have not been able to go into the consolidating business now become common, but the long-pending proposition to consolidate all the roads of the Nation into 20 or more large systems appears on the way. The Encyclopedia Americana has found two circumstances within the past two weeks that indicate administrative purpose to open the way to the proposed "unification." First was President Hoover's message in which he urged that legislation be enacted to expedite consolidation and inferred that members of the Interstate Commerce Commission should be relieved of "detailed attention to comparatively inconsequential matters" to permit more time for the larger problems. The second was recommendation by examiners for the Interstate Commerce Commission that the proposed Missouri Pacific merger plan be approved. "This indicates a more favorable attitude toward railroad unification than has been evident for several years," says a statement by Americana, "and it would not be surprising to see a definite consolidation plan placed before Congress by the Interstate Commerce Commission within the next two weeks. Once the railroads feel that the Commission favors unification they will undertake active measures to bring it about as soon as possible. Many expenditures which have been delayed until the carriers could obtain a more accurate idea of the future will be carried out and general business receive the consequent benefits."—Charlotte Observer. " L i t t l e Things" By Tom Bigbee There's nothing quite like it—this matter of retiring in stark cold weather, and waking up in the rain. Almost as mystic as as the "sweet young thing" we visited during Thanksgiving holidays. Already the air is permeated with gab concerning release for Christmas holidays, when a stretch of them four days long is barely recovered from. What ungrateful critters we are, anyway. Now, wouldn't it be nice if we had three months of class-work each year, and a nine months' vacation— with a week's vacation between every week of classwork? To hear some students elaborate, that is what they are looking for; and some don't miss it far! What a tragedy some of us forget the object of our presence on the college campus. Oh, it's all right to become enthused over holidays; but why let them dominate our lives? Why not just get out and make the entire time a holiday, rather than being harrassed by classes? Another football season is over. And the Auburn student body at large was less prepared for its passing than the team. Maybe you are ready to scoff at the idea of a student body keeping in training in order to help the team win; but that is one of the most important phases of a football season. "Aw, why doncha let football rest a while?" somebody laments. True, the season is over; but there's another coming. And we can't begin preparing for it too soon. Football is here to stay—and you don't want to see Auburn trailing each season. Let's sweep the floor clean before next September, then boost the boys "full speed ahead." Have you noticed the advertisements in the Montgomery Advertiser each Monday —a full page devoted to Auburn? Think of the valuable influence for our institution this will have over the state. Our hats are off to the instigator of this movement. Our business in life is not to get ahead of other people, but to get ahead of ourselves. Just about the time you think you can make ends meet someone moves the ends. Leaders of the present Senior Class are being looked to to reinstigate an old and worthy practice—that of donating the Institution a memorial. It will not speak well for the present graduating class should this be permitted to fall through. Have you thought any about these new clubs formed over in Ag school? From the looks of everything over there, it seems that those on Ag Hill are showing the way to some others—sometimes critical people. It is a very progressive step and also very heartening to see such interest as displayed by the workers in these new clubs. They will probably grow to be among the strongest on the campus, too, because of the great enthusiasm. Auburn is certainly growing more famous because of the recent work of two of her faculty. When these two fellows start out on something, you can just sit back and wait, for something good is certain to come. It does us good to see such as this, too, for we don't want to see the old school lag behind anymore than you do. A conductor on A. & W. P. is quoted as saying that the best means of stopping unruly and uncalled-for conduct on special trains is to have a dozen or more boys shipped. That would have it's effect; but isn't there a better means? Are we bricks? Drifting down grade is an easy act, especially in a group where encouragement is constantly being offered. There was once a time when an Auburn man was considered honest and honorable. No one dares regard us as such now—a deplorable condition, sure. We need a swift punch—one that will jolt us into a realization of realities. Are we content to drift on down, and finally land in a sea of branded thieves and boobs? It's pretty hard to manufacture conversation immediately following an introduction to a person you never heard of and who never heard of you. H AUBURN FOOTPRINTS °£ The only people who can raise money easily are those who don't need it badly. We find that people with a go-to-hell exterior often have a wistful interior. The Gecko I am the Gecko who is always trying to get a beat. I know that it costs my dad and mother a lot of money to send me to this school, but they can't appreciate a beat the way I can. I know I am not playing fairly with them when I don't take full advantage of this chance, but it is so sporty to get a beat. It is more fun too when the professor is met about two seconds after it is too late to call the class back. My parents think I am an ideal son, and I am going to let them think that—if they were to learn any better, they would not do as much for me. I would get just as much out of college back home working and paying board as I do hunting for beats, but I must have my little fling. At ten minutes after the hour I suggest leaving, but if I get in the room fifteen minutes after the hour, I raise sand if I am not marked present. This isn't giving the professor a square deal, but I don't want to do that. I like beats because it means less work and more time to loaf and talk about how mad my instructor was when we left. From the game last Thursday we can still see that all the "boners" in football haven't been used up. * * * * * * * * We want to make one right away; everyone is getting ahead. * * :!: * * * * * She was no beauty even if her father did have plenty of money. * * * * * * * * Betty says, "Back to California for me. I just can't understand these Southern people." * * * * * * * * Oh, well, we should lament. * * * * * * * * He tried to catch her, but she was used to the woods. * * * * * * * * The sports scribes throughout the country have put on their armor—it is time the all-something team was chosen. It's too bad, isn't it? * * * * * * * * At last Professor Baughman has met someone who dares to meet him in one of his ceaseless sessions. That is some consolation even if this contestant is a donkey, but at the same time it shows lack of sense on his part. * * * * * * * * "Jew" Beeman has taken Bishop's place in Prof. Powell's class. Some say that it was an even swap as they favor a bit. * * * * * * * * Another little boy named Lane was caught going back to the country a few days ago. On investigating we found that besides being elected mayor of Nota-sulga, he has a weakness there. Seems to cause heart failure at frequent intervals. * * * * * * * * Who is going to be the first guy to write a poem on Clubs? There is no end of material for a snappy production. * * * * * * * * He was singing, "Far, Far From Home." That is the reason his people never heard from him again. * * * * * * * * Trains of thought are never on time. * * * * * * * * Possibly that's why great thinkers are so eccentric. No, we aren't alluding to anyone. * * * * * * * * Bill Keister was caught out in the back yard of the dormitory a few days ago trying to find a piece of concrete and an eraser from some old discarded pencil. When questioned concerning his strange actions, he said that he only wanted to measure the coefficient of friction, but personally we thing that there is a place over in Tuscaloosa for people like him. * * * * * * * * It is. said that Tubby Milligan had a whale of a time on the Senior Elect Inspection trip last Saturday. * * * * * * * * Ruth Murray is completely Harmonized. * * * * * * * .* When "Marianne" was playing in Auburn, the "Lady from Neufchatel" could not be seen, but since she was so popular with Auburn Students, she kindly consented to appear in person for the benefit of all concerned. She may now be seen at the zoo; we understand she is a native of Georgia. * * * * * * * * Back in the old days when it didn't rain out in the Red River region, the natives started shooting up the works—and inhabitants. They must have liked the color scheme. WELL, I'D SAY THIS <23;y cAaron ^Billolvheel *> WITH OTHER COLLEGES * NO COMMENT A negro sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, led the sororities at the University of Kansas in scholarship during the 1928-29 school year. * * * * * BEATS GRITS Oregon State recently bought between fifteen and twenty tons of Italian prunes to use in experimental work to determine new standards for drying. Then, we suppose, they'll feed them to the students. * * * * * THANKS Following is an editorial appearing in "The Firing Line," colle|*e paper of A. M. I. It was entitled "Auburn Spirit Commendable." "Auburn may not be able to win as many football games as most colleges (N. C. State excepted) but our hats go off to Auburn for her spirit and her optimism. In the face of the overwhelming odds against her, the pep on Auburn's campus before every game has been just as earnest and as spirited as that from any other college in the country. We have all heard that little poem that ends somethings like this, "But the guy worth while, is the guy who can smile when everything goes dead wrong." How very appropriate to Auburn." After Georgia, came the cry, 'Beat Tulane,' after Tulane, 'Beat Tech,' with such a Never-Say-Die spirit, Auburn cannot help coming back to claim her place among the great football elevens of the South, just as she now ocupies a berth among the greatest school of technical, scholastic, and cultural training. The Auburn Plainsman, published twice a week, is a credit to any school, and few towns in the state can boost of a better paper. Dr. Knapp, the president of the institution, has been given a regular column, through which the spirit of friendship and fellowship between students and officials of the school is promoted. This has the distinction of being the only college paper, known to the writer, which features its president as a member of its staff. It seems to us a most unusual and highly commendable plan for promoting an understanding and feeling of good will throughout the school and the Alumni." * * * * * COLLEGE EDUCATION Princeton, N. J.—For a young man planning to enter business as a career, a college education is a four-year handicap, according to Floyd L. Carlisle, prominent business man and himself a college graduate. GO CRAZY There has been so much necking in correspondence schools lately that the authorities are now making the boys and girls use different mail boxes. We see no hint or indication of "four years of handicap" in this way of getting the degree, but then you fail to get the B. S. degree. HERE'S HOW We need argue no further when we see just how a professor in Germany is chosen. Here is what a graduate of L. S. U., now touring in Germany has to say: "Most of the professors lecture without notes of any kind. The system of professors, instructors, etc., is here different by far from ours. First, before a person can give lectures, he must have a doctor's degree. Then he must take a persoanl examination before the faculty to prove his qualifications further. Then he has the right to give lectures, and does so by announcing, through the official program of course, that he will give such-and-such a course. It may be that some other professor already has classes on that same thing; but so it goes, and they get paid a pro-rata fee from the number of students that take this course. So it behooves them to be good, as there is no such thing as a prescribed course of study for students such as we have; but they are free to take whatever in the world they want. There are no examinations during or at the end of the course, but only when one has been studying the required number of semesters and wishes a degree, at which time he takes an examination on everything." It is clear, that if the above statements are strictly true that they have quite a lead over our system. That is a minor thing though, over here, where a college has its hands full getting great football players and good coaches. * * * * * INVESTIGATION OF HAIR CUTTING The L. S. U. executives, ignoring the resolution of last year's Student Council which was to the effect that "the student body is determined (to resume hair-cutting as a part of freshman hazing," and that it "deems it fitting and proper to repeal the hair-cutting pledge," the executives proceeded to have each student sign a pledge, upon entering college, to the effect that he would not engage hereafter in cutting or clipping the hair of students or encouraging or hinting its practice. Now they are investigating the recent hair-cutting episcode that came off just before the Tu-lane- L. S. U. game and ended with one hundred bald headed freshmen. 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, WELL, here we are again, ladeez and gentulmen for our weekly half hour variety program; offered by the courtesy of Station B-L-A-B; coming from the Auburn studio with the wild-eyed old Dr. at the mike. First thing on the program this evening will be a letter receieved from one of our fans. We give only the high spots of the message owing to the shortness of our time. Here goes. Don't go 'way. "Dear Mr. Billowheel: "It is with great regret that I saw in your article that you classed the V. M. I. paper as a good one. It would only seem plausible that you should have made your article a unanimous one for all colleges to cease publishing papers. It requires a great deal of resource and wit to write an article on the type yours was written in as the name you write under is one that requires a large amount of stamina and grit to uphold. "I don't suppose that when you wrote the article in the last issue of the Plainsman that you had an idea that it would ever leave the Auburn campus. I would like to enlighten you on the subject and tell you that there is an exchange with some 100 or more papers at the present and all of those that you gave such undeserved praise were included in the number. "I am certainly glad that we have no exchange with the New York Times or World as you might have gotten yourself in debate with someone that might be a match for your literary ability and ingenuity. "I do hope and pray that the time will come when you are Editor of the Christian Science Monitor and stop the Auburn students from smoking. Yours until the New York Times is honored by your criticism," R. T. Wasson. We dedicate that number to the hoi pol-loi who, doubtless, will get a cackle from it, and continue with the program. People of the radio audience, we have a stranger in our studio tonight and he has kindly consented to step up to the little pancake and philosophize a bit. Meet Mr. Danby Daniels. Right over here, Dan. "Yesterday was today this time yesterday and tomorrow will be today this time tomorrow, (get hot, Dan). "There are three classes of people who will read and reread this column. First, those who let their curiosity get away with them. Second, those who go to reading with a zest and eagerness of a quarterback going over right tackle, and not finding an opening in the lines quit. Third, those who at first a little behind at finding the sidelights and but continue on and on until the light dawns upon them. The third class will without a doubt be successful. "Who has not lived during the age when we would hear someone say, 'If you love a girl you don't want to kiss her?' Ah hah, my friend, gone are those days forever. How much pleasure does one gather from being able to weaken at the right time? 'Tis no question for old Prof. Dan. "People often do things that they shouldn't. For instance, people will judge a whole institution by one individual with whom they come in contact. If that individual makes a good impression they will believe that the whole organization is good. Likewise a bad impression." Thank you, professor. You have just been hearing Mr. Danby Daniels. Your regular announcer will continue with the evening's entertainment with interesting professors he has known. There was the Engilsh instructor who, at the mention of the name of James Branch Cabell, immediately went into a let-us-pray trance, only to come out of it presently with such animated and gleeful cluttering that I have struggled through "The Cream of the Jest" and am looking up words through Jergen. Then there was the instructor in Economics with a head as full of statistics as a show dog is tricks. He could just as easily tell you the birth rate of a small south sea island as he could tell you the value of the shoe string industry in Osh-kosh. And still another, the instructor in Journalism who lived in holy dread of split infinitives. A dangling participle is known to have sent him raging to a hospital with fever a hundred and five. In his dreams he was constantly pursued by long-horned comas and dog-faced grammatical errors. God bless him. Now, people of radio land, we are signing off until next Tuesday at this time and don't forget to tune in our little radio party every Tuesday night and send in your requests. Good evening. STUDENTS RIOTING The Polish Minister of education has closed the University of Cracow for six months in order to quell student rioting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. THE PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE Self Preservation is Practiced by Students At Univ. of Florida Chivalry may have been popular when King Arthur sat at the round table and knighthood was in flower, but it is conspicious by its absence at the University of Florida. It is a case of "first come, first served, and the devil take the hindmost." It is quite a game to see who can get seated and grab the meat platter first. Fond mothers, who have spent weary years in an attempt to drill elements of etiquette into their sons, would faint, if they could see their offsprings scrambling for food. When someone hollers, "shoot the bread," and the bread plate is started down the table each fellow helps himself as the plate goes by, and if there is none left by the time the plate gets to the one who called for it, he simply charges it up to profit and loss and decides that the bread was soggy anyway. The saying that "anything is fair in love* and war," should be changed to "anything is fair in love, war and the table." If the first fellow to get there has a small dessert, he exchanges it for the biggest one in reach. Likewise, the first one to get hold of the meat, takes the biggest and choicest piece. The rule for serving ones self seems to be: "Take twice as much as you can eat so you'll be sure to have all you want." All freshmen have to table arms while the announcements are being made. Meanwhile the upperclassmen go on eating. Philosophical rats adopt the attitude that the short wait during the announcements will enable some of the food they have gorged to settle so they will be able to eat more—if any is left. At most tables a freshman has to pour the tea every night. These freshmen become quite adept at eating with one hand while pouring tea with the other. The vocabulary used at the commons is reminiscent of a Greek restaurant. But instead of calling for "Adam and Eve on a raft" or "two buckets and a pail," the diners at the commons call "shoot the bull" or "pass the grease." "Bull" is meat, and "grease" is butter. Sugar goes under the name of "sand" and molasses is known as "zip". Other foods have unmentionable names. And if the rats don't call for what they want by the right name, they don't get it. But while there is individual competition, there is also cooperation. When something is lacking, all the boys at one table get together, elect a cheer leader and render such yells as "We want bread" or "more beans." Table-mates coach each other on the fine points of fast emptying of the meat platters, with a view toward second helpings. # WILLIAM AND MARY ONLY SCHOOL WITH COAT-OF-ARMS William and Mary College, the only college in the country having an authentic Coat-of-Arms and charter from the British crown, is changing its present Seal to conform to this non classical design. The ancient insignia has recently been discovered by President Chandler. The Best New Records Personal Criticism of New Records Made Each Week by Buddy Glennon Do you frown when anyone mentions X-mas presents? Do you gasp when you look at the price tags on rings and compacts? Save your worry, there's a way out. The girl friend is "so unusual" if she doesn't thrill over a good new tune, especially 'if she has seen the motion picture from which the song was taken. When you hit the home town, greet the girl friend with a line like this: " 'It's You True Blue Lou,' 'Hang on to Me.' 'I Came to You' 'Little by Little,' but 'I Don't Want Your Kisses If I Can't Have Your Love.' " . " 'Wouldn't It Be Wonderful'," says "True Blue Lou," to be "Singing In The Bathtub?' Tin In Love With You' 'My Sweeter Than Sweet' 'Until The End'." "I Wonder What is Really on His Mind?" "Jericho" says, '"My Pal' 'Do I Know What I'm Doing?' 'Turn On the Heat' and 'Flippity Flop.' 'Why Can't You?' 'I'll Always Be in Love with You,' 'Lovable and Sweet.' 'Just an Hour of Love?' " " 'He's So Unusual' " ,sighs "True Blue Lou." No foolin', there are some snappy tunes out this week. One of the best is "Painting the Clouds With Sunshine" from "The Gold Diggers of Broadway" played by The Knickerbockers. "Pals Forever" from the motion picture "New Orleans" played by Anson Weeks and His Orchestra is prime. Sunny Clapp's Orchestra plays "Down On Biscane Bay" and "We Lafayette Offers Courses for Alumni POPULATION INCREASES If the present rate of population growth in the United States is maintained the nation will have a population of 187,000,000 by the year 2,000, according to a North Dakota Agricultural College bulletin. This means that the rate of increase is decreasing each year. In announcing the first session of the Alumni College at Lafayette in June, President Lewis said: "The Alumni College is founded upon the theory that an institution of higher learning is rendering its full service only when it offers continuing instruction to those who have passed out of its halls—graduates who should be given the chance periodically to refresh themselves at those sources of learning which make for the abundant life. It should likewise provide facilities for the renewal of those associations which are among the finest elements in undergraduate life. "Many alumni have expressed the thought in the field of literature, government, economics, the natural sciences, and in various branches of engineering. In the rush of active lives they find it impossible to do this unaided. "To answer this need, the Alumni College is organized. . . . "On Monday morning a series of lectures, followed by a round-table discussion, will be begun, and the laboratories will be opened, for experiments and demonstrations. This program will be followed each morning throughout the week. The afternoons will be devoted to outdoor recreation. Walking excursions in the Poconos, golf, tennis, and swimming are among the attractions which will make the week an ideal vacation period. The evenings are to be devoted to step singing and other informal social affairs." Students will be asigned to rooms in dormitories, but will have their meals with the faculty at the Faculty Club. The expense for the week, including board, lodging, and tuition will be $25. Always Ready to Give You the Best of Service TOOMER'S HARDWARE CLINE TAMPLIN, Manager VARSITY BARBER SHOP Located Next to Tiger Drug Store We Appreciate Your Trade GEO. CLOWER YETTA G. SAMFORD Clower & Samford Insurance Co., he. (Established 1872) OPELIKA AUBURN Member Mortgage Bankers Association of America i . . 4 Can't Use Each Other Any More." This is the best dance record out. Try it. Johnny Marvin conies to the front with "Satisfied" and "Melancholy." Most of you are already familiar with these tunes, but you will enjoy hearing Johnny sing them. Our favorite, Guy Lombardo's Orchestra, plays "My Fate Is In Your Hands" and "A little Kiss Each Morning." The latter is from Rudy Vallee's new picture "The Vagabond Lover." Art Gillham sings "Blue Little You, and Blue Little Me" and "If You Know What I Know." Art's records can't compare with those of his pupil, Oscar Grogan. Oscar's new one is "I Sing All My Love Songs to You" and "I Come to You" from "Skin Deep." Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra play a beautiful waltz—"Love Me" from "Deja" and "Waiting at the End of the Road" from "Hallelujah." Leo Reisman and his Orchestra have been making lots of good dance tunes lately. Here's the new one, "Needin' You Like I Do" and "When You're Countin' the Stars Alone." Both good. Nat Shilkret and his Orchestra plays "Don't Ever Leave Me" and '"Twas Not So Long Ago" both from "Sweet Adeline." Nothing extraordinary about these except the last chorus of the latter. Then Seger Ellis, the man who caused the downfall of Gene Austin, sings "My Song of the Nile" from "Drag" and "True Blue Lou" from "The Dance of Life.' Lee Morse, the heavy-weight, and her snappy Orchestra play "Main Street" and "Susianna." Her Orchestra is great. If you saw "Broadway Scandals" you will want to hear "What is Life Without Love" played by the Columbia Photo Players. Watch for next week's records. "Sewing Machine with Keys" Widely Used Honolulu, T. H.—If the editor of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, of the year 1875 could now see the thousands of typewriters in daily use in this city, he might smile at the story he wrote of the first machine to arrive here, just 54 years ago. The editor was amazed, almost incredulous, and he wrote: " 'Wonders will never cease' is the first thought on seeing in operation this "machine intended to supersede the pen for common writing." It looks very much like a common sewing machine, but is worked with keys similar to those of a piano. Touching with the finger produces the letters on paper held on a roller at the top of the machine. "It is asserted by those who have used it—and the testimonials are numerous—that it is so easily learned that any person with two weeks' practice can write with it faster than with the pen. An expert can readily write 60 words a minute. By using carbon sheets a number of copies can be made at the same time. Reporters, lawyers, clerks, merchants, ministers and all professional writers who have tried the typewriter speak enthusiastically of it." HE DID IT INTENTIONALLY Aghast he stood—straining with all his powers to disbelieve the work of his hands. What a beast to have given vent to his temper! What would the consequences be? He stared at the still, while object now limp and distorted beyond recognition and thought of the happy times they had had. How necessary they had been to each other! And now—without each other— the thought was too much for him. Blindly he groped for a reason to justify his action and found nothing but remorse in his heart. Remorsefully he stared at the floor and once again a wave of the old anger swirled over him and overcame him, and suddenly he shouted defiantly: "Curses! Not another quarter inch of tooth-paste in that tube!"—Howard Crimson. Five members of the James Mili-kin University football team were injured in a train wreck at Roachdale, Indiana. J. P. KING AUCTION CO. "THE WORLD'S FOREMOST" Chattanooga, 1268 Market St. Tennessee Announces Auburn's (Ala.) Greatest ABSOLUTE AUCTION OF CEDARCREST on Magnolia Street OF BEAUTIFUL I A TC LO BUILDING 1AM J - • • ••—••• • • ' • ' " ' ' / Tuesday, 17th 2 : 00 December -I • P.M. 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 Tuesday, December Seventeenth at Two O'clock. FACTS ABOUT AUBURN Figures have been complied which show the rapid strides made here in building and construction work in the past five years. Over five miles of streets have been paved in this time, the approximate cost of construction amounting to more than one-quarter of a million dollars. Two new city schools, a grammar and a high school, are to be built soon. Over a million dollars has been spent in the last five years by individuals building homes, apartments, churches, and fraternity houses. The population of the town of Auburn has more than doubled since 1924. The number of students attending Auburn has steadily increased since that time. The State of Alabama has appropriated more then $750,000 for college building purposes since 1924, and an additional $150,000 will soon be appropriated. A new administration building and a new auditorium are to be built within the next year. At the present time, buildings valued at $650,000 are under contracts, with other contracts to be let soon. The buildings now under construction are the chemical building, the animal husbandry building, and the dairy barn. Over $75,000 monthly is paid in salaries to professors and instructors in the college, Extension Service, Experiment Station workers and their helpers. Eighteen hundred students spend an average of $135,- 000 per month, making a total payroll of $210,000 per month for Auburn. The Auburn churches have advanced with the same rapidity as other enterprises. A. new $100,000 Baptist church and an Episcopal church have been built, and improvements have been made on the Methodist church here in the past five years. Don't Miss This Opportunity To Buy Auburn Property on Easy Terms CPCC $200 IN CASH rlVEiEi Electric Radio Come Bring Your Friends. Ladies Especially Invited. PAGE FOUR THE PLAINSMAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. Lions to Cast Vote On Constitution Change Committees Report Improvement in Plumbing Situation Proposed ammendments to the Lions Club constitution will be voted on at the club meeting next Tuesday, according to an announcement at the regular weekly meeting of the Lions Club in the Thomas Hotel Tuesday by Lieutenant Townsley, president of the local Lions Club. Changes in the method of electing officers of the club were discussed and several changes were suggested by Lion McDonald. The committees made favorable reports concerning their work of promoting uniform plumbing in Auburn and the encouraging of improvements of roads in the vicinity of Auburn. The President of the club announced that Lion Brooks will give a history of Lionism at the next meeting of the club and urges that all new members make a special effort to be present. Suggestions were made that the board of directors be requested to have a directory printed containing the constitution of the club; the names, addresses, and nicknames of the members; and other information about the Lions Club. Several musical selections were rendered by Leo Mc Kinnon and Allen Palmer during the luncheon. The "dime" chairman grew very prosperous during the pauses between the musical numbers and between the discussions of the business of the club. In addition to the musicians and the Plainsman representative, the guests of the club were Professors Staples and Nickel and Captain Grower. FOR SALE! 1926 Ford Roadster. Excellent condition. For particulars see Bill Morton, Theta Kappa Nu House. STUDENTS Earn extra money in your spare time selling popular prices patented Athletic shirts and shorts. No experience necessary. Rep Menswear Products, 150 West 22 St., New York City. WAPI PETITIONS FOR INCREASE IN POWER (Continued from page 1) having natural conditions more favorable to radio broadcasting. Station WAPI is now nearing the end of its first year as a Birmingham institution. The initial program was broadcast the last night of 1928. The original WAPI was installed at Auburn in 1922. It was a small station which was presented to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute by Victor H. Hanson during the "Greater Auburn" drive. Later Station WSY in Birmingham was presented to Auburn by the Alabama Power Company. This station was dismantled and moved to Auburq, where it was used until replaced by the new 1,000-watt station which was operated at Auburn until it was decided to move to Birmingham and make it a superpower station, in cooperation with the city of Birmingham. Later the University of Alabama and Alabama College came into ownership and operation of the station, main studios of which are in the Pro- :ve Life Building. The Alabama plan of owning and operating a superpower radio station is said by experts to be ideal. If has attracted national attention and favorable comment. The plan of cooperation makes it feasible to increase the power to 50,000 watts when permit is granted by the Federal Radio Commission*. Several months will be necessary, it was explained. SCABBARD AND BLADE INITIATE MEMBERS (Continued from page 1) initiation ever held. A big barbecue was ready for the hungry horsemen when they arrived in camp. This coupled together with the many other eats furnished all the necessary food for the new and old members. A huge bonfire flard all night long due to the diligent work of those being conducted into the mystic circles of the fraternity. Some sang and told stories while others found another means of enjoying themselves. The formal ceremony took place at sunrise, as has been the custom in the past, after which the company broke camp and returned to Auburn . A. MEADOWS GARAGE AUTO REPAIRS TIRES M M _ , _„ CARS FOR HIRE U-DRIVE-'EM TUBES GAS ACCESSORIES OIL PHONE 29-27 GREASES KLEIN & SON Jewelers GRUEN WATCHES Montgomery, Ala. TOOMER'S WILL GIVE YOU SERVICE DRUG SUNDRIES "DRINKS, SMOKES THE STORE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY ON THE CORNER LOOK! SUGGESTIONS College Jewelry Pennants Banners Pillow Covers Table Runners Belts Bill Folds Gloves Sweaters Mufflers Pajamas Lounging Robes Bed Room Slippers Dance Top Coats Suits Hats Caps Shoes Shirts Hosiery Neckwear Handkerchiefs Suspenders Tuxedo's Tuxedo Vest Tuxedo Shirts Oxfords -Cbthes for College Men College Humor Selects Ail-American Teams Many critics refuse to subject themselves to the slurs of millions of football maniacs, not wishing to worry through the courts with suits for libel. These sports reporters do not choose eleven players on one mythical honor eleven, nor do they select first, second and third Ail- American teams. Their out is to publish a roll of honor, naming a half dozen or more lads whose endeavors on the gridiron have earned them marked recognition in their own particular localities. College Humor recognizes the unfairness of naming one AU-American team, does not evade the issue, but inaugurates this year a feature which will at least eliminate some of the injustice. Next month in this section a first, second and third AIl-Ameri-can eleven will appear. But the backs, ends and linemen proclaimed as the thirty-three most apt and capable footballers in the game this fall will not be so proclaimed on the judgment of College Humor alone. College Humor has solicited the aid of eight capable football critics, all of whom are sports writers or repyte, in eight different sections of the country. As a foundation for the Ail- American, eight All Sectional elevens will be named, both first and second teams. The eight divisions are the New England, East Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest, Pacific Coast, Rocky Mountain, Middlewest and Missouri Valley sections. One hundred and seventy-six athletes will be given serious consideration for berths on Colege Humor's Ail-American. Intimate comments on their gridiron achievements this past season will be submitted by the eight sports experts who have watched all these lads in action. Our readers throughout the country may anticipate in our February issue an interesting and novel presentation of these mythical football elevens. President of Chicago Univ. Believes Less Work Aids Students WORK ON "CEDARCREST" RUSHED TO COMPLETION (Continued from page 1) the most valuable subdivision in this section. Auburn citizens believe that Cedarcrest will be the best residential section in Auburn and will be filled with beautiful homes. Statistics have been compiled to show the rapid strides made here in building and construction work in the past five years. Over five miles of paving, at a cost of more than one quarter of a million dollars, has been laid. Two new city schools, a grammar and a high school, are to be built soon. Over a million dollars has been spent in five years by individuals building homes, apartments, and churches. The population of the town has more than doubled since 1924, and the number of students attending the college has steadily increased since that time. The State of Alabama has appropriated more than $750,000* for college building purposes since 1924, and an additinal $150,000 will soon be appropriated for more buildings. At the present time, buildings valued at $650,000 are under contract, with other contracts to be let soon. Over $750,000 monthly is paid in salaries,to professors and instructors in the college, extension service, experiment station workers and their helpers. Eighteen hundred students spend an average of $135,000 per month, making a total monthly payroll of $210,000 for Auburn. The Auburn churches have advanced with the same rapidity as the other enterprises. A new $100,000 Baptist church and an Episcopal church have been built, and improvements made on the Methodist church in the past five years. Property in and near Opelika will be auctioned by the same company on Thursday, December 12, at 10:30 a. m. Eight lots on Fourth and Fifth Streets will be the first to be auctioned. At 11:30, the home of Claude L. Story on Torbert Street will be offered. The 215 acre farm of C. L. Story will be auctioned next; it is located iVz miles from Opelika on the West Point Highway. At 2:30 the farms of M. M. McCall, containing 370 and 160 acres, SVs miles on the new Columbus Highway will be offered to bidders. This will conclude the Opelika sales. "All of these properties," said Mr. Leslie C. King, who has charge of the auctions," will be sold without reservation of price. These will be absolute auctions at which the bidders make their own prices." "President Hutchins of Chicago University does well to puncture another venerable myth long cherished in American institutions of learning, that there is something inherently splendid in working one's way through college. The high-pressure success magazines have done their level best to validate this romance and it is generally held among the plain people. The belief is based mainly upon the ancient Calvinistic doctrine that in adversity there is victory, that the fine edge of character needs something hard for it to sharpen against. So it is argued that the boy who goes to college with his pockets empty and has to shake furnace grates, wipe dishes, peddle papers, mow lawns, sell candy and what not to eke out a meager living, in some mysterious way emerges an improvement over what he was when he entered. What is more, he has "got more out of college" than his non-working classmate because he has "learned the value of the dollar," learned "not to despise hard work," and so forth. "What is consistently overlooked in these romantic tales is that college is not a place primarily for oxygen treatment of anaemic moralities, not a place primarily for learning the exact distance in petty economics that a dollar bill may be stretched, but is, primarily, for the acquisition of a liberal education. The boy who is working inevitably finds that his work becomes his chief interest because that is what is more urgent, more elemental and direct in its rewards. As the time goes on he finds himself not a student, doing a little work on the side, but a wage earner doing a litle studying on the side. He reduces the time he spends with his books to an absolute mimi-mum, because it is more comfortable to exchange an A in Latin for a D than it would be to risk starvation by losing his boarding-house job. "Work deprives him utterly of leisure and leisure is the single ingredient of education which cannot be dispensed with. Any normal youth can go through the bare routine of collegiate assignments in a very few hours a week, but the very soul of education is the independent exploration the student does upon his own initiative. There is no education in reading a required passage in Green's History of England; the value of the assignment is only in its enticement to further independent study. The working student, however, has no time for this further independent study; his education becomes a matter of patchwork, hasty memorization, machine-made mental patterns. True education is an absorption from within, slow and fragrant mellowing. But this mellowing takes leisure; and the working students from one end of the semester to the next never learns what leisure is."—The New Haven Journal-Courier. Fewer Students Enter Colleges in America The rapid increase in attendance upon institutions of higher learning which has characterized and featured educational progress in the United States since the World War, apparently has abated. Commissioner Cooper, of the Office of Education, in his annual report to the Secretary of the Interior has, estimated that the increase for the past year amounted to only two per cent in institutions on the approved list of the Association of American Universities. This is the smallest increase since the end of the World War and was viewed by Cooper as signalizing the arrival of a period of stabilization for the colleges of the country. Accompanying the slowing down of college attendance was a slackening of enrollment in the high schools of the country and a falling birth rate. These conditions Cooper said coupled with a continued increase in financial support for institutions of higher learning, are causing more stress to be laid upon the quality of work being done by colleges and universities. "Refinement of instructional procedures and more effective utilization pf improved material facilities suggest that higher education is about to enter a new phase of development," Cooper reported. Throughout the school systems of the country, Commissioner Cooper found that visual instruction, although not a new method, is receiving much more attention from teachers and school administrators. The present wide interest in this form of instruction has been, brought about, in the opinion of the education office, by popularity and the educational possibilities of the motion picture. The time is coming, the report stated, when a school will not be properly equipped unless it has a modern picture machine. Instruction by radio also is being given much attention, many city schools having been equipped with receiving sets. The Ohio State Legislature has appropriated funds to be used for the extension of elementary education through use of radio broadcasting. Dr. Paul Bartsch Makes Novel Divorce Answer Washington-(IP)--A legal answer, unique in annals of Washington divorce cases, has been prepared by Dr. Paul Bartsch, famous biologist, whose wife is suing him for divorce. Biology, it is alleged, caused the rift in the marriage. Mrs. Bartsch complaining on grounds of cruelty, aleged she was used by her distinguished husband as a "biological specimen." Dr. Bartsch, whose career is honored with almost a page in "Who's Who", did not deny his wife's accusations, but insisted they were not on a basis of "cruelty." He is curator at the National Mueseum. "What are we all but biological specimens? And man is the richest development in the biological field," explained Dr. Bartsch. "I saw nothing out of the way in the discussions with Mrs. Bartsch on biological subjects. Mrs. Bartsch is not a biologist, but she now claims our biological conversations were offensive to her. Her statement might lead the reader to believe something highly improper occurred at thes discussions. Nothing can be farther from the truth." Dr. Bartsch said he was heartbroken over the failure of his marriage. A workshop for arts and crafts is the newest adidtion to the equipment of the Smith College Day school. STUDENT BARBERS "Shave 'em, Raw, Raw, Raw"—the old barber yell—has been thrown into discard by the Washington State College barber shop owned and operated by four students. The three chair barber shop is housed in a small stucco building which the men themselves constructed, and in a way the three chairs support six people, for two of the barbers are married. In the month that the shop has been opened more than 1500 town and college customers have been served. HEY! We Are Always Ready to Give You the Best Of Meat MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 Tiger Theater W e d n e s d a y , Dec. 1 1— —ALL TALKING— George Bancroft in "The Mighty" A Paramount Picture Thursday, Dec. 1 2— "The Doctor's Secret" with Ruth Chatterton, H. B. Warner Robert Edeson, John Loder A Paramount ALL-TALKING Picture F r i d a y , Dec. 1 3— HEAR THEIR VOICES R K O PRODUCTIONS, Inc., presents A Drama of Joy-Bewildered Youth—trying to behave in one-piece suits "Tanned Legs" With Arthur Lake, June Clyde Dorothy Revier, Sally Blane S a t u r d a y , Dec. 1 4— SEE AND HEAR " T h e Mysterious Island" The underseas romance that will make the whole world marvel! With Lionel Barrymore, Lloyd Hughes, Jane Daly A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture GLEE CLUB TO APPEAR HERE TUESDAY, DEC. 17 (Continued from page 1) 2. The Sweetest Flower that Blows—C. B. Hawley, Lindy—Chas. G. Spross, Sweet and Low—Barnby, When a Maid Comes Knocking—Ru-dolp Friml. The Women's Glee Club 3. Wedding-Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6—Greig by Earl C. Hazel. 4. Red man's Death Chant—Paul Bliss, Finnish Lullaby—Palmgren, Tell Me Not of a Lovely Lass—Cecil Forsyth, The Blizzard—Charles Wakefield Cadman. The Men's Glee Club 5. Sanata No. 2, in G — (First Movement)—Grieg by Duncan C. Harkin. 6. Shepherds! Shake off Your Drowsy Sleep, Away In a Manger, Silent Night, O Come, All Ye Faithful— Christmas Carols. Combined Choruses 7. A. P. I. Alma Mater—William Thorington Wood, '24. Combined Chorus and Audience Kiwanis Club Plans . Christmas Banquet President* of Other Civic Club* Invited to Attend NOTICE Some Seniors have not filled out information blanks for the Glome-rata. If you have not done so please come by the office at once. All blanks must be in by Tuesday night. Senior Favorites may be turned in up until Wednesday night. Do not forget to bring yours in by that time. Several organizations have not turned in their rosters, it is absolutely necessary that they are in by Wednesday night also. The Staff. In Rome, Italy, a school has been ounded to teach boys how to be shefs. The Kiwanas Club held its weekly luncheon Monday at noon in the dining room of the Thomas Hotel. At this meeting it was announced that a banquet Friday night would be sponsored by this club and that the presidents of the other civic clubs in and around Auburn had received invitations to attend: Professor Orr, a member of the Lions Club, was a guest at this banquet. He made a plea for the cooperation of the civic clubs of Auburn in bringing before the city council a petition for the establishment of a plumbing corps which would have to issue a permit to the contracting plumber before he could put in a new job and this work should be inspected by this corps when completed. A committee was appointed to •work with the Auburn-Opelika Airport Committee in its effort to establish an airport between here and Opelika. After the business had been attended to the meeting was closed by singing of some Kiwanis songs by the members. MAY & GREEN Men's Clothing Sporting Goods Montgomery, Alabama OPELIKA PHARMACY INC. Prescription Druggist YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Phone 72 Opelika, Ala. 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Title | 1929-12-10 The Plainsman |
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OCR Transcript | Rats Take Part In O. D. K. Cake Race THE PLAINSMAN T O F O S T E R T H E A U B U R N S P I R IT Rats Take Part In O. D. K. Cake Race VOLUME LIII AUBURN, ALABAMA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. NUMBER 26. RAY MILLER'S ORCHESTRA ENGAGED TO PLAY FOR JUNIOR PROM Letter Awards Announced by Coach J* Floyd T w e n t y L e t t e r s W i l l B e A w a r d e d At S p e c i a l Honor C o n v o c a t i on In a statement to the press today Coach Johnny Floyd announced the award of football letters to the following: Captain H. G. Long; G. J. Long; Dunham Harkins; J. D. Bush; George Holdcroft; Carl Schlich; Ben Newton; Erquiet Taylor; Joe Andrews; John Willson; George Egge; Herman Jones; Ed McCree, Chattie Davidson; Jim Crawford; Leo Young; Lindley Hatfield; Howard Chappelle; Joe Burt; Earl Smith, manager. In his official statement Coacji Floyd said: "In deciding upon the football men to be awarded letters, not only the amount of time which they played in games, but also the quality of football they displayed in action, were taken into consideration. There is a probability that several more men will be given letters, after a more thorough consideration of their cases, either as regular letters or letters as recognition of four-years' service on the scrub team." The football "A's" will be awarded at the special Honors' Convocation to be held on Tuesday, December 17. Coach Floyd also announced that there will be a meeting of the letter-men in the "A" Club Room at the gymnasium on Monday afternoon, December 16, at 4 o'clock, at which time will be held the election of the captain- of the football eleven for next year. English Confers With Ag College Authorities Confers Regarding Research Work on Citrus Insects Dr. L. L. English of Spring Hill, Alabama, research associate entomologist for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, is at Auburn conferring with officials of the college of agriculture regarding research work he has conducted on citrus insects. Dr. English is also doing some special work in the laboratory here and studying in the library. It is expected that a summary of his work to be published soon will contain valuable information on control measures against citrus insects. He will leave for Birmingham Saturday where he will spend a few days on leave of absence. Dr. Thomas Presents Picture to Institute Engineering School Receives Gift in Memory of Former Professor As a gift from Dr. M. D. Thomas of Opelika and in memory of Robert J. Trammel, former professor at Auburn, the engineering school has received a picture of an island home and church scene carved in wood. It came from Sardinia. The artist is unknown. The carving is old. It came to Opelika from Florida where it went through a Florida hurricane in which a small part of it was destroyed. It was presented to the college through Prof. C. R. Hixon. Engineers' Club Elects L F. Camp for President WAPI PETITIONS FOR INCREASE IN POWER D i r e c t o r A s k s R a d i o Commiss i o n For I n s t r u c t i on P e r m i t The first step toward making Radio Station WAPI in Birmingham a 50,000-watt station was taken by the board of directors at a meeting Saturday when application to the Federal Radio Commission asking for construction permit for station of this power was signed. The station now operates on a power of 5,000 watts. The application will request immediate action. At present no station in the South has as much power as WAPI is requesting, but more than a dozen in other sections are either operating on this power or have permit to do so. One or two other Southern stations are contemplating an increase to this power which is the maximum of equipment being manufactured. Station WAPI is owned by the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the University of Alabama, and Alabama College at Montevallo. It is operated by the owners in cooperation with the city of Birmingham. The board is composed of Dr. Bradford Knapp; Dr. George H. Denny, University of Alabama, president and Dr. 0 . C. Car-michael, Alabama College president. Each signed the application. This increase is in line with aims of the board to make WAPI the out standing radio broadcasting station in the South. With power of 50,000 watts WAPI will have adequate strength to cover all of Alabama and most of the adjoining states during the day. In recommending to the board the increase in power, P. O. Davis, general manager, and Walter N. Campbell, manager, explained that adequate power is absolutely necessary for satisfactory reception. The topography of Alabama is such, it was explained, that more power is needed for state coverage than other states (Continued on page 4) Hundreds of Freshmen Will Run in Race Friday; Winning Frat Team To Be Awarded Loving Cup; Scores of Cakes Be Given To Hardy Freshmen Senior Holidays to Begin December 17 AT 4 P. M. FRIDAY AT DRAKE FIELD Dr. Knapp Authorizes Seniors To Leave After Honors Convocation Model Steam Engine is Given By Westinghouse Turbine of 6000 KW Power Presented to Engineering School Parts for a model steam turbine with a power of 6,000 KW has been presented to the school of engineering by the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. The parts will be assembled and the complete model will be placed on display for the use of students in engineering. Presentation was made through Prof. C. R. Hixon Auburn is one of several colleges recognized by the Westinghouse Company this way. Race Rules Announced by Omicron Delta Kappa The race will start at the entrance to Drake Field at 4 p. m. Friday, December 13, All Freshmen will be required to enter and report to Drake Field not later than 3:30 p. m. for final instructions. Any kind of uniform may be worn that would pass ordinary censorship. Military uniforms or any parts thereof will not be worn. Upon arrival at the starting point individual tags will be issued, upon which each man will place his name, fraternity or ranch. After filling in above each man will securely fasten tag to right side of his shirt coat or sweater. All freshmen will be required to start the race and each man's finishing position will be recorded. The first four finishers of a fraternity will be scored and the fraternity team with the lowest score will be declared the winning team and will be awarded the Inter-Fraternity Council Trophy. Roll call will be by Lieut. Barth batteries and companies. Description of Course The Cake Race will start at the entrance to Drake Field, the entrants will run along the road toward the gymnasium to Thatch Avenue and east on Thatch to College Street, north on College Street to Glenn Avenue (Montgomery Highway) thence east on Glenn to Ross, south on Ross to Magnolia and west on Magnolia to Gay (Methodist Church corner) thence south on Gay to the end Samford Avenue and west on Samford to college Street. Executing a right turn and thence on College Street to the Ag Bottom road and west to Drake Field. President Bradford Knapp has authorized the announcement that the request of the senior class to be excused for the Christmas holidays at 4 p. m. on Tuesday, December 17, has been approved after conference with the deans and heads of schools. "It is expected," Dr. Knapp said "that all seniors will loyally cooperate in carrying forward without interruption the work of the senior class to the hour approved for leaving. It is important that all seniors attend the Honors' Convocation called for 11-12 a. m. Tuesday, December 17." The committee representing the senior class in presenting the petition for early dismissal to Dr. Knapp was comprised of the following students: H. H. Milligan, president; J. S. Wiatt; H. G. Long; A. V. Blanken-ship; L. W. James. RACE TO BEGIN Three Freshmen Finishing First Will Be Guests At Spiked Shoe Banquet Glee Club to Appear Here Tuesday, Dec. 17 Men's Glee Club, Women's Glee Club, And Choral Society to Sing in Christmas Program A chorus of 120 voices will entertain the faculty, townspeople, and students of Auburn and nearby towns with a concert of secular choruses and Christmas carols in Langdon Hall Tuesday, December 17, at 8:30 p. m. The musical presentation will be given by the Auburn Choral Society, the Women's Glee Club, and the Men's Glee Club. Prof. J. W. Brigham will rfe director, Prof. Earl C. Hazel, pianist and accompanist, Prof D. C. Harkin, violinist, and Walker Kincaid, accompanist. The complete program follows: 1. Moonlight—Eaton Fanning, Listen to the Lambs (Negro Spiritual) —Nathaniel Dett, Soprano Obligato by Mrs. H. D. Lee; Landsightlng— Edvard Greig, Baritone Solo, by H. D. Hoffsommer. Auburn Choral Society (Continued on page 4) Tau Omega Chi Quint Loses to Langdale Game is Hard Fought As Indicated By Score of 30-24 An announcement given out late today by James E. Ware, president of the Inter-Fraternity Council added new impetus to the All-Freshman Cake Race being sponosored by Omega Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa. It was stated that the Inter-Fraternity Council will present to the winning fraternity team a silver loving cup. All freshmen will be excused from classes after three o'clock Friday. Official permission has been granted by President Knapp. First year men will report to Drake Field at 3:30 p. m. Friday, December 13. The complete list of rules governing the race are published elsewhere in the Plainsman. Awards Displayed A special display of the awards will be shown in the windows of the Student Supply Shop Thursday and Friday. A map of the course and other information will be available for the convenience of first year men. Roll call will be under the supervision of Lieut. C. B. Barth. All freshmen will be required to enter the race. Uniforms will be as prescribed in the rules. Under no conditions will military uniforms or any military equipment be worn. The race will start promptly at four o'clock, it was announced today by the special committee of Omega Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa consisting of Carmon Teague, Hayley Milligan and Rosser Alston. Spiked Shoe Entertains The first three harriers to cross the finish line will be the guests of the Spiked Shoe Honor Fraternity Friday night at their annual banquet. The winner of the race will be presented a mammoth cake made by the Electrick Maid Bakery of Auburn and will receive a regulation freshman numeral from Coach Floyd. Much interest has been manifested in the race to date athletic officials stated. Numerous inquiries have poured into the athletic office since the first annoucement of the race. Five hundred frosh are expected to participate. Frat Council Votes To Give Loving Cup Phi K a p p a D e l t a F r a t e r n i ty Is A d m i t t e d to Council M e m b e r s h i p The Interfratefnity Council in session Monday night voted to award to the winning fraternity team in the ODK Cake Race a beautiful 15-inch silver loving cup, and at the same time admitted the Phi Kappa Delta fraternity into membership in the council. The cup will be awarded to the fraternity team having the lowest score in the race, the low-point system of scoring being used. For a team to win the cup at least four runners must cross the finish line. Phi Kappa Delta, which was extended membership in the frat body, is the first local group to be admitted to the council. It was organized ten years ago for the purpose of petitioning Sigma Chi, national fraternity, but as yet has made no petition. Professor Robinson closed the meeting with a report of his recent trip to New York as Auburn representative to the National Interfra-ternity Council, and read a portion of the speech delivered by Secretary of the Navy Wilbur at the national convention. CLUB ELECTION HELD AT MONDAY MEETING Rex Sikes Chosen Secretary And P. C. Avant Made Treasurer Delta Sigma Phi Frat Entertains at Banquet Observes Thirtieth Anniversary Fraternity with Dinner and Dance of Coach Louie James' fast Tau Omega Chi quintette tasted defeat for the first time this season at the hands of the "Mill Boys" of Lang-dale, by a score 30-24. The game was fast and hard fought, from beginning to end and the outcome was doubtful up until the time the last basket was looped. The T. O. X. had a good passing attack and showed the effects of good coaching but were unable to hit their old stride, that brought them to the top in the inter-fraternity classic. E. Smith, G. C. Smith, Lawson and Keykendall tied for honors in scoring, each man having six points chalked up to his credit. Although the scoring honors were shared among these four men, the best form was shown by Lawson, who shot them from all angles. The T. O. X. lineup was as follows; Guards, Lawson and G. C. Smith, Center, E. Smith, Forwards, Sanford and Keykendall. Scabbard and Blade Initiates Members Ceremonies Last Until Early Morning Hours, When Formal Initiation Wat Conducted On Saturday night Scabbard and Blade, honorary military fraternity, held its initiation for the men who were pledged at its last election in the early fall. The initiates assembled at Toom-er's Corner where they were closely inspected by the members of the company. Then with full packs which were weighted a little extra with a few brick, the initiates gave a drill demonstration. They then went to the Artillery stables where horses had been saddled for them in their ride to the Company's usual campsite beyond Wright's Mill. The column was led by Captain Anderson. The final touch had been placed on evrything by the members of the company who expressed their desire and intention of making this the best (Continued on page 4) The Delta Sigma Phi fraternity held its thirtieth anniversary banquet, at their home, Tuesday evening. Their new home, on fraternity row, was decorated in the colors of the fraternity. The Delta Sigma Phi's had as their honor guests for the occasion Miss Dobbs, Mrs. Knapp, Professor and Mrs. Grimes, Professor and Mrs. Adams. The Pledges gave a play entitled "The Twenty-five Most Foolish Virgins" and in this fashion were able to have jokes on each member of the fraternity. The play was given in a very commendable manner and much laughter was caused by the "cracks" on the members. After the play a black-faced quartette rendered several selections that were enjoyed by all. Mr. Wallace Rostell briefly explained the significance of the banquet. The guests then enjoyed an elaborate banquet, after which they engaged in dancing. Punch was served during the dance. Work on "Cedarcrest" Rushed to Completion Development of Subdivision Will Be Completed Before Auction on December 17 The officers for the coming year were elected at a meeting of the Engineers' Club held Monday night in the auditorium of Broun Hall. For president the club selected Lawrence F. Camp, a junior enrolled in the course of chemical engineering; secretary, Rex Sikes, a junior studying civil engineering; treasurer, P. C. Avant, a junior in electrical engineering. The vice-presidents of the club will be elected by the individual departmental societies of the engineering school at a later date. The opening number on the program at the Monday night meeting was several guitar selections by S. D. Rains and W. T. Reeves. The next number was a moving picture showing the process of oil refining, tracing the oil from the crude material obtained from wells to the final product. In concluding the meeting the retiring president, O. W. Bynum admonished the members of the club to keep aliveinferest in the organization, and to do all in their power to assist the incoming officers to make this year a successful one. The Engineers' Club, though hardly one year in age, is rapidly becoming one of the most vitally live and active organizations on the campus. Last year the club set aside one day to be known as Engineers' Day, which was observed with a banquet and dance. The William White Cup for Excellence in Engineering was awarded at the banquet to the junior selected to be meritorious of the award. Throughout the day all engineering students wore ribbons bearing the words "Engineers' Day." Musicians Are Recorders And Radio Artists D a n c e s Will E x t e n d T h r o u g h out T h r e e - D a y P e r i o d , A c c o r d i n g to S t a t e m e nt Development work is being rushed on Cedarcrest, Auburn's latest and best residential addition, and the subdivision will be completed within the next few days. • On Tuesday, December 17, at two o'clock, Cedarcrest will be auctioned by J. P. King Auction Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is forecasted that this will be the largest auction sale to ever take place in Auburn. Engineers engaged in preparing the site are doing everything to make this (Continued on page 4) Engineers Take Count In December Cajoler Zip! Again it's off because it's out. At last we have the second issue of the Cajoler, and as is the custom at Auburn, the engineers are the goats. The editorial runs: "My uncle that was an engineer died early; the poor-house food didn't agree with him." Thus the poor engineers receive the buffets. The completeness with which the scheme is followed is rather new, and it is to be expected that the Architects and General Business men will have a few hearty guffaws at the expense of the slide rule slaves. The staff of the magazine has promised that the engineers will have their chance to laugh in the next issue. Let us hope so. Those poor boys need to laugh. But putting all foolishness aside, the Engineers Number represents quite a bit of effort by Cajoler staff, and it is hoped that it will be received in the spirit in which it is given, and that the engineers will not take it seriously. If they do become dejected and down-hearted all they have to do is glance around at a passing Ag man and all their de-jectedness will be transformed into radiant hope. Besides riding the engineers, the magazine carries many good exchange jokes (too many), and contains several rather lengthy articles on subjects ranging from Tarzan's bicycle to Santa at the Sunday School Party. The worthy Scotchman receives his usual portion, and Ikey is not forgotten completely. In other words, there is a type of humor to appeal to the most serious minded as well as to the simple minded. Therefore the engineers and the faculty will both get a kick. If you haven't given it the once over, do so immediately. The jokes will all be old, or should we say older? if you don't. Ray Miller and his orchestra, popular Brunswick recorders and radio entertainers, have been engaged to play for the Junior Prom, which will begin on Thursday, Jaunary 23, according to a statement by Henry Reeves, Jr., chairman of the Social Committee. Departing from the plan adopted at the Opening Dances, the mid-term hops will extend over a period of three days, as has been the custom in past years, Dr. Bradford Knapp announced. Ray Miller's Orchestra, having a reputation of being especially adapted to college dance music, comes highly recommended by universities of the East. His engagement at Auburn will be one of three appearances on the Southern tour, as he will furnish the music for the mid-year dances at the University of Alabama and Georgia Tech. He is at present engaged in radio entertaining over station WLW, from the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati, and WGN, from the College Club in Chicago. Radio fans in Auburn doubtless already are familiar with the splendid musical aggregation of 13 pieces. The Junior Prom will be formal, it was announced. Students may obtain tuxedos from a special representative of a tailoring concern who will be in Auburn with a complete stock several days before the dances. As yet nothing definite has been decided upon concerning the decorations, but it is expected that, in keeping with the formality of the occasion, a formal decorative scheme will be adopted. Bid cards for invitations will be distributed about the campus immediately following the close of the Christmas holidays, it was announced. James Ware, president of the fiss terfraternity Council, stated that house parties will be given during the dances by the Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Chi, Sigma Phi Sigma, and Sigma Nu fraternities, though it is not yet definite whether the last named will entertain at this time. More fraternities will keep girls during the dances, Ware said, the names of these to be announced at a later date. P. O. Davis Initiated Omicron Delta Kappa Elected Last Year in Recognition of Service to College Mr. P. O. Davis, Director of the Department of Public Information and General Manager of WAPI, was initiated into Omega Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Alumni Gymnasium. Mr. Davis was elected to the national leadership honor fraternity because of his accomplishments and service to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The informal initiation took place in the "A" Club Room at the gymnasium. The mysteries of the "fraternity were revealed by Hayley Milligan and James E. Ware at the special meeting of the organization. The initiation of Mr. Davis completes the quartet of active faculty members of Omega Circle. An active faculty member, because of some outstanding service to Auburn, is elected annually to serve for one year. At the end of this period he becomes an associate member. The four faculty members are: President Knapp, Coach Wilbur Hutsell, Prof. C. A. Baugh-man and Mr. P. O. Davis. Election to membership in Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes leadership, scholarship, athletics, forensics and publications. The high rating of the fraternity may be measured by the far-reaching work being carried on by Omega Circle. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. Slfo f lamgmatt Published semi-weekly by the students of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Subscription rates $3.50 per year (60 issues). Entered as second class matter at the Post Office, Auburn, Ala. Business and editorial offices at Auburn Printing Co. on Magnolia Street. Office hours: 11-12 A. M. Daily. STAFF A. V. Blankenship Editor-in-chief Walter B. Jones 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 —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. for her that nothing else can. It is necessary that everyone enrolled here put forth a mighty effort to lead the way in his work; it helps to build a name and win respect for the institution that nothing else-can. THE PLAINSMAN —thinks that Auburn is very fortunate in having one of the leading physicists of the country as a member of her faculty. Dr. Fred Allison's recent experiment for determining one part of compound in ten billions parts of water simply adds to his already great record. "Honors Convocation" To Be Observed Soon For the first time in Auburn's history a special "Honors' Convocation" is to be held, last Tuesday before the Christmas holidays being the day set aside. This is significant in the fact that a new method of honoring men is to be inaugurated, and that the freshmen will have a better chance to become acquainted with the worthy honor fraternities on the campus so that they can look forward to them and work in the hope of being able to become affiliated with some of them in their last years here. It is all too evident that many freshmen who are capable of maintaining a high standard do not have the incentive to do so that would naturally be theirs were they acquainted with the honorary fraternities. One of the chief purposes of this convocation is to explain to the freshmen the object of honor fraternities, and to encourage them to study more diligently in their first years. Many men, not knowing about the honors that are possible to obtain, throw away their chance in the freshman year. It is hoped with the new knowledge given out at this meeting that they will have an inclination to do better work. Block and Bridle Club And A. S. A. E. Men on Campus In a recent issue of this paper there were two announcements which added another bit to the ever increasing pile of evidence that Auburn, as the time goes on, is being accorded more and more national recognition. These two articles announced the granting of a petition by the Agricultural Engineers Club for membership into the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the placing of a chapter of the Block and Bridle Club, national stockmen's organization for college students, on the campus. Those responsible for the organization of the local bodies and for the granting of their petitions to the national bodies are to be corfgratulated upon this successful completion of their projects. The time will never come when the Auburn campus will become too cramped or too small for the entrance of another national organization because it is only through these national bodies that we can keep in touch with the nation wide happenings in any particular field, whether it be Agricultural or Elec-tricial Engineering. New discoveries are being brought to light at such a rapid pace at the present time that in order not to lag behind a school must be in constant touch with other schools and colleges over the entire country. It is true that the college faculties keep in touch with each other and make frequent exchanges of ideas but their only purpose in doing so is that they may pass it on to the men they are teaching. If this be their purpose, then there is surely a decided advantage in the students keeping in close contact not only with each other but with the different sources of the discoveries and advancements being made in their line of work. In this manner they are enabled to come by the information first handed. This is but one advantage of the national organization. Another is that they act as a wonderful stimulant to the students interest in his subjects. This invariably bring about a decided improvement in his knowledge of that subject. It seems to be a natural failing of the average college student to take more interest in his extracurricular activities than in his regular class room subjects. Whenever the two are combined there is a great improvement in the students' attitude and knowledge of that field of work. These clubs make it possible for men of national prominence to be brought here as speakers. Still other advantages are the closer binding together of the men engaged in these fields and the enabling of students to earn some part of their college expenses. Often people nearby will want work to be done which requires technical knowledge of the subject, and when it is impossible for a professor to leave, students can be sent out on the job. Splendid Record in Education Class It is interesting to note the large number of seniors who have attained an average of eight-five or over for the past three years. These are the men and women who have kept the scholarship records' on a high level—Some of the marks are higher than before, while some are slightly below. But on the whole, the grades made by the more successful are indicative of the efforts exerted by students and the highly gratifying results obtained. The record of these men and women is proof that they have worked consistently and conscientiously and not spasmodically as so many have. Those who hit their stride at intervals are below the coveted mark of honor, while those who have marched in the front rank from the start are included in the select list. Certain students may maintain that the real significance of college attendance has been missed by these people in their quest for grades, but that argument is easily destroyed if the activities listed under each name is noted. This is undoubtedly true in many cases, but they are far from being a majority. The grades show that a concentrated effort has been made to glean the most from every phase of college life; the makers of these grades are those that can be depended on to lead the way after the cessation of college life; they will be sought as leaders. We cannot pass on without extending a hand to these so scholarly inclined, hoping that they may be able to keep up their wonderful work, and that there may be others who can find their way to the top before the fourth year has rung down the curtain of study at this institution. It is a mark of distinction for the college to have such able and distinguished students passing from her portals. They are in a position to later cast a favorable reflection on the school, creating a respect Consolidating the Railroads Only the railroad companies have not been able to go into the consolidating business now become common, but the long-pending proposition to consolidate all the roads of the Nation into 20 or more large systems appears on the way. The Encyclopedia Americana has found two circumstances within the past two weeks that indicate administrative purpose to open the way to the proposed "unification." First was President Hoover's message in which he urged that legislation be enacted to expedite consolidation and inferred that members of the Interstate Commerce Commission should be relieved of "detailed attention to comparatively inconsequential matters" to permit more time for the larger problems. The second was recommendation by examiners for the Interstate Commerce Commission that the proposed Missouri Pacific merger plan be approved. "This indicates a more favorable attitude toward railroad unification than has been evident for several years," says a statement by Americana, "and it would not be surprising to see a definite consolidation plan placed before Congress by the Interstate Commerce Commission within the next two weeks. Once the railroads feel that the Commission favors unification they will undertake active measures to bring it about as soon as possible. Many expenditures which have been delayed until the carriers could obtain a more accurate idea of the future will be carried out and general business receive the consequent benefits."—Charlotte Observer. " L i t t l e Things" By Tom Bigbee There's nothing quite like it—this matter of retiring in stark cold weather, and waking up in the rain. Almost as mystic as as the "sweet young thing" we visited during Thanksgiving holidays. Already the air is permeated with gab concerning release for Christmas holidays, when a stretch of them four days long is barely recovered from. What ungrateful critters we are, anyway. Now, wouldn't it be nice if we had three months of class-work each year, and a nine months' vacation— with a week's vacation between every week of classwork? To hear some students elaborate, that is what they are looking for; and some don't miss it far! What a tragedy some of us forget the object of our presence on the college campus. Oh, it's all right to become enthused over holidays; but why let them dominate our lives? Why not just get out and make the entire time a holiday, rather than being harrassed by classes? Another football season is over. And the Auburn student body at large was less prepared for its passing than the team. Maybe you are ready to scoff at the idea of a student body keeping in training in order to help the team win; but that is one of the most important phases of a football season. "Aw, why doncha let football rest a while?" somebody laments. True, the season is over; but there's another coming. And we can't begin preparing for it too soon. Football is here to stay—and you don't want to see Auburn trailing each season. Let's sweep the floor clean before next September, then boost the boys "full speed ahead." Have you noticed the advertisements in the Montgomery Advertiser each Monday —a full page devoted to Auburn? Think of the valuable influence for our institution this will have over the state. Our hats are off to the instigator of this movement. Our business in life is not to get ahead of other people, but to get ahead of ourselves. Just about the time you think you can make ends meet someone moves the ends. Leaders of the present Senior Class are being looked to to reinstigate an old and worthy practice—that of donating the Institution a memorial. It will not speak well for the present graduating class should this be permitted to fall through. Have you thought any about these new clubs formed over in Ag school? From the looks of everything over there, it seems that those on Ag Hill are showing the way to some others—sometimes critical people. It is a very progressive step and also very heartening to see such interest as displayed by the workers in these new clubs. They will probably grow to be among the strongest on the campus, too, because of the great enthusiasm. Auburn is certainly growing more famous because of the recent work of two of her faculty. When these two fellows start out on something, you can just sit back and wait, for something good is certain to come. It does us good to see such as this, too, for we don't want to see the old school lag behind anymore than you do. A conductor on A. & W. P. is quoted as saying that the best means of stopping unruly and uncalled-for conduct on special trains is to have a dozen or more boys shipped. That would have it's effect; but isn't there a better means? Are we bricks? Drifting down grade is an easy act, especially in a group where encouragement is constantly being offered. There was once a time when an Auburn man was considered honest and honorable. No one dares regard us as such now—a deplorable condition, sure. We need a swift punch—one that will jolt us into a realization of realities. Are we content to drift on down, and finally land in a sea of branded thieves and boobs? It's pretty hard to manufacture conversation immediately following an introduction to a person you never heard of and who never heard of you. H AUBURN FOOTPRINTS °£ The only people who can raise money easily are those who don't need it badly. We find that people with a go-to-hell exterior often have a wistful interior. The Gecko I am the Gecko who is always trying to get a beat. I know that it costs my dad and mother a lot of money to send me to this school, but they can't appreciate a beat the way I can. I know I am not playing fairly with them when I don't take full advantage of this chance, but it is so sporty to get a beat. It is more fun too when the professor is met about two seconds after it is too late to call the class back. My parents think I am an ideal son, and I am going to let them think that—if they were to learn any better, they would not do as much for me. I would get just as much out of college back home working and paying board as I do hunting for beats, but I must have my little fling. At ten minutes after the hour I suggest leaving, but if I get in the room fifteen minutes after the hour, I raise sand if I am not marked present. This isn't giving the professor a square deal, but I don't want to do that. I like beats because it means less work and more time to loaf and talk about how mad my instructor was when we left. From the game last Thursday we can still see that all the "boners" in football haven't been used up. * * * * * * * * We want to make one right away; everyone is getting ahead. * * :!: * * * * * She was no beauty even if her father did have plenty of money. * * * * * * * * Betty says, "Back to California for me. I just can't understand these Southern people." * * * * * * * * Oh, well, we should lament. * * * * * * * * He tried to catch her, but she was used to the woods. * * * * * * * * The sports scribes throughout the country have put on their armor—it is time the all-something team was chosen. It's too bad, isn't it? * * * * * * * * At last Professor Baughman has met someone who dares to meet him in one of his ceaseless sessions. That is some consolation even if this contestant is a donkey, but at the same time it shows lack of sense on his part. * * * * * * * * "Jew" Beeman has taken Bishop's place in Prof. Powell's class. Some say that it was an even swap as they favor a bit. * * * * * * * * Another little boy named Lane was caught going back to the country a few days ago. On investigating we found that besides being elected mayor of Nota-sulga, he has a weakness there. Seems to cause heart failure at frequent intervals. * * * * * * * * Who is going to be the first guy to write a poem on Clubs? There is no end of material for a snappy production. * * * * * * * * He was singing, "Far, Far From Home." That is the reason his people never heard from him again. * * * * * * * * Trains of thought are never on time. * * * * * * * * Possibly that's why great thinkers are so eccentric. No, we aren't alluding to anyone. * * * * * * * * Bill Keister was caught out in the back yard of the dormitory a few days ago trying to find a piece of concrete and an eraser from some old discarded pencil. When questioned concerning his strange actions, he said that he only wanted to measure the coefficient of friction, but personally we thing that there is a place over in Tuscaloosa for people like him. * * * * * * * * It is. said that Tubby Milligan had a whale of a time on the Senior Elect Inspection trip last Saturday. * * * * * * * * Ruth Murray is completely Harmonized. * * * * * * * .* When "Marianne" was playing in Auburn, the "Lady from Neufchatel" could not be seen, but since she was so popular with Auburn Students, she kindly consented to appear in person for the benefit of all concerned. She may now be seen at the zoo; we understand she is a native of Georgia. * * * * * * * * Back in the old days when it didn't rain out in the Red River region, the natives started shooting up the works—and inhabitants. They must have liked the color scheme. WELL, I'D SAY THIS <23;y cAaron ^Billolvheel *> WITH OTHER COLLEGES * NO COMMENT A negro sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, led the sororities at the University of Kansas in scholarship during the 1928-29 school year. * * * * * BEATS GRITS Oregon State recently bought between fifteen and twenty tons of Italian prunes to use in experimental work to determine new standards for drying. Then, we suppose, they'll feed them to the students. * * * * * THANKS Following is an editorial appearing in "The Firing Line," colle|*e paper of A. M. I. It was entitled "Auburn Spirit Commendable." "Auburn may not be able to win as many football games as most colleges (N. C. State excepted) but our hats go off to Auburn for her spirit and her optimism. In the face of the overwhelming odds against her, the pep on Auburn's campus before every game has been just as earnest and as spirited as that from any other college in the country. We have all heard that little poem that ends somethings like this, "But the guy worth while, is the guy who can smile when everything goes dead wrong." How very appropriate to Auburn." After Georgia, came the cry, 'Beat Tulane,' after Tulane, 'Beat Tech,' with such a Never-Say-Die spirit, Auburn cannot help coming back to claim her place among the great football elevens of the South, just as she now ocupies a berth among the greatest school of technical, scholastic, and cultural training. The Auburn Plainsman, published twice a week, is a credit to any school, and few towns in the state can boost of a better paper. Dr. Knapp, the president of the institution, has been given a regular column, through which the spirit of friendship and fellowship between students and officials of the school is promoted. This has the distinction of being the only college paper, known to the writer, which features its president as a member of its staff. It seems to us a most unusual and highly commendable plan for promoting an understanding and feeling of good will throughout the school and the Alumni." * * * * * COLLEGE EDUCATION Princeton, N. J.—For a young man planning to enter business as a career, a college education is a four-year handicap, according to Floyd L. Carlisle, prominent business man and himself a college graduate. GO CRAZY There has been so much necking in correspondence schools lately that the authorities are now making the boys and girls use different mail boxes. We see no hint or indication of "four years of handicap" in this way of getting the degree, but then you fail to get the B. S. degree. HERE'S HOW We need argue no further when we see just how a professor in Germany is chosen. Here is what a graduate of L. S. U., now touring in Germany has to say: "Most of the professors lecture without notes of any kind. The system of professors, instructors, etc., is here different by far from ours. First, before a person can give lectures, he must have a doctor's degree. Then he must take a persoanl examination before the faculty to prove his qualifications further. Then he has the right to give lectures, and does so by announcing, through the official program of course, that he will give such-and-such a course. It may be that some other professor already has classes on that same thing; but so it goes, and they get paid a pro-rata fee from the number of students that take this course. So it behooves them to be good, as there is no such thing as a prescribed course of study for students such as we have; but they are free to take whatever in the world they want. There are no examinations during or at the end of the course, but only when one has been studying the required number of semesters and wishes a degree, at which time he takes an examination on everything." It is clear, that if the above statements are strictly true that they have quite a lead over our system. That is a minor thing though, over here, where a college has its hands full getting great football players and good coaches. * * * * * INVESTIGATION OF HAIR CUTTING The L. S. U. executives, ignoring the resolution of last year's Student Council which was to the effect that "the student body is determined (to resume hair-cutting as a part of freshman hazing," and that it "deems it fitting and proper to repeal the hair-cutting pledge," the executives proceeded to have each student sign a pledge, upon entering college, to the effect that he would not engage hereafter in cutting or clipping the hair of students or encouraging or hinting its practice. Now they are investigating the recent hair-cutting episcode that came off just before the Tu-lane- L. S. U. game and ended with one hundred bald headed freshmen. 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, WELL, here we are again, ladeez and gentulmen for our weekly half hour variety program; offered by the courtesy of Station B-L-A-B; coming from the Auburn studio with the wild-eyed old Dr. at the mike. First thing on the program this evening will be a letter receieved from one of our fans. We give only the high spots of the message owing to the shortness of our time. Here goes. Don't go 'way. "Dear Mr. Billowheel: "It is with great regret that I saw in your article that you classed the V. M. I. paper as a good one. It would only seem plausible that you should have made your article a unanimous one for all colleges to cease publishing papers. It requires a great deal of resource and wit to write an article on the type yours was written in as the name you write under is one that requires a large amount of stamina and grit to uphold. "I don't suppose that when you wrote the article in the last issue of the Plainsman that you had an idea that it would ever leave the Auburn campus. I would like to enlighten you on the subject and tell you that there is an exchange with some 100 or more papers at the present and all of those that you gave such undeserved praise were included in the number. "I am certainly glad that we have no exchange with the New York Times or World as you might have gotten yourself in debate with someone that might be a match for your literary ability and ingenuity. "I do hope and pray that the time will come when you are Editor of the Christian Science Monitor and stop the Auburn students from smoking. Yours until the New York Times is honored by your criticism," R. T. Wasson. We dedicate that number to the hoi pol-loi who, doubtless, will get a cackle from it, and continue with the program. People of the radio audience, we have a stranger in our studio tonight and he has kindly consented to step up to the little pancake and philosophize a bit. Meet Mr. Danby Daniels. Right over here, Dan. "Yesterday was today this time yesterday and tomorrow will be today this time tomorrow, (get hot, Dan). "There are three classes of people who will read and reread this column. First, those who let their curiosity get away with them. Second, those who go to reading with a zest and eagerness of a quarterback going over right tackle, and not finding an opening in the lines quit. Third, those who at first a little behind at finding the sidelights and but continue on and on until the light dawns upon them. The third class will without a doubt be successful. "Who has not lived during the age when we would hear someone say, 'If you love a girl you don't want to kiss her?' Ah hah, my friend, gone are those days forever. How much pleasure does one gather from being able to weaken at the right time? 'Tis no question for old Prof. Dan. "People often do things that they shouldn't. For instance, people will judge a whole institution by one individual with whom they come in contact. If that individual makes a good impression they will believe that the whole organization is good. Likewise a bad impression." Thank you, professor. You have just been hearing Mr. Danby Daniels. Your regular announcer will continue with the evening's entertainment with interesting professors he has known. There was the Engilsh instructor who, at the mention of the name of James Branch Cabell, immediately went into a let-us-pray trance, only to come out of it presently with such animated and gleeful cluttering that I have struggled through "The Cream of the Jest" and am looking up words through Jergen. Then there was the instructor in Economics with a head as full of statistics as a show dog is tricks. He could just as easily tell you the birth rate of a small south sea island as he could tell you the value of the shoe string industry in Osh-kosh. And still another, the instructor in Journalism who lived in holy dread of split infinitives. A dangling participle is known to have sent him raging to a hospital with fever a hundred and five. In his dreams he was constantly pursued by long-horned comas and dog-faced grammatical errors. God bless him. Now, people of radio land, we are signing off until next Tuesday at this time and don't forget to tune in our little radio party every Tuesday night and send in your requests. Good evening. STUDENTS RIOTING The Polish Minister of education has closed the University of Cracow for six months in order to quell student rioting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. THE PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE Self Preservation is Practiced by Students At Univ. of Florida Chivalry may have been popular when King Arthur sat at the round table and knighthood was in flower, but it is conspicious by its absence at the University of Florida. It is a case of "first come, first served, and the devil take the hindmost." It is quite a game to see who can get seated and grab the meat platter first. Fond mothers, who have spent weary years in an attempt to drill elements of etiquette into their sons, would faint, if they could see their offsprings scrambling for food. When someone hollers, "shoot the bread," and the bread plate is started down the table each fellow helps himself as the plate goes by, and if there is none left by the time the plate gets to the one who called for it, he simply charges it up to profit and loss and decides that the bread was soggy anyway. The saying that "anything is fair in love* and war," should be changed to "anything is fair in love, war and the table." If the first fellow to get there has a small dessert, he exchanges it for the biggest one in reach. Likewise, the first one to get hold of the meat, takes the biggest and choicest piece. The rule for serving ones self seems to be: "Take twice as much as you can eat so you'll be sure to have all you want." All freshmen have to table arms while the announcements are being made. Meanwhile the upperclassmen go on eating. Philosophical rats adopt the attitude that the short wait during the announcements will enable some of the food they have gorged to settle so they will be able to eat more—if any is left. At most tables a freshman has to pour the tea every night. These freshmen become quite adept at eating with one hand while pouring tea with the other. The vocabulary used at the commons is reminiscent of a Greek restaurant. But instead of calling for "Adam and Eve on a raft" or "two buckets and a pail," the diners at the commons call "shoot the bull" or "pass the grease." "Bull" is meat, and "grease" is butter. Sugar goes under the name of "sand" and molasses is known as "zip". Other foods have unmentionable names. And if the rats don't call for what they want by the right name, they don't get it. But while there is individual competition, there is also cooperation. When something is lacking, all the boys at one table get together, elect a cheer leader and render such yells as "We want bread" or "more beans." Table-mates coach each other on the fine points of fast emptying of the meat platters, with a view toward second helpings. # WILLIAM AND MARY ONLY SCHOOL WITH COAT-OF-ARMS William and Mary College, the only college in the country having an authentic Coat-of-Arms and charter from the British crown, is changing its present Seal to conform to this non classical design. The ancient insignia has recently been discovered by President Chandler. The Best New Records Personal Criticism of New Records Made Each Week by Buddy Glennon Do you frown when anyone mentions X-mas presents? Do you gasp when you look at the price tags on rings and compacts? Save your worry, there's a way out. The girl friend is "so unusual" if she doesn't thrill over a good new tune, especially 'if she has seen the motion picture from which the song was taken. When you hit the home town, greet the girl friend with a line like this: " 'It's You True Blue Lou,' 'Hang on to Me.' 'I Came to You' 'Little by Little,' but 'I Don't Want Your Kisses If I Can't Have Your Love.' " . " 'Wouldn't It Be Wonderful'," says "True Blue Lou," to be "Singing In The Bathtub?' Tin In Love With You' 'My Sweeter Than Sweet' 'Until The End'." "I Wonder What is Really on His Mind?" "Jericho" says, '"My Pal' 'Do I Know What I'm Doing?' 'Turn On the Heat' and 'Flippity Flop.' 'Why Can't You?' 'I'll Always Be in Love with You,' 'Lovable and Sweet.' 'Just an Hour of Love?' " " 'He's So Unusual' " ,sighs "True Blue Lou." No foolin', there are some snappy tunes out this week. One of the best is "Painting the Clouds With Sunshine" from "The Gold Diggers of Broadway" played by The Knickerbockers. "Pals Forever" from the motion picture "New Orleans" played by Anson Weeks and His Orchestra is prime. Sunny Clapp's Orchestra plays "Down On Biscane Bay" and "We Lafayette Offers Courses for Alumni POPULATION INCREASES If the present rate of population growth in the United States is maintained the nation will have a population of 187,000,000 by the year 2,000, according to a North Dakota Agricultural College bulletin. This means that the rate of increase is decreasing each year. In announcing the first session of the Alumni College at Lafayette in June, President Lewis said: "The Alumni College is founded upon the theory that an institution of higher learning is rendering its full service only when it offers continuing instruction to those who have passed out of its halls—graduates who should be given the chance periodically to refresh themselves at those sources of learning which make for the abundant life. It should likewise provide facilities for the renewal of those associations which are among the finest elements in undergraduate life. "Many alumni have expressed the thought in the field of literature, government, economics, the natural sciences, and in various branches of engineering. In the rush of active lives they find it impossible to do this unaided. "To answer this need, the Alumni College is organized. . . . "On Monday morning a series of lectures, followed by a round-table discussion, will be begun, and the laboratories will be opened, for experiments and demonstrations. This program will be followed each morning throughout the week. The afternoons will be devoted to outdoor recreation. Walking excursions in the Poconos, golf, tennis, and swimming are among the attractions which will make the week an ideal vacation period. The evenings are to be devoted to step singing and other informal social affairs." Students will be asigned to rooms in dormitories, but will have their meals with the faculty at the Faculty Club. The expense for the week, including board, lodging, and tuition will be $25. Always Ready to Give You the Best of Service TOOMER'S HARDWARE CLINE TAMPLIN, Manager VARSITY BARBER SHOP Located Next to Tiger Drug Store We Appreciate Your Trade GEO. CLOWER YETTA G. SAMFORD Clower & Samford Insurance Co., he. (Established 1872) OPELIKA AUBURN Member Mortgage Bankers Association of America i . . 4 Can't Use Each Other Any More." This is the best dance record out. Try it. Johnny Marvin conies to the front with "Satisfied" and "Melancholy." Most of you are already familiar with these tunes, but you will enjoy hearing Johnny sing them. Our favorite, Guy Lombardo's Orchestra, plays "My Fate Is In Your Hands" and "A little Kiss Each Morning." The latter is from Rudy Vallee's new picture "The Vagabond Lover." Art Gillham sings "Blue Little You, and Blue Little Me" and "If You Know What I Know." Art's records can't compare with those of his pupil, Oscar Grogan. Oscar's new one is "I Sing All My Love Songs to You" and "I Come to You" from "Skin Deep." Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra play a beautiful waltz—"Love Me" from "Deja" and "Waiting at the End of the Road" from "Hallelujah." Leo Reisman and his Orchestra have been making lots of good dance tunes lately. Here's the new one, "Needin' You Like I Do" and "When You're Countin' the Stars Alone." Both good. Nat Shilkret and his Orchestra plays "Don't Ever Leave Me" and '"Twas Not So Long Ago" both from "Sweet Adeline." Nothing extraordinary about these except the last chorus of the latter. Then Seger Ellis, the man who caused the downfall of Gene Austin, sings "My Song of the Nile" from "Drag" and "True Blue Lou" from "The Dance of Life.' Lee Morse, the heavy-weight, and her snappy Orchestra play "Main Street" and "Susianna." Her Orchestra is great. If you saw "Broadway Scandals" you will want to hear "What is Life Without Love" played by the Columbia Photo Players. Watch for next week's records. "Sewing Machine with Keys" Widely Used Honolulu, T. H.—If the editor of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser, Honolulu, of the year 1875 could now see the thousands of typewriters in daily use in this city, he might smile at the story he wrote of the first machine to arrive here, just 54 years ago. The editor was amazed, almost incredulous, and he wrote: " 'Wonders will never cease' is the first thought on seeing in operation this "machine intended to supersede the pen for common writing." It looks very much like a common sewing machine, but is worked with keys similar to those of a piano. Touching with the finger produces the letters on paper held on a roller at the top of the machine. "It is asserted by those who have used it—and the testimonials are numerous—that it is so easily learned that any person with two weeks' practice can write with it faster than with the pen. An expert can readily write 60 words a minute. By using carbon sheets a number of copies can be made at the same time. Reporters, lawyers, clerks, merchants, ministers and all professional writers who have tried the typewriter speak enthusiastically of it." HE DID IT INTENTIONALLY Aghast he stood—straining with all his powers to disbelieve the work of his hands. What a beast to have given vent to his temper! What would the consequences be? He stared at the still, while object now limp and distorted beyond recognition and thought of the happy times they had had. How necessary they had been to each other! And now—without each other— the thought was too much for him. Blindly he groped for a reason to justify his action and found nothing but remorse in his heart. Remorsefully he stared at the floor and once again a wave of the old anger swirled over him and overcame him, and suddenly he shouted defiantly: "Curses! Not another quarter inch of tooth-paste in that tube!"—Howard Crimson. Five members of the James Mili-kin University football team were injured in a train wreck at Roachdale, Indiana. J. P. KING AUCTION CO. "THE WORLD'S FOREMOST" Chattanooga, 1268 Market St. Tennessee Announces Auburn's (Ala.) Greatest ABSOLUTE AUCTION OF CEDARCREST on Magnolia Street OF BEAUTIFUL I A TC LO BUILDING 1AM J - • • ••—••• • • ' • ' " ' ' / Tuesday, 17th 2 : 00 December -I • P.M. 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 Tuesday, December Seventeenth at Two O'clock. FACTS ABOUT AUBURN Figures have been complied which show the rapid strides made here in building and construction work in the past five years. Over five miles of streets have been paved in this time, the approximate cost of construction amounting to more than one-quarter of a million dollars. Two new city schools, a grammar and a high school, are to be built soon. Over a million dollars has been spent in the last five years by individuals building homes, apartments, churches, and fraternity houses. The population of the town of Auburn has more than doubled since 1924. The number of students attending Auburn has steadily increased since that time. The State of Alabama has appropriated more then $750,000 for college building purposes since 1924, and an additional $150,000 will soon be appropriated. A new administration building and a new auditorium are to be built within the next year. At the present time, buildings valued at $650,000 are under contracts, with other contracts to be let soon. The buildings now under construction are the chemical building, the animal husbandry building, and the dairy barn. Over $75,000 monthly is paid in salaries to professors and instructors in the college, Extension Service, Experiment Station workers and their helpers. Eighteen hundred students spend an average of $135,- 000 per month, making a total payroll of $210,000 per month for Auburn. The Auburn churches have advanced with the same rapidity as other enterprises. A. new $100,000 Baptist church and an Episcopal church have been built, and improvements have been made on the Methodist church here in the past five years. Don't Miss This Opportunity To Buy Auburn Property on Easy Terms CPCC $200 IN CASH rlVEiEi Electric Radio Come Bring Your Friends. Ladies Especially Invited. PAGE FOUR THE PLAINSMAN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1929. Lions to Cast Vote On Constitution Change Committees Report Improvement in Plumbing Situation Proposed ammendments to the Lions Club constitution will be voted on at the club meeting next Tuesday, according to an announcement at the regular weekly meeting of the Lions Club in the Thomas Hotel Tuesday by Lieutenant Townsley, president of the local Lions Club. Changes in the method of electing officers of the club were discussed and several changes were suggested by Lion McDonald. The committees made favorable reports concerning their work of promoting uniform plumbing in Auburn and the encouraging of improvements of roads in the vicinity of Auburn. The President of the club announced that Lion Brooks will give a history of Lionism at the next meeting of the club and urges that all new members make a special effort to be present. Suggestions were made that the board of directors be requested to have a directory printed containing the constitution of the club; the names, addresses, and nicknames of the members; and other information about the Lions Club. Several musical selections were rendered by Leo Mc Kinnon and Allen Palmer during the luncheon. The "dime" chairman grew very prosperous during the pauses between the musical numbers and between the discussions of the business of the club. In addition to the musicians and the Plainsman representative, the guests of the club were Professors Staples and Nickel and Captain Grower. FOR SALE! 1926 Ford Roadster. Excellent condition. For particulars see Bill Morton, Theta Kappa Nu House. STUDENTS Earn extra money in your spare time selling popular prices patented Athletic shirts and shorts. No experience necessary. Rep Menswear Products, 150 West 22 St., New York City. WAPI PETITIONS FOR INCREASE IN POWER (Continued from page 1) having natural conditions more favorable to radio broadcasting. Station WAPI is now nearing the end of its first year as a Birmingham institution. The initial program was broadcast the last night of 1928. The original WAPI was installed at Auburn in 1922. It was a small station which was presented to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute by Victor H. Hanson during the "Greater Auburn" drive. Later Station WSY in Birmingham was presented to Auburn by the Alabama Power Company. This station was dismantled and moved to Auburq, where it was used until replaced by the new 1,000-watt station which was operated at Auburn until it was decided to move to Birmingham and make it a superpower station, in cooperation with the city of Birmingham. Later the University of Alabama and Alabama College came into ownership and operation of the station, main studios of which are in the Pro- :ve Life Building. The Alabama plan of owning and operating a superpower radio station is said by experts to be ideal. If has attracted national attention and favorable comment. The plan of cooperation makes it feasible to increase the power to 50,000 watts when permit is granted by the Federal Radio Commission*. Several months will be necessary, it was explained. SCABBARD AND BLADE INITIATE MEMBERS (Continued from page 1) initiation ever held. A big barbecue was ready for the hungry horsemen when they arrived in camp. This coupled together with the many other eats furnished all the necessary food for the new and old members. A huge bonfire flard all night long due to the diligent work of those being conducted into the mystic circles of the fraternity. Some sang and told stories while others found another means of enjoying themselves. The formal ceremony took place at sunrise, as has been the custom in the past, after which the company broke camp and returned to Auburn . A. MEADOWS GARAGE AUTO REPAIRS TIRES M M _ , _„ CARS FOR HIRE U-DRIVE-'EM TUBES GAS ACCESSORIES OIL PHONE 29-27 GREASES KLEIN & SON Jewelers GRUEN WATCHES Montgomery, Ala. TOOMER'S WILL GIVE YOU SERVICE DRUG SUNDRIES "DRINKS, SMOKES THE STORE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY ON THE CORNER LOOK! SUGGESTIONS College Jewelry Pennants Banners Pillow Covers Table Runners Belts Bill Folds Gloves Sweaters Mufflers Pajamas Lounging Robes Bed Room Slippers Dance Top Coats Suits Hats Caps Shoes Shirts Hosiery Neckwear Handkerchiefs Suspenders Tuxedo's Tuxedo Vest Tuxedo Shirts Oxfords -Cbthes for College Men College Humor Selects Ail-American Teams Many critics refuse to subject themselves to the slurs of millions of football maniacs, not wishing to worry through the courts with suits for libel. These sports reporters do not choose eleven players on one mythical honor eleven, nor do they select first, second and third Ail- American teams. Their out is to publish a roll of honor, naming a half dozen or more lads whose endeavors on the gridiron have earned them marked recognition in their own particular localities. College Humor recognizes the unfairness of naming one AU-American team, does not evade the issue, but inaugurates this year a feature which will at least eliminate some of the injustice. Next month in this section a first, second and third AIl-Ameri-can eleven will appear. But the backs, ends and linemen proclaimed as the thirty-three most apt and capable footballers in the game this fall will not be so proclaimed on the judgment of College Humor alone. College Humor has solicited the aid of eight capable football critics, all of whom are sports writers or repyte, in eight different sections of the country. As a foundation for the Ail- American, eight All Sectional elevens will be named, both first and second teams. The eight divisions are the New England, East Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest, Pacific Coast, Rocky Mountain, Middlewest and Missouri Valley sections. One hundred and seventy-six athletes will be given serious consideration for berths on Colege Humor's Ail-American. Intimate comments on their gridiron achievements this past season will be submitted by the eight sports experts who have watched all these lads in action. Our readers throughout the country may anticipate in our February issue an interesting and novel presentation of these mythical football elevens. President of Chicago Univ. Believes Less Work Aids Students WORK ON "CEDARCREST" RUSHED TO COMPLETION (Continued from page 1) the most valuable subdivision in this section. Auburn citizens believe that Cedarcrest will be the best residential section in Auburn and will be filled with beautiful homes. Statistics have been compiled to show the rapid strides made here in building and construction work in the past five years. Over five miles of paving, at a cost of more than one quarter of a million dollars, has been laid. Two new city schools, a grammar and a high school, are to be built soon. Over a million dollars has been spent in five years by individuals building homes, apartments, and churches. The population of the town has more than doubled since 1924, and the number of students attending the college has steadily increased since that time. The State of Alabama has appropriated more than $750,000* for college building purposes since 1924, and an additinal $150,000 will soon be appropriated for more buildings. At the present time, buildings valued at $650,000 are under contract, with other contracts to be let soon. Over $750,000 monthly is paid in salaries,to professors and instructors in the college, extension service, experiment station workers and their helpers. Eighteen hundred students spend an average of $135,000 per month, making a total monthly payroll of $210,000 for Auburn. The Auburn churches have advanced with the same rapidity as the other enterprises. A new $100,000 Baptist church and an Episcopal church have been built, and improvements made on the Methodist church in the past five years. Property in and near Opelika will be auctioned by the same company on Thursday, December 12, at 10:30 a. m. Eight lots on Fourth and Fifth Streets will be the first to be auctioned. At 11:30, the home of Claude L. Story on Torbert Street will be offered. The 215 acre farm of C. L. Story will be auctioned next; it is located iVz miles from Opelika on the West Point Highway. At 2:30 the farms of M. M. McCall, containing 370 and 160 acres, SVs miles on the new Columbus Highway will be offered to bidders. This will conclude the Opelika sales. "All of these properties," said Mr. Leslie C. King, who has charge of the auctions," will be sold without reservation of price. These will be absolute auctions at which the bidders make their own prices." "President Hutchins of Chicago University does well to puncture another venerable myth long cherished in American institutions of learning, that there is something inherently splendid in working one's way through college. The high-pressure success magazines have done their level best to validate this romance and it is generally held among the plain people. The belief is based mainly upon the ancient Calvinistic doctrine that in adversity there is victory, that the fine edge of character needs something hard for it to sharpen against. So it is argued that the boy who goes to college with his pockets empty and has to shake furnace grates, wipe dishes, peddle papers, mow lawns, sell candy and what not to eke out a meager living, in some mysterious way emerges an improvement over what he was when he entered. What is more, he has "got more out of college" than his non-working classmate because he has "learned the value of the dollar," learned "not to despise hard work," and so forth. "What is consistently overlooked in these romantic tales is that college is not a place primarily for oxygen treatment of anaemic moralities, not a place primarily for learning the exact distance in petty economics that a dollar bill may be stretched, but is, primarily, for the acquisition of a liberal education. The boy who is working inevitably finds that his work becomes his chief interest because that is what is more urgent, more elemental and direct in its rewards. As the time goes on he finds himself not a student, doing a little work on the side, but a wage earner doing a litle studying on the side. He reduces the time he spends with his books to an absolute mimi-mum, because it is more comfortable to exchange an A in Latin for a D than it would be to risk starvation by losing his boarding-house job. "Work deprives him utterly of leisure and leisure is the single ingredient of education which cannot be dispensed with. Any normal youth can go through the bare routine of collegiate assignments in a very few hours a week, but the very soul of education is the independent exploration the student does upon his own initiative. There is no education in reading a required passage in Green's History of England; the value of the assignment is only in its enticement to further independent study. The working student, however, has no time for this further independent study; his education becomes a matter of patchwork, hasty memorization, machine-made mental patterns. True education is an absorption from within, slow and fragrant mellowing. But this mellowing takes leisure; and the working students from one end of the semester to the next never learns what leisure is."—The New Haven Journal-Courier. Fewer Students Enter Colleges in America The rapid increase in attendance upon institutions of higher learning which has characterized and featured educational progress in the United States since the World War, apparently has abated. Commissioner Cooper, of the Office of Education, in his annual report to the Secretary of the Interior has, estimated that the increase for the past year amounted to only two per cent in institutions on the approved list of the Association of American Universities. This is the smallest increase since the end of the World War and was viewed by Cooper as signalizing the arrival of a period of stabilization for the colleges of the country. Accompanying the slowing down of college attendance was a slackening of enrollment in the high schools of the country and a falling birth rate. These conditions Cooper said coupled with a continued increase in financial support for institutions of higher learning, are causing more stress to be laid upon the quality of work being done by colleges and universities. "Refinement of instructional procedures and more effective utilization pf improved material facilities suggest that higher education is about to enter a new phase of development," Cooper reported. Throughout the school systems of the country, Commissioner Cooper found that visual instruction, although not a new method, is receiving much more attention from teachers and school administrators. The present wide interest in this form of instruction has been, brought about, in the opinion of the education office, by popularity and the educational possibilities of the motion picture. The time is coming, the report stated, when a school will not be properly equipped unless it has a modern picture machine. Instruction by radio also is being given much attention, many city schools having been equipped with receiving sets. The Ohio State Legislature has appropriated funds to be used for the extension of elementary education through use of radio broadcasting. Dr. Paul Bartsch Makes Novel Divorce Answer Washington-(IP)--A legal answer, unique in annals of Washington divorce cases, has been prepared by Dr. Paul Bartsch, famous biologist, whose wife is suing him for divorce. Biology, it is alleged, caused the rift in the marriage. Mrs. Bartsch complaining on grounds of cruelty, aleged she was used by her distinguished husband as a "biological specimen." Dr. Bartsch, whose career is honored with almost a page in "Who's Who", did not deny his wife's accusations, but insisted they were not on a basis of "cruelty." He is curator at the National Mueseum. "What are we all but biological specimens? And man is the richest development in the biological field," explained Dr. Bartsch. "I saw nothing out of the way in the discussions with Mrs. Bartsch on biological subjects. Mrs. Bartsch is not a biologist, but she now claims our biological conversations were offensive to her. Her statement might lead the reader to believe something highly improper occurred at thes discussions. Nothing can be farther from the truth." Dr. Bartsch said he was heartbroken over the failure of his marriage. A workshop for arts and crafts is the newest adidtion to the equipment of the Smith College Day school. STUDENT BARBERS "Shave 'em, Raw, Raw, Raw"—the old barber yell—has been thrown into discard by the Washington State College barber shop owned and operated by four students. The three chair barber shop is housed in a small stucco building which the men themselves constructed, and in a way the three chairs support six people, for two of the barbers are married. In the month that the shop has been opened more than 1500 town and college customers have been served. HEY! We Are Always Ready to Give You the Best Of Meat MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 Tiger Theater W e d n e s d a y , Dec. 1 1— —ALL TALKING— George Bancroft in "The Mighty" A Paramount Picture Thursday, Dec. 1 2— "The Doctor's Secret" with Ruth Chatterton, H. B. Warner Robert Edeson, John Loder A Paramount ALL-TALKING Picture F r i d a y , Dec. 1 3— HEAR THEIR VOICES R K O PRODUCTIONS, Inc., presents A Drama of Joy-Bewildered Youth—trying to behave in one-piece suits "Tanned Legs" With Arthur Lake, June Clyde Dorothy Revier, Sally Blane S a t u r d a y , Dec. 1 4— SEE AND HEAR " T h e Mysterious Island" The underseas romance that will make the whole world marvel! With Lionel Barrymore, Lloyd Hughes, Jane Daly A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture GLEE CLUB TO APPEAR HERE TUESDAY, DEC. 17 (Continued from page 1) 2. The Sweetest Flower that Blows—C. B. Hawley, Lindy—Chas. G. Spross, Sweet and Low—Barnby, When a Maid Comes Knocking—Ru-dolp Friml. The Women's Glee Club 3. Wedding-Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6—Greig by Earl C. Hazel. 4. Red man's Death Chant—Paul Bliss, Finnish Lullaby—Palmgren, Tell Me Not of a Lovely Lass—Cecil Forsyth, The Blizzard—Charles Wakefield Cadman. The Men's Glee Club 5. Sanata No. 2, in G — (First Movement)—Grieg by Duncan C. Harkin. 6. Shepherds! Shake off Your Drowsy Sleep, Away In a Manger, Silent Night, O Come, All Ye Faithful— Christmas Carols. Combined Choruses 7. A. P. I. Alma Mater—William Thorington Wood, '24. Combined Chorus and Audience Kiwanis Club Plans . Christmas Banquet President* of Other Civic Club* Invited to Attend NOTICE Some Seniors have not filled out information blanks for the Glome-rata. If you have not done so please come by the office at once. All blanks must be in by Tuesday night. Senior Favorites may be turned in up until Wednesday night. Do not forget to bring yours in by that time. Several organizations have not turned in their rosters, it is absolutely necessary that they are in by Wednesday night also. The Staff. In Rome, Italy, a school has been ounded to teach boys how to be shefs. The Kiwanas Club held its weekly luncheon Monday at noon in the dining room of the Thomas Hotel. At this meeting it was announced that a banquet Friday night would be sponsored by this club and that the presidents of the other civic clubs in and around Auburn had received invitations to attend: Professor Orr, a member of the Lions Club, was a guest at this banquet. He made a plea for the cooperation of the civic clubs of Auburn in bringing before the city council a petition for the establishment of a plumbing corps which would have to issue a permit to the contracting plumber before he could put in a new job and this work should be inspected by this corps when completed. A committee was appointed to •work with the Auburn-Opelika Airport Committee in its effort to establish an airport between here and Opelika. After the business had been attended to the meeting was closed by singing of some Kiwanis songs by the members. MAY & GREEN Men's Clothing Sporting Goods Montgomery, Alabama OPELIKA PHARMACY INC. Prescription Druggist YOUR PATRONAGE APPRECIATED Phone 72 Opelika, Ala. 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