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SUPPORT THE CAGE TEAM THE PLAINSMAN SUPPORT THE CAGE TEAM T O F O S T E R T H E A U B U R N S P I R IT VOLUME LIII AUBURN, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 NUMBER 34 J.E.MACKIETOSPEAK TO ENGINEERS' CLUB AT REGULAR MEETING Will Make Address at February Meeting To Be Held In Broun Hall Rat Marksmen Team Formed By War Dept* Membership Open to Students In Both Branches of Department IS NOTED ENGINEER L. F. Camp, Club President, Urges Full Attendance at Monday Session The Engineer's Club, in its February meeting on the night of Monday, February 3, will hear an address by J. E. Mackie, structural engineer for the National Lumber Manufacturers v Association, of Washington, D. C "The Correct Use Of Lumber in Construction" is the title of the address to be delivered by Mr. Mackie. The prominent engineer will base his remarks on practical construction methods and recent scientific data. Mr. Mackie will point out satisfactory and economical uses of wood in pres ent day construction, and seek to lay down principles that will.prevent the misuse of lumber as a structural material. The meeting will be held at 7 p. m. in~ the Broun Hall auditorium on the night mentioned above. It will mark the second meeting of the largest club on the campus under the regime of the newly elected officers. Law rence Camp, a junior in chemical engineering is the present president of the organization, having been elected to this post toward the latter part of 1929. President Camp expressed his de sire to have a record attendance at this meeting, largely because of the fact that the speaker of the evening is one of the nation's most well-known authorities on the structural use of lumber, and the fact that his address will undoubtedly be of inestimable value to every engineer. Camp also announced that he and his colleagues are busy at work formulating plans to make this, the second year of existence of the Engineers' Club, a banner one. Many live activities are being planned foremost among which is the observance of an Engineers' Day, which will be climaxed by the Engineers' Banquet and Ball. Committee Chairmen Appointed By Kiwanis Successful Year Started by Auburn Kiwanis Club Chairmen of committees to serve the Auburn Kiwanis Club during the ensuing year have been appointed by Dr. Roger Allen, president of the club. With the selection of these committees the Auburn Kiwanis Club is organized and started on a successful year's work. Each committee will function as a unit of the club, which has major projects for the year, Dr. Allen said. Lieutenant C. P. Townsley addressed the club at the meeting this week. He is ex-president of the Auburn Lions Club, and made, during his address, several suggestions for improvement of Auburn. Rev. O. D. Langston was welcomed as a new member of the married group of the Club, and Dr. W. A. Gardnes was initiated into the order of grandfathers. Lysbeth Fullan Returns To Auburn Miss Fullan Returns Home After Taking Course In New York Miss Lysbeth Fullan, daughter of Professor and Mrs. M. T. Fullan of Auburn, has returned to her home after completing her coprse as a dietitian at the Bellvue Hospital in New York. She was in New York a year. Miss Fullan graduated at Auburn and had experience in teaching before going to New York. She has not decided where she will locate. Junior Ring Committee Announces Bid Awarded L. G. Balfour Company Rings of Class of '31 Will Show Improvement Over Those of Past Years LT. BARTH HOLDS TRYOUTS Marks First Time Frosh Pistol Team Organized Here The formation of a freshman pistol team here will be conducted this year by the military department. Officers of the R. O. T. C. unit expressed the opinion that by the organization of a pistol team composed of freshmen, material w i l l be developed t o strengthen the varsity team each year. Membership in the team is open to students in the Engineers unit as well as Artillerymen; until this year, the pistol team has been composed of artillerymen alone. It is thought that by admitting all cadets, a better selection of men can be made. The first step will be the instruction of the freshmen, after which tryouts for positions will be conducted by Lieutenant Barth, who will be assisted by members of the varsity pistol team. Due to a. shortage of forty-five caliber ammunition, all firing done by the freshmen will be done by twenty-two caliber pistols. It is uncertain whether or not the varsity will be able to fire the forty-five guns, as an attempt will be made to conserve the supply of these shells to allow the varsity team to enter the national shooting matches. This will mark the first time that a freshman pistol team has been organized at Auburn. YOUNG VIOLINIST PLAYS OVER WAPI Virginia Hancock, Eleven Years Old, Broadcasts From. Auburn An eleven-year-old violinist, Virginia Hancock, of Edison, Georgia, played over Station WAPI from Auburn last evening during the Auburn Hour presentation, 7 to 8 o'clock. The piano accompaniment was played by the violinist's older sister who is in her early teens. The selections presented included those of Haesche, Borowski, and Gail Ridgeway Brown. Anticipating the radio appearance of Ernest Hartsock from Auburn on Friday evening, February 7, Professor Gene Shuford presented some of Mr. Hartsock's verse. Professor P. B. Cole talked upon the work of Mr. Hartsock, who is the 1929 winner of the Poetry Society of America award. Dr. B. R. Showalter continued his "Parents and Their Children" series, dealing with some problems of child training. Professors John W. Brigham and Earl Hazel rendered a number of vocal and piano numbers. Auburn Players Plan Program For Semester Short Plays and Biblical Story To Be Presented By Dramatic Club After a period of inactivity during the examination time, the Auburn Players have started on their second semester's programs. At the present time several short plays are being rehearsed; they will be given some time in the near future. The Players are planning to present Biblical play within the next few weeks; it will deal with the life of Samuel and Peter. Official of the dramatic club report that the new director, Professor Shaver, is very popular with the students. To Give Repeat Course In Freshman Chemistry Professor C. L. Hare announced that a course in Chemistry 101, first semester freshman chemistry, will be given during the second semester. Students wishing to take this course are asked to see him in the chemistry department offices. After considering the bids submitted by several concerns, the Ring Committee has awarded the contract for the 1931 class rings to the Balfour Jewelry Company, Attlebore, Massachusetts. The '31 rings will have several improvements over the rings of the past years, the Ring Committee announced. These improvements have received the sanction of Dr. Knapp and the unanimous approval of the Ring Committee and Executive Cabinet. The 1931 class rings can be obtained through any one of the following men: Kelly Sullivan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon house; T. J. Amison, Alpha Gamma Rho house, or Fred Hardy, Sigma Nu hpuse. These men were appointed by the Balfour. Company on the recommendation of the Executive Cabinet which is handling the distribution of the rings. Dunstan Asked To Find Cause Wreck Wrecking of Turbo-Generator Set is Referred to Prof. Dunstan Professor A. StC. Dunstan, head of the electrical engineering department, has again been called upon by an insurance firm, this time to discover the cause of the wrecking of a turbogenerator set. Mr. E. E. Turkington, electrical engineer and turbine expert for the Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, of Boston, was in Auburn Friday morning in conference with Professor Dunstan concerning the cause of the wrecking of the set. This wreck presented some rather unusual features and it has been very difficult to discover definitely the exact cause of the wreck, according to Professor Dunstan. Only recently the electrical department head was called by an insurance firm to go to Huntingdon, West Virginia, to locate a quantity of radium that had been lost; Professor Dunstan found the lost metal after several days searching with his electroscope. Many problems, similar to these have been referred to Professor Dunstan. Seniors Interviewed By Westinghouse Co. Howell Van Blarcom Talks to Engi-neers At A. I. E. E. Meeting With a view to selecting certain of this year's Auburn graduates for positions in the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, two of the Company's representatives visited Auburn Wednesday and Thursday. They are John Gelzer of Atlanta, district manager of the industrial department, and Howell Van Blarcom, of the personnel department, Mansfield, Ohio. While here they interviewed many prospective Auburn graduates. On Wednesday morning, Mr. Van Blarcom delivered a talk to the senior class on the opportunities offered by the Westinghouse Company to college graduates. On Thursday at 9 o'clock, Mr. Van Blarcom spoke to the members of the A. I. E. E. on "What Makes a Man's Career Successful." He said that competency, environment, and experience were the factors that made a successful career. Under competency, he placed native intelligence, personal aptitude, and personality, stressing personality. He clearly explained all three of the necessary factors. Mr. Van Blarcom announced that hereafter the Westinghouse Company will give employment each summer to one outstanding member of the junior class enrolled in the electrical engineering course, to be selected by members of the electrical engineering faculty. The student must be able to report for work in June. Education Club Chooses A. M. Pearson President Of Organization In 1930 Recently Formed Society Holds Second Election of Officers on Tuesday Night WEBB IS VICE-PRESIDENT Rapidly Growing Organization Now Has Active Membership of 45 Election of officers to the Education Club at its regular meeting Tuesday night resulted in the choosing of the following: Allen M. Pearson, president; Hulin H. Webb, vice-president; Miss Eugenia Smith, secretary; J. D. Alldredge, treasurer; Victor Savage, Jr., reporter; and G. R. Holstun, sergeant-at-arms. At present the Education Club has an active membership of approximately forty-five members. It was founded late in November, 1929, arising from the efforts of a small group of education seniors who saw the need here of such an organization. From the beginning it has received the enthusiastic support of the education faculty members. The major purpose of the Education Club is to supply information and training relative to educational endeavors which cannot be supplied within the classroom. Programs are being planned to carry out this purpose. Although only a minor portion of the students registered in education courses have displayed interest in the club, special efforts will be expended to reach a larger number this year. All education students by the officers are urged to affiliate with the or-ganization. The retiring officers were: Victor Savage, Jr., president; W. B. Story, vice-president; Miss Louise Rowe, secertary; J. M. Henderson, treasurer; W. C. Kelley, reporter; and C. A. Brogden, sergeant-at-arms. "Y" Cabinet to Discuss Term's Work Sunday Coach Hutsell Reports Cotton States Tourney Not Be Held This Year Meet Abandoned This Year Because of Ruling of National Athletic Association Because the Alabama Polytechnic Institute desires to conform to the rules of the High School Association, President Knapp and Coach Wilbur Hutsell, who inaugurated the Cotton States tournament at Auburn nine years ago, announced that the Cotton States tourney will be abandoned at least for this year. The executive committee of the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations made a ruling on February 25, 1929 that it would sanction no more interstate basketball tourmaments. The Cotton States meet has determined the leading prep school teams in five Southern States for eight years. Interest has always been very high as only teams with outstanding records were invited to enter. To Nominate Rats For Executive Cab. Two Freshmen to be Elected; Nominations Will Close at 6 P.M. Next Monday Plans for work during the second semester will be discussed at a meeting of the captains and lieutenants of the Y. M. C. A. which will be held Sunday afternoon at the "Y" rooms. Robert Sansing, president of the body expressed the desire that all officers attend the meeting. That nominations for freshman rperesentatives to the Executive Cabinet must be handed in by six p. m. on Monday, February 3, was announced yesterday by C. E. Teague, president of the cabinet. A special box* has been placed in the Y. M. C. A. to accommodate the nominations. Two freshmen will be elected. Any freshman is eligible to be nominated. The blank must be signed by twenty-five members of the freshman class; the nominee must write his acceptance of the nomination. The blanks should be submitted in following form: We, the undersigned members of the Class of do hereby nominate (name) for (office). (Sponsors' Signatures) I hereby accept the nomination. (Signature of Nominee) The election will be held on Thursday, February 16, and will be in accordance with the regulations of the Undergraduate Constitution concerning elections. The freshmen to be elected will serve in office for the rest of the semester. CHICAGO TRIBUNE RECOGNIZES PREXY AGRICULTURAL LEADER By Paul Potter (Staff of Chicago Tribune) New days are dawning for farmers of the sunny southland, and science will play an increasingly important role in their advent, if Dr. Bradford Knapp, president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, be correct in his interpretation of the times. Dr. Knapp is the second in his family to be recognized as a leader in southern agriculture. Dr. Knapp, whose efforts along many lines are well known in rural America, especially his educational work that has led to a vast army of 4-H club boys and girls, permitted me to be an interested audience of one during his recent trip through Illinois. And his picture of the new south, which means either competition or more active markets for products from north of the Mason-Dixon, is full of encouragement. At present, Dixie's cotton crop is by far its major farm product. This staple has split the south into east and west, with western Texas and Oklahoma spreading new lands into cotton each year. Industry is coming closer to its source of raw materials in the south, with 110 cotton mills in Alabama alone, whose production exceeds $100,000,000 yearly. Four Progressive Steps Four progressive steps have been taken since the slump that set the south thirty years behind the north in farming. They are: 1. The south has "cleaned up" and is just as healthy as any other region today. Malaria, typhoid or scarlet fever, once taken for granted in the southland, have succumbed to science and medicine. They are in the past, Dr. Knapp declared. 2. A revival of education has swept the south, until today a high school is within reach of all. This has taken place within Dr. Knapp's day. Trained engineers and farmers are becoming recognized, whereas the schooled child of yesterday was prepared only for law, medicine or other professional calling. 3. Development of water power in the south has unleashed hidden natural forces for the farmer. Nearly 800,- 000 horsepower can now be secured from six plants in Alabama alone. No other state except California is so well situated for a rapid descent from mountains to the sea. Water has ceased to be an enemy and is now an (Continued on page 4) Chrysler Roadster Damaged By Fire Fire Department Arrives In Time To Prevent Complete Demolition All the upholstering and wiring was burned off a 1927 Chrysler roadster here about seven o'clock Friday night. According to the owner, B. B. Sanders, the fire probably started from defective wiring. The Auburn Fire department answered the call and arrived on the scene in time to prevent the fire from spreading or doing any further damage to the car. Glee Club Will Start On Tour On February 10 Five Cities in Alabama Are On Route of Club in Concert Tour OPERA BURLESQUE GIVEN Attractive Program Announced by Prof. Brigham, Director The Auburn Glee Club, with a personnel of 53 voices, will depart on its concert tour for the 1930 season on Tuesday, February 10. . Alexander City, Talladega, Anniston, Monte vallo, and Birmingham will be visited in the order listed before the return to Auburn on February 15. A concert to be given in Auburn, after the tour, is to be arranged. The trip is an unusual occurrence. The program prepared by Professor John W. Brigham, director of the Glee Club, consists of full chorus numbers, solos, quartette, and novelty numbers. A feature of the program will be the presentation of "Cleopatra", an opera burlesque, written last fall by Professor Brigham especially for the Glee Club. The program to be given is as follows: 1. Bedouin Love Song Rogers A Summer Lullaby _ -Gibson Redman'sDeath Chant Bliss Glee Club 2. Polonaise in A flat, Opus 53 Chopin Earl Hazel 3. Lassie O' Mine * Walt Kentucky Babe Geibel Male Quartet 4. The Broken Melody Sibelius Tell Me Not Of A Lovely Lass , Forsythe The Blizzard Cadman Glee Club 5. Night Shirt Brigade ...Arranged Whoopie Squad 6. A Finnish Lullaby .Palmgren Timbuctoo Geibel A Plainsman's Song Bliss Glee Club 7. Monologue ...Selected Richard A. Wible 8. "Cleopatra" (an opera burlesque) J. W. Brigham Glee Club and Cast 9. Alma mater Wood Glee Club Beside Professor Brigham, Earl C. Hazel, pianist, will accompany the club on the trip. The officers of the Glee Club are W. W. Bryant, Jr., president, and Buruton H. Upchurch, business manager. SIX INITIATED THETA ALPHA PHI Professor Shaver Is Among Those Initiated Friday Night Six new members were initiated into Theta Alpha Phi, national honorary dramatic fraternity, Friday night at 8 o'clock in the Y. W. C. A. Hut. The ceremonies here administered by S. D. Rains and Miss Marilyn Cau-then, former member of the organization. Among those initiated was Professor Shaver, director of dramatics. It is expected that he will be a great help to the organization, which became active this year after several years of dormancy. The Auburn chapter is one of the 60 chapters of Theta Alpha Phi, and is the only active chapter in the state. It has undergone thorough reorganization this year. The students initiated at this time are Margaret Lawrenz, Claribel Parsons, Izola Williams, Herbert Croen and L. W. Thomas. At the same meeting new officers ifor 1930 were elected. They are as follows: President, S. D. Rains; Vice- President, Dryden Baughman; Secretary- Treasurer, Margaret Lawrenz; Historian, Herbert Croen. NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Plainsman staff Sunday night at 6:30 at the Phi Kappa Delta House. This is a very important meeting and all members are expected to be present. BAND TO TAKE PART IN CARNIVAL REVELRY IN MOBILE ON FEB. 28 Is Sixth Year Auburn Band Has Participated in t h e Mardi G r a s Activities FESTIVITIES LAST 5 DAYS College Band is One of the Features of Carnival in Gulf City That the Auburn Band will attend the Mobile Mardi Gras for the sixth consecutive year was assured yesterday when Dr. Knapp announced that he had given the band permission to play at the 1930 Carnival celebration. The band will leave Auburn February 28 to play for the crowds that assemble in the Gulf City for the annual merry-making event. During the five days of revelry the band* will appear in concert several times and in each of the five parades. The band concerts are rendered from the bandstand in the quaint old Bienville Square. The square is luminated at night by thousands of gayly colored lights hung from the trees and on the large fountain in the center of the plaza. The audiences at the concerts sit on benches under the trees and watch the costumed revelers parade as they did in the days when the French occupied that city. Carnival is a season of universal merry-making in the Gulf City, and the Auburn band is an outstanding feature in the celebration. In the Mobile Carnival Association's selection of the best bands available it gave the Auburn band a prominent position as it has for several years. The band members are invited to many of the social functions during the season of frivolity. The band is now practicing daily in order to furnish the revelers the best in band music. The officials and members are confident that the records of past years will be upheld if not bettered. Much progress has been made since the practices were begun for the season, and it is expected that a band of professional finish will make the trip this year. Since its organization in 1892 by Professor M. T. Fullan the band has attended many Mardi Gras celebrations. The band has grown from a drum corps to a famous fifty-piece organization. Several appearances were made under Professor A. L. Thomas, the successor of Professor Fullan. Making its first performance in Mobile under Mr. P. R. Bidez, the present mentor, in 1911, the band has become increasingly popular in that city, and is yearly proclaimed one of the best bands of its kind in the entire South by-the Carnival revelers. Western Union Co. May- Employ '30 Graduates Will Send Representatives to Interview Senior Engineers As an indication of the good work that Auburn is doing in the field of communications, Professor A. StC. Dunstan has recently received a telegram from the chief engineer of the Western Union Telegraph Company, asking for a date on which representatives may come to Auburn to confer with students relative to entering the engineering department of the Western Union Company. The date of the visit of the representatives has not been announced. Europeans Interested In Textile Department Dr. Knapp Receives Application From Three Europeans For Positions Europeans who are trained in textile engineering are interested in the textile school here. President Knapp has received applications from three Europeans for positions in the Auburn school. One from Scotland was especially attractive, Dr. Knapp said. By training, experience, and also in his letter this applicant impressed Dr. Knapp as being very capable along various lines of the textile industry. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 Qgg piatnggtgn 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 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. Students Can Choose Right Man There are a number of special awards and departmental prizes offered to students. The most democratic and highest of all is probably the Blue Key Trophy because of its scope and value in recognizing the individual student who has served all unselfishly. Students may help a great deal in selecting this man or woman. Nominees may be from any class in college and clear cut, definite reasons should be given for the choice. Readers of the Plainsman are asked to give serious thought to this during the week and place in the hands of President Knapp all nominations by noon of February tenth. Our choice will be of little value if a hasty selection is made and our nomination will be of small consequence if we. do not use considerable forethought. The committee has given students two weeks in order to carefully consider and make nominations. At the time of the selection the six standards should be kept in mind constantly and definite reasons for the choice be set forth. Care should be exercised I n making selections and too much emphasis should not be placed on mere membership in a number of organizations. If you are not a member of some organizations with which you are familiar it is suggested that free discussion and inquiry be made of members and due emphasis be placed on those who have accomplished most for that organization, club or fraternity during the year. Those holding positions acquired through politics such as class officers and executives of clubs and societies should not be considered too strongly. We should look to the more lasting and valuable attributes rather than political victories of fellow students. The Radio Is Big Aid to the Farmer In many rural districts in Alabama one will find a "City home," with telephone, daily mail, water, electric lights and the radio, while many of those not enjoying these modern conveniences are within easy distance of them because of the automobile. The old unsanitary, unwanted condi-. tions are fast disappearing from the farm. This has come about because of the new thought and knowledge that have pervaded the atmosphere of the agriculturist. The popularity of the radio is indicated in a recent statement by the Farm Journal that American farms now have over two and one-half million radios, while there are not that many in all of England or Germany. France has one and one-quarter million, while Japan and Argentina each have only a half-million sets. The American farm people are not only enjoying all the entertainment features which the urban people have, the talks, news, and musical selections, but in addition their radios aid them in making money. Prompt market reports and weather reports are of vital importance to farmers, and the special farm educational features put out by the United States Department • of Agriculture, the agricultural colleges, and other organizations are helping the farmers to increase their production while the costs are rapidly decreasing each succeeding year. The seven hundred thousand farm boys and girls who belong to the 4-H Clubs are enjoying a special weekly program of clubs news, instruction, and entertainment. New ideas are brought to them for greater work to be done in their clubs with the result that finer things are to come from this activity. With so many special farm features available to families with radios, it is not surprising that the number is increasing by three-quarters of a million yearly. In the state of Alabama many thousand new radios are being bought each year by the, rural families so that the full benefits of government reports and private research can be reaped. The economic welfare of the farmer has been materially inceased since the radio made its advent. Hatless Fad Comes In For Share of Abuse Since college men are usually credited with being those who go about the streets bare-headed and in long-tailed overcoats they may be interested to learn what the mayor of the town of Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania thinks of this college-promoted habit. This man admits that he is a friend of the hat manufacturers and the sellers, but he is willing to countenance bare-headedness in the Summer time. But he wants to prohibit this fad in the Winter in his town to such an extent that he presented a "resolution" to the town council under "terms of which the hatless boys would be arrested as insane and duly imprisoned. He declared that not to wear a hat in Winter is an insult to the intelligence of God-fearing citizens. The council has not acted on the resolution, and it is not expected to do so. The opinion of this one man, roused almost to the fanatical point, will have very little weight other than to start a ' controversy over the hatless fad, which will probably be of exceedingly short duration. The boys will continue to go hatless just as sure as the girls will continue to wear a reasonably short skirt. We cannot quite understand why one should become so riled at the younger generation for doing what it considers best. THE YOUTH OF TODAY Young people of this geneation are no different from those of preceding periods. Youth, in the opinion of their elders, has always been on the toboggan and riding to a fall. Those who fear a breakdown of society because of the iconoclastic tendencies of boys and girls but proclaim their inability to keep pace with the procession. The world and the people in it are in constant motion. Every generation travels at little greater speed than its predecessor. Croakings of disaster were heard in the gay nineties. Parents of today, bowing their gray heads in despair at the carryings- on of their sons and daughters, should remember when they themselves stepped out from under the thumb-screws upon the great adventure. There were the same pre-monotions of disaster in the eighties and the sixties and the "roaring forties." Civilization progresses on stepping stones of its dead self to higher things. Through the years the old world travels steadily upon its appointed course. A static people cannot vision progress. Civilization must move constantly forward or collapse back upon itself. The boy of yesterday started for perdition upon a bicycle; the youth of today is doing his traveling in a powered motor car. The beaux of the ante-bellum period gave the belles an airing in a buggy behind old Dobbin, but they whispered the same old story under the same old moon. Within the space of three lives we have moved from the log cabin in the wilderness to the mansion on the hill; from the carry-all of the planter "to the aeroplane that enables the business man to fill an engagement several hundred miles away and return in time to take wife to the theater. The business of the world requires constant speeding up. Our young people are but ful-filling their destinies. They are rounding the curves on two wheels, but they are hitting the grades with all six humming contentedly. We must travel at their gait or be submerged in the backwash. They may not be able to hurl dust in our eyes, but they can certainly bump us off the concrete. The good old days were best only in retrospect. Tomorrow is certainly going to be the best day of all. That is the goal toward which all of us are racing—that tomorrow which will be moulded under our hands into a perfect thing. Have no uneasiness about the younger generation. Those who compose it are very well able to take care of themselves. After the first gallant sprint of the early years they will steady in the saddle for the long grind ahead. It has always been so. It always will be so. There is no difference between the youth of this generation and that of the last, except that the latter finds it increasingly hard to put sufficient push into the accelerator. The croakers we always have had with us. Youth runs the world—with an older hand perhaps upon the wheel to steady the craft when the going becomes hard. Soon this younger generation will be pointing to the rocks ahead upon which the youth of tomorrow is about to dash its giddy brains out.—Charlotte Observer. Prexy's Paragraphs By Bradford Knapp We ought to give this basketball team s o m e encouragement. I saw them play Georgia t he other night and it was a goricl game played against one of the best teams in the Southern Conference. Our fellows fought hard. They showed a lot of ability and the game was exciting, keen, and exceedingly interesting. I want all of the student body to realize that here is a bunch of our fellows working as hard as they know how to do the thing that we want them to do. Let's all get in behind them and make them feel that we appreciate their efforts. * * * * * \ An expert who is employed by the Brick Manufacturers of this country called at my office the other day. I put him in touch with our engineering faculty. I shall be quite glad if we can avail ourselves of his help in some of our engineering instruction. He seemed willing to give lectures from time to time. The most significant thing about his visit though was this: He said that we had in the two new buildings on this campus the best built brick walls he had seen in a long time. He was very highly complimentary of the workmanship on these two buildings. That was a source of great gratification. * * * * * During this week we have had men in here from some of the big Engineering Companies of the country looking over the seniors. It is an important event. I think their selection is founded upon two or three outstanding characteristics: 1. Scholarship, because scholarship after all shows the mental capacity and intellectual development of the individual. 2. Personality and Native Ability. These experienced engineers like to look at a man's face and judge what he is. 3. I think they look a young man over on the basis of his character and his habits of thinking. Of course his health counts for something. The characteristics of our engineering group here which make men come and look at them carefully are: The seriousmindedness of the students. The average student is here to get an education and not to fool around with frivolous things. After all is said and done a good square-jawed, clean-faced, clear-eyed, well-built fellow attracts everyone. Those are the qualities which all of us like. There is another characteristic which is worth everything and that is Auburn students have the reputation of not being afraid of hard work. They have shown that they are willing to begin at the bottom and that they are ambitious to go to the top. They do not want to have the company put them in at the top and slide them gently down to the bottom. The best news I had out of this particular visit and I am sure it has happened here often before, is that these companies choose more out of the senior class than they intended to choose when they came. An institution is known by the quality of the products and we have a right to be proud of the quality of the products of this institution. * * * * * There is one more paragraph I should like to write but I cannot do it at this moment. °£ AUBURN FOOTPRINTS °£ "Little Things" By Tom Bigbee Sighs of disappointment in voluminous numbers have been issued on the campus since it was made known that the Monte^ vallo girls will not appear here this week. Quite a disappointment, to be sure; we shall now tune in for an announcement of the later date on which they expect to appear here. For "variety is the spice of life," you know—especially when it comes from Montevallo! Coming—the Military Ball; which brings the Senior R. O. T. C. Cadets a chance to strut. We wonder if they will forget to call their Captain "Captain" on that occasion. For diplomacy's sake, we have an idea they shouldn't. We like this recent movement on the part of the Blue Keys in their proposed method of recognizing the outstanding Auburn student. And especially commendable is the clause that will disqualify the man who attempts to "politic" for the honor. This, in our mind, is the ideal way of conferring such an honojr—for the man who seeks honor for honor's sake alone, deserves none. Prexy's mention of distinguishing Seniors by some conspicuous apparel deserves consideration. Of course we wouldn't care to drop back and bring up the ancient tradition of donning caps and gowns; but the monogram idea, or something similar, has its appeal. Why not, Seniors? "She may be the world to her mother, but she's only a bunch of spinach to me." We see where the only way a few could break into print was by flunking "feenance." But we will che^at them this time by mentioning no names. * • * * * * * * He was no vegetarian even though she did seem like a hot potato. * * * * - * * * * A bootlegger wearing a camel's hair coat is common, while a wolf in sheep's clothing would be new to some. * * * • * • * • Too bad the Auburnites were not in New York several days ago when two de-partment stores were trying to undersell each other in cigarettes. Pittsburgh had a rival that day. * * * * * * * * One consoling feature about the Hoover administration—when it abolished poverty, it gave out something just as good. * * * * * * * * According to Will Rogers the only place the American delegation is sinking anything is on the golf links. Probably be the only thing sunk too. * * * * _ * • * * A chemist out in Oklahoma declares that he has found a way to extract alcohol from petroleum. He would have been a welcome visitor in Auburn last week to extract the booze from the gasoline and energine. * * * * * * * * Frosh: I ain't got no butter. Spph: Yes, you is, too. * * * * * * * * The latest disease "Bridge Shin," is said to be newly discovered. It is contracted by husbands who forget what trumps are when playing opposite their wives. There is a joy in being single after all. All prospective husbands should guard against this disease. * * * * * * * * It seems that Boligee and Kappa Delta found a sacred placg in Windy's heart last week. It is reported he was caught in a weak moment. * * * * * * * * His many friends are very sorry indeed to learn that O. T. "Pious" Allen was registered in a Montgomery hotel last week. It was first thought to be a mistake, but upon verification it was found to be only too true. It is too bad that in this morbid race of life man cannot help falling before the luring ways oS the world. Poor O. T.! * * * * * * * * Then there was one who was mad because she didn't get to make the dances, the station down in Montgomery to see who could last the longest in a "smooching" contest, hut the girls didn't want to kiss anyone but their handsome David. It must be great to have so much "it." * * * * * * - * * The Engineer is a hardy devil; He never cares just what he drinks. He sometimes uses gasoline Because he never thinks. * * * * * * * • Did you hear of the new co-ed who left because there was no one to show her the town several days ago? * * * * * * * * Then there was one who was mad because she didn't get to make the dances. But such is the eternal order of things. * * * * * * * * TRUE? Sweet Auburn, loveliest college of the plain, How few of all thy sophomores remain! Gone are the well-contented junior swarms That used to fill these hospitable dorms, And far away thy seniors rove the land From Nova Scotia to the Rio Grande. Ah, well, old dear, bow not your head in sorrow. They will be back again in class tomorrow. —New York Times. * WITH OTHER COLLEGES * WHY NOT? The University of Florida will be granted a four day spring recess in April, the University council has decided. The holidays will begin on the afternoon of April 23 and continue until the morning of April 28. This will be the first time the University of Florida has had a spring recess. It is in keeping with the council's plan to eliminate conflict between social affairs and studies. House parties will come during this recess. It is expected that this recess will break the monotony of the secend semester. Quite right. * * * * * MORRELS, VOT ISS This is part of a clipping taken from the Cumberland Collegian, at the University of Tennessee: "As I hev told you der is diss Cumbei-- land Collitch down in Sunny Tennessee, end der is taut de boys end girls to be good morrel Christens. Oh! Beby wants to know vat morrel iz. U-um, veil dat iz to never say bad vords in public, tell de truth alvays if possible, do not neck until de third date, do not let your right hend know vate de left one iz doing, always close de eyes ven sombe one prays, never get caugMt cheetink, pay your bills at least vunce a year, end hall such good things as that. Oi! Beby, dunt say such things are impossible. "Now in this Cumberland Collitch iz also a law school. End some of de lawyers find it hard to be so morrel, after getting grown up and thinking that hall iz known by dem. You see, some of dem are not as yung as freshmenz. Indeed, one lawyer wos so morrel as to steel a diploma, but that is another tale. But what wuz I saying? Oh! yes, about de liars, I mean lawyers; veil, some of them laugh at morrels end say that iz a lotta epplesaus. End to show their disdane, they kill halufpints end shoot de little craps end bet ona a pair of jacks or meybe yet play checkers, as Bergson. But to tell de truth, hall lawyers play at checking sometimes. End these unmorrel ripro-bates are hall great atherleeks, for they can hall throw de bull. You have missed haluf of your life until you see Sam Lumpkin in ackshun, he sometimes needs a shovel. "But beby dunt get de wrong idear that hall unmorrelality is confined to lawyers. That iz not so, for some lit stewdentz are postivel awful. For insdance, de girls what ride on automobeels at night end de fun they have, iz against hall rules end regulashuns. Also smlkink end slippink off to town. But it iz did. End den de courtink what goes on iz also unmorrel, for it sets a bad example for de younger faculty members. End then these courtink couples take up too much space around de radiaters. "Veil! Veil! de beby is asleep so I can stop. I only hope that when it grows up that if it has any morrels that they won't be perraded around in publick. It iz bad enough to have morrels without making other pipples sick end tired of them." * * * * * HOW'S THIS? The University of Missouri basket ball squad is to be cast in an educational movie at the end of the present season. The film will not be shown to the public, but will be used for demonstrations of technic to be handed down to future Missouri basket ball teams. They must be good. * * * * * TOUGH Here comes an old one from the University of Nebraska, but why not? Just before the holidays a University of Nebraska student answered a mathematics quiz in this manner: "God knows. I don't. Merry Christmas." Today, he got the paper back, with the following notation: "God gets a hundred. You get zero. Happy New Year." * * * * * WE'LL BE— Out in Illinois, at Shurtleff College, the men were criticized for lack of neatness and good taste in dress. A slogan was soon adopted by the accused sex, "We pay for shows—that's why we wear these clothes." When the co-eds refused to retract the charges, the campus next day saw all male students garbed in overalls. And just, we here at Auburn, have not been accused of tobacco chewing and slouchiness as has usually been the case. THOUGHTS IN SILHOUETTE 'By '-[Kerr THogenese ^eufelsdrockh EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * * * * * WE WERE getting along pretty well with the reading until we came cross the following list of things meant to acquaint one with the popular object of the average American joke. Read them if you want to. "The father who punished his son for dreaming that he had lost a penny. "The lassie who would have only one chair in the parlor when her sweetie called. "The man who bought postage stamps one at a time because he didn't want to tie all his money up. "The radio fan who turns on his set during electrical storms in the hope of getting his batteries recharged "The man who has the creases sewed in the trousers of his new suit. "The author who hoped all his children would be girls so he could find a use for his old type-writer ribbons. "The man who consults the Weather Bureau before taking a bath." The way this individual is caricatured, humored, insulted, is a surprise. Some people think the prime object of living is to get some joke on a person; in fact, very few have learned any better. Right here in Auburn where the old men and graduates would have one believe that the passing of the old order and arrangements is deplorable and lamentable, sarcasm and jokes lead the field. If it weren't for them, there would be nothing to do at that. * * * * * IN PASSING through Ramsay Hall several days ago the manner in which the furnishings are being treated could not escape our eye (it could not have escaped the eye of the most destructive visitor Auburn ever had). To see drawing benches out of working commission, to see rows of seats loose, and almost everything with marks on it showed that there are a great many careless and thoughtless morons in the student body. At that though, a moron is to be excused for ever thinking, but he could at least be kept away from a technical school—or any other for that matter. The imbecilic creatures who destroy the fixings should either learn or be taught that the present equipment has got to last for many years, and that the best way to preserve it so as to lengthen its life and to be attractive to the many visitors coming to the institution is to take reasonable care of it. At many colleges it is a bad offense to mark, deface, or injure in any way any furniture or equipment belonging to the college. When classes are over the rooms are locked;' a close tab is kept on the condition of the equipment between classes to see who does the injuring and when something is amiss, the charge of repairing or replacing is correctly and rightly placed against someone. We are glad that such a stringent rule does not exist at this institution, as it would seriously hamper our personal liberty we so proudly boast of. However, a liberal view by the college authorities does not warrant some of the destructive elements of the moronic state of mind of some stu dents to hold away. We are looking for and expecting to find better cooperation by the students in saving the present buildings and furnishings, and a prime thought of those housed in the new buildings soon to be opened for use should be a preservation of the building both as to its structure and its use. i * * * ** ALREADY the contract for the senior' invitations has been let. In the past this company has given both service and satisfaction to the students. And this year as in the past it is thought the same conditions will prevail. * * * * * WE WERE standing up at the corner looking toward the college, wondering about its beauty, its attractiveness, and how easily it would always be able to draw us- back. We were standing there just meditating, satisfied that the college would continue its upward growth in the future and some day would probably become a much greater power in the state and nation. Then we thought of the town, that it would not be such a bad place in which to live, that it was pretty and inviting. Just then we saw about a bushel of popcorn pitched out on the dirt park strip, left there to decay witfc some other foul smelling refuse. That spoiled the whole picture. Nothing could remove the idea of such thoughtlessness on the part of a resident and the tolerance of such on the part of the city officials. We looked around and the attractiveness of the college began to fade a little in the face of such disgustingly foolish and unnecessary filth. We wondered then how long Auburn would still be rated a "small town." FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 THE J»LAINSMAN PAGE THREE T~- Baseball Aspirants Already Reporting To Coach Sheridan By Elmer G. Salter Letter men will be available for every position on Auburn's 1930 baseball team except at third base. Frank Currie, alternate captain last season and guardian of the hot corner, who will perform with the Columbus Foxes during the coming Summer, is the only "A" wearer that finished who failed to leave a veteran to take his place. Coach Fred Sheridan already has his pitchers and catchers out. They are working every afternoon in the gymnasium limbering up their muscles. The other candidates have been ordered to report just as soon as the inclement weather that has been prevalent at the Plains for several days pays a visit to some other metropolis. If the vacant post at third is filled, and a second Ebb James is discovered among the prospective catchers, Coach Sheridan should turn out another formidable nine to represent the Cornerstone. The Tigers have won the Southern Conference championship twice in the last three years, and only lost two series last season. Pete Booth, catcher; Frank Currie, third base; Howard Smith, keystone artist and first baseman; Bill Harrison, second base and left field; Addison McGhee, pitcher; Dugan Taylor, outfielder; Henry Roper and Pete Lee, pitchers, are the players awarded letters last season who graduated. Rupert Ingram, who saw a good deal of service last season behind the plate, leads the candidates for catcher because of his experience. This post was weak last year which cost the Tigers several games. Aubrey Lewis, Travis Brown and William Tucker will give Ingram a hard fight for the regular position. The catching department is probably the most uncertain on the team. Coach Sheridan might decide to try Frock Pate and Egbert Potter behind the mask if the above quartet does not come through okeh. The pitching staff will have two reliables to depend upon in Buck Carter and Dunham Harkins. Both were mainstays last season. They will be aided considerably by Ray Prim and G. C. Smith, the best bets on the 1929 frosh team. Clarence West, J. C. Kennamer, F. K. Agee and H. P. Smith, are four sophomore who might be developed into capable hurlers under the tutoring of Sheridan who served under Walter Johnson during (Continued on page 4) FOR\V#K.O Here we have the features of one of Auburn's hustling forwards, Ralph Jordan. This is Lefty's first year on the varsity team, and already he has shown Auburn followers that he is gifted with the art of looping the basket. Jordan hails from Selma, and was prominent in sporting activities there before entering college. He is a member of the Sophomore class, and beside his basketball ability, is also active in other sports. He gave Captain- elect Harkins a stiff fight for the pivot position on the football team, and is a promising condidate for Coach Sheridan's baseball team. BASKETBALL QUINTESSENCE —======== By ADRIAN TAYLOR ^========== Interest is increasing in Southern Conference basketball due to many thrilling games which are now prevalent. At the present time a strong team from the University of Alabama is holding the lead. By virtue of their two victories 6ver" the University of Mississippi, on Monday and Tuesday nights of this week, Alabama has won five conference games with no defeats. Bama won the first game 31 to 21, and the second 30-26. Alabama has a strong team this year, having *n especially good passing combination. At the writing, Kentucky and Washington and Lee are in a tie for second place in Southern Conference circles. Louie James Used to Advantage at Center Louie James, captain and regular guard of Auburn's 1930 cage quintette, is the only player being tried at two positions this season by Coach Hal Lee. James was a regular guard on the freshmen five in 1927, subbed for his famous brothers, Ebb and Fob, on the 1928 machine, held down a guard berth last season, and has started every game on this year's schedule at this position. Noticing a shortage in reserve strength at center, Coach Lee has decided to use his captain also as reserve pivot man. Jack Stewart, first-string center, is rapidly developing into an outstanding hardwood performer but has not been able to play forty minutes in every game. The team usually loses its drive when Stewart leaves the game. A fast improving Auburn cage team met defeat Wendesday night at the hands of the strong University of Georgia team. Although Auburn jumped into the lead to begin the fray, the Tigers could not keep up the stiff pace and lost 43 to 35. The game was fast and provided many thrills for the spectators. Especially was the work of Palmer and Sanford good, and Lumpkin played an excellent game for the Tigers. So far the Tigers have won only one conference game, as they were very unsuccessful on their recent road trip. While away from the Village, Auburn lost two games. They met defeat at the hands of Tennessee, and also lost to Vanderbilt in a more exciting game. Tennessee's noted football men seem to be as adept at handling the spherical shaped basketball, as they are at flipping the oblate spheroid, commonly designated the pigskin. Although the Tigers led Vanderbilt in the earlier part of the game, they faltered, as ' they did against Georgia, and consequently lost to the Commodores. Up to date, the Tigers have won from South Carolina, and lost to Clemson, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Georgia * * * Georgia has a fast and an aggress HILL & CATON BARBER SHOP * Next to Burton's Bookstore Its the s JEFFERSON BAKER. HOTEL Sad AT..— 17th St. Downtown 350 ROOMS Each with Bath, Calling Fana and Circulating loa Watar. TWO LOUNGES • BALLROOM DINING ROOM COFFEE SHOP .RCHESTltf PLAYS FOR IDAILYCOKCERTS DANCING RATE! AND W MODERN HOTEL IN THE SOUTH i've team, and they should be strong g o a l b y ganford from near the front contenders for conference honors in j i n e > a n d thereafter these two boys began to dent the iron hoop with monotonous regularity. The Tigers saw their lead reduced (Continued,on page 4) the annual tournament. As yet, Geor gia has won all of her conference games, but lost to Furman earlier in the year. The esteemable Catfish Smith proves to be as aggressive and as fierce in basketball as he is in football, and if he can manage to remain in the games long enough, he should make an excellent center. Captain Palmer plays a quiet and smooth game at forward, and receives excellent assistance from his team mates. The Bulldogs meet the strong University of Kentucky team in Athens on Saturday night. * * * * * North Carolina State, last year's conference champions, seem to be hav ing a tough time of it in the Blue Ridge section, for after being nosed out by the University of North Caro lina team, the Blue Devils of Duke University severly trounced the eham- (Continued on page 4) Brothers Fill Places of Brothers on Tiger "$" The former wearers of the Orange and Blue colors of the Alabama Poly technic Institute on the hardwood have brothers that are members of Coach Hal Lee's 1930 basketball squad. Capt. Louie James leads the list His famous twin brothers, Ebb and Fob, were star cagesters for three seasons, holding down guard berths. Louie is also performing at guard, where he has been one of the mainstays this season in holding the Plainsmen's opposition to such low scores. Vernard Vines, brother of Aubrey Vines, who was a regular guard on the 1929 five, and Earl C. Smith, brother of A. L. Smith, reserve center and letter man on the famous 1928 machine, are the other members of Coach Lee's quintet who have had members of their family to play on the court at the Plains. Vines and Smith are both following in the footsteps of their brothers as they are leading contenders for positions occupied by the older members of their families, guard and center. Tigers Fight Hard But Are Finally-Conquered By Strong Georgia '5' By Freeman Barnes In a game replete with thrills from beginning to end, a smooth-working five from the University of Georgia turned back a stubborn Auburn Tiger here Wednesday night. Save ^or a ten point lead which Auburn enjoyed at the first of the game, Georgia was in the lead at all times, but the margin of difference was always slight. Auburn started with a rush, when Captain James made a snowbird before the Georgians quite realized what had happened. This was quickly followed by a flurry of scoring on the part of Jordan and Stewart and the Auburnites had amassed eleven points to the Bulldog's one, at the end of only about five minutes of play. At this juncture, Georgia called time out. This evidently was a wise move, for when play was resumed they immediately began to cut, down Auburn's big lead. After an exchange of pass work up and down the floor, Captain Palmer dribbled through Auburn's defense to make a beautiful shot. This was quickly folowed by another field Sophs and Juniors Largely Compose Tiger Track Team t — By Elmer G. Salter Auburn's 1930 cinder team will be composed largely of sophomores and juniorg. Graduation wrecked the 1929 team as four of the leading tracksters in the Southern. Conference received their sheepskins last May. Percy Beard, holder of the Southern record in the low hurdles, and the Auburn record in the broad jump; Ira Virgin and Porter Anderson, co-holders of the Auburn record in the high jump, and Nick Carter, holder of the Auburn record in the shot put and discus, are the quartet of thinly-clad artists who are not back this season. The above cinder stars annexed 26 of the Tigers 28 points in the Southern Conference meet last season. Earnest Bell, captain of this year's team, scored the other points for the Plainsmen. Bell placed in the 440 for his two points. Auburn placed third in the conference meet. Despite the loss of mainstays of the 1929 team, a formidable team is expected to wear the Orange and Blue colors this season. Wilbur Hutsell, who has been at the helm of track activities at the Cornerstone for nine years, will again tutor the. future Barbuti's, Nurmi's and Paddock's at the Plains. Coach Hutsell was a member of the* coaching staff of the 1928 United States Olympic team. Since his advent to the Loveliest Village, he has lost two dual meets, and has developed such outstanding track stars as Baskin, Marquis, Nelson, Snider, Green, Carter, Beard, Virgin and others. Weems Oliver Baskin, one of the leading hurdlers in the country during his collegiate days, will assist Coach Hutsell this season. Baskin was a track teamjjy himelf at Auburn as he participated in six events. He was LOUIE JAMES Louie is the only veteran on this year's cage team, and it not only the captain of the team, but is a hustling and a very efficient guard. Louie was proceeded on the hardwood floor by his two famous brothers, Ebb and Fobb. These twins were famous throughout conference basketball circles, and Louie is making an excellent job of carrying on where they left off. Louie is a member of the Senior class of Education, and is very popular on the campus. He is a member of the S. A. E. fraternity, honorary fraternities, and associated with other campus activities. termed the "Iron Man" of the Plain-men track team for three years. Six lett'ermen will form the nucleus for the 1930 team. Capt. Earnest Bell, Carman Teague, Andrew Burdett, Carl Creel, James McClen-don, and Joe Hughes are the 1929 "A" men who are back. Sam Robinson, one of the leading javelin hurlers in the United States in 1928, who (Continued on page 4) Vandy Wins From Auburn in Exciting Encounter 29 to 27 Two conference basketball teams whose main interest in existence thru the present era is to stay out of the cellar, met last night in the Vander-built Gymnasium, Gus Morrow's Commodores maintaing a slim lead throughout and finally defeating Auburn by a score of 29 to 27. Thus, after being nosed out by Clemson and crushed by Sewanee and Alabama, the Vandy quintet finally managed to eke out a conference win, although playing a major portion of the last period without the services of Swamp Marsh, regular center, and Capt. Donald Cram, both of whom were disqualified for infringement of the personal foul rule. The Commodores did not play good basketball in their victory. Their offense was jerkey and they handled the ball very poorly, indeed. But they made nine of their 14 free shots good while the Tigers from the Plains cashed only seven in 19 attempt's, and the two point difference there was the margin of victory. If Auburn's team had cashed as fine a percentage of its free throws as did the Commodores, they would have won. But they could not and their best effort's from the floor left them deadlocked with the Black and Gold quintet in the matter of scoring (Continued on page 4) 150 rooms, every room with bath and showers Circulating ice water and oscillating f a n s STRICTLY FIREPROOF The Greystone Montgomery, Ala. Wolff Hotel Company Charles A. Johnson Operators Manager ENGRAVED BY JOHN HELD JR •ILTROIBLE YOI TOILS. 4 DIFFERENT T 0 1 E AuhreyAuschincloss, CRIED G L IM M i l : "So? And what's wrong with my tone, my haughty beauty ?" barked Sir Mortimer. "Everything possible," she answered him unflinchingly. 1 , i "Your voice is that of a man gargling in an elevator \ i shaft. Change.to OLD GOLDS... they protect the throat. No man shall call me honey who does not smoke this honey-smooth cigarette . . . not a cough in a carload.' P. Lorillard Co. FASTEST GROWING CIGARETTE IN HISTORY.... .NOT A COUGH IN A CARLOAD / PAGE FOUR THE PLAINSMAN — FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 Woman's Club News By Mrs. C. P. Townsley The children who attended the Woman's Club story hour on Wednesday were Virginia Williamson, Kath-erine Wright, Claire Tisdale and Billy and Thad Salmon. Mrs. Sewell told about the "Three Bears," "The Fox and the Crane," and "The Dog and His Shadow," and Mrs. Salmon read Mother Goose rhymes. The children were much interested and Mrs. Salmon plans to bring out more interest and initiative by having the .children take part in the story-telling. Virginia Williamson will give her favorite story next week. The meetings are held every Wednesday from three to four o'clock, and all the Auburn children, from three through kindergarden age, are invited. Mrs. Sewell will be hostess next week at her home at 116 Miller Avenue. The sub-committee of the Education Department in charge of the activity is most anxious to add to its material, and Mrs. Sewell or Mrs. Camp will be glad to call for books if anyone who has any to donate or lend will call 312 or 234. Federation of Woman's Missionary Societies Meet On last Monday afternoon there was a meeting of the Federation of Woman's Missionary Societies at the Episcopal Church with the Episcopal and Christian Science Churches as hostesses. The election of new officers took place at this meeting, and are as follows: President, Mrs. A. C. Barrow; Vice-President, Mrs. C. L. Hare; Secretary, Mrs. Homer Car-lovitz; Chairman of Program Committee, Mrs. J. J. Wilmore; Chairman of Music Committee; Mrs. Homer Wright; Chairman of Community Service, Mrs. L. D. Stodghill. Two very interesting talks were given, "Riview of the work of the Episcopal Church," by Mrs. Wilson T. Monty, and "Work of Christian Science Church," by Mrs. C. A. Cary. During the meeting it was suggested that all shut-ins and ill 'people be remembered at Easter with flowers. This was agreed on. The last half hour of the meeting was given over to a social period. Tea and sandwiches were served by Mrs. W. B. Lee. Blue Bird Group of Camp Fire Girls Meet On last Saturday evening the Blue Bird group of the Camp Fire Girls Organization under the capable supervision of Miss Elizabeth Duncan gave a lovely Mothers-daughters' banquet at the Luther Duncan Hall. The most significant fact about the banquet was that this group of Twenty young girls from nine to twelve years of age did all the preparation of the food, decorating and entertaining. There were five tables with center pieces of pine needles, and cones. Green and white were successfully carried out in both the decorations and courses. As the banquet progressed a group of six sang their camp fire songs. It has been reported that this group of camp fire girls holds second place in the United States. Mrs. Knapp Entertains Guests With Lovely Tea Mrs. Bradford Knapp entertained with a tea from three to five last Saturday afternoon for her guests, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Campton. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Eaton. The table was presided over by Mrs. B. B. Ross and Mrs. Zebulon Judd. Canape, sandwiches, mints, and nuts were served by Mrs. M. J. Funchess and Mrs. Paul King. Tea Honoring Mrs. Patterson Brilliant Event On last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. S. L. Garrett and Mrs. L. D. Stodghill entertained with a tea at the Stodghill home for Mrs. Patterson, mother of Mrs. W. W. Hill. Guests were met by Mrs. L. A. Ward and Mrs. Garrett and conducted into an immense living room which was prettily decorated with pink carnations and ferns. About forty, guests called during the afternoon and the special guests were Miss Compton, aunt of Mrs. Bradford Knapp and Mrs. Bourne, mother of Mrs. B. F. Thomas. Miss Dana Gatchell presided very gracefully over the table which was covered with a dainty lace cover. Chocolate, coffee, and mints were served by Misses Inez Shepherd, Leverne Watts, Ruth Murray, and Mrs. Louise Hakanson. Mesdames Showalter and • Gardner Joint Hostesses Mrs. B. R. Showalter and Mrs. W. A. Gardner entertained the Sewing Circle at the home of Mrs. Showalter on last Tuesday evening. Tea was served by Mrs. E. W. Camp from a very attractive table with pink carnations and pink candles for a centerpiece. The guests of the circle were Mrs. J. L. Seal, Mrs. Barth and Mrs. Burks. Mrs. McGhee was welcomed as a new member of the circle at this time also. Mrs. Strudwick Honored With Informal Tea Mrs. A. Carnes, assisted by Mrs. J . L. Seal, gave a lovely informal tea for the mother of Mrs. Cecil Yar-brough, Mrs. Strudwick, on last Saturday afternoon. Progressive conversation and lovely refreshments were enjoyed by fifteen guests. Always Ready to Give You the Best of Service TOOMER'S HARDWARE CLINE TAMPLIN, Manager ATTENTION JUNIORS! The new improved Auburn Ring samples have arrived. See either of following men to place orders: T. G. Amason, Alpha Gamma Rho House; Fred Hardy, Sigma Nu House; Kelly Sullivan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon House. These Rings are being manufactured by L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. S. L. Toomer is in Birmingham this week attending a meeting of the State Board of Woman's Federated Clubj. While there she will visit Mrs. W. G. Harrison who is having several social functions for her. » » » Miss Lois Walker of Hurtsboro, spent a very pleasant week-end here with her aunt, Mrs. William Simpson. * * * Roland Savage who was enrolled as a freshman in Education returned to his home at the end of the semester. * » * Mrs. C. L. Hare entertained Friday evening with a surprise picture show aprty for her daughter, Miss Dabne Hare. After the show the couples returned home to play bridge. * * * Mr. Tom Bragg, a prominent alumnus of Auburn, was the dinner guest of Professor B. B. Ross and Prpfessor C. L. Hare at the Rotarian Club. Mr. Bragg js the Vice-President of the Alabama Power Company in Birm-jngham.- * * * Miss Ernestine Hill, who is attending Alabama College at Montevallo, visited her parents, Professor and W. W. Hill, during the dance season. * * » Professor and Mrs. P. P| Powell are ill with influenza at their home on Gay Street. * * * Mr. Kessler, who is connected with the Westinghouse of St. Louis, is in Auburn on business this week. *. * * Mrs. W. A. Ruffin had as her guest her sister, Mrs. Floyd, and son during the last week. * * * Mrs. L. A. Ward will entertain with a breakfast for Miss Josephine Eddy during this week. * * * Miss Mary Louise Collings will vis^t her sister, Miss Elizabeth Collings, in Tuscaloosa during next week. * * * Mrs. Alice Whitcher Sandlin spent a pleasant week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sandlin of Mt. Pinson. » • • Miss Patricia Askew, a former student of Auburn, is visiting here this week. * * » Mrs. S. W. Garrett is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Whiteside, in Macon this week. * * * Mrs. Minnie O'Hara entertained with an informal party for Mrs. Langston on last Saturday afternoon. » « * Miss Bernice Pruitt spent last week at her home in Pine Hill. * * * Miss Mignon Mallette visited her sister in Weogufka last week-end. * * * Miss Vivian Watters -of Bay Min-nette, has enrolled here as a student in Home Economics. MONDAY-TUESDAY, February 3-4 — All Talking — MAURICE CHEVALIER "THE LOVE PARADE" An Ernst LUBITSCH Production — with — Jeanette MacDonald, Lupino Lane and Lillian Roth (A Paramount Picture) He sings, makes love for you. The entertainment idol of the world—Maurice Chevalier. Here's the production that amazed New York! The screen's first original musical-romance. T u n e f u l ! Sophisticated! Hilarious! The roguish romance of a beautiful queen. ALSO SOUND NEWS Auburn, TIGER THEATRE Alabama SOPHS AND JUNIORS LARGELY COMPOSE TIGER TRACK TEAM (Continued from page 3) was kept out of track harness last season because of injuries received in an automobile wreck, is expected to take up where he left off in 1928 and be quite an asset to this year's team. Sophomores will play a big part in the success of the team. Nine of the leading candidates are out for the varsity for their first time. Hamilton O'Hara, C. B. Dolline, Zac Huff, Clarence Roberts, G. L. Boswell, Joseph Plant, Garland Beard, brother of Percy Beard, Jack Stewart and Robert Stacey are the sophomores who are expected to play leading roles in keeping the Bengals near the top this season in track. The events and the leading candidates are: 100 and 220, Capt. Earnest Bell, Lawrence Chamblee, Frank Han-by and Hamilton O'Hara; 440, Bell and David Bottoms; 880, James Mc- Clendon, Eugene Gray, and C. B. Dol-lins; Mile, James Pitts and Zac Huff; Two mile, Carman Teague, Clarence Roberts and Huff; High and low hurdles, Garland Beard, O'Hara and Jack Stewart; pole vault, Joe Hughes, G. L. Boswell and Thomas Gaillard; high jump, Alternate Captain Andrew Burnett, Stewart and Robert Stacey; broad jump, Burnett and 'OHara; shot and discus, William Coleman and Beard; javelin, Carl Creel, Sam Robinson and Herman Jones. Y. W. C. A. Holds Meeting On Wednesday Afternoon The Y. W. C. A. held its last meeting of the month on Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 at the home of Miss Rosa Pate. During the social half hour a nice supper was served. Later the new officers for the year were elected. The new officers are: Helen Garrett, President; Rosa Pate, vice-president; Vivian Hester, secretary and treasurer; Mary Johnson, assistant secretary and reporter. Those attending the meeting were Hope Norris, Helen Garrett, Mrs. W. H. Jones, Mrs. Miriam Moore, Louise Whatley, Elizabeth Smith, Rosa Pate, Bertha Dunn, Mae Lynn Cowan, Estelle Cowan, Irene Sherrill, Vivian Hester, and Mary Johnson. Mrs. Stodghill Entertains With Enjoyable Bridge Party Mrs. L. D. Stodghill gave an eight table bridge on last Wednesday at her home on Fraternity Row. Potted pink geranium and sweet peas weer used for the decorations of the rooms. Top score was won by Mrs. Byers, who received a beautiful bronze pair of book ends. Mrs. Scott won second prize which was a pair of lovely Godit Prints. A frozen salad course was served to the guests by Misses Mary Louise Collings, Viola Thorn, and Mrs. L. A. Ward. Mrs. Caddell Hostess At Informal Tea Mrs. W. D. Caddell had a lovely informal tea in honor of Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Hearndon, who have recently come to make their home in Au burn. Progressive conversation was enjoyed by the guests. A delicious salad course was served. Miss Audrey Fuller visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Fuller, during the past. week. * * * Miss Clara Bell Parsons spent last week-end with her parents in Bessemer, Alabama. * * * Miss Celeste Mesbitt of Birmingham, a former student of Auburn, was here during the dance season. * * * Miss Easley Hutcheson who graduated from Auburn last year, spent the week-end with friends here. * » * Miss Lois Wells from Luverne visited here last week-end. * * » Miss Pearl Rowe has returned to her home in Houston, Alabama. * * * Miss Sarah Holliday, who is teaching at Shawmut, was the guest of friends here last week. * * * Miss Evelyn Henry of Montgomery spent last week-end in Auburn. * * * Miss Ruth Murray visited Misses Evelyn Henry and Katherine McGhee in Montgomery during last week. CHICAGO TRIBUNE RECOGNIZES PREXY AGRICULTURAL LEADER (Continued from page 1) ally of the south. 4. Introduction of diversified agriculture is gradually becoming established. Dairying, poultrying, and the raising of hogs has brought new income, better farming methods, and even new industry to the south, such as cheese factories and packing plants. Mutt Capitalize on Season The length of season in the south must be capitalized, Mr. Knapp believes, for other crops than cotton, tobacco and rice. Those farms can be made to produce six times as much wood on an acre as in any other climate, with cheap lands. He is convinced that the south will soon become superior in competition for what he terms "ability to grow gross tonnage of cellulose per acre." Rayon mills coming to the south foretell this trend. Corn can be grown with its ears secondary to the 17 feet of massive growth for fiber. The south offers unlimited sources of wood and cotton fiber, and with science developing pressed wood or other fibrous material, plastics from pine sawdust and formaldehyde, there will be no end to the new products from this developing area. He even predicts that while 60 per cent of the nation's craft (wrapping) paper comes from southern paper mills, it is possible that we may step from that to paper pulp for newsprint. Trees as Farm Crop Farmers of the future will be grow- BASEBALL ASPIRANTS ALREADY REPORTING TO COACH SHERIDAN (Continued from page 3) his stay in the American and International leagues. Harry Lloyd is expected to fill the role at first base that was held down by Ben Newton and Howard Smith last season. Louis Gholston and Ralph Jordan are numeral players from Red Brown's yearling nine who will also be in the battle for the initial sack. Due to his hitting ability, Jordan might be shifted to the outer gardens. The remainder of the inner works probably will be Luke Ward, Ike Lewis or Egbert Potter, second base; Frock Pate, shortstop, and Bob Harding, Chas. Manley or Bill Bigger-staff, third base. Ward was out last season with an injured shoulder. The outfield remains intact from last season with three of the hardest hitting southpaw hitters in college baseball ready to chase flys. It is very doubtful if another college nine in the United States can boast of a trio of better fly chasers. All have received lucrative offers to join professional ranks but want to finish their education. All throw from the right side but deal opposing mounds-men misery from the left side. Ben Newton will, patrol left field; Capt. Jim Crawford, center field, and Joe Burt, right field. Pete Harris, letter earner last season, Ray Ward and Phil Hodges, who are up from the yearling team, will be able understudies for three of the best outfielders ever to roam the pastures in an Orange and Blue uniform. TIGERS FIGHT HARD BUT ARE FINALLY CONQUERED BY STRONG GEORGIA '5' VANDY WINS FROM AUBURN IN EXCITING ENCOUNTER 29 TO 27 (Continued from page 3) there. Auburn scored first with a free pitch and led for a minute. But after that they were behind from two to six points, never getting below striking distance of the top, but never being quite able to pull up on even terms. With only five minutes left to play, Vandy led with the count at 27 to 21. Jordan's foul shot 10 seconds before the last whistle made it 27 to 29, the gap being gradually closed up as the game was ended. Stewart, lanky center for the visitors, was the only player on either team able to make more than half a dozen points. Coffer, Marsh, Cram, Jordan and Pate all accounted for six tallies. But Stewart made one more to top the evening's list. The lineup: Vandy (9) Pos. Auburn (27) Coffee (6) F Jordan (6) Rutherford (2) F Pate (6) Marsh (6) C Stewart (7) Cram (6) G Lawson (2) Abernathy G James (4) Subs: Vandy—Franklin 3, Abernathy, Calfant 4, for Rutherford, Rutherford for Marsh; Kiwan 2, for Cram. Auburn—Aldredge 2, for Stewart; Hatfield for Lawson. Referee: Christ. (Continued from page 3) and finally surpassed. With the score 18-12 in favor of the Bulldogs, Coach Lee sent in Lumpkin to replace Pate. This Slim youngster made his presence felt immediately by snagging a crip shot under the goal. The two team battled nip and tuck the rest of the period, with Lumpkin leading the way, Auburn managed to cut down the Georgians' lead to twelve points. The half ended with the Bulldogs on the long end of a 24-19 count. Auburn fought the Georgians stubbornly throughout the last half, but were never quite able to overcome the Bulldogs' lead. Both defenses tightened in the second period, but the Georgia forwards maintained their superiority by long shots from the side that found the basket with astonishing regularity. Sanford, lanky blond forward for the visitors, was especially adept at hitting the basket in almost every attempt. Despite this, the whole Auburn team fought with dogged determination that threatened at all times to overcome the more brilliant play of their rivals. Aided by good teamwork and good shooting at the basket by Lumpkin and Stewart, the Tigers drew up with four points of the visitors. Then Jordan, sensational Auburn forward, threw the crowd into an uproar by taking the ball out of the hands of Reeder, Georgia guard, dribbling down the floor, and bagging a snowbird under the goal. This brought the count to 34-32 and it looked as thought the Plainsmen might overtake the Athenians. Joy was short lived, however; apparently spurred by the Tigers' spurt, the Bulldogs came back and had amassed another seven point lead within two minutes. Thereafter, with only three minutes to play, the conclusion was almost foregone; the Tigers nevertheless, continued to fight just as hard and showed the never-say-die Auburn spirit. The game finally ended with the score standing 43-35 in favor of Georgia. Auburn's Sophomore team showed a world of improvement in this game. At times, the team showed flashed ing trees as a farm crop, quick-growing varieties, that in six or seven years start supplying annual cuttings. These will cease to be farm wastes or by-products, and become principal agricultural products, he opines. Two crops a year are possible in the southland. A legume such as Austrian peas or vetch can be grown in winter, then "Slap the land right back" into some other summer crop, fertility being kept up all the while. New discoveries are in the offing by chemists who will find uses for such southern crops as turpentine and rosin, Mr. Knapp indicated. GLYCERINE MIX REMOVES CAUSE OF STOMACH GAS Simple glycerin, buckthorn bark, saline, etc., as mixed in Adlerika, acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, removing poisons you never thought were there and which caused gas and other stomach trouble. Just ONE spoonful relieves GAS, sour stomach, sick headache and constipation. Don't take medicine which cleans only PART of bowels, but let Adlerika give you a REAL cleaning and see how good you feel! It will surprise you! Homer Wright, druggist. HEY! We Are Always Ready to Give You the Best Of Meat MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 power that bode ill for teams to be met later in the season. Lawson, Stewart, and Lumpkin showed wonderful improvement. The elongated center, Stewart, seems to be getting his eye on the basket. Captain James played his usual jam-up game at guard and harassed the Georgians at all times by sneaking under the goal to bag crip-shots. By far, the most gratifying thing was the fighting spirit showed by Coach Lee's proteges. This team has a heart. One would have thought the Plainsmen were The Tigers, who simply do not know what it means to give up. Georgia, too, showed a powerful, smooth-running team that boasts two forwards who can shoot and work on the floor like nobody's business. The whole team played as a unit. Lineup: Auburn (35) Georgia (43) Jordan (6)) R.F. Palmer (13) Pate L.F. Sanford (17) Stewart (11) C Smith Capt. James (6) L.G. Reeder, (1) Lawson (2) R.G. Anderson (2) Substitutions: Auburn—Lumpkin (10), Hatfield, Yarbrough. Georgia—Strickland (10). Referee: Roosma (Army). BASKETBALL QUINTESSENCE (Continued from page 3) pions. However, both Duke and North Carolina have good teams and that section of the conference is having the privilege of witnessing some excellent games. * * * * * Georgia Tech is at present in the lower regions of the conference standing, having won only one game, and losing several. Among the losses suffered was one to the Georgia Bulldogs. The game being played in Atlanta. But Tech is fast improving, and as they meet Vanderbilt in Atlanta Saturday night, they should be able to add another victory to their conference standing. Room and Board-342 South Gay Street $26.00 per month MRS. R. T. DUBOSE TOOMER'S WILL GIVE YOU SERVICE DRUG SUNDRIES DRINKS, SMOKES THE STORE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY ON THE CORNER Rainbow Theatre OPELIKA, ALABAMA MONDAY and TUESDAY RIO RITA (scenes in technicolor). Cast: Bebe Daniels, John Boles, Dorothy Lee, Robert Woolsey, Bert Wheeler and Don J\\ vfl.rH.do Songs: "The River Song," "If You Are in Love You Will Waltz," "You Are Always in My Arms," "Rio Rita." Florenz Ziegfeld's glorious romance-shot with thrills-sparkling with song and beauty -glowing with rich humor and high hearted adventure. If the public demands this show will be given Wednesday also. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY "Behind that Curtain" with Warner Baxter, Lois Moran, Gilbert Emery. A love mystery drama of Scotland Yard. FRIDAY Norma Shearer in "Their Own Desire," also Belle Bennett, Lewis Stone and Robert Montgomery. A new light thrown on children of today. Are their parents more of a problem? SATURDAY "The 13th Chair" with Conrad Nagel. COMING: "Fox Movietone Follies'^ Starring Sue Carol and plenty of other dancing girls.
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Title | 1930-01-31 The Plainsman |
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Date Issued | 1930-01-31 |
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OCR Transcript | SUPPORT THE CAGE TEAM THE PLAINSMAN SUPPORT THE CAGE TEAM T O F O S T E R T H E A U B U R N S P I R IT VOLUME LIII AUBURN, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 NUMBER 34 J.E.MACKIETOSPEAK TO ENGINEERS' CLUB AT REGULAR MEETING Will Make Address at February Meeting To Be Held In Broun Hall Rat Marksmen Team Formed By War Dept* Membership Open to Students In Both Branches of Department IS NOTED ENGINEER L. F. Camp, Club President, Urges Full Attendance at Monday Session The Engineer's Club, in its February meeting on the night of Monday, February 3, will hear an address by J. E. Mackie, structural engineer for the National Lumber Manufacturers v Association, of Washington, D. C "The Correct Use Of Lumber in Construction" is the title of the address to be delivered by Mr. Mackie. The prominent engineer will base his remarks on practical construction methods and recent scientific data. Mr. Mackie will point out satisfactory and economical uses of wood in pres ent day construction, and seek to lay down principles that will.prevent the misuse of lumber as a structural material. The meeting will be held at 7 p. m. in~ the Broun Hall auditorium on the night mentioned above. It will mark the second meeting of the largest club on the campus under the regime of the newly elected officers. Law rence Camp, a junior in chemical engineering is the present president of the organization, having been elected to this post toward the latter part of 1929. President Camp expressed his de sire to have a record attendance at this meeting, largely because of the fact that the speaker of the evening is one of the nation's most well-known authorities on the structural use of lumber, and the fact that his address will undoubtedly be of inestimable value to every engineer. Camp also announced that he and his colleagues are busy at work formulating plans to make this, the second year of existence of the Engineers' Club, a banner one. Many live activities are being planned foremost among which is the observance of an Engineers' Day, which will be climaxed by the Engineers' Banquet and Ball. Committee Chairmen Appointed By Kiwanis Successful Year Started by Auburn Kiwanis Club Chairmen of committees to serve the Auburn Kiwanis Club during the ensuing year have been appointed by Dr. Roger Allen, president of the club. With the selection of these committees the Auburn Kiwanis Club is organized and started on a successful year's work. Each committee will function as a unit of the club, which has major projects for the year, Dr. Allen said. Lieutenant C. P. Townsley addressed the club at the meeting this week. He is ex-president of the Auburn Lions Club, and made, during his address, several suggestions for improvement of Auburn. Rev. O. D. Langston was welcomed as a new member of the married group of the Club, and Dr. W. A. Gardnes was initiated into the order of grandfathers. Lysbeth Fullan Returns To Auburn Miss Fullan Returns Home After Taking Course In New York Miss Lysbeth Fullan, daughter of Professor and Mrs. M. T. Fullan of Auburn, has returned to her home after completing her coprse as a dietitian at the Bellvue Hospital in New York. She was in New York a year. Miss Fullan graduated at Auburn and had experience in teaching before going to New York. She has not decided where she will locate. Junior Ring Committee Announces Bid Awarded L. G. Balfour Company Rings of Class of '31 Will Show Improvement Over Those of Past Years LT. BARTH HOLDS TRYOUTS Marks First Time Frosh Pistol Team Organized Here The formation of a freshman pistol team here will be conducted this year by the military department. Officers of the R. O. T. C. unit expressed the opinion that by the organization of a pistol team composed of freshmen, material w i l l be developed t o strengthen the varsity team each year. Membership in the team is open to students in the Engineers unit as well as Artillerymen; until this year, the pistol team has been composed of artillerymen alone. It is thought that by admitting all cadets, a better selection of men can be made. The first step will be the instruction of the freshmen, after which tryouts for positions will be conducted by Lieutenant Barth, who will be assisted by members of the varsity pistol team. Due to a. shortage of forty-five caliber ammunition, all firing done by the freshmen will be done by twenty-two caliber pistols. It is uncertain whether or not the varsity will be able to fire the forty-five guns, as an attempt will be made to conserve the supply of these shells to allow the varsity team to enter the national shooting matches. This will mark the first time that a freshman pistol team has been organized at Auburn. YOUNG VIOLINIST PLAYS OVER WAPI Virginia Hancock, Eleven Years Old, Broadcasts From. Auburn An eleven-year-old violinist, Virginia Hancock, of Edison, Georgia, played over Station WAPI from Auburn last evening during the Auburn Hour presentation, 7 to 8 o'clock. The piano accompaniment was played by the violinist's older sister who is in her early teens. The selections presented included those of Haesche, Borowski, and Gail Ridgeway Brown. Anticipating the radio appearance of Ernest Hartsock from Auburn on Friday evening, February 7, Professor Gene Shuford presented some of Mr. Hartsock's verse. Professor P. B. Cole talked upon the work of Mr. Hartsock, who is the 1929 winner of the Poetry Society of America award. Dr. B. R. Showalter continued his "Parents and Their Children" series, dealing with some problems of child training. Professors John W. Brigham and Earl Hazel rendered a number of vocal and piano numbers. Auburn Players Plan Program For Semester Short Plays and Biblical Story To Be Presented By Dramatic Club After a period of inactivity during the examination time, the Auburn Players have started on their second semester's programs. At the present time several short plays are being rehearsed; they will be given some time in the near future. The Players are planning to present Biblical play within the next few weeks; it will deal with the life of Samuel and Peter. Official of the dramatic club report that the new director, Professor Shaver, is very popular with the students. To Give Repeat Course In Freshman Chemistry Professor C. L. Hare announced that a course in Chemistry 101, first semester freshman chemistry, will be given during the second semester. Students wishing to take this course are asked to see him in the chemistry department offices. After considering the bids submitted by several concerns, the Ring Committee has awarded the contract for the 1931 class rings to the Balfour Jewelry Company, Attlebore, Massachusetts. The '31 rings will have several improvements over the rings of the past years, the Ring Committee announced. These improvements have received the sanction of Dr. Knapp and the unanimous approval of the Ring Committee and Executive Cabinet. The 1931 class rings can be obtained through any one of the following men: Kelly Sullivan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon house; T. J. Amison, Alpha Gamma Rho house, or Fred Hardy, Sigma Nu hpuse. These men were appointed by the Balfour. Company on the recommendation of the Executive Cabinet which is handling the distribution of the rings. Dunstan Asked To Find Cause Wreck Wrecking of Turbo-Generator Set is Referred to Prof. Dunstan Professor A. StC. Dunstan, head of the electrical engineering department, has again been called upon by an insurance firm, this time to discover the cause of the wrecking of a turbogenerator set. Mr. E. E. Turkington, electrical engineer and turbine expert for the Associated Factory Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, of Boston, was in Auburn Friday morning in conference with Professor Dunstan concerning the cause of the wrecking of the set. This wreck presented some rather unusual features and it has been very difficult to discover definitely the exact cause of the wreck, according to Professor Dunstan. Only recently the electrical department head was called by an insurance firm to go to Huntingdon, West Virginia, to locate a quantity of radium that had been lost; Professor Dunstan found the lost metal after several days searching with his electroscope. Many problems, similar to these have been referred to Professor Dunstan. Seniors Interviewed By Westinghouse Co. Howell Van Blarcom Talks to Engi-neers At A. I. E. E. Meeting With a view to selecting certain of this year's Auburn graduates for positions in the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, two of the Company's representatives visited Auburn Wednesday and Thursday. They are John Gelzer of Atlanta, district manager of the industrial department, and Howell Van Blarcom, of the personnel department, Mansfield, Ohio. While here they interviewed many prospective Auburn graduates. On Wednesday morning, Mr. Van Blarcom delivered a talk to the senior class on the opportunities offered by the Westinghouse Company to college graduates. On Thursday at 9 o'clock, Mr. Van Blarcom spoke to the members of the A. I. E. E. on "What Makes a Man's Career Successful." He said that competency, environment, and experience were the factors that made a successful career. Under competency, he placed native intelligence, personal aptitude, and personality, stressing personality. He clearly explained all three of the necessary factors. Mr. Van Blarcom announced that hereafter the Westinghouse Company will give employment each summer to one outstanding member of the junior class enrolled in the electrical engineering course, to be selected by members of the electrical engineering faculty. The student must be able to report for work in June. Education Club Chooses A. M. Pearson President Of Organization In 1930 Recently Formed Society Holds Second Election of Officers on Tuesday Night WEBB IS VICE-PRESIDENT Rapidly Growing Organization Now Has Active Membership of 45 Election of officers to the Education Club at its regular meeting Tuesday night resulted in the choosing of the following: Allen M. Pearson, president; Hulin H. Webb, vice-president; Miss Eugenia Smith, secretary; J. D. Alldredge, treasurer; Victor Savage, Jr., reporter; and G. R. Holstun, sergeant-at-arms. At present the Education Club has an active membership of approximately forty-five members. It was founded late in November, 1929, arising from the efforts of a small group of education seniors who saw the need here of such an organization. From the beginning it has received the enthusiastic support of the education faculty members. The major purpose of the Education Club is to supply information and training relative to educational endeavors which cannot be supplied within the classroom. Programs are being planned to carry out this purpose. Although only a minor portion of the students registered in education courses have displayed interest in the club, special efforts will be expended to reach a larger number this year. All education students by the officers are urged to affiliate with the or-ganization. The retiring officers were: Victor Savage, Jr., president; W. B. Story, vice-president; Miss Louise Rowe, secertary; J. M. Henderson, treasurer; W. C. Kelley, reporter; and C. A. Brogden, sergeant-at-arms. "Y" Cabinet to Discuss Term's Work Sunday Coach Hutsell Reports Cotton States Tourney Not Be Held This Year Meet Abandoned This Year Because of Ruling of National Athletic Association Because the Alabama Polytechnic Institute desires to conform to the rules of the High School Association, President Knapp and Coach Wilbur Hutsell, who inaugurated the Cotton States tournament at Auburn nine years ago, announced that the Cotton States tourney will be abandoned at least for this year. The executive committee of the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations made a ruling on February 25, 1929 that it would sanction no more interstate basketball tourmaments. The Cotton States meet has determined the leading prep school teams in five Southern States for eight years. Interest has always been very high as only teams with outstanding records were invited to enter. To Nominate Rats For Executive Cab. Two Freshmen to be Elected; Nominations Will Close at 6 P.M. Next Monday Plans for work during the second semester will be discussed at a meeting of the captains and lieutenants of the Y. M. C. A. which will be held Sunday afternoon at the "Y" rooms. Robert Sansing, president of the body expressed the desire that all officers attend the meeting. That nominations for freshman rperesentatives to the Executive Cabinet must be handed in by six p. m. on Monday, February 3, was announced yesterday by C. E. Teague, president of the cabinet. A special box* has been placed in the Y. M. C. A. to accommodate the nominations. Two freshmen will be elected. Any freshman is eligible to be nominated. The blank must be signed by twenty-five members of the freshman class; the nominee must write his acceptance of the nomination. The blanks should be submitted in following form: We, the undersigned members of the Class of do hereby nominate (name) for (office). (Sponsors' Signatures) I hereby accept the nomination. (Signature of Nominee) The election will be held on Thursday, February 16, and will be in accordance with the regulations of the Undergraduate Constitution concerning elections. The freshmen to be elected will serve in office for the rest of the semester. CHICAGO TRIBUNE RECOGNIZES PREXY AGRICULTURAL LEADER By Paul Potter (Staff of Chicago Tribune) New days are dawning for farmers of the sunny southland, and science will play an increasingly important role in their advent, if Dr. Bradford Knapp, president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, be correct in his interpretation of the times. Dr. Knapp is the second in his family to be recognized as a leader in southern agriculture. Dr. Knapp, whose efforts along many lines are well known in rural America, especially his educational work that has led to a vast army of 4-H club boys and girls, permitted me to be an interested audience of one during his recent trip through Illinois. And his picture of the new south, which means either competition or more active markets for products from north of the Mason-Dixon, is full of encouragement. At present, Dixie's cotton crop is by far its major farm product. This staple has split the south into east and west, with western Texas and Oklahoma spreading new lands into cotton each year. Industry is coming closer to its source of raw materials in the south, with 110 cotton mills in Alabama alone, whose production exceeds $100,000,000 yearly. Four Progressive Steps Four progressive steps have been taken since the slump that set the south thirty years behind the north in farming. They are: 1. The south has "cleaned up" and is just as healthy as any other region today. Malaria, typhoid or scarlet fever, once taken for granted in the southland, have succumbed to science and medicine. They are in the past, Dr. Knapp declared. 2. A revival of education has swept the south, until today a high school is within reach of all. This has taken place within Dr. Knapp's day. Trained engineers and farmers are becoming recognized, whereas the schooled child of yesterday was prepared only for law, medicine or other professional calling. 3. Development of water power in the south has unleashed hidden natural forces for the farmer. Nearly 800,- 000 horsepower can now be secured from six plants in Alabama alone. No other state except California is so well situated for a rapid descent from mountains to the sea. Water has ceased to be an enemy and is now an (Continued on page 4) Chrysler Roadster Damaged By Fire Fire Department Arrives In Time To Prevent Complete Demolition All the upholstering and wiring was burned off a 1927 Chrysler roadster here about seven o'clock Friday night. According to the owner, B. B. Sanders, the fire probably started from defective wiring. The Auburn Fire department answered the call and arrived on the scene in time to prevent the fire from spreading or doing any further damage to the car. Glee Club Will Start On Tour On February 10 Five Cities in Alabama Are On Route of Club in Concert Tour OPERA BURLESQUE GIVEN Attractive Program Announced by Prof. Brigham, Director The Auburn Glee Club, with a personnel of 53 voices, will depart on its concert tour for the 1930 season on Tuesday, February 10. . Alexander City, Talladega, Anniston, Monte vallo, and Birmingham will be visited in the order listed before the return to Auburn on February 15. A concert to be given in Auburn, after the tour, is to be arranged. The trip is an unusual occurrence. The program prepared by Professor John W. Brigham, director of the Glee Club, consists of full chorus numbers, solos, quartette, and novelty numbers. A feature of the program will be the presentation of "Cleopatra", an opera burlesque, written last fall by Professor Brigham especially for the Glee Club. The program to be given is as follows: 1. Bedouin Love Song Rogers A Summer Lullaby _ -Gibson Redman'sDeath Chant Bliss Glee Club 2. Polonaise in A flat, Opus 53 Chopin Earl Hazel 3. Lassie O' Mine * Walt Kentucky Babe Geibel Male Quartet 4. The Broken Melody Sibelius Tell Me Not Of A Lovely Lass , Forsythe The Blizzard Cadman Glee Club 5. Night Shirt Brigade ...Arranged Whoopie Squad 6. A Finnish Lullaby .Palmgren Timbuctoo Geibel A Plainsman's Song Bliss Glee Club 7. Monologue ...Selected Richard A. Wible 8. "Cleopatra" (an opera burlesque) J. W. Brigham Glee Club and Cast 9. Alma mater Wood Glee Club Beside Professor Brigham, Earl C. Hazel, pianist, will accompany the club on the trip. The officers of the Glee Club are W. W. Bryant, Jr., president, and Buruton H. Upchurch, business manager. SIX INITIATED THETA ALPHA PHI Professor Shaver Is Among Those Initiated Friday Night Six new members were initiated into Theta Alpha Phi, national honorary dramatic fraternity, Friday night at 8 o'clock in the Y. W. C. A. Hut. The ceremonies here administered by S. D. Rains and Miss Marilyn Cau-then, former member of the organization. Among those initiated was Professor Shaver, director of dramatics. It is expected that he will be a great help to the organization, which became active this year after several years of dormancy. The Auburn chapter is one of the 60 chapters of Theta Alpha Phi, and is the only active chapter in the state. It has undergone thorough reorganization this year. The students initiated at this time are Margaret Lawrenz, Claribel Parsons, Izola Williams, Herbert Croen and L. W. Thomas. At the same meeting new officers ifor 1930 were elected. They are as follows: President, S. D. Rains; Vice- President, Dryden Baughman; Secretary- Treasurer, Margaret Lawrenz; Historian, Herbert Croen. NOTICE There will be a meeting of the Plainsman staff Sunday night at 6:30 at the Phi Kappa Delta House. This is a very important meeting and all members are expected to be present. BAND TO TAKE PART IN CARNIVAL REVELRY IN MOBILE ON FEB. 28 Is Sixth Year Auburn Band Has Participated in t h e Mardi G r a s Activities FESTIVITIES LAST 5 DAYS College Band is One of the Features of Carnival in Gulf City That the Auburn Band will attend the Mobile Mardi Gras for the sixth consecutive year was assured yesterday when Dr. Knapp announced that he had given the band permission to play at the 1930 Carnival celebration. The band will leave Auburn February 28 to play for the crowds that assemble in the Gulf City for the annual merry-making event. During the five days of revelry the band* will appear in concert several times and in each of the five parades. The band concerts are rendered from the bandstand in the quaint old Bienville Square. The square is luminated at night by thousands of gayly colored lights hung from the trees and on the large fountain in the center of the plaza. The audiences at the concerts sit on benches under the trees and watch the costumed revelers parade as they did in the days when the French occupied that city. Carnival is a season of universal merry-making in the Gulf City, and the Auburn band is an outstanding feature in the celebration. In the Mobile Carnival Association's selection of the best bands available it gave the Auburn band a prominent position as it has for several years. The band members are invited to many of the social functions during the season of frivolity. The band is now practicing daily in order to furnish the revelers the best in band music. The officials and members are confident that the records of past years will be upheld if not bettered. Much progress has been made since the practices were begun for the season, and it is expected that a band of professional finish will make the trip this year. Since its organization in 1892 by Professor M. T. Fullan the band has attended many Mardi Gras celebrations. The band has grown from a drum corps to a famous fifty-piece organization. Several appearances were made under Professor A. L. Thomas, the successor of Professor Fullan. Making its first performance in Mobile under Mr. P. R. Bidez, the present mentor, in 1911, the band has become increasingly popular in that city, and is yearly proclaimed one of the best bands of its kind in the entire South by-the Carnival revelers. Western Union Co. May- Employ '30 Graduates Will Send Representatives to Interview Senior Engineers As an indication of the good work that Auburn is doing in the field of communications, Professor A. StC. Dunstan has recently received a telegram from the chief engineer of the Western Union Telegraph Company, asking for a date on which representatives may come to Auburn to confer with students relative to entering the engineering department of the Western Union Company. The date of the visit of the representatives has not been announced. Europeans Interested In Textile Department Dr. Knapp Receives Application From Three Europeans For Positions Europeans who are trained in textile engineering are interested in the textile school here. President Knapp has received applications from three Europeans for positions in the Auburn school. One from Scotland was especially attractive, Dr. Knapp said. By training, experience, and also in his letter this applicant impressed Dr. Knapp as being very capable along various lines of the textile industry. PAGE TWO THE PLAINSMAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 Qgg piatnggtgn 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 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. Students Can Choose Right Man There are a number of special awards and departmental prizes offered to students. The most democratic and highest of all is probably the Blue Key Trophy because of its scope and value in recognizing the individual student who has served all unselfishly. Students may help a great deal in selecting this man or woman. Nominees may be from any class in college and clear cut, definite reasons should be given for the choice. Readers of the Plainsman are asked to give serious thought to this during the week and place in the hands of President Knapp all nominations by noon of February tenth. Our choice will be of little value if a hasty selection is made and our nomination will be of small consequence if we. do not use considerable forethought. The committee has given students two weeks in order to carefully consider and make nominations. At the time of the selection the six standards should be kept in mind constantly and definite reasons for the choice be set forth. Care should be exercised I n making selections and too much emphasis should not be placed on mere membership in a number of organizations. If you are not a member of some organizations with which you are familiar it is suggested that free discussion and inquiry be made of members and due emphasis be placed on those who have accomplished most for that organization, club or fraternity during the year. Those holding positions acquired through politics such as class officers and executives of clubs and societies should not be considered too strongly. We should look to the more lasting and valuable attributes rather than political victories of fellow students. The Radio Is Big Aid to the Farmer In many rural districts in Alabama one will find a "City home," with telephone, daily mail, water, electric lights and the radio, while many of those not enjoying these modern conveniences are within easy distance of them because of the automobile. The old unsanitary, unwanted condi-. tions are fast disappearing from the farm. This has come about because of the new thought and knowledge that have pervaded the atmosphere of the agriculturist. The popularity of the radio is indicated in a recent statement by the Farm Journal that American farms now have over two and one-half million radios, while there are not that many in all of England or Germany. France has one and one-quarter million, while Japan and Argentina each have only a half-million sets. The American farm people are not only enjoying all the entertainment features which the urban people have, the talks, news, and musical selections, but in addition their radios aid them in making money. Prompt market reports and weather reports are of vital importance to farmers, and the special farm educational features put out by the United States Department • of Agriculture, the agricultural colleges, and other organizations are helping the farmers to increase their production while the costs are rapidly decreasing each succeeding year. The seven hundred thousand farm boys and girls who belong to the 4-H Clubs are enjoying a special weekly program of clubs news, instruction, and entertainment. New ideas are brought to them for greater work to be done in their clubs with the result that finer things are to come from this activity. With so many special farm features available to families with radios, it is not surprising that the number is increasing by three-quarters of a million yearly. In the state of Alabama many thousand new radios are being bought each year by the, rural families so that the full benefits of government reports and private research can be reaped. The economic welfare of the farmer has been materially inceased since the radio made its advent. Hatless Fad Comes In For Share of Abuse Since college men are usually credited with being those who go about the streets bare-headed and in long-tailed overcoats they may be interested to learn what the mayor of the town of Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania thinks of this college-promoted habit. This man admits that he is a friend of the hat manufacturers and the sellers, but he is willing to countenance bare-headedness in the Summer time. But he wants to prohibit this fad in the Winter in his town to such an extent that he presented a "resolution" to the town council under "terms of which the hatless boys would be arrested as insane and duly imprisoned. He declared that not to wear a hat in Winter is an insult to the intelligence of God-fearing citizens. The council has not acted on the resolution, and it is not expected to do so. The opinion of this one man, roused almost to the fanatical point, will have very little weight other than to start a ' controversy over the hatless fad, which will probably be of exceedingly short duration. The boys will continue to go hatless just as sure as the girls will continue to wear a reasonably short skirt. We cannot quite understand why one should become so riled at the younger generation for doing what it considers best. THE YOUTH OF TODAY Young people of this geneation are no different from those of preceding periods. Youth, in the opinion of their elders, has always been on the toboggan and riding to a fall. Those who fear a breakdown of society because of the iconoclastic tendencies of boys and girls but proclaim their inability to keep pace with the procession. The world and the people in it are in constant motion. Every generation travels at little greater speed than its predecessor. Croakings of disaster were heard in the gay nineties. Parents of today, bowing their gray heads in despair at the carryings- on of their sons and daughters, should remember when they themselves stepped out from under the thumb-screws upon the great adventure. There were the same pre-monotions of disaster in the eighties and the sixties and the "roaring forties." Civilization progresses on stepping stones of its dead self to higher things. Through the years the old world travels steadily upon its appointed course. A static people cannot vision progress. Civilization must move constantly forward or collapse back upon itself. The boy of yesterday started for perdition upon a bicycle; the youth of today is doing his traveling in a powered motor car. The beaux of the ante-bellum period gave the belles an airing in a buggy behind old Dobbin, but they whispered the same old story under the same old moon. Within the space of three lives we have moved from the log cabin in the wilderness to the mansion on the hill; from the carry-all of the planter "to the aeroplane that enables the business man to fill an engagement several hundred miles away and return in time to take wife to the theater. The business of the world requires constant speeding up. Our young people are but ful-filling their destinies. They are rounding the curves on two wheels, but they are hitting the grades with all six humming contentedly. We must travel at their gait or be submerged in the backwash. They may not be able to hurl dust in our eyes, but they can certainly bump us off the concrete. The good old days were best only in retrospect. Tomorrow is certainly going to be the best day of all. That is the goal toward which all of us are racing—that tomorrow which will be moulded under our hands into a perfect thing. Have no uneasiness about the younger generation. Those who compose it are very well able to take care of themselves. After the first gallant sprint of the early years they will steady in the saddle for the long grind ahead. It has always been so. It always will be so. There is no difference between the youth of this generation and that of the last, except that the latter finds it increasingly hard to put sufficient push into the accelerator. The croakers we always have had with us. Youth runs the world—with an older hand perhaps upon the wheel to steady the craft when the going becomes hard. Soon this younger generation will be pointing to the rocks ahead upon which the youth of tomorrow is about to dash its giddy brains out.—Charlotte Observer. Prexy's Paragraphs By Bradford Knapp We ought to give this basketball team s o m e encouragement. I saw them play Georgia t he other night and it was a goricl game played against one of the best teams in the Southern Conference. Our fellows fought hard. They showed a lot of ability and the game was exciting, keen, and exceedingly interesting. I want all of the student body to realize that here is a bunch of our fellows working as hard as they know how to do the thing that we want them to do. Let's all get in behind them and make them feel that we appreciate their efforts. * * * * * \ An expert who is employed by the Brick Manufacturers of this country called at my office the other day. I put him in touch with our engineering faculty. I shall be quite glad if we can avail ourselves of his help in some of our engineering instruction. He seemed willing to give lectures from time to time. The most significant thing about his visit though was this: He said that we had in the two new buildings on this campus the best built brick walls he had seen in a long time. He was very highly complimentary of the workmanship on these two buildings. That was a source of great gratification. * * * * * During this week we have had men in here from some of the big Engineering Companies of the country looking over the seniors. It is an important event. I think their selection is founded upon two or three outstanding characteristics: 1. Scholarship, because scholarship after all shows the mental capacity and intellectual development of the individual. 2. Personality and Native Ability. These experienced engineers like to look at a man's face and judge what he is. 3. I think they look a young man over on the basis of his character and his habits of thinking. Of course his health counts for something. The characteristics of our engineering group here which make men come and look at them carefully are: The seriousmindedness of the students. The average student is here to get an education and not to fool around with frivolous things. After all is said and done a good square-jawed, clean-faced, clear-eyed, well-built fellow attracts everyone. Those are the qualities which all of us like. There is another characteristic which is worth everything and that is Auburn students have the reputation of not being afraid of hard work. They have shown that they are willing to begin at the bottom and that they are ambitious to go to the top. They do not want to have the company put them in at the top and slide them gently down to the bottom. The best news I had out of this particular visit and I am sure it has happened here often before, is that these companies choose more out of the senior class than they intended to choose when they came. An institution is known by the quality of the products and we have a right to be proud of the quality of the products of this institution. * * * * * There is one more paragraph I should like to write but I cannot do it at this moment. °£ AUBURN FOOTPRINTS °£ "Little Things" By Tom Bigbee Sighs of disappointment in voluminous numbers have been issued on the campus since it was made known that the Monte^ vallo girls will not appear here this week. Quite a disappointment, to be sure; we shall now tune in for an announcement of the later date on which they expect to appear here. For "variety is the spice of life," you know—especially when it comes from Montevallo! Coming—the Military Ball; which brings the Senior R. O. T. C. Cadets a chance to strut. We wonder if they will forget to call their Captain "Captain" on that occasion. For diplomacy's sake, we have an idea they shouldn't. We like this recent movement on the part of the Blue Keys in their proposed method of recognizing the outstanding Auburn student. And especially commendable is the clause that will disqualify the man who attempts to "politic" for the honor. This, in our mind, is the ideal way of conferring such an honojr—for the man who seeks honor for honor's sake alone, deserves none. Prexy's mention of distinguishing Seniors by some conspicuous apparel deserves consideration. Of course we wouldn't care to drop back and bring up the ancient tradition of donning caps and gowns; but the monogram idea, or something similar, has its appeal. Why not, Seniors? "She may be the world to her mother, but she's only a bunch of spinach to me." We see where the only way a few could break into print was by flunking "feenance." But we will che^at them this time by mentioning no names. * • * * * * * * He was no vegetarian even though she did seem like a hot potato. * * * * - * * * * A bootlegger wearing a camel's hair coat is common, while a wolf in sheep's clothing would be new to some. * * * • * • * • Too bad the Auburnites were not in New York several days ago when two de-partment stores were trying to undersell each other in cigarettes. Pittsburgh had a rival that day. * * * * * * * * One consoling feature about the Hoover administration—when it abolished poverty, it gave out something just as good. * * * * * * * * According to Will Rogers the only place the American delegation is sinking anything is on the golf links. Probably be the only thing sunk too. * * * * _ * • * * A chemist out in Oklahoma declares that he has found a way to extract alcohol from petroleum. He would have been a welcome visitor in Auburn last week to extract the booze from the gasoline and energine. * * * * * * * * Frosh: I ain't got no butter. Spph: Yes, you is, too. * * * * * * * * The latest disease "Bridge Shin," is said to be newly discovered. It is contracted by husbands who forget what trumps are when playing opposite their wives. There is a joy in being single after all. All prospective husbands should guard against this disease. * * * * * * * * It seems that Boligee and Kappa Delta found a sacred placg in Windy's heart last week. It is reported he was caught in a weak moment. * * * * * * * * His many friends are very sorry indeed to learn that O. T. "Pious" Allen was registered in a Montgomery hotel last week. It was first thought to be a mistake, but upon verification it was found to be only too true. It is too bad that in this morbid race of life man cannot help falling before the luring ways oS the world. Poor O. T.! * * * * * * * * Then there was one who was mad because she didn't get to make the dances, the station down in Montgomery to see who could last the longest in a "smooching" contest, hut the girls didn't want to kiss anyone but their handsome David. It must be great to have so much "it." * * * * * * - * * The Engineer is a hardy devil; He never cares just what he drinks. He sometimes uses gasoline Because he never thinks. * * * * * * * • Did you hear of the new co-ed who left because there was no one to show her the town several days ago? * * * * * * * * Then there was one who was mad because she didn't get to make the dances. But such is the eternal order of things. * * * * * * * * TRUE? Sweet Auburn, loveliest college of the plain, How few of all thy sophomores remain! Gone are the well-contented junior swarms That used to fill these hospitable dorms, And far away thy seniors rove the land From Nova Scotia to the Rio Grande. Ah, well, old dear, bow not your head in sorrow. They will be back again in class tomorrow. —New York Times. * WITH OTHER COLLEGES * WHY NOT? The University of Florida will be granted a four day spring recess in April, the University council has decided. The holidays will begin on the afternoon of April 23 and continue until the morning of April 28. This will be the first time the University of Florida has had a spring recess. It is in keeping with the council's plan to eliminate conflict between social affairs and studies. House parties will come during this recess. It is expected that this recess will break the monotony of the secend semester. Quite right. * * * * * MORRELS, VOT ISS This is part of a clipping taken from the Cumberland Collegian, at the University of Tennessee: "As I hev told you der is diss Cumbei-- land Collitch down in Sunny Tennessee, end der is taut de boys end girls to be good morrel Christens. Oh! Beby wants to know vat morrel iz. U-um, veil dat iz to never say bad vords in public, tell de truth alvays if possible, do not neck until de third date, do not let your right hend know vate de left one iz doing, always close de eyes ven sombe one prays, never get caugMt cheetink, pay your bills at least vunce a year, end hall such good things as that. Oi! Beby, dunt say such things are impossible. "Now in this Cumberland Collitch iz also a law school. End some of de lawyers find it hard to be so morrel, after getting grown up and thinking that hall iz known by dem. You see, some of dem are not as yung as freshmenz. Indeed, one lawyer wos so morrel as to steel a diploma, but that is another tale. But what wuz I saying? Oh! yes, about de liars, I mean lawyers; veil, some of them laugh at morrels end say that iz a lotta epplesaus. End to show their disdane, they kill halufpints end shoot de little craps end bet ona a pair of jacks or meybe yet play checkers, as Bergson. But to tell de truth, hall lawyers play at checking sometimes. End these unmorrel ripro-bates are hall great atherleeks, for they can hall throw de bull. You have missed haluf of your life until you see Sam Lumpkin in ackshun, he sometimes needs a shovel. "But beby dunt get de wrong idear that hall unmorrelality is confined to lawyers. That iz not so, for some lit stewdentz are postivel awful. For insdance, de girls what ride on automobeels at night end de fun they have, iz against hall rules end regulashuns. Also smlkink end slippink off to town. But it iz did. End den de courtink what goes on iz also unmorrel, for it sets a bad example for de younger faculty members. End then these courtink couples take up too much space around de radiaters. "Veil! Veil! de beby is asleep so I can stop. I only hope that when it grows up that if it has any morrels that they won't be perraded around in publick. It iz bad enough to have morrels without making other pipples sick end tired of them." * * * * * HOW'S THIS? The University of Missouri basket ball squad is to be cast in an educational movie at the end of the present season. The film will not be shown to the public, but will be used for demonstrations of technic to be handed down to future Missouri basket ball teams. They must be good. * * * * * TOUGH Here comes an old one from the University of Nebraska, but why not? Just before the holidays a University of Nebraska student answered a mathematics quiz in this manner: "God knows. I don't. Merry Christmas." Today, he got the paper back, with the following notation: "God gets a hundred. You get zero. Happy New Year." * * * * * WE'LL BE— Out in Illinois, at Shurtleff College, the men were criticized for lack of neatness and good taste in dress. A slogan was soon adopted by the accused sex, "We pay for shows—that's why we wear these clothes." When the co-eds refused to retract the charges, the campus next day saw all male students garbed in overalls. And just, we here at Auburn, have not been accused of tobacco chewing and slouchiness as has usually been the case. THOUGHTS IN SILHOUETTE 'By '-[Kerr THogenese ^eufelsdrockh EDITOR'S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily the editorial opinions of this paper. It is a column of personal comment, and is not to be read as an expression of our editorial policy. * * * * * WE WERE getting along pretty well with the reading until we came cross the following list of things meant to acquaint one with the popular object of the average American joke. Read them if you want to. "The father who punished his son for dreaming that he had lost a penny. "The lassie who would have only one chair in the parlor when her sweetie called. "The man who bought postage stamps one at a time because he didn't want to tie all his money up. "The radio fan who turns on his set during electrical storms in the hope of getting his batteries recharged "The man who has the creases sewed in the trousers of his new suit. "The author who hoped all his children would be girls so he could find a use for his old type-writer ribbons. "The man who consults the Weather Bureau before taking a bath." The way this individual is caricatured, humored, insulted, is a surprise. Some people think the prime object of living is to get some joke on a person; in fact, very few have learned any better. Right here in Auburn where the old men and graduates would have one believe that the passing of the old order and arrangements is deplorable and lamentable, sarcasm and jokes lead the field. If it weren't for them, there would be nothing to do at that. * * * * * IN PASSING through Ramsay Hall several days ago the manner in which the furnishings are being treated could not escape our eye (it could not have escaped the eye of the most destructive visitor Auburn ever had). To see drawing benches out of working commission, to see rows of seats loose, and almost everything with marks on it showed that there are a great many careless and thoughtless morons in the student body. At that though, a moron is to be excused for ever thinking, but he could at least be kept away from a technical school—or any other for that matter. The imbecilic creatures who destroy the fixings should either learn or be taught that the present equipment has got to last for many years, and that the best way to preserve it so as to lengthen its life and to be attractive to the many visitors coming to the institution is to take reasonable care of it. At many colleges it is a bad offense to mark, deface, or injure in any way any furniture or equipment belonging to the college. When classes are over the rooms are locked;' a close tab is kept on the condition of the equipment between classes to see who does the injuring and when something is amiss, the charge of repairing or replacing is correctly and rightly placed against someone. We are glad that such a stringent rule does not exist at this institution, as it would seriously hamper our personal liberty we so proudly boast of. However, a liberal view by the college authorities does not warrant some of the destructive elements of the moronic state of mind of some stu dents to hold away. We are looking for and expecting to find better cooperation by the students in saving the present buildings and furnishings, and a prime thought of those housed in the new buildings soon to be opened for use should be a preservation of the building both as to its structure and its use. i * * * ** ALREADY the contract for the senior' invitations has been let. In the past this company has given both service and satisfaction to the students. And this year as in the past it is thought the same conditions will prevail. * * * * * WE WERE standing up at the corner looking toward the college, wondering about its beauty, its attractiveness, and how easily it would always be able to draw us- back. We were standing there just meditating, satisfied that the college would continue its upward growth in the future and some day would probably become a much greater power in the state and nation. Then we thought of the town, that it would not be such a bad place in which to live, that it was pretty and inviting. Just then we saw about a bushel of popcorn pitched out on the dirt park strip, left there to decay witfc some other foul smelling refuse. That spoiled the whole picture. Nothing could remove the idea of such thoughtlessness on the part of a resident and the tolerance of such on the part of the city officials. We looked around and the attractiveness of the college began to fade a little in the face of such disgustingly foolish and unnecessary filth. We wondered then how long Auburn would still be rated a "small town." FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 THE J»LAINSMAN PAGE THREE T~- Baseball Aspirants Already Reporting To Coach Sheridan By Elmer G. Salter Letter men will be available for every position on Auburn's 1930 baseball team except at third base. Frank Currie, alternate captain last season and guardian of the hot corner, who will perform with the Columbus Foxes during the coming Summer, is the only "A" wearer that finished who failed to leave a veteran to take his place. Coach Fred Sheridan already has his pitchers and catchers out. They are working every afternoon in the gymnasium limbering up their muscles. The other candidates have been ordered to report just as soon as the inclement weather that has been prevalent at the Plains for several days pays a visit to some other metropolis. If the vacant post at third is filled, and a second Ebb James is discovered among the prospective catchers, Coach Sheridan should turn out another formidable nine to represent the Cornerstone. The Tigers have won the Southern Conference championship twice in the last three years, and only lost two series last season. Pete Booth, catcher; Frank Currie, third base; Howard Smith, keystone artist and first baseman; Bill Harrison, second base and left field; Addison McGhee, pitcher; Dugan Taylor, outfielder; Henry Roper and Pete Lee, pitchers, are the players awarded letters last season who graduated. Rupert Ingram, who saw a good deal of service last season behind the plate, leads the candidates for catcher because of his experience. This post was weak last year which cost the Tigers several games. Aubrey Lewis, Travis Brown and William Tucker will give Ingram a hard fight for the regular position. The catching department is probably the most uncertain on the team. Coach Sheridan might decide to try Frock Pate and Egbert Potter behind the mask if the above quartet does not come through okeh. The pitching staff will have two reliables to depend upon in Buck Carter and Dunham Harkins. Both were mainstays last season. They will be aided considerably by Ray Prim and G. C. Smith, the best bets on the 1929 frosh team. Clarence West, J. C. Kennamer, F. K. Agee and H. P. Smith, are four sophomore who might be developed into capable hurlers under the tutoring of Sheridan who served under Walter Johnson during (Continued on page 4) FOR\V#K.O Here we have the features of one of Auburn's hustling forwards, Ralph Jordan. This is Lefty's first year on the varsity team, and already he has shown Auburn followers that he is gifted with the art of looping the basket. Jordan hails from Selma, and was prominent in sporting activities there before entering college. He is a member of the Sophomore class, and beside his basketball ability, is also active in other sports. He gave Captain- elect Harkins a stiff fight for the pivot position on the football team, and is a promising condidate for Coach Sheridan's baseball team. BASKETBALL QUINTESSENCE —======== By ADRIAN TAYLOR ^========== Interest is increasing in Southern Conference basketball due to many thrilling games which are now prevalent. At the present time a strong team from the University of Alabama is holding the lead. By virtue of their two victories 6ver" the University of Mississippi, on Monday and Tuesday nights of this week, Alabama has won five conference games with no defeats. Bama won the first game 31 to 21, and the second 30-26. Alabama has a strong team this year, having *n especially good passing combination. At the writing, Kentucky and Washington and Lee are in a tie for second place in Southern Conference circles. Louie James Used to Advantage at Center Louie James, captain and regular guard of Auburn's 1930 cage quintette, is the only player being tried at two positions this season by Coach Hal Lee. James was a regular guard on the freshmen five in 1927, subbed for his famous brothers, Ebb and Fob, on the 1928 machine, held down a guard berth last season, and has started every game on this year's schedule at this position. Noticing a shortage in reserve strength at center, Coach Lee has decided to use his captain also as reserve pivot man. Jack Stewart, first-string center, is rapidly developing into an outstanding hardwood performer but has not been able to play forty minutes in every game. The team usually loses its drive when Stewart leaves the game. A fast improving Auburn cage team met defeat Wendesday night at the hands of the strong University of Georgia team. Although Auburn jumped into the lead to begin the fray, the Tigers could not keep up the stiff pace and lost 43 to 35. The game was fast and provided many thrills for the spectators. Especially was the work of Palmer and Sanford good, and Lumpkin played an excellent game for the Tigers. So far the Tigers have won only one conference game, as they were very unsuccessful on their recent road trip. While away from the Village, Auburn lost two games. They met defeat at the hands of Tennessee, and also lost to Vanderbilt in a more exciting game. Tennessee's noted football men seem to be as adept at handling the spherical shaped basketball, as they are at flipping the oblate spheroid, commonly designated the pigskin. Although the Tigers led Vanderbilt in the earlier part of the game, they faltered, as ' they did against Georgia, and consequently lost to the Commodores. Up to date, the Tigers have won from South Carolina, and lost to Clemson, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Georgia * * * Georgia has a fast and an aggress HILL & CATON BARBER SHOP * Next to Burton's Bookstore Its the s JEFFERSON BAKER. HOTEL Sad AT..— 17th St. Downtown 350 ROOMS Each with Bath, Calling Fana and Circulating loa Watar. TWO LOUNGES • BALLROOM DINING ROOM COFFEE SHOP .RCHESTltf PLAYS FOR IDAILYCOKCERTS DANCING RATE! AND W MODERN HOTEL IN THE SOUTH i've team, and they should be strong g o a l b y ganford from near the front contenders for conference honors in j i n e > a n d thereafter these two boys began to dent the iron hoop with monotonous regularity. The Tigers saw their lead reduced (Continued,on page 4) the annual tournament. As yet, Geor gia has won all of her conference games, but lost to Furman earlier in the year. The esteemable Catfish Smith proves to be as aggressive and as fierce in basketball as he is in football, and if he can manage to remain in the games long enough, he should make an excellent center. Captain Palmer plays a quiet and smooth game at forward, and receives excellent assistance from his team mates. The Bulldogs meet the strong University of Kentucky team in Athens on Saturday night. * * * * * North Carolina State, last year's conference champions, seem to be hav ing a tough time of it in the Blue Ridge section, for after being nosed out by the University of North Caro lina team, the Blue Devils of Duke University severly trounced the eham- (Continued on page 4) Brothers Fill Places of Brothers on Tiger "$" The former wearers of the Orange and Blue colors of the Alabama Poly technic Institute on the hardwood have brothers that are members of Coach Hal Lee's 1930 basketball squad. Capt. Louie James leads the list His famous twin brothers, Ebb and Fob, were star cagesters for three seasons, holding down guard berths. Louie is also performing at guard, where he has been one of the mainstays this season in holding the Plainsmen's opposition to such low scores. Vernard Vines, brother of Aubrey Vines, who was a regular guard on the 1929 five, and Earl C. Smith, brother of A. L. Smith, reserve center and letter man on the famous 1928 machine, are the other members of Coach Lee's quintet who have had members of their family to play on the court at the Plains. Vines and Smith are both following in the footsteps of their brothers as they are leading contenders for positions occupied by the older members of their families, guard and center. Tigers Fight Hard But Are Finally-Conquered By Strong Georgia '5' By Freeman Barnes In a game replete with thrills from beginning to end, a smooth-working five from the University of Georgia turned back a stubborn Auburn Tiger here Wednesday night. Save ^or a ten point lead which Auburn enjoyed at the first of the game, Georgia was in the lead at all times, but the margin of difference was always slight. Auburn started with a rush, when Captain James made a snowbird before the Georgians quite realized what had happened. This was quickly followed by a flurry of scoring on the part of Jordan and Stewart and the Auburnites had amassed eleven points to the Bulldog's one, at the end of only about five minutes of play. At this juncture, Georgia called time out. This evidently was a wise move, for when play was resumed they immediately began to cut, down Auburn's big lead. After an exchange of pass work up and down the floor, Captain Palmer dribbled through Auburn's defense to make a beautiful shot. This was quickly folowed by another field Sophs and Juniors Largely Compose Tiger Track Team t — By Elmer G. Salter Auburn's 1930 cinder team will be composed largely of sophomores and juniorg. Graduation wrecked the 1929 team as four of the leading tracksters in the Southern. Conference received their sheepskins last May. Percy Beard, holder of the Southern record in the low hurdles, and the Auburn record in the broad jump; Ira Virgin and Porter Anderson, co-holders of the Auburn record in the high jump, and Nick Carter, holder of the Auburn record in the shot put and discus, are the quartet of thinly-clad artists who are not back this season. The above cinder stars annexed 26 of the Tigers 28 points in the Southern Conference meet last season. Earnest Bell, captain of this year's team, scored the other points for the Plainsmen. Bell placed in the 440 for his two points. Auburn placed third in the conference meet. Despite the loss of mainstays of the 1929 team, a formidable team is expected to wear the Orange and Blue colors this season. Wilbur Hutsell, who has been at the helm of track activities at the Cornerstone for nine years, will again tutor the. future Barbuti's, Nurmi's and Paddock's at the Plains. Coach Hutsell was a member of the* coaching staff of the 1928 United States Olympic team. Since his advent to the Loveliest Village, he has lost two dual meets, and has developed such outstanding track stars as Baskin, Marquis, Nelson, Snider, Green, Carter, Beard, Virgin and others. Weems Oliver Baskin, one of the leading hurdlers in the country during his collegiate days, will assist Coach Hutsell this season. Baskin was a track teamjjy himelf at Auburn as he participated in six events. He was LOUIE JAMES Louie is the only veteran on this year's cage team, and it not only the captain of the team, but is a hustling and a very efficient guard. Louie was proceeded on the hardwood floor by his two famous brothers, Ebb and Fobb. These twins were famous throughout conference basketball circles, and Louie is making an excellent job of carrying on where they left off. Louie is a member of the Senior class of Education, and is very popular on the campus. He is a member of the S. A. E. fraternity, honorary fraternities, and associated with other campus activities. termed the "Iron Man" of the Plain-men track team for three years. Six lett'ermen will form the nucleus for the 1930 team. Capt. Earnest Bell, Carman Teague, Andrew Burdett, Carl Creel, James McClen-don, and Joe Hughes are the 1929 "A" men who are back. Sam Robinson, one of the leading javelin hurlers in the United States in 1928, who (Continued on page 4) Vandy Wins From Auburn in Exciting Encounter 29 to 27 Two conference basketball teams whose main interest in existence thru the present era is to stay out of the cellar, met last night in the Vander-built Gymnasium, Gus Morrow's Commodores maintaing a slim lead throughout and finally defeating Auburn by a score of 29 to 27. Thus, after being nosed out by Clemson and crushed by Sewanee and Alabama, the Vandy quintet finally managed to eke out a conference win, although playing a major portion of the last period without the services of Swamp Marsh, regular center, and Capt. Donald Cram, both of whom were disqualified for infringement of the personal foul rule. The Commodores did not play good basketball in their victory. Their offense was jerkey and they handled the ball very poorly, indeed. But they made nine of their 14 free shots good while the Tigers from the Plains cashed only seven in 19 attempt's, and the two point difference there was the margin of victory. If Auburn's team had cashed as fine a percentage of its free throws as did the Commodores, they would have won. But they could not and their best effort's from the floor left them deadlocked with the Black and Gold quintet in the matter of scoring (Continued on page 4) 150 rooms, every room with bath and showers Circulating ice water and oscillating f a n s STRICTLY FIREPROOF The Greystone Montgomery, Ala. Wolff Hotel Company Charles A. Johnson Operators Manager ENGRAVED BY JOHN HELD JR •ILTROIBLE YOI TOILS. 4 DIFFERENT T 0 1 E AuhreyAuschincloss, CRIED G L IM M i l : "So? And what's wrong with my tone, my haughty beauty ?" barked Sir Mortimer. "Everything possible," she answered him unflinchingly. 1 , i "Your voice is that of a man gargling in an elevator \ i shaft. Change.to OLD GOLDS... they protect the throat. No man shall call me honey who does not smoke this honey-smooth cigarette . . . not a cough in a carload.' P. Lorillard Co. FASTEST GROWING CIGARETTE IN HISTORY.... .NOT A COUGH IN A CARLOAD / PAGE FOUR THE PLAINSMAN — FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1930 Woman's Club News By Mrs. C. P. Townsley The children who attended the Woman's Club story hour on Wednesday were Virginia Williamson, Kath-erine Wright, Claire Tisdale and Billy and Thad Salmon. Mrs. Sewell told about the "Three Bears," "The Fox and the Crane," and "The Dog and His Shadow," and Mrs. Salmon read Mother Goose rhymes. The children were much interested and Mrs. Salmon plans to bring out more interest and initiative by having the .children take part in the story-telling. Virginia Williamson will give her favorite story next week. The meetings are held every Wednesday from three to four o'clock, and all the Auburn children, from three through kindergarden age, are invited. Mrs. Sewell will be hostess next week at her home at 116 Miller Avenue. The sub-committee of the Education Department in charge of the activity is most anxious to add to its material, and Mrs. Sewell or Mrs. Camp will be glad to call for books if anyone who has any to donate or lend will call 312 or 234. Federation of Woman's Missionary Societies Meet On last Monday afternoon there was a meeting of the Federation of Woman's Missionary Societies at the Episcopal Church with the Episcopal and Christian Science Churches as hostesses. The election of new officers took place at this meeting, and are as follows: President, Mrs. A. C. Barrow; Vice-President, Mrs. C. L. Hare; Secretary, Mrs. Homer Car-lovitz; Chairman of Program Committee, Mrs. J. J. Wilmore; Chairman of Music Committee; Mrs. Homer Wright; Chairman of Community Service, Mrs. L. D. Stodghill. Two very interesting talks were given, "Riview of the work of the Episcopal Church," by Mrs. Wilson T. Monty, and "Work of Christian Science Church," by Mrs. C. A. Cary. During the meeting it was suggested that all shut-ins and ill 'people be remembered at Easter with flowers. This was agreed on. The last half hour of the meeting was given over to a social period. Tea and sandwiches were served by Mrs. W. B. Lee. Blue Bird Group of Camp Fire Girls Meet On last Saturday evening the Blue Bird group of the Camp Fire Girls Organization under the capable supervision of Miss Elizabeth Duncan gave a lovely Mothers-daughters' banquet at the Luther Duncan Hall. The most significant fact about the banquet was that this group of Twenty young girls from nine to twelve years of age did all the preparation of the food, decorating and entertaining. There were five tables with center pieces of pine needles, and cones. Green and white were successfully carried out in both the decorations and courses. As the banquet progressed a group of six sang their camp fire songs. It has been reported that this group of camp fire girls holds second place in the United States. Mrs. Knapp Entertains Guests With Lovely Tea Mrs. Bradford Knapp entertained with a tea from three to five last Saturday afternoon for her guests, Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Campton. The guests were met at the door by Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Eaton. The table was presided over by Mrs. B. B. Ross and Mrs. Zebulon Judd. Canape, sandwiches, mints, and nuts were served by Mrs. M. J. Funchess and Mrs. Paul King. Tea Honoring Mrs. Patterson Brilliant Event On last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. S. L. Garrett and Mrs. L. D. Stodghill entertained with a tea at the Stodghill home for Mrs. Patterson, mother of Mrs. W. W. Hill. Guests were met by Mrs. L. A. Ward and Mrs. Garrett and conducted into an immense living room which was prettily decorated with pink carnations and ferns. About forty, guests called during the afternoon and the special guests were Miss Compton, aunt of Mrs. Bradford Knapp and Mrs. Bourne, mother of Mrs. B. F. Thomas. Miss Dana Gatchell presided very gracefully over the table which was covered with a dainty lace cover. Chocolate, coffee, and mints were served by Misses Inez Shepherd, Leverne Watts, Ruth Murray, and Mrs. Louise Hakanson. Mesdames Showalter and • Gardner Joint Hostesses Mrs. B. R. Showalter and Mrs. W. A. Gardner entertained the Sewing Circle at the home of Mrs. Showalter on last Tuesday evening. Tea was served by Mrs. E. W. Camp from a very attractive table with pink carnations and pink candles for a centerpiece. The guests of the circle were Mrs. J. L. Seal, Mrs. Barth and Mrs. Burks. Mrs. McGhee was welcomed as a new member of the circle at this time also. Mrs. Strudwick Honored With Informal Tea Mrs. A. Carnes, assisted by Mrs. J . L. Seal, gave a lovely informal tea for the mother of Mrs. Cecil Yar-brough, Mrs. Strudwick, on last Saturday afternoon. Progressive conversation and lovely refreshments were enjoyed by fifteen guests. Always Ready to Give You the Best of Service TOOMER'S HARDWARE CLINE TAMPLIN, Manager ATTENTION JUNIORS! The new improved Auburn Ring samples have arrived. See either of following men to place orders: T. G. Amason, Alpha Gamma Rho House; Fred Hardy, Sigma Nu House; Kelly Sullivan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon House. These Rings are being manufactured by L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. S. L. Toomer is in Birmingham this week attending a meeting of the State Board of Woman's Federated Clubj. While there she will visit Mrs. W. G. Harrison who is having several social functions for her. » » » Miss Lois Walker of Hurtsboro, spent a very pleasant week-end here with her aunt, Mrs. William Simpson. * * * Roland Savage who was enrolled as a freshman in Education returned to his home at the end of the semester. * » * Mrs. C. L. Hare entertained Friday evening with a surprise picture show aprty for her daughter, Miss Dabne Hare. After the show the couples returned home to play bridge. * * * Mr. Tom Bragg, a prominent alumnus of Auburn, was the dinner guest of Professor B. B. Ross and Prpfessor C. L. Hare at the Rotarian Club. Mr. Bragg js the Vice-President of the Alabama Power Company in Birm-jngham.- * * * Miss Ernestine Hill, who is attending Alabama College at Montevallo, visited her parents, Professor and W. W. Hill, during the dance season. * * » Professor and Mrs. P. P| Powell are ill with influenza at their home on Gay Street. * * * Mr. Kessler, who is connected with the Westinghouse of St. Louis, is in Auburn on business this week. *. * * Mrs. W. A. Ruffin had as her guest her sister, Mrs. Floyd, and son during the last week. * * * Mrs. L. A. Ward will entertain with a breakfast for Miss Josephine Eddy during this week. * * * Miss Mary Louise Collings will vis^t her sister, Miss Elizabeth Collings, in Tuscaloosa during next week. * * * Mrs. Alice Whitcher Sandlin spent a pleasant week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sandlin of Mt. Pinson. » • • Miss Patricia Askew, a former student of Auburn, is visiting here this week. * * » Mrs. S. W. Garrett is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Whiteside, in Macon this week. * * * Mrs. Minnie O'Hara entertained with an informal party for Mrs. Langston on last Saturday afternoon. » « * Miss Bernice Pruitt spent last week at her home in Pine Hill. * * * Miss Mignon Mallette visited her sister in Weogufka last week-end. * * * Miss Vivian Watters -of Bay Min-nette, has enrolled here as a student in Home Economics. MONDAY-TUESDAY, February 3-4 — All Talking — MAURICE CHEVALIER "THE LOVE PARADE" An Ernst LUBITSCH Production — with — Jeanette MacDonald, Lupino Lane and Lillian Roth (A Paramount Picture) He sings, makes love for you. The entertainment idol of the world—Maurice Chevalier. Here's the production that amazed New York! The screen's first original musical-romance. T u n e f u l ! Sophisticated! Hilarious! The roguish romance of a beautiful queen. ALSO SOUND NEWS Auburn, TIGER THEATRE Alabama SOPHS AND JUNIORS LARGELY COMPOSE TIGER TRACK TEAM (Continued from page 3) was kept out of track harness last season because of injuries received in an automobile wreck, is expected to take up where he left off in 1928 and be quite an asset to this year's team. Sophomores will play a big part in the success of the team. Nine of the leading candidates are out for the varsity for their first time. Hamilton O'Hara, C. B. Dolline, Zac Huff, Clarence Roberts, G. L. Boswell, Joseph Plant, Garland Beard, brother of Percy Beard, Jack Stewart and Robert Stacey are the sophomores who are expected to play leading roles in keeping the Bengals near the top this season in track. The events and the leading candidates are: 100 and 220, Capt. Earnest Bell, Lawrence Chamblee, Frank Han-by and Hamilton O'Hara; 440, Bell and David Bottoms; 880, James Mc- Clendon, Eugene Gray, and C. B. Dol-lins; Mile, James Pitts and Zac Huff; Two mile, Carman Teague, Clarence Roberts and Huff; High and low hurdles, Garland Beard, O'Hara and Jack Stewart; pole vault, Joe Hughes, G. L. Boswell and Thomas Gaillard; high jump, Alternate Captain Andrew Burnett, Stewart and Robert Stacey; broad jump, Burnett and 'OHara; shot and discus, William Coleman and Beard; javelin, Carl Creel, Sam Robinson and Herman Jones. Y. W. C. A. Holds Meeting On Wednesday Afternoon The Y. W. C. A. held its last meeting of the month on Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 at the home of Miss Rosa Pate. During the social half hour a nice supper was served. Later the new officers for the year were elected. The new officers are: Helen Garrett, President; Rosa Pate, vice-president; Vivian Hester, secretary and treasurer; Mary Johnson, assistant secretary and reporter. Those attending the meeting were Hope Norris, Helen Garrett, Mrs. W. H. Jones, Mrs. Miriam Moore, Louise Whatley, Elizabeth Smith, Rosa Pate, Bertha Dunn, Mae Lynn Cowan, Estelle Cowan, Irene Sherrill, Vivian Hester, and Mary Johnson. Mrs. Stodghill Entertains With Enjoyable Bridge Party Mrs. L. D. Stodghill gave an eight table bridge on last Wednesday at her home on Fraternity Row. Potted pink geranium and sweet peas weer used for the decorations of the rooms. Top score was won by Mrs. Byers, who received a beautiful bronze pair of book ends. Mrs. Scott won second prize which was a pair of lovely Godit Prints. A frozen salad course was served to the guests by Misses Mary Louise Collings, Viola Thorn, and Mrs. L. A. Ward. Mrs. Caddell Hostess At Informal Tea Mrs. W. D. Caddell had a lovely informal tea in honor of Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Hearndon, who have recently come to make their home in Au burn. Progressive conversation was enjoyed by the guests. A delicious salad course was served. Miss Audrey Fuller visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Fuller, during the past. week. * * * Miss Clara Bell Parsons spent last week-end with her parents in Bessemer, Alabama. * * * Miss Celeste Mesbitt of Birmingham, a former student of Auburn, was here during the dance season. * * * Miss Easley Hutcheson who graduated from Auburn last year, spent the week-end with friends here. * » * Miss Lois Wells from Luverne visited here last week-end. * * » Miss Pearl Rowe has returned to her home in Houston, Alabama. * * * Miss Sarah Holliday, who is teaching at Shawmut, was the guest of friends here last week. * * * Miss Evelyn Henry of Montgomery spent last week-end in Auburn. * * * Miss Ruth Murray visited Misses Evelyn Henry and Katherine McGhee in Montgomery during last week. CHICAGO TRIBUNE RECOGNIZES PREXY AGRICULTURAL LEADER (Continued from page 1) ally of the south. 4. Introduction of diversified agriculture is gradually becoming established. Dairying, poultrying, and the raising of hogs has brought new income, better farming methods, and even new industry to the south, such as cheese factories and packing plants. Mutt Capitalize on Season The length of season in the south must be capitalized, Mr. Knapp believes, for other crops than cotton, tobacco and rice. Those farms can be made to produce six times as much wood on an acre as in any other climate, with cheap lands. He is convinced that the south will soon become superior in competition for what he terms "ability to grow gross tonnage of cellulose per acre." Rayon mills coming to the south foretell this trend. Corn can be grown with its ears secondary to the 17 feet of massive growth for fiber. The south offers unlimited sources of wood and cotton fiber, and with science developing pressed wood or other fibrous material, plastics from pine sawdust and formaldehyde, there will be no end to the new products from this developing area. He even predicts that while 60 per cent of the nation's craft (wrapping) paper comes from southern paper mills, it is possible that we may step from that to paper pulp for newsprint. Trees as Farm Crop Farmers of the future will be grow- BASEBALL ASPIRANTS ALREADY REPORTING TO COACH SHERIDAN (Continued from page 3) his stay in the American and International leagues. Harry Lloyd is expected to fill the role at first base that was held down by Ben Newton and Howard Smith last season. Louis Gholston and Ralph Jordan are numeral players from Red Brown's yearling nine who will also be in the battle for the initial sack. Due to his hitting ability, Jordan might be shifted to the outer gardens. The remainder of the inner works probably will be Luke Ward, Ike Lewis or Egbert Potter, second base; Frock Pate, shortstop, and Bob Harding, Chas. Manley or Bill Bigger-staff, third base. Ward was out last season with an injured shoulder. The outfield remains intact from last season with three of the hardest hitting southpaw hitters in college baseball ready to chase flys. It is very doubtful if another college nine in the United States can boast of a trio of better fly chasers. All have received lucrative offers to join professional ranks but want to finish their education. All throw from the right side but deal opposing mounds-men misery from the left side. Ben Newton will, patrol left field; Capt. Jim Crawford, center field, and Joe Burt, right field. Pete Harris, letter earner last season, Ray Ward and Phil Hodges, who are up from the yearling team, will be able understudies for three of the best outfielders ever to roam the pastures in an Orange and Blue uniform. TIGERS FIGHT HARD BUT ARE FINALLY CONQUERED BY STRONG GEORGIA '5' VANDY WINS FROM AUBURN IN EXCITING ENCOUNTER 29 TO 27 (Continued from page 3) there. Auburn scored first with a free pitch and led for a minute. But after that they were behind from two to six points, never getting below striking distance of the top, but never being quite able to pull up on even terms. With only five minutes left to play, Vandy led with the count at 27 to 21. Jordan's foul shot 10 seconds before the last whistle made it 27 to 29, the gap being gradually closed up as the game was ended. Stewart, lanky center for the visitors, was the only player on either team able to make more than half a dozen points. Coffer, Marsh, Cram, Jordan and Pate all accounted for six tallies. But Stewart made one more to top the evening's list. The lineup: Vandy (9) Pos. Auburn (27) Coffee (6) F Jordan (6) Rutherford (2) F Pate (6) Marsh (6) C Stewart (7) Cram (6) G Lawson (2) Abernathy G James (4) Subs: Vandy—Franklin 3, Abernathy, Calfant 4, for Rutherford, Rutherford for Marsh; Kiwan 2, for Cram. Auburn—Aldredge 2, for Stewart; Hatfield for Lawson. Referee: Christ. (Continued from page 3) and finally surpassed. With the score 18-12 in favor of the Bulldogs, Coach Lee sent in Lumpkin to replace Pate. This Slim youngster made his presence felt immediately by snagging a crip shot under the goal. The two team battled nip and tuck the rest of the period, with Lumpkin leading the way, Auburn managed to cut down the Georgians' lead to twelve points. The half ended with the Bulldogs on the long end of a 24-19 count. Auburn fought the Georgians stubbornly throughout the last half, but were never quite able to overcome the Bulldogs' lead. Both defenses tightened in the second period, but the Georgia forwards maintained their superiority by long shots from the side that found the basket with astonishing regularity. Sanford, lanky blond forward for the visitors, was especially adept at hitting the basket in almost every attempt. Despite this, the whole Auburn team fought with dogged determination that threatened at all times to overcome the more brilliant play of their rivals. Aided by good teamwork and good shooting at the basket by Lumpkin and Stewart, the Tigers drew up with four points of the visitors. Then Jordan, sensational Auburn forward, threw the crowd into an uproar by taking the ball out of the hands of Reeder, Georgia guard, dribbling down the floor, and bagging a snowbird under the goal. This brought the count to 34-32 and it looked as thought the Plainsmen might overtake the Athenians. Joy was short lived, however; apparently spurred by the Tigers' spurt, the Bulldogs came back and had amassed another seven point lead within two minutes. Thereafter, with only three minutes to play, the conclusion was almost foregone; the Tigers nevertheless, continued to fight just as hard and showed the never-say-die Auburn spirit. The game finally ended with the score standing 43-35 in favor of Georgia. Auburn's Sophomore team showed a world of improvement in this game. At times, the team showed flashed ing trees as a farm crop, quick-growing varieties, that in six or seven years start supplying annual cuttings. These will cease to be farm wastes or by-products, and become principal agricultural products, he opines. Two crops a year are possible in the southland. A legume such as Austrian peas or vetch can be grown in winter, then "Slap the land right back" into some other summer crop, fertility being kept up all the while. New discoveries are in the offing by chemists who will find uses for such southern crops as turpentine and rosin, Mr. Knapp indicated. GLYCERINE MIX REMOVES CAUSE OF STOMACH GAS Simple glycerin, buckthorn bark, saline, etc., as mixed in Adlerika, acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, removing poisons you never thought were there and which caused gas and other stomach trouble. Just ONE spoonful relieves GAS, sour stomach, sick headache and constipation. Don't take medicine which cleans only PART of bowels, but let Adlerika give you a REAL cleaning and see how good you feel! It will surprise you! Homer Wright, druggist. HEY! We Are Always Ready to Give You the Best Of Meat MOORE'S MARKET Phone 37 power that bode ill for teams to be met later in the season. Lawson, Stewart, and Lumpkin showed wonderful improvement. The elongated center, Stewart, seems to be getting his eye on the basket. Captain James played his usual jam-up game at guard and harassed the Georgians at all times by sneaking under the goal to bag crip-shots. By far, the most gratifying thing was the fighting spirit showed by Coach Lee's proteges. This team has a heart. One would have thought the Plainsmen were The Tigers, who simply do not know what it means to give up. Georgia, too, showed a powerful, smooth-running team that boasts two forwards who can shoot and work on the floor like nobody's business. The whole team played as a unit. Lineup: Auburn (35) Georgia (43) Jordan (6)) R.F. Palmer (13) Pate L.F. Sanford (17) Stewart (11) C Smith Capt. James (6) L.G. Reeder, (1) Lawson (2) R.G. Anderson (2) Substitutions: Auburn—Lumpkin (10), Hatfield, Yarbrough. Georgia—Strickland (10). Referee: Roosma (Army). BASKETBALL QUINTESSENCE (Continued from page 3) pions. However, both Duke and North Carolina have good teams and that section of the conference is having the privilege of witnessing some excellent games. * * * * * Georgia Tech is at present in the lower regions of the conference standing, having won only one game, and losing several. Among the losses suffered was one to the Georgia Bulldogs. The game being played in Atlanta. But Tech is fast improving, and as they meet Vanderbilt in Atlanta Saturday night, they should be able to add another victory to their conference standing. Room and Board-342 South Gay Street $26.00 per month MRS. R. T. DUBOSE TOOMER'S WILL GIVE YOU SERVICE DRUG SUNDRIES DRINKS, SMOKES THE STORE OF SERVICE AND QUALITY ON THE CORNER Rainbow Theatre OPELIKA, ALABAMA MONDAY and TUESDAY RIO RITA (scenes in technicolor). Cast: Bebe Daniels, John Boles, Dorothy Lee, Robert Woolsey, Bert Wheeler and Don J\\ vfl.rH.do Songs: "The River Song," "If You Are in Love You Will Waltz," "You Are Always in My Arms," "Rio Rita." Florenz Ziegfeld's glorious romance-shot with thrills-sparkling with song and beauty -glowing with rich humor and high hearted adventure. If the public demands this show will be given Wednesday also. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY "Behind that Curtain" with Warner Baxter, Lois Moran, Gilbert Emery. A love mystery drama of Scotland Yard. FRIDAY Norma Shearer in "Their Own Desire," also Belle Bennett, Lewis Stone and Robert Montgomery. A new light thrown on children of today. Are their parents more of a problem? SATURDAY "The 13th Chair" with Conrad Nagel. 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