The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 7, Ed. 1, Thursday, November 3, 1921 Page: 1 of 4
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ABILENE TAYLOR COUNTY TEXAS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 1921.
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Volume IX
MANY HONORS AND
REWARDS ARE OPEN
tO A.C.C. STUDENTS
A 'I10 students of Aliilcno Christian
College go about llicir work from elay to
ilny many of them may be unaware that
man v rewards may come In llicm at llie
end 'of llie year. Of courso every college
(Firl wants to liccnmc a mimlicr of tlie
W (.lull. The conditions for member-
ship in that organization have been set
befoi e In the student liody already. 'I lie
conditions for membership in t lie A. Club
haw ''I'" been explained but there are
acvri'il other individual rcwaid as well
as reward which will come to the Liter-
ary ociclics.
Mi Italph of the Italph I'aint anil
I'jprr Company of this city gives each
c.ir a Cold Medal to llie students making
I7Jp licM grade in rl for the entire stssion.
MX l Viola Drown '21 won this medal lat
esjion. To the two students making the
lilgl(i('t grades in Piano for the Vntlro ses
sion! Cold Medals will hi given. They were
wool last year by Miss Mabel Ilurfoid and
Mr fCeorge A. Klingman Jr. '21.
llo the girl in each Girls Dormitory
whel keeps the ncjlcst room throughout
the Ivcar Sister Sewcll give a medal. I-ast
veil Miss Until Itatliff '22 of Daisy halLjyQnnt
and Miss Ima I.eggctt '23 of Zelbicr ha1
won lliese prizes.
I .! ...ir n .. !..!; I iift '...A.iA-rfT.niiusiiiii. Five members of the fourth
i- jvm .. ... ....... h"- in iimtll. ' l
I). ai.i lTr!i Speck In the member of the
Prrs Club doing the most work in the
club! for the entire session. The individual
is nMerlcd by secret vole of the club. Mr
Elmer J Herry '23 former editor of The
Optimst was awarded this gift last year.
Hrother Scwcll gives each year to the
stui'ient making the highest average grade
in Hiblf for the entire session a hand-
sonio Hible. The Hiblc went last year to
Mi Ruby Templcton '21 of I-firnine
'1 ex
'! tho jtudents of tho Department of
Home Economics there are. awarded four
medals each year. AmedaPRoes to 0e
Wlemy students making tho highest
grades in Domestic Science and Domestic
Art l.art -y err -these wire "nor awarded;
Mollis also go to the two girls of college
standing who made the best grades in
Domestic Science anil Domestic Art.
To the Preacher-Student who makes the
higl praile lit all his work for the en-
tire I inn u splendid copy of Hrother Mc-
'an(.'s Commentary' on Acts will be
B"e Mr. W. R. Smith '21 was the win-
Her f tti! pjft lnsl uninn
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of the greatest honors which may
com
in an individual student is a scholar-
ship)
Two scholarships are awarded each
Kir f)ne of these goes to the colleges
'""J nt making tho highest average grade
'or he entire session general deportment
'"c'ldcil lm another to the student in the
"CJdcuiy who make the highest grade in
""Academy. Last year Mr. James Chil-
dren '2 wa9 awarded the College
''ilarslup for the second time in as many
ej and Miss Ruby Hndcrson was
uwaict tl0 Academy Scholarship.
"'side the different honors anil re-
arn which may be won by the individual
studi.1 ilere nre several honors for the
wini'tra of the different Inter-Society
cont(.t8 f lc jear The nost coveted
"I '"esc is the T. C. Campbell Loving
Lu''T given h Mr. T. C. Campbell of this
city l the society winning two of the
three Inter-Society debates.
To the young lady who wins first place
foi l)ier society in the reading contest a
gold medal will be given. Last year Miss
Hess' C.lyn Hays '22 of the Zellncrs won
this Iniedal. A gold medal i ulso awatded
to tile young lady who wiii9 first place in
the Inter-Society Essay Contest. There was
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DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM
AND ENTERTAINMENT IS
GIVEN SATURDAY NIGHT
On last Saturday ocniug a cry inter-
cting and spooky entertainment was given
by the pupils of the A. C. C. Training
school. The first part of tho evening was
spent in the College Auditorium after
which the crowd was entertained in dif-
ferent parts of the building. Tho pro-
gram was stagrd and the party given for
the purpose of raising money to put addi-
tional playground equipment on the Train-
ing School grounds. About fifty dollars
was ilcarcd for that purpose.
'the building and booths were artistically
decorated in Fall leaves. Jack 'o 1-anterns
and other nppiopriatc decorations. A de-
lightful piogram given by the little tots
and a play given by three members o'
the Dramatic Club had been planned for
tho evening and was enjoyed to the ut-
most by the large audience. The firt
number was a Hallowe'en story which
was told by Master Hobby lliril. A num
her of little fellows dressed in gayly col
ored clown suits then sang a song which
vw '"' -'" I by a reading. "Little Ilo
II. yj "Vinilln Wade. It was an in
ilNVj L)f ije (() nine" as given
!f "Little Hoy lllue as given
tots at school on Friday af-
accident thev . naet scitViin
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grade then dramatized a story the mora
of which was to repay kindness with
kindncs. Five little girls gaily dressed
in the colors of the month then gave .
drill entitled "October." Little Mis Wan
la Lee Miller then presented "Little Or
phan Annie" from Riley in a very pleas-
ing manner.
The most awe inspiring number was a
spook drill which was given by the larger
boys of the Intermediate Department.
Every spook which appeared upon the
silage pointed out a person in the audience
whom be Intended to haunt. The drill was
accompanied byAsome very blood-curdling
.shrieks nv 0 the highl of nome gen-
denatured one in the audience.
The last riuntber on the program was a
one act farce entitled "Peter." It was
presented by Miss Connie Travis Miss
Wanda Treat and Mr. Wendell Hedichek.
Miss Treat portrayed a young lady Jenny
MisTTnivippedrsdJiLll'erolo of Miss
hast ma n Jenny s aunt. Mr. Ilcdiclicr'
pcared as Charlie a burglar. The play
was very appropriate and well rendered.
When the program was finished the au-
dience was invited to have their fortunes
told and to partake of refreshments. The
fortunes were told by a wise old fortune-
teller who disappointed no one. Witches'
brew sandwiches and apples could be
procured at the camp of the Witches who
sat around a smoking cauldron making
their brew which proved to be delicious.
Not only did everyone have a good
sociable time but much profit in money
was realized by thosu who have the best
interests of the coming generation at
heart.
Some of the girls on the second floor
of Zellner woke up early Sunday morn-
ing but they were not aroused by the bell.
It is suspected that the first thought they
had was to pull down the window but this
was no use for the water was coming
through the ceiling as one of the girls
was about half awake she said "I hate to
have to rj to breakfast through all that
rain."
It was discovered later that the rain was
not rain because it was coming through
the ceiling from the room above. The
water wus left on in the room of Allie
Smith and Marie Scarhiirough. The rooms
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PHONE 196
HOWARD PAYNE GIVES
WILDCATS A DRUBBING
AT BR0WNW00D FRIDAY
PURPLE AND WHITE WARRIORS
COMPLETELY 01 TCLASSED
BIT FIGHT HARD.
'RED' AND JMERKEL' STAR
Boys Hold Yellow Jackets to One
Touchdown in the Fir-t Ami
La-t Periods.
The Wildcats went to Ilrownwood lat
Thursday win re 'ney encountered the
Howard Payne Yt'low Jackets in what
was an interesting even if lopsided game
The Yellow Jackets have an enviable
record for the scison. They had defeated
the Tiiuity I Diversity Tigers only a week
before and it was they who startled 'lexas
when they scored a touchdown on the
great Texas griciiltural and Mechanical
College eleven. Coath Kirkpalritk has n
very good assortment of stars who displav
every phase of good football. 'Ihe piling
ing side-stepping dashing diving Yel-
low Jackets piled up a total of eight
touchdowns on the A. C. C. warriors and
Carlcton Woodward kicked every goal of
ter touchdown bringing the total to 56
points wi'Ji the ChriUj'ia bold in'; 4.U '.be
rim of a big zero.
The defeat was no su.prUo to the sup
porters of the purple and white who were
acquainted with the two teams. 'Ihe
Christian boys fought for every inch a-
hct they could even when they fell thai
defeat was sure from the beginning. It
was the greatest team that an Abilene
Christian College team has ever been call-
ed nn in meet Thev bid fair to carry off
the Texas Intercollegiate Athletic As-
sociation championship this season.
When the game began II. P. C. kicked
to A. C. C took the ball away from them
and made a touchdown and kicked goal in
three and one-lmlf minutes. They then
kicked to A. G.- C. who made two first
downs carrying the ball into Yellow
Jacket territory. A fifteen-yard penalty
then set them back and they punted. 'Ihe
ball see sawed between the thirty-yard
lines for a time and then Curtis covered
a fumble behind his own goal for a touch-
back. The Purple and White warriors
held the fighting Haptists through the
quarter and they did not score again until
well into the second pcrio(i7iIne7u-.4Cuu:'l
two touchdowns in that period.
The third period things went all wrong
The Haptists ran over four touchdowns
and kicked goal each time. In the last
period there was no scoring until just he-
fore the game was over. II. P. C. went
over for their final touchdown and kicked
goal with time left only for the kick off
and one play. In spots the Wildcats look-
ed good especially so in view of the fait
that a majority of the players are in col-
lege football for the first year. If these
men stick to the old purple and white as
they should they will some day be able to
visit the Yellow Jacket nest and avenge
the defeat.
A. C. C. won the toss and chose to de-
fend the cast goal. C. Woodward kick-
ed to Kcnley who returned to the twenty-seven-yard
line. Scott then gained a total
of sevm yards in three Irys. Kenley punt-
ed thirty-five yards to Chancy. Chaney
then gained three yards through the line.
Grady made five Chancy four more and
then Grady went around the right for ten
yards which placed the ball on A. C. Co
one-yard line. Crady plunged over for a
touchdown and Woodard kicked goal af-
ter three and one-half minutes of play. A.
C. C. 0; H. P. C. 7.
Woodward kicked to Hall who return-
ed to the twenty-ecven-yard line. Hall
nude lour yards in two irys ami men
Red" Williams gained six yards through
'5 "Red" played a good game all
fitahU illgpite 0f ie fuct tiat je a8
ing. Go firgt couege football. He will
heavens ana- fl gron( num exl )Car.
glory they win )o )ine yar(g )rce
has not given spe)( fmlr. Williams five
day work but !Scot 01)C more Thl.
structions about o. fortv.yaril line w)in
lid lirttv ttM miv lit- . .. .
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Christ and the resu
ience to Cod and CI
twenty-five to go.
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WILDCATS HAVE THREE
MORE GAMES ON SCHEDULE
The Wildcats have three mori games
scheduled for the football scison. The next
game conies after the meeting is ovci on
November the 11th at Meridian with I
.Meridian College eleven. I lie W illicit
are going through some stiff training and
are using the pointers which they received
from some of the veterans who were then
opponents Iat week to good advantage
1hev then go to Clarendon on Novein
her the IBth where they encounter the
Clarendon College Hull Dog. 'Ibis will
he a close game. The Clarcndonilcs si ored
the only touchdown that was made
against . C. C. last season but wire de
featcd 29-7.
'Ihe last game of the scison comes a
Hiownwood on 'thanksgiving. 'Ihe Wild
cats will attempt to claw the Daniel Raker
Hill Ilillics. D. H. C. has a much better
team this scusoii than hc had last yeai
and it will be a strennus task for the
Wildcats to down lur although thev
should do so.
'Ihe hovs have more fight and pep than
at any lime this season. 'I lie arc out t
make a clean slate of the remainder o
their schedule and they bid fair to do mi
TO RRQMWOOD.
VIA BUFFALO GAP
While tho Wilelcats went to Ilrownwood
last week only to he elefcalcd h a largel
score- they certainly enjoyed the trip .mil j
when they boarded the train for home
they were in a high spirits as they were
when they arrived in Ilrownwood.
To begin the trip correctly they were
eivrn .1 rov.il semi off liv Inn lir..nn pniui!
Just before they climbed into the Buffalo
Gap bus the most of the student hndv
congregated in front of the Administration
building and sang. and yelled until they
were off. The band was there also und
livened things with a peppy selection.
When the Wildcats arrived at the station
at Ruffalo Gap they found about twenty-
five Simmons students there ready to
take the train. It was learned that they
were on their way to Haylor Woman's
College 10 attend a convention of the
Haptist Students I nion When all the
college- students from Abilene had crowd-
eel into one earc it was prelly well packed
: is the" case when college stuil'ems V-p-
gregate the amount of pep increased until
it soon filled the air anil the ears of the
other passengers.
It has been many months since such a
spirit has been evident between students
of the two colleges which are Abilene's
crowning glory. The Simmonsites kept up
a continual stream of yells and songs.
Most of them were aimed at A. C. C.'s vic-
tory and Howard Payne's defeat. The
Wildcats yelled for Simmon? also. The
two crowds "got back at" each other at
times only to smooth things over with the
next song or yell. Mister "Red" Wil-
liams of Lorenzo Texas A. C. C.'s Fresh
man president was the fellow who tended
much color to the evening's entertainment.
Ho was the greatest and really the only at-
traction of a parade which was staged with
tho whole train as its' route. He even con
vinced a Simmons senior that he too
was a senior hut a loyal A. C. C. Sopho
more epiickly corrected ihe mistake.
When tho train reached Hrownwood it
lost the W ildcat tribe and took on a delega-
tion from Howard Payne who were also
bound for Helton. It is hard to imagine
just exactly what happened on that train
after the two Haptist bunches began to
mix if they mixed at all.
The Howard Payne athletic management
escorted Coach Lewis and his Cats to the
Southern Hotel Hrovvnvvood's finest. The
whole bunch lived high during their stay
there.
When the time for the game came and
even after the gume was ovir the cheei-
ful never-say-dio spirit of the A. C. C
men was not dimmed by their defeat for
they met it seiuarely and look it liouestl)
and cleanly
II)' ihe time tho boys reached Ruffalo
Gap on their return trip they were bub-
bling over with good nature. They left the
train and climbed into tho bus singing all
the time. After they were on their way
into Abilene they indulged in some
DOUBLES IN SOCIETY
TENNIS RESULT IN
A ZELLNER VICTORY
On last Wednesday and Thursday af-
ternoons the Zellner Tennis team defeated
"'the Hauling team in the Inter-Soriclv
doubles matches Roth the matches were
hard fought ones. 'I hey were the first of
five matt lies which will constitute the
fiit of three Inter-Society tournaments.
'Ihe Xellners must win only one of the re-
maining male lies to win the first Tourna
ment.
moil amount of ppp wa generated
on the sidelines during the matches and
the players fought hard. In tho first
inatih l'ih and Cotton of the Zellncrs
were pitted against Leach and Callan of
the Hauling. It looked for awhile as if
the Hauling would cany off the victory.
They won the first set d4 and gaining a
lead of ri-2 on the second set the Harding
boys weikened and after coming within
two points of winning the el they let the
Zellncrs overcome them. 'I he sit finally
stood 6 5 for the Hauling but the Zellner
hovs finished strong and took tho set 110.
'Ihe next two sels wcie hard fought in
spite of the score. The Zellneis won the
match K II f 6-3 6-2.
t In the s??iv- .'....-rfth iniYini.il t-ti'ijs
aCTnlfoun of the Zellncrs and Scwell and
Witt of the Hardings things looked dark
for ihe Zellncrs for a while. When the
elust cleared away after the first set the
I Hardings weie found to be victors (i-1. It
seems that the Zellner were a bit off
fotni but the Harding boys were fighting
for every point. Witt's chop returns ami
Sewell's serviie was keeping their oppon
ent guessing.
During the second set the Zellner team
regained consciousness. Hrown's back-
hand stroke was much bettir and Lewis'
service finally found the "pig p-"" 11)
fighting hard the Zellner team won the
second sci 64. Hy repeating the perform-
ance ol ihelr teammates Mhey finisheel
strong ' took .z. next two sets 6-2 6-3.
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Thus the second' vent to the Zellncrs l-bT
6-4 6-2 6-3.
The sineV's matches will begin Wednes-
day (yeslerelay) afternoon. The draw-
ings have been made and Witt i to meet
Fih Leach meets Cotton and Sewell meets
Lewis. The Society winning two of the
three tournaments which will be held dur-
ing the year will he awarded a loving cup.
C.CjgiENS.TIE..Mu.
ABILENE SECOND 6-6
On Tucda afternoon the . C. C.
scrubs went over and engaged the second
team of Mulene High School in a little
football game Tho halllc aroused much
pep and the whole affair was interesting
as is c id mm! by the siore which was a
tie 6-6. The A. C. C. hovs were at a
disadvantage because of the fact that they
have never been able to keep llie same
line-up on the second team two days in
succession because of the fact that so
many of the scrubs have Ik cm developed
into first siring men by second team
Coach Noles. 'the High School lads show-
ed epccial strength on end runs und they
cli irgcd hard during (he whole game.
When the first half was ended A. C. C.
hail just brought the ball from the middle
of the field to A. II. S.'s eight-yard line
on line bucks.
High stored their louilnlowu in the
second period 'the score stood until Al-
vin "Jap" Parmer the Kitten right half
intercepted a piss and raced eighty yards
for u touchdown.
ATTENTION! ACADEMY
STUDENTS AND FISH
The management of 'Ihe Prickly Pear
reciuesls thai all Academy Students go
to the studio of T. S. Higginbotham be-
fore tomorrow (Friday) evening and have
iheir pictures made for The Annual. They
will cost one dollar and twenty-five cents
($1.2). Freshmen are requested to have
their pictures made before the 12th uf
November which is a week from next
Saturday.
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