The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, February 8, 1924 Page: 2 of 8
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Ma?ieL^!^ino*D*via BuatoeRa Manager
EDITORIAL STAFF
M*rth.Fr*n<*sHiH AMMiatc Editor
H-miCsnMut Swbfty Editor
Mtry Louise Ford Feature Editor
S*r*hLtne Ex-Stude* Editor
Katheriue Wood Sports Editor
HUH!NEaS ASSOCIATES
RosatynZucht Advertising Manager
REPORTERS
Sadie McLean, Heatrit-e Harrison, Anna Marie du Peritr, Mary Fannueii, Dorothy Ayres,
Ruth Cathcart.
EDITORIAL.
"Women's Rights" and "Votes for Women", two expressions
much over-used, have succeeded for years in arousing nothing but
a iaugh. One is put in mind of a masculine woman, tali, blunt, and
domineering. Such a strange thing, when the women who enjoy
being considered as partners and comrades, are the distinctly
feminine type. When the "eds" of the Institute challenged us to
put out a Thresher all by ourselves, it was one of the most gen-
erous things they could do. There is only one common ground on
which University men and women can stand, and that is the
ground of intelligence, of intellect, and hence of mutual under-
standing. Where it is a consideration of bobbed-hair, long skirts
and vanities, or of poker, strong cigars and risque stories there
is bound to be eternal conflict. We have accepted this challenge
to meet the boys on their own ground. It has not been easy, nor
shall we pretend that it has. But it has been done in all serious-
ness and friendly rivalry, and we sincerely hope that it will be
received in this way.
There is a very serious problem facing the student body of the
Rice Institute. For some unknown reason it cannot "stick" to-
gether. Two years ago social clubs were abolished, in the hope
that this woutd bring about a more democratic spirit. Those of
you who attended Hice at that time wilt remember haw each elec-
tion was not one of rivalry between the candidates but was a
"club" and "anti-club" struggle. Perhaps the extinction of*33&
clubs did help somewhat—it is rather a difficult thing to deter-
mine. But ait the good it could possibly have done in establishing
harmony was completely ruined by the May Fete controversy of
last year. Annually this has been looked forward to with fiendish
glee by the boys and with horror by the girls in charge. Instead
of being a beautiful, artistic, light-hearted affair of Springtime,
it has become a time for petty jealousies, for under-handed digs
and for open conflict. Why cannot the women of the Institute
work together over this event as they have over the Thresher?
Just a little more kindness and generosity could make the May
Fete one of the truly enjoyable affairs of the year. But the fault
doesn't aH lie with the co-eds. This is distinctly a co-ed affair
and yet the boys think they must step in iong enough to tear
things up—that they must root and guffaw like country people
who are not used to the more artistic side of life. Let's try and
co-operate on this next May Fete, and prove to ourselves that
much more may be accomplished without continual strife. Rice
is young yet and her traditions are in our hands for the forming.
Think what we could do if we all worked together for a common
end—think of the power that would be ours and the great things
we could accomplish with such a founder, school and faculty as is
ours.
It seems to us that a means for achieving this idea! situation
ties right here in our hands. It is this: every student of the Insti-
tute is ati important part of the schoot. In aH his classes he helps
to raise or tower the average. In all organizations in which he is
concerned, he has his own definite part to patv. But he must not
1'aH down on the job, and there is online way to keep up.
If your ctass calls a meeting, go to it. Remember you are just
as vital a part of it as tbe president himself. If there is a meeting
of some organization that is related to you—the Rice-Central club,
the French club, the Y. M. C. A.—attend, and take part in the
meeting. If you are a leader, lead, and if you are a follower, fot-
tow—an army of alt officers cannot get very far. Live with your
school in every part of her work and her activities.
If every student but realized his responsibility as a member of
the Institute and entered seriously in at! that concerned him, co-
operation and mutuai assistance would arise from the very con-
ditions, and the Rice Student Body as a collective unit, would
find its ptace among the very highest of the world.
It won't be so very many months until there is a new election
of officers for the Students Association. Each class elects its own
representatives. How about enough gir!s going to the class meet-
ing to put a few girls on the Council? There are eleven members
of the Students Councit; why should the majority be boys? There
was ONE vote in favor of conducting a second Sophomore election
—the thing the girls were fighting for—and that vote was cast
by the ONLY GIRL on the Council. How about a little equal rep-
resentation next year?
A jReve/a%o;i of CAarm/
The expert cosmetician does
not aim to create beauty where
beauty ia not. Instead, by those
delicate touches which ahe
alone understands, she brings
to light the hidden charms of
cheek and hair and hands.
The affendanfs m our Beauty
SAop are slriV/ecf in a//
branches of Beauty Cu/fura.
(Second Floor Balcony)
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SCIENTIFICALLY SPEAKING.
Applied Chemistry—KI+2S=KISS
It is a conjugate salt. The reaction
takes place rapidly in the abaence of
light. It has a sweet taste and an
ethereal odor. When taken in small
quantities it produces a blissful sen-
sation, but when taken in iarge quan-
tities it produces a nauseating effect.
It is best precipitated in the absence
of humanity. It is soluble in distilled
moonlight. The presence of a cata-
lytic agent such as LOVE, increases
the speed and temperature of the re-
action. The reaction is therefore ex-
othermic in the presence of the cata-
[ytic agent.
Prof (to stude reading in class)—
"Are you learning something sir?"
Stude—"Oh, no, sir. I was listen-
ing to you."
"Leslie", asked the prof, "can you
tell me how iron was discovered?"
"Yes sir. I heard father say they
smelt it."
Chem. Prof.—"The amount of sul-
phur in the human body varies with
different people."
Slime—"Is that why some people
make better matches than others?"
Prof (in geometry)—"What is a
Locust?"
Stude (Paying strict attention)—
"A bug."
Soph—What is the height of your
ambition ?
Frosh—Oh, she comes about up to
my shoulder.
Senior—Don't you take anything
olf for cash?
Saleslady—Sir?
Prim Old Girl (in art museum)—
And this. I presume, is Cleopatra, the
Theda Bara of her day?
English Caretaker—Hon the con-
trary, ma'am, that is VgAus de Milo.
Quite 'armless, quite 'arm! ss.
Wanted:—A girls' dormitory. Muat
be cosy. Would eoMidar am*U MM
*t Arat with promiM of enlarge-
ment. Prefer Mrs Stratford **
dean. PoaMvely no mean dean con
aidered.
Buah:—Wanted good looking date for
Junior Hop; alao for Cranmer Club
dance. Prefer member co-ed
Thresher staff.
Wanted.—A number of girls' low ten-
nis shoes in Co-Op. Will pay
sonable price for correct size.
Handsome slime desires invitation
from beautiful junior or senior to
either the Prom or the Senior Am-
erican.
ReAned Senior with cane and mus-
tache desires to know who the girl
was he invited over the telephone
to go to the Majestic Friday eve
ning. Worried and would appre-
ciate prompt reply.
If anybody has anything that will
help me with Freshmen Math.,
please answer this ad at once and
receive handsome reward. Mr. Blue
Card Index.
Young Sophomore of imposing looks,
wants to learn Mah Jongg. Teach-
er must be good looker. Jiggs.
Wanted:—Another challenge to run
the Thresher. Apply Co-Eds of
1924.
Found:—No better paper than the Co-
Ed Thresher. Apply everywhere.
Mrs. C. (handing her husband a
saucer of white powder)—Taste this
and tell me what you think it is ?
Mr. C.—It tastes like soda.
Mrs. C.—That's what I said. Bridg-
et declares it's rat poison. Taste it
again to make sure.
Mistress—Are you married?
New Maid—Oh, no ma'am, I just
bumped my head on the door.
Soph—How many subjects ate you
carrying?
Frosh—I'm carrying one and drag-
ging three.
Fond Mother—What on earth's the
matter in the bathroom?
Young Hopeful—Willie drop] ed the
towel in the water and he's mad 'cause
he dried himself wetter than he was
before!
His Sister; Doesn't Tommy look like
3th Avenue?
His Girl: Finchtey must have been in
town yesterday.
(^/<o^oyt«3 to Crac%*r)
WE ARE PROUD
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will teach them the right principles of finance and
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The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, February 8, 1924, newspaper, February 8, 1924; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth229975/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.