The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, October 13, 1911 Page: 1 of 4
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THE
MEGAPHONE.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR BY THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Volume V.
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, OCTOBER 13, 1911.
Number 4.
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• STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION MEET
DECIDES TO PUBLISH SOU'WESTER
Frank Smith, Editor-:a-Ch:ef
Following Thursday's chapel ex-
ercises another phase of what seems
to be a growing college spirit was
manifested. Sufficient emphasis
had already been given to the im-
portance of a year book and only a
formal giving over into the hands
of the "Students'Association" was
necessary for immediate steps be-
ing taken towards the election of a
staff. To fill the vacancies made
by Miss Louise Adams and Oberton
McDowell who were elected last
year on the executive committee N.
Y. Henry and E. M. Westbrook
were selected.
The following staff was elcted
for the "Sou'wester" of 1911-'12:
Editor-in-Chief, Frank Smith; As-
sociate Editors, Miss Mary Thomas,
S. P. Conn, and M. Y. Stokes ;Bus-
iness Manager, Tom E. Lee; Asso-
ciate Business Managers, Miss
Olive McConnell and J. R. Sanders.
In addition the following offices
were filled: President of Honor
Council, F. D. Dawson; Assistant
Editor of "Megaphone," Miss
Anne Carter; Assistant Business
Managers of ''Megaphone," Miss
Kate Laws and J. M. Wilson.
We are now sure of a most suc-
cessful year for the three college
publications, "Megaphone,"
"Magazine" and "Sou'wester."
It is necessary that every student
should feel him&eJJL a member of
the body which produces these.
His co-operation is to be asked for,
his aid in many ways is to be urged
and it is hoped that all will work
as a single unit in order to make
more perfect the future organiza-
tion of plans by the various staffs.
RULES AGREED UPON BY THt PAN-HEL-
LENIC COUNCIL OF SORORITIES
1st. It shall be considered dis-
honorable for any sorority or mem-
ber of a sorority to invite a girl,
either openly or indirectly to be-
come a member of that sorority
until regular "pledge-day," at
which time a written invitation
may be given between breakfast
and lunch.
2nd. It shall be considered dis-
honorable for any of the members
of a sorority to "knock" the mem-
bers of other sororities, and it shall
be considered an offense punishable
by expulsion from the Pan-Hellenic
Council.
3rd. When a girl has pledged to
join a sorority, if the members of
another sorority say anything to
her tending to discourage her in
her choice, they shall be guilty of
"pledge-lifting" and their sorority
Shall be punished by expulsion from
the Pan-Hellenic Council.
4th. All dishonorable means of any
sort whatever—whether open or in-
direct, are discountenanced by so-
rorities in general, and should any
sorority or member of any ^sorority
. employ dishonorable methods, that
sorority shall be publicly expelled
' from the Pan-Hellenic Council.
Published by the Pan-Hellenic
Council. s „
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ANNEX COUNCIL OFFICERS
The meijnbers of the Annex stu-
dent government council were elect-
ed Wednesday. They are: Sen-
iors, lone Clay and Anne Carter;
Juniors, Hazel Barnes and Hazel
PJatt; Sophomores, Natha Pritchett
a id
White and LH1
tbry, Dixie ••
Fajyt . T3inji0
THE CHiGAGO GLEE CLUB HEAVY FARMERS WALLOP S. U,
FIRST NUMBER OF LYCEUM COURSE
Thtf k® itiS&tl^ery
at Long's.
Wednesday night the first num-
ber of the Lyceum Course was ren-
dered at the University Auditorium
to a large and appreciative audi-
ence. The Chicago Glee Club ap-
peared as this first number and
since there are quite a large num-
ber here who heard them when
they appeared here three years ago,
everyone was looking forward to a
most enjoyable evening; for these
"old heads" seemed to have been
impressed very favorably the first
time. And the entertainment was
certainly an entertaining one. The
quartette sang some very delight-
ful songs and the first tenor gave a
beautiful solo. The trombone
quartette was perhaps the source
of greatest pleasure, especially
when they played Aryan waltzes
and also the song which through
its popularity has almost become a
classic, "The Rosary."
The impersonator delighted the
audience with several readings from
James Whitcomb Riley. We might
say that one or two of his readings
were not quite as good as we have
heard but "The Ideal Life" called
forth a great deal of laughter and
applause. We congratulate the
Lecture Committee in being so
successful as to obtain an interest-
ing number to open the Lyceum
season and we assure each and
everyone of you that if the first
number is followed by numbers up
to this standard you well be well
paid to invest in a lyceum ticket,
perhaps two, so say the Annex peo-
ple, and enjoy the Lyceum season.
SOUTHWESTERN RUtES
1st.—Each student shall be al-
lowed one unexplained absence in
each class per term, provided it be
his first absence in that class for
that term.
2nd. — For each unexplained
above this, a student shall receive
five demerits.
3rd.—Excuses for absences shall
be rendered at the next class at
which the student is present.
4th.—Professors shall have no
power to excuse except in cases of
sickness and absence from the city
with permission. Other excuses
shall be rendered to the Committee
on Discipline.
5th;—When a student has receiv-
ed twenty-five demerits, he shall be
interviewed by dean of his depart-
ment. When a student has receiv-
ed fifty demerits, he shall be called
before the Committee on Discipline.
When a student has received seven-
ty-five demerits, he shall be sum-
moned before the faculty, and his
parents shall be notified.
6th.—The extreme penalty shall
be expulsion. In such cases as the
faculty shall deem wise the penal-
ty of expulsion shall be suspended,
in which case each student shall be
required to report at each faculty
meeting until he received formal
notice that this requirement shall
not longer be demanded; also he
shall be excluded from representing
the University on any public oc-
casion.
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SCORE 22-0; FAST GAME
Comparison of Teams
Last Friday the heavy Farmers
walloped S. U. to the ftune of 22-0.
However, the score is not a true
indication of the game our boy;
played. Pitted against a team
weighing approximately one hun-
dred and ninety-two pounds, each
individual having had several
years' experience, besides longer
training this season, \vas a team
averaging one hundred and fifty-
five.
Judging from the write-ups giv-
en the daily press, our friends at
College Station didn't half try,
they simply grabbed *the ball and
ran until a sprained ankle, or some
other unfortunate inconvenience
caused them to stop. As a matter
of fact our opponents were never
in danger but at the same time
they realized they were playing a
game of foot ball and not attending
a five o'clock tea.
The teams lined up for the kick-
off at 4:15. The Farpiers ran the
ball down within striking distance
of S. U. goal twice during the
quarter but were held for downs
each time and Robbins punted out
of danger. The quarter ended with
the ball in Southwestern's posses-
sion on their own five yard line.
The second quarter gave the Far-
mers their first touchdown. Mc-
Henry playing quarterback failed
to kick out of danjrefc as soon as
play began and was held for down,
the ball going over. In two downs
the heavy A. and M. backs ran the
ball across our goal line for the
first score.. Kerns failed to kick
goal. By line bucks and a series
of end runs A. and M. forced the
ball down on South western's terri-
tory but by dogged fighting our
goal was kept out of danger.
Kerns kicked from the middle of
the field, the ball taking a bad
bound, McHenry failed to recover,
the ball going over Southwestern's
goal, the Farmers recovering for
the second touchdown. Kerns kick-
ed goal. Score, A. and M., 11; S.
U. 0.
The third quarter began with a
long series of fumbles and quick
recoveries by A. and M., S. U. re-
covering only one of the half dozen
or more. During this quarter the
heavy Farmer team added two more
touchdowns. Their style of play
continued as before—bucking the
line for substantial gains.
In the last quarter Southwestern
came back stronger than ever and
but for frequent costly fumbles
might have accomplished some-
thing. The quarter ended with
the ball in Southwestern's posses-
sion in the middle of the field.
Final Score, A. and M., 22; S. U.,
0. /
There was little starring done on
either side. Capt. Henderson play-
ed an excellent game at end, get-
ting under almost every play. At
the close of the game Coach Ar-
buckle said that his team gave the
greatest exhibition of grit he had
ever seen. Here are a few points
which may throw some light on the
score:
S. Uv A. and M.
No. men played 11 23
No. old men 3 16
Average weight 155 192
Started practice Sept. 18 Sept. 1
From the abovejigures it may be
inferred that Southwestern played
a remarkable game. The figures
Were taken from the. eligibility
cards as handed in by the players.
ENTHUSIASM RUNS HIGH.
DR. CODY IN HOUSTON
Dr. C. C. Cody, dean of the fac-
ulty of Southwestern University at
Georgetown was a visitor in Hous-
ton yesterday. He visited the First
| Methodist Sunday School and made
a short address. Dr. Cody has been
Superintendent of the Sunday
School at Georgetown many years.
This is one of the largest schools in
the State, owing to the large at-
tendance of the university students.
Superitendent P. W. Horn escort-
ed him on a tour of the various de-
partments in the First Methodist
Sunday School, and he was pleased
j with the school, remarking that "it
I was a wonderful organization."
Dr. Cody is the oldest active pro-
cessor in Texas. For thirty-three
] years he has been a member of the
| Southwestern faculty as professor
of mathematics, and has been p
great favorite with the students for
this third of a century.
Dr. Cody was delighted with his
visit to Houston. There are about
250 former students of Southwestern
in this city, and he met many of
them yesterday. He will remain in
the city till tonight.
Speaking of the opening of the
new term last week, Dr. Cody grew
enthusiastic. He declared it was
the greatest opening in the history
of the University. "Some people,
seem to have gotten confused over
the talk of removal some time ago,''
said the professor. "Southwestern
has not been removed and never
will be removed. It is in George-
town to stay and . is going to be
greater than ever. The new school
at Dallas is an entirely separate
school from Southwestern and is not
connected with it. The enrollment
at Southwestern this year eclipses
all other years, and the school has
the brightest prospects in its his-
tory. Dr. Bishop, the new Presi-
dent, was providentially provided
just at the right time. He is go-
ing to do a great work."
The great majority* of the stu-
dents this year are in the college de-
partment, Dr. Cody said. The pre-
paratory department is still main-
tained for those students who are
behind in some required branch,
but the Texas high schools are be-
coming so efficient in preparing stu-
dents for college, the preparatory
department will probably be dis-
continued before a great while.—
Houston Post. Oct. 8.
Two httrtdred or mort .Ebft today
to witness the Texas-S. U. football
flfeme and hear the U, S. Marine
S„d.
GLEE CLUB ORGANIZED
The 1911-' 12 Glee'Club has been
organized, and held its first prac-
tice Wednesday. Although there
are few old men back, the Club has
promises of being better than ever.
Miss Boyer has selected the follow-
ing members:
First Tenors—W. S. Barcus, J.
H. Ray, Elmo Alexander, Cecil Mc-
Henry.
Second Tenors — David Wilson,
Robt. Kurth, L. L. Simons, F. L.
Storey.
First Basses—B. E. Neal, H. D.
Woods, B. W. Wiseman, A. B.
Pritchett.
Second Basses—J. E Kilgore,
Manager, Roy Boger, J. R. San-
ders, R. L. Porter.
A MAN IN ILL-FITTIN6 CLOTHES
stands a poor show in the business
jor social world in competition with
the well dressed, neat looking man
who wears clothes tailored to order
by Ed. V. Price A Co,, Chicago.
The Toggery will take your measure
and put yoti in the class of Buccess
for $25 and up.
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athletic or sporting
B'G RALLY THURSDAY NiGHT
LOTS OF COLLEGE SPIRIT WHILE IT
RAINED.
Speeches Made By Team.
A slow rain began falling Thurs-
day afternoon about 3:30 and con-
tinued until next morning, but this
did not dampen the enthusiasm of
the student body, and some of the
faculty.
At 7 p. m. a mass meeting was
held in the College Auditorium and
was attended by four hundred peo-
ple, consisting of faculty and stu-
dents. Almosthalf of the crowd
was made up of young ladies from
the Annex and town.
The crowd gathered while the.
band brought forth patriotic music,
and then the speech-making began.
The first team men were all wise to
the demands that would be made
upon them and only a few were
present, but Capt. Henderson Was
there and expressed his confidence
in our fast though light team. He
said that a team appreciates such loy-
alty from their fellow students, and
they would do their best to defeat
Texas. Manager Simons spoke
along the same line and was then fol-
lowed by Moore, Graham, Pritch-
6tb",'We^t, Boutwell, fJeal, Rqb-
bins, and others. John Milliken
■came forward.and wanted, to ad-
dress the cfowd wftH* oratftry' but" V-/
the spirit was too high and John
was applaiided so vociferously that
he cut his talk short. Dr. Allen,
our old reliable supporter, Dr.
Bishop, our President and enthusi-
astic friend, and Prof. Tinsley, the
boys' standby, all made speeches
along the line of confidence in the
team, appreciation of the college
spirit manifested. The talks were
interspersed with music and yells,
for which we are indebted to the
leadership of Messrs. Gray Moore
and Happy Hardt and several
young ladies.
Dr. Bishop caused consternation
when he came to the platform in
the middle of the meeting andsaid he
had come to pronounce the benedic-
tion. There were shouts of "No!
No!" and then Dr. explained that
benediction meant the "Good
word." The young ladies broke up
the meeting by marching off sing-
ing "Southwestern Aint You
Happy.''
S. U. nor any other school have
never had a more enthusiastic stu-
dent body, and everybody is be-
hind the teams whether they win
or lose. That's the kind of spirit
we want. Play clean, and rejoice
if we win, but if we lose rejoice
anyway in the knowledge that ev-
erybody did their level best.
If you enjoy music get a phono-
graph from Long.
Miss Aleta Garrison, '11, grad-
uate in piano, is teaching music in
West Plains College, Mo.
Watches, clocks and jewelry at
Breneke's.
Misses Mary Hubbard and Eunice
Ramsey, former students, are teach-
ing in the Timpson High School.
Best cigars, pipes and tobaccos at
The Nook.
Arthur Henderson, captain Of
the foot ball team, spent a day in
San Antonio this week with his
father and sister, who were visit-
ing there.
Let Long figure with you on a
kodak.
Rivera Allen, a Junior of last
year, wis here frbm Bryan Suriday,
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Huffor, Earl. The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, October 13, 1911, newspaper, October 13, 1911; Georgetown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth401176/m1/1/?rotate=270: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Southwestern University.