The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 6, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 8, 1920 Page: 1 of 4
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ABILENE TAYLOR COUNTY TEXAS THURSDAY JAN. 8 1920
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THE
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GEORGE. AYDELOTT
TO GIVEF
Those who are enjoying the benefits
and the entertainment of the splendid
lyceum course offered here this .beason
will be glad to know that the time for
the third number Is. near. This is to be
the only .lecture on (ho course and is to
bo given by one of America's great young
men Mr. George Aydelott of the 'Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology.
Mr. Aydelott received his .educational
training in two large American unlVersi-.
tics but his vast knowledge of life has
come through his intimate relationship
with men and their' problems. From early
boyhood he made his own way and "made
good." As someone expressed it he.
"formed thVliabit of'succeeding." He
made up his rhirid that "what has been
done can bo done;" further it can be
done better.
After graduating ho soon became rec-
ognized as a leader in the organization
of men. In New Orleans and Muskogeei
he bcaan with a few men in each'
place and built up great men's associa-
tions for athletics for securing employ-
ment for men out of work and for all
kinds of mutual help. His work attract
ed such commanding .attention that it
was writen up in " the papers of Kansas
City St. Louis and other cities.
His first public work was as an 'Im-
personator and. he has been on tho plat;
form since 1908. At first he gave it only
a portion of his t'.md but since 1912 the
demand for tik services has beea so great
that he has dwcU Ms Mwegfcw
W-W '(N?WI
wit and httsaat'isto.M'.anHWK
These qualities you.jMinUiriiftlTefeVftdfrjfe'enanig gald'to-ctf
tures. But his iirst thought is not .enter-
tainment he is on tho plaform because
he believes that it is the way In which he
can best bring to men especially young
men tiie realization of tho great things a
man may do in his own community and
the world. ''.!'. i
He know folks ond it is about them
and to them that he speaks. He speaks
with amazing) power;;-His lectures aye 1m
splratlonal; they contain a world of real
thought and sound philosophic truth. They
glow with wit and humor; they teach
the deep and sincere. When you hear
this man you feel that he not only has a
subject; he has an' object r
The lecture which he will likely deliver
here on the 19th of this month Is his
famous "The Man for Today." This is
he lecture which. Aydelott made Tout oi
a great work and 'the lecture wmen uas
made Aydelott a great lecturer This is
the mautle which has fallen on himfpri
a great purpose has seized him bodily
posswsed him mind and' soul and. has
forced him into the arena where he must
fight for that purpose. Tills is Ms min-
tage to humanity and the true defini-
tion of the Lyceum.
Tliis ' lecture Mr. Aydelott has given
more thaii any' other. Ho used-to call it
"The Man of the Hour" but recently
changed its title because it was so often
confused with the book of the same name.
He has given this lecture over 500 times.
It gives a broad outlook upon the relation
of America to the future and lays stress
upon the fundamentals in the progress of
society. It deals with the man of yes-
terday today and tomorrow but is dedi-
cated to his world right hero right now.
It reveals the kind of a .roan that ia
needed for today and for day after to-
morrow. Briefly it might bo summed up
as setting forth the duties of society to
the young folks and their duty to society.
His work among the men in the great
W. M. C. A. and ether organizations of
the country attracted lio much attention
that be was calleda the platform to tell
other people how to do the samo thing.
You will get a lot of Mr. Aydelott' heart
and life in this lecture.
We hear that the. waists ate; getting
lower. Here's Soplng.they'.will gobelow
dollar.
STORK PLAYS SANTA
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IN A G. G. AFFAIRS
We thought that Cupid was cutting
quite a caper just before the holidays
when he-quietly stole in with two prom-
ising young gentlemen and almost before
anyone realized what was transpiring con-
ferred tho obligations and joys o wed
lock Upon two lady members of our facul-
ty. However the stork being himself in
somewhat of a Christmas mood was not
to-.be .outdone and immediately proceeded
to go cupid one better.
Wlille ids evident that it mujt have
taken a great deal of ingenuity and a'
dauntless courage upon the part of Dan
Cupid tp convince these charming and
talented young 'ladies "that tho proper
bourse' forthenTwnr to"shttre" the resrionsl.
bilities and increase the joys (should it
be vice versa?) of these young men it
is clear that the activities of the stork
were aimed at the very foundations of
tliis institution. He began with the Presi-
dent of our board of trustees.
As the holidays were nearing a close
Brother and Sister Arledge were present-
ed with a fine girl. While as yet she has
not expressed herself as to wheic her
education shall be acquired judging from
the activities of her father in the interest
of Christian education and his love for
A. C. C. in particular we score aiinthcr;
student. With a continuation of his ef-
forts and those of other men of vision nnd
consecration this girl will likely have the
privilege of attending Abilene Christian
'AmeriiGf'tM aMrH'breOgl
MIIMUM1!1
In a universal language but according to
the reports that .have been received evn
Dr. Freeman with all his linguistic ability
is unable to ascertain his wants.
Mr. Williams our professor of mathei
matics and his wife were likewise the
happy' recipients -of a boy. "Afli this
faculty member resides sojper dlstanco
from the college and is rather inclined to
evado discussing 'the matter we have been
unable- to obtain a full report from him.
However it seems reasonable to predict
an Increase of expenses for paregoric
etc.' 'and in addition'an increase of E's
for free distribution among bis pupils at
the close of this term.
135 POUNDERS VS. SECOND SQUAD
Ofl January .6 the above teams met for
their' sec6nd contest. The previous bat-
tle went to the 135 pounders by the score
of "25-10.
There was quite a difference in yester-
ilayVgame oniTthe first one. The players
on- bo.lli sides showed that they were not
in form. However the bantaara weights
always managed to throw a goal just when
it was .needed Jcecpjng barely ahead of .the
leavier men. It was a clean game through-
out neither" sidedemonstrated any incll-.
nation to willful dirtiness. The final score
was 20-17 villi the big end belonging to
the 135 pounders.
It would be difficult to pick individual
stsrs on cither side but Cantrell forward
and Watson guard; did some clever woi.k
while Walls did some good goal iosslng
for the second squad.
The line-up was. as follows:
135 Pounders
Forwards Cantrell Sewell; center
Ilcdlcheck; guards W. Scdberry Watson;
substitutes Petit Sewell Arledge.
Second Squad
Forwards Walls Martin nter J Sed-
berry; guards Hill .Rhodes; substitutes
Rippy Cob.be.
QRICIN OF A NEW USE 0F...TUE .
x. ;. ABUTIVE CASE. l
MisaiWotson (iSv Latin 3) What use
'torena-jAblative' -without sense or
knowledge."'' ' &$&' y"' '
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
UP TQ FOUR HUNDRED
i
When 'the present session opened it
was" predicted that with little effort to-
Vard securing students there would be
enrolled at least four' hundred before the
close it the session. With the return of
practically all of those' wlibwere here and
a number of new students we have now
in attendance almost that number. From
the office of tho registrar we learn that
the exact enrollment is three hundred and
ninety-six.
'This fact-brings the friends of Christian
education ' face to face with a problem
that must' be solved. It is conclusive evi-
dence that if A. C. C. is to contlnuo she
must have additional funds for new build-
ings and equipment. The buildings in-
cluding the temporary structure for boys
are very much too small to accommodate
the students. Many of them aro living in
nearby homes and others are rooming in
houses that have been rented by the col-
lege. The girls occupying the dormitories
have consented to have three occupy
many of the rooms in order that more
girls may come. If there were sufficient
room many others could doubtless be en-
rolled before the close of the winter term.
If this condition t-ists at the close of
the first term as a senior college we can
easily imagine what a plight we will find
ourselves in by the opening of the session
of 1920-21 if in the meantime more equip
ment is riot added.
Vn ATMLETICS. faZ'
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ing great headway. Eacii of three courts
is very much used fof two hours every
day. Coach McCasland has the heavy
weights on .his court. The light weights
are under the direction of Coach Morlan.
"Daddy" Noles has a fine bunch of
some fifteen youngsters in his squad-
Theso men show their ability as directors
of energy as the bunch is watched by
the students as though a matched game
were being played. About fifteen men
make up Mc's squad and few know who
will make the teams. One seems to shop
up as well as another and probably better.
Some are .little and loud but some are
ugly and proud. Prospects are fine for a
winning team this year. Coach McCas-
land. is on the job pndvwill be ready for
the first gome about. Jan. 12.. After that
date a nice schedule of games has been
arranged.. .
CHAPEL EXTRACTS.
Dean II. E. Speck gave a very inter-
esting and profitable talk in chapel Sat-
urday morning. It pertained to the stu-
dent body in general and Was thorough-
ly enjoyed by all present. He said all
students must have ability either dormant
or active. He must measure his ability
and must not think too highly of him-
self. There must be something more
than ability. There must be will power
to move one to act. We have to want to
or love to do a thing. But it is best to
have a love for our work.
Some people grow rather careless and
negligent. A boy came into the office
and it seemed as (f he. did not have any
plan for his work whatsoevtr. The" Dean
by inquiring sooa found this out and
.asked the boy what was to be his vocation
in life. He replied he' did not know.
When asked what work ho was going to
take he answered that whatever he sug-
gested would be oil right. The Dean ar-
ranged his 'course and ho seemed per-
fectly satisfied. '.'
W should havo a purpbse in view. in
life. And not be aa the old nigro was
when asked where' be was going he re
plied. "I don't know where I'se gwine
butInj on my way.
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-I wish 'but .what isthemse of wishing?
H I could noVwish I would be wishing
STUDENTS WHO REMAIN
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After three long months of toil and
worry on Dec. 17 we students were set
free to enjoy several days vs we pleased.
Tills was accpeted with much pleasure
as tho last few days had been spent in
taking exams. As soon as these wero
over almost all of the students left to
spend the holidays with homefolks; how-
ever thcro were a few of us left and of
course we had our share of the fun.
After prayer meeting on Wednesday
night we were Invited to Bro. Kllngman's
to make candy and enjoy ourselves in
any way we 'desired. We spent much
time in making the candy but oh myl it
was good. After eating candy -and spend-
ing a few hours in games of various de-
did not forget to tell "Brother and Sister
Klingman that we should always remem-
ber that night as one of the happiest and
liveliest of the season.
We came away feeling that we had
really caught the Christmas spirit.
After spending such a delightful even-
ing at Bro. Klingman the night before
we could riot resist the temptation of
inviting a few friends to Daisy Hall on
Thursdaay evening. We spent" a very
delightful evening in playing games and
making candy. Several new games and
tricks were demonstrated and were en-
joyed by all.
Among the guests were' Misses San-
ford Pritchett Baker Lindsay Baxter
Norton Carpenter Ruth May and Bess
BcIL . Mwsrs. Wilt Shcphar r
gOTi
tf MWa& M& S
and various 'other amusements? -c-
These besides various dinners theater
and kodaking parties are about all that
the writer knows anything about. How-
ever wo do know that school opened on
December 30 and at this writing almost
all of the students are back.
We hope that each one has enjoyed the
liolfdays and is ready to resume his
studies and make this new year one of
happiness and success.
HARDING GIRLS' PROGRAM JAN.
10 1920.
Current Events.
From L6uIs!anH................Phoebe Cooper
From Oklahoma.... ;.Rubye Gist
From New 'Mexico... Ruby Poole
From Washington D. CRubye Norton
From Texas Allie Smith
From Arkansas Ethelyn' Lcmmons
From 'Alabama..Oma Mae Mansfield
From Arizona..................Grace Becknell
Frcm 'Mississippi ."-.......Swan Farrar
General Discussion.
The' Harding Literary Society in con-
junction with the 'faculty committee out-
lined the programs for the entire second
term and turned thetn in for approval be-
fore the holidays. Now they are being
made out in detail so wo expect some
good work done by the society And much
improvement progress and development
of the members. With the school songs
and yells printed by the Hardings all
should have more "pep."
WHY THE NEST YEAR IS HERE.
On Wednesday afternoon December 31
the Thorp Spring Club decided that it
was up to them to bring the New Year
lit. I tell you this that you may cease to
wonder why it is here. To occupy the
hours of watching we were delightfully
entertained with a theater party at the
Queen. Afterward we were served with
hot chocolate at Sides. We then re-
turned to the college and ushered in the
New Year by ringing the big bell that
controls qur college life and to the su-
preme joy of all the girls present it was
leap ' year.
"What is tfie fastest roan on record?"
"The one who turns out tho light un-
dresses and is in bed before the room
gets dark." v.
NEW STUDENTS AND
ZELLNERS TUESDAY
Tuesday evening of last week the Hord-
ing Litercry Society entertained tho stu-.
dents ond faculty in the chapel. The
purpose of this social was to welcome the
new students into our "school family" and
to give them an opportunity to meet their
"brothers and sisters" who preceded
them here.
After a few minutes spent in introduc-
ing the new students and "social chattery"
tho President of tho Harding Society
asked the boys to get their partners for
the contests. A number of interesting
contests were given. One of them how-
ever deserves special mention as it
showed originality of some of the Harding
members. Cartoons had been prepared to
represent members of the. faculty and of
course the bbject was to guess whom each
cartoon represented.
After the contests were finished all wero
invited Into'llie study hall to' play Jinkins
and Buzz while the judges graded tho pa-
pers. As the crowd passed through the
hall delicious puncli was served. When
the papers were all graded the crowd was
then told to go back to the chapel to hear
the decision of tho judges. The Hardings
do not believe in doing things by halves
so again puncli was served as they passed
through the hall.
All listened attentively while the de-
cision of the judges was announced.
Imagine their surprise when they wero
told that the nrize was a diamond nlnl
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prize they were again surprised' when
they saw thaat the box did 'not contain a
pin bedecked with jewels but instead a
silver dime and an ordinary pin. Wo aro
proud to say that three of theso young
peoplo are new students.
About ten o'clock all departed declar-
ing that they had spent a very pleasant
evening. Brother Bell was heard to say
that the Harding girls certainly knew
how to make punch. It could hardly be
ascertained how he come to such a con-
clusion for lie had only drunk six or
eight cups and we feel certain that he
could not judge after merely tasting it.
1IOITR YE GOIN' V VOTE?
The ballots for the election have ar-
rived and the vote as requested in a re
cent telegram will be taken on January
the thirteenth. Tho telegram was pub-
lished in full. However many of you
perhaps have forgotten it and we take
this final opportunity to remind you that
on this date you will' be expected to ex-
press yourself on the following proposi-
tions. Proposition 1. I favor the ratification
of the league and treaty without reserva-
tions or amendments.
Proposition 2 I am opposed to the
ratification of the league and treaty in
any form.
Proposition '3 I favor ratification of
the treaty but only with the Lodge reser-
vations. Proposition 4 I favor a compromise be-
tween the Lodge and the Democratic res-
ervations in order to facilitate the ratifi
cation of the treaty.
"WILL IT EVER HAPPEN."
It has been supposed tliat if alcohol is
ever used for gasoline that some men
will want carburetors installed in their
stomachs.
"NOTICE TO THE GIRLS!'
Instead of k being t bothered with carry-
ing a powder puff around' with .you try
a box of marshmallows for one marsh-
mallow will powder one hose three times.
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 6, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 8, 1920, newspaper, January 8, 1920; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91162/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.