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SIMMONS UNIVERSITY ABILENE TEXAS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16 1925.
NUMBER. 1
34TH ANNUAL SESSION OPENS IN ABILENE HALL TODAY
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Drive for More Library
Books Launched Today
MANY THOUSANDS OP VOLUMES
EXPECTED TO DE GIVEN
TO LIBRARY.
BUILDING MAKES NEW SPACE
Books of Historical Interest Maga-
zines and Papers Will Be
Accepted.
"University Book Shower Week"
begins this morning. The beautiful
Bew library building has Just been
completed and former students pat-
rons and friends everywhere aro
urged to contribute a book a sot of
books or sets of books to the univer-
sity library during this week.
Any book that Would bo worth
while In a standard library will bo
accepted. This opportunity for serv-
ice is also extended to those who may
have books of historical interest
magazines papers or documents
covering any subject of interest that
may appeal to the friends and stu-
dents of the institution in the years
to come;
It is hoped by the president and
friends of the institution that this
appeal for books will be responded
to in a generous way by thousands of
people. The books aro needed' and
will be used and properly kept. "Miss
Thelma Andrews who has had charge
of the library for a number of years
will continue her efficient work in
this field. This means that all books
that aro donated to the library will
be properly cared for and will be
available to every student in the in-
stitution. One cannot afford to allow books
that they do not use to remain on
" their book shelves when there is an
opportunity like this for such books
to be used. Send or bring them to
the Simmons University Library.
PROF. BOND RECEIVES
M. A. DEGREE AUG. 21
"LONGFELLOW'S. USE OF
BIBLE" IS THE
SUBJECT.
THE
GOES ON SHORT VACATION
Returns Saturday From Visit With
Relatives and Friends in
' Floydada.
Prof. W. D. Bond instructor in
English finished his Master's thesis
August 21 and was awarded the de-
gree of Master of Arts at tho Univer-
sity of Texas the follpwing day. Tho
s&ject was "Longfellow's Use of
the Bible" which comprised every
reference to tho Biblo in Longfellow's
' complete works. There were several
thousand" such references and the
thesis represents several years of re-
search and study.
Due io the comprhensiveness of
the work Dr Campbell head of the
English department stated that a
credit and one-third was granted and
the grade given was "A" which is
tho highest grade given
Mr. Bond had dono his residence
work several years ago at the Univer-
sity and during the summer of' 1924
at the University of California.
'immediately after finishing up his
.thesis and other work incident to the
closing of the summer Bchool here he
and Mrs. Bond went to visit his par-
ents at Floydada Texas. They re-
turned to Abilene Thursday and Mr
" Bond will resume his teaching in the
university. (
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NOTICE STUDENTS!
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them you saw their ad in The
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that they are getting the busl-
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and will create a store friendly
feaHng between the business
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DEAN OLSEN RETURNS
FROM VISIT IN NORTH
STUDIES IN UNIVERSITY OF
WISCONSIN WniLE
AWAY.
VISITS MOTHER IN KANSAS
Sees 10 Different Stated and Covers
6300 Miles on
Trip.
Dr. Julius. Olscn and family who
havo been visiting relatives in the
north -central states during the sum-
mer returned to Abilene Tuesday
Sept. 8 after traveling over 10 differ-
ent states and registering a distance
of 6300 miles on the speedometer of
their new Packard Eight. Dr. Olscn
Bpent fivo weeks in tho University of
Wisconsin studying the Theory of
Modern Physics under Professor
Mendenhall head of tho physics de-
partment of that school at Madison.
Several weeks wero .spent in travel-
ing across the northern states from
Chicago to North " Dakota South
Dakota Kansas Nebraska Wiscon-
sin Minnesota and other states. Dr.
Olscn stated that is a very fine coun
try but that it was. never warm
enough to be without a coat except
in. tho middlo of the day and that as
a result all the crops were late.
Miss Regina Olscn tformer Sim
mons student graduated from Carl-
ton Cojlcge Ndrthfleld Minn. this
summer and Miss Claudino Olscn
finished her junior work there and
will take her A. B. here next June
according to tho Dean.
When nsked what the nature of his
studies in the theory of modern phy
sics Vras ho replied that it looks as
though matter is composed'of nothing
but electrons and protons that is
electrical phenomena and ' that we
have no assurance that it is perma-
nent as it might disappear at any
time.
According to Dean Olsen Max.
Mason who was associate professor
of physics in the University of Wis-
consin has been elected to tho presi
dency of tho University of Chicago.
Dr. Olsen is personally acquainted
with President Mason and visited
with him this summer before his
election which took placo about two
weeks ago.
While in Northern Kansas Dr.
Olsen visited his motherMrs. Regina
Olsen who is 85 years 'old and he
said that she has. never been sick
enough to necessitate a doctor's call-
ing to see her. She is-halo and hearty
at the present time does all her
house work and walks to town as
much as is necessary.
Department of Business
Administration is Added
DR. FRY IS BACK FROM
SUMMER ENCAMPMENT WORK
Dr. W. F. Fry professor of Biblo
is back in Abilene after spending tho
summer attending various encamp-
ments assemblies and protracted
meetings representing Simmons in
various parts of West Texas.
Dr Fry was a teacher in tho Chrls-
toval encampment and 'was teacher
and speaker at tho Ceta Canyon As-
sembly In tho Panhandle. He stated
that he had a very cnjoyablo chango
and was glad to be back to begin
work in his department.
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ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY.
WorkJias practically been complet-
ed on the new. laboratory room on the
first floor of the Science Building.
Forty-eight desks have been built and
installed affecting a : decided relief in
the congested condition in the second-
floor chemistry laboratories.
Due to the fact that additional
courses .are beta? offered in this de
partment and that Prof H. R. Arrant
has returned this additional labora-
tory spaee was made Imperative
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MIm Mary Cooper daughter of Dr.
O. H. Cooper of MS Mulberry Streetj
was pentad on for appendteJtis at
the Wart Tanas Baptist Sanitarium
Monday of las wuak.
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Pros. J. D. Sandefer LL. D
Who has been president of Simmons
since 1009 delivers tho thirty-fourth
annual welcomo to Simmons Univer-
sity. PROF. RICHARDSON ON
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Professor Rupert N. Richardson is
the only member of tho Simmons Uni-
versity faculty' that is away on a
leave of absence. ' Ho is in tho Uni-
versity of Texas finishing the work
for his Ph. D. degree.
Mr. Richardson has been head of
tho history department since 1917
and his humor and "traditional"
chapel talk together with his
thorough and enjoyable instruction
will bo missed. Dr. C. C. Rister and
Mr. W. A. Stephenson aro carrying
on the history work in Mr. Richard-
son's absence. Dr. Rister and Mr.
Stephenson aro both Simmons gradu-
ates and Dr. Rister has taught in
Simmons for a number of years. It
is felt that the work in this depart-
ment will bo kept on the same high
standard.
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PROFESSOR BALLARD
PURCHASES NEW nOME
Due to the shortage of rent houses
in this section of town Prof. M. M.
Ballard on his arrival back from
California where ho has been attend-
ing Leland Stanford University
closed a deal tho first of last week
whereby ho becomes the owner of a
new bungalow on Merchant street
just west of Dr. Fry's home.
FOUR INSTRUCTORS TO
TEACH IN NEW DEPT.
MANY STUDENTS EXPECTED TO
TAKE WORK LEADING TO
B. B.-A. DEGREE.
Indications aro that the enrollment
in the now department of business
administration which has this year
been added to Simmons University
will be large and serve a long felt
need A. E. Chandler professor in
new department said Tuesday
Tho new department occupies the
old library quarters in the Science
building since tho library has been
moved to tho remodeled Anna Hall.
Modern equipment has been purchas
ed and installed including desks ad'
ding machines calculators type
writers and nil the necessary equip
mens onerea.
The new department has been ad-
ded to tho university because of the
large numbers of Institutions which
require courses in business adminis-
tration for students to ncoive degrees
in other departments. ' For instanee
a course. In principles of accounting
is' one of the required courses for a
degree in the law school of th
University of Texas. This b the
ease in numerous other instances Mr.
Chandler explained.
The eouraai offered fat the new da-
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PRESIDENT SANDEFER'S
WELCOME
I am extending greetings and the heartiest welcome of which
I am capable to all now students and old students on this joyous
opening of Simmons University.
New students I want you to feel that the trustees faculty and
student body aro all desirous of making your stay in Simmons Uni-
versity in every way pleasant and profitable. Our ono ambition
hero Is to servo and help those
tuition.
Old students I desire that you
assist new students in their classification in finding themselves in
tho student body and in finding themselves" In tho church.ko Sunday
School and tho societies. J
I am very frank to say that wo do not want "undeslrfeblo" stu-
dents. We want only those who are ambitious and aro willing to
give themselves in cooperation to our plans and Ideals here. Any
student; not willing to givo Up any bad or vicious habit that ho or
she might havo and thus meet our standards is most cordially asked
to go elsewhere and register.
This is tho .largest opening in tho history of this great potential
university. Wo aro entering fields of growth and service that tho
founder of Simmons and those who wrought and served in its early
history never dreamed of. But the success of this year of work
depends upon each individual so with high noble and holy' purposes
let us of ono mind consecrate ourselves to the great task-before us
and if we do wo will be happy in our work because it is no less than
the work of Him who came from heaven to earth and died on the
cross "that whosoever believeth on Him might not perish but have
over lasting llfo". In the light of these facts we cannot afford to do
less than our best which is poor enough.
J. D. SANDEFER.
FACULTY FOR SESSION IS
STRONG I ALL DEPARTMENTS
NO CHANGES MADE IN
FINE ARTS FACULTY
INSTRUCTORS DO GRADUATE
WORK DURING THE PAST
SUMMER.
All members of the Simmons Fine
Arts faculty will bo here this session
with the exception of Dean Stiles R.
Anderson head of tho department of
piano who has been ill for somd
months and is now' in Georgia. Tho
return of nino others to their regular
positions most of whom haVe done
graduate work this summer assures
high grade instruction in every phase
of fine arts.
Miss Olivia Hobgooa. acting dean
and head of the department of speech
arts has returned from' tho Estes
Park Artists Colony where she was
a member of tho faculty and will re-
assume her duties in Simmons.
Miss Roxy Grove acting head of
the piano department who was here
most of last year has returned and
will offer the advanced courses in
piano. Miss Grove did special work
under Frlederfc Lamond and Percy
Gainger at Chicago this Bummer. .
Miss Nan Lou Baird will again
teach in the piano department. Miss
Baird has been in Simmons three
years as piano teacher and did ad-
vanced study under David Guion at
Estes Park Colo. this summer.
Miss Lucilo Patterson teacher of
Dunning's Improved Method for Be
ginners will assist in the piano de-
partment She received her first
training in Waco and later in Chicago
under Mrs. Dunning herself. She has
received her other training at Baylor
University and during two years in
Dresden and Berlin Germany
Miss A M. Carpenter head ofHho
art department since 1922 has re-
sumed her duties.
Miss Mary Cooper M. A. teacher
in tho speech art department since
1922. is a gain on the faculty. She
did special work this summer at the
Estes Park Artists Colony Colorado.
Miss Willie Ray McDonald gradu-
ate of Simmons in 1922 will again
be a teacher in the speech arts divis-
ion and women's athletic and gymna-
sium coach.
H. Grady Harlan head of the voice
department who has just returned
from Chicago where he did graduate
work will again assume charge of
the voice department and direct the
singing clubs.'
' Miss Anna Morris assistant in the
voice department will again teach in
that capacity. Miss Morris taught
in the Simmons summer school.
Dewey O. WUy head of the de-
partment of. violin and director of
the Cowboy Band is baek on the job
after spending the summer In Chicago
taking graduate work runder Prof.
Jaiqtta Goadon.
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Trade with our advartiaars.
ion
toll
who intrust .themselves to
make every effort possible
SEVERAL NEW TEACHERS
ARE ADDED TO FORCE
HEADS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS
ARE HERE FOR ALL -THE
YEAR.
GOOD INSTRUCTION ASSURED
Several Instructors Have Secured
Master's Degrees This
I Summer.
The same high grado of instruction
is assured in all departments of the!
literary work in Simmons University
this year on account of tho able facul-
ty that has been chosen. Every mem-
ber of tho teaching staff hashad tho
best of training and tho greater
number of them have had many years
experience in teaching both 'in Sim-
mons and in other colleges and uni-
versities. All of tho old faculty will
return except Professor Rupert N
Richardson and several new members
have been added to fill places that it
has been necessary to add to the
curriculum.
Dr. Julius Olsen who 'has been with
Simmons longer than anyono connect-
ed with tho faculty and has been hero
every year since ho started to teach
with tho exception of when ho was
studying will continue to hold tho
position of dean and head of tho de-
partment of physics. As a scientist
Dr. Olsen is unexcelled in tho state
and stands among the leading scien-
tists of the nation. He holds a Ph.
D. from Yale an Sc. D. from Bethany
and has studied abroad with Sir J. J.
Thompson and other noted men of
science
Dr. O. H. Cooper chairman' of the
faculty will continue to head tho de-
partment of philosophy and educa
tion. Ho is well known among the
educators of tho whole Southland and
he needs no introduction. He has
held a large number of positions of
responsibility in tho educational
world. He has served twice as super
intendent of public instruction was
president of Baylor University for a
number of years and of Simmons
and other positions of trust too num-
erous to mention. Ho holds a LL. D.
from Yale and has studied abroad.
Dr. C. C. Rister is back In his old
place as history instructor. Dr. Ris-
ter is a popular teacher " and a
thorough historian which mokes him
a valuable asset to tho history staff
He is a graduate of Simmons and
holds an M. A. and a Ph. D. degree
from George Washington University.
Professor L. Q Campbell will take
up his old position as head of the
English department and. instructor in
journalism. Since Mr. Campbell
eame to Simmons nine years ago the
standard of Bagllsh work has been
reiaed to rank with the beet in the
state and be has had mueh to do with
vietoriee that Simmons has elaimad
(Continued on Page Five)
Registration for 34th Session
Begins at 1:00 R M. Today
LIBRARY BUILDING
COMPLETED FRIDAY
ALL BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
ARE NOW IN. NEW
QUARTERS.
REBUILT AT COST OF $16000
(las
Large Reading Room
Plenty of Shelf
Space.
and
Tho now Librnry Building formerly
Anna Hall for women was finished by
tho contractors last week 4it a cost
of 10000 and the books and shelv-
ing from tho old library room in tho
Science Hall have been moved to the
new quarters. Tho moving was start-
ed last Thursday and is now practi
cally complete according to Miss
Thelma Andrews librarian in charge
of tho work.
The shelves of books are now situ-
ated on the first floor of tho now
building. The counter faces the west
entrance and tho books are Bhelvcd
along tho south side of tho building.
Tho second floor has been mado in
to- a - well-equipped reading room.
There is ample space for reading
tables the size of tho building-being
72x30 feet on the inside. The light-
ing fixtures are modern and tho win-
dows aro on all sides making 'tho
light -ideal. The ventilation is much
bettor than in tho old library due to
tho windows on every side.
The library is now prepared to
takecaro of tho many thousands of
new volumes expected from the lib-
rary shower week which has been
launched. More shelves are being
built and installed for these books
and a capabla staff is being selected
by Miss Andrews to aid her in 'the
work of receiving the books.
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MR. BALLARD FINISHES
WORK ON M. A. DEGREE
TAKES COURSES IN LELAND
STANFORD UNIVERSITY IN
CALIFORNIA.
Prof and' Mrs. M. M. Ballard re-
turned Sept 7 from an extended stay
in California where Mr. Ballard
studied in Leland Stanford University
at Palo Alto. Mr. Ballard finished
all his w.ork on his M. A. degree
wrote .his thesis which was nnnroved.
but duo to custom of not awarding
jegrcca at tj0 enj of th0 BUmmer
.forms he did not receive his decree.
but received a certificate of credit.
"Tho Influence of Lope do Vega on
Moreto y Cabona" was the subject of
his thesis which consisted chiefly in
a comparison'of ten of Lopo do Vega's
dramas with ten of Moreto's. Mr.
Ballard did special work under Prof.
Salalinde who is a young Spaniard
educated in tho University of Madrid.
Ho took a course also on contempora-
ry Spain which dealt with tho re-
ligious social political and economic
life of modern Spain and a course in
composition and conversation". Tho
modern Spanish Novel was also ono'
of tho courses Mr. Ballard took this
summer under Professor Allen.
Mr.- and' Mrs. Ballard and little
daughter Wynogene made tho trip
to and from California In their new
Reo. Tho trip covored over fivo
thousand miles and carried them over
some of the most scenic and historic
spots to be found in America.
They visited tho Grand Canyon and
saw it at both Bunriso and sunset.
While in Palo Alto which Is situat-
ed on the peninsula 30 miles south of
San Francisco they experienced the
thrill of an earth quake which oc-
curcd three days after tho great
Santa Barbara quake.
Much muddy roads were encounter-
ed both going and coming but Mr.
Ballard Btatcd that he had a 'great
time."
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THE COWBOY BAND WILL
PLAY AT MERKEL FRIDAY
Tho Cowboy Band has been en-
gaged by the Merkel Fair Associa-
tion to play at the annual fair there
Friday afternoon according to an an-
ouncement made by Director D. O.
Wiley of the cowboys yesterday
About thirty men will make the trip
by automobile and will return Friday
BURSAR GIVES OUT SOME
STRUCTIONS TO BE
FOLLOWED.
IN-
NEW STUDENTS TAKE NOTICE
Five
Main Steps Constitute Round
Of Registration for All
Classes.
What is expected to bo tho most
auspicious opening in tho history of
Simmons University will tako place
at Abilcno Hall this morning at 10
o'clock when moro than three thous-
and people will be on tho campus and
In tho halls.
Tho scripture reading will be. given
by Dr. J. C. Burkett member of tho
board of trustees and following will
bo offered a prayer led by Dr. R. C.
Pender of tho Bucknor Orphans'
Home. The welcomo address will be
dollvered by Mayor Charles E. Coom-
bes' of Abilene after which a few
numbers by Miss Olivia Hobgood H.
Grady Harlan and Dewey O. Wiley
instructors' in tho Fine Arts Depart-
ment There will then be several short
talks from prominent visitors and
President Sandefer will make his
usual opening speech.
Information cards will bo handed
students in attendance and registra-
tion will begin immediately after
lunch at one o'clock.
Registration starts this morning
nt 10 o'clock. It is the beginning of
two long days of ''signin' up" cum-
bered with much jamming crowding
rushing and such things as are at-
tendant only with registration.
Tho bursar and his assistants have
laid down serveral rules and sugges-
tions which if followed will save
many steps much' time and maybe
disappointment in some instances.
Theso are hereunder given as an aid
to new students and also for tho re-
minding of the older students of ab-
solute necessities.
Transcripts Must Bo In.
"All old and new students" said
Mr. Chandler yesterday "who have
not filled their transcripts of high
school credits with' tho registrar will
be delayed in registration until they
aro secured. This is absolutely
necessary; and wo must insist that
this first instruction bo carried out."
Read Descriptive Titles.
Special attention of old Btudents
is called to tho fact that some of tho
courses have been renumbered in tho
new cataloguo and appear on the
schedulo under thnt number. For in-
stance a course which was numbered
123 last year may be numbered 133
this year. If students Hill read the
descriptive titles of tho courses they
wish to take they will not sign up
for a course they have already had.
Five Important Steps.
Tho fivo following steps should be
taken chronologically in tho process
of registering In order to provent do-
lay and confusion:
1. Registration is to tako place In
tho Simmons Scienco Building second
and third floors. Fill in information
cards at tables on third floor room
303 with ink and exchange for clas
sification card.
2. Pass directly into tho old library
room third floor east door to be
classified by respective instructors.
3. After courses aro arranged and
classification is completed have card
approved by tho respective class
chairmen in same room.
4. Pass behind the counter to have
charges and .fees fixed.
5. Pass directly out of the library
room to tho bursar's office on the
second floor and pay the charges and
fees and purchaso supplies at the
book store in tho same room.
Bo Bure all subjects Including piano
practlco and all things for which
charges aro made that you Intend to
pursue during tho term are listed on
your class card before the charges
are fixed. This will prevent confus-
ion and there-flxirig of such charges.
All students should follow the in?
struction cards which are placed in
conspicloua places and If you do pel
understand somo particular -some
thing ask old students who will ha
glad to help in any way.
Classes will' start at eight o'eloek
Friday morning. The usual time far
classes has been 8t30. Chape) he-
gins at 10 doses at 10;90 and
are continued until 120 Thia
four hours in the fore we on
three have -been usually had
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