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VOLUME XII RICE INSTITUTE, HOUSTON, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 21, 1926 NUMBER 1 OWLS PLAY FIRST GAME TjlOR lllM't Honor, * H> H> H> # * ******* ******* ******* " Rlet't glory, Wo will fight on; Wo will bo fighting MEET STEPHEN Whon thio d«y io gone; And. when tho dawn comet, Wo will still be fighting on Rlee Rice Registers Largest Student Body F. AUSTIN IN For the Grey «nd Blue, We'll all be loyal INITIAL GAME To Rlee be true. • • * "For Rice's Honor" once more will Rice Ready for Conflict With hold sway over thousands at the Strong Invaders games, and on other occasions, this CAPTAIN AND COACH scholastic year. CLUB TO FIGHT HARD » • » Let's all get together big on that Practices Show Eleven Is in familiar old tune this year. Let us AND FRIDAY continue to revere it; to love it; to Fine Playing Form cherish it; and to make it represent Five-Class Day Schedule once again and for always the best Coach John W. Heisman's that is Rice. Gives School More flock ol Owls go into action for • * • Room the first time this season next And Saturday, when our fighting Saturday when the team meets flock of Owls go onto the field to play NEARLY 1300 ENROLLED Stephen F. Austin college. The Stephen F. Austin college, put that contest is scheduled to start at unshakable confidence in our players Sophomores Put Freshmen d. 3:30 p. m. by really feeling that find old song of With one of the best squads in ours when it is being sung. Through Paces First the history of Rice, Heisman is Freshmen, learn it! And upperclass- confident his men will show up men polish up on that old voice-box. Day in great form for the. first game. Let's go! Nearly 1300 students went Practically every player on the squad —O—O—O— through the mill'of registration is in fine trim, the workouts of the ELCOME* back, gang. And con- past ten days having put the Blue and Thursday and Friday mornings. Grey segregation in excellent form. W gratulations, you new students, This is the largest number of for your foresight in picking Rice as students ever to register at the Stephen P. Austin is coining to Rice your university. Institute. to avenge last year's defeat. The * * » Lumberjacks were trounced at that Both scholastically and athletically This incrotoe in the number time by a 33-0 score. It was the first the university is progressing at an admitted is due to two reasons, intercollegiate game tile Nachadoches astounding clip. Many new courses; tlje first being an increase in ac- school ever played, and quite a num- new faces in the faculty group; fine commodations caused by the ber of players had but a few day's athletic material; and many other im- greater, number of class periods and 1 training. provements have been noted in the therefore an increase in the number But this year the Austinites are short span of a few months. of classes available to students. The bringing to Rice field an aggregation • * • classes are to'begin at 8, a. m. and of pigskin pushers that can be ex- And it is reasonable to presume that last until 1 p. m. This is somewhat pected to push the Owls to the limit. added improvements are forthcoming of a change from the old 8:30-12:30 With a year's experience behind the system. % in the future. club. Stephen F. Austin is capable of Another {actor in the large registra- giving Rice's Sophomore team a hard tion Is the great number of desirable But Rice, at the # Un- K»C£. tussle. * "plgMr admissionvto Rioe A starting team for Rice is the least 1 yL*s *-1 of Heisman's worries at present. All J 1 , '•*—li'ourtcy HfHjst*® y?o*t-Dispt>;tch. this week he will drill and scrimpiage ing, students are flocking to surround- his men, stressing team play to the necessary to carry on the far-visioned ing houses to get a temporary bed to limit. Friday will be a day of compara- scope of the school. await that day when certain unfortu- Captain Heavy Underwood, left, and Coach John W. Heisman, right, will lead the tive rest, and Saturday the team will * * • nates will have to leave on account Owls against nine opponents this season. The Rice crew of pigskin pushers play eight take, the field for the first time this It fs gratifying to see the Houston of scholastic difficulties. season, playing under tin added strain newspapers in their editorial columns home games and one abroad. The first game of the. season is set for next Saturday at The new Slimes were greeted Thurs- Rice Stadium, with Stephen F. Austin college furnishing the opposition. as most of the men have never he- call attention to actual conditions at day with every courtesy by the Sopho- fore played to packed stands. Rice and the needs of the school. With more class, bent on revenge. Moth ball such support, it is safe to say that in races were popular events on the pro- Coach Heisman will, in all proha the near future the school will receive gram. Various other indignities were bility, use as many men as possible several sums of money from local busi- performed on the ignorant "greenies" in the opening encounter. With so ness men for the purpose of adding to who didn't know which end was up many Sophomores on the squad, it is the facilities of the university. half the time. Some of the Freshmen Heisman's intention of giving as man;, —o—o—o— | were used on the first aid squad to men as possible experience before lie render assistance to those shocked CO-OPERATION NEEDEDharde r games of late season. EVEREND FRANCIS A. OS- R by the actual appearance of the Cam- Both line and hack field men hav- bourne, formerly chaplain at the panile, year book. »i? Sam Bennett Makes Plea to worked to the limit since September University of the South, will take over his duties at the Autry House shortly. The new students received their RALLY CLUB PLANS COLLEGE NITE TO lo by t'oa.::h Heisman and his assist- * * • first impression of an extremely ef- Students in First Open ants. The early days of training saw Reverend Osbourne comes to Rice ficient institute when they were rush- the men sticking close to fundament- with a reputation of being an excellent ed from one desk to another with FIRST MEETING OF Letter BE HED TUESDAY als and getting into perfect condition. worker among students. He takes amazing clerty and found themselves To the Student Body: (Continued on Page Six.I over the duties of Reverend Harris registered before they knew it. SCHOLASTIC YEAR During the past few years Ftice In- ON COMMONS LAWN Masterson, who leaves for student New and old students both found stitute has undergone some of the Episcopal work « in *Franc * e next week. the cost of registering slightly higher Pep Organization to Start Ac- most remarkable periods of achieve- College Spirit Keynote of (Continued on Page Six.) ment that any University or college CO-OP OPENS WITH The new Autry House chaplain will tivities Soon could undergo and at the same time Men's meeting find that Rice needs him, and that his keep the wonderful spirit, and loyalty RUSH; DODSON HEAD work among the students will be a joy. The Rally Club, Rice's own pep or- that is so necsesary. For men only! • * * The annual College Night will be ganization, will hold its first meeting Like a great many universities she SAM BENNETT staged on the lawn outside the com- New Counters and Shelves He should get hearty co-operation of the school year sometime this week, has not in the least let that spirit of mons at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday, it has from the entire student body; and he it has been learned. While no definite progress overbalance any necessary Added to Store been annuonced by Sam Bennett, yell will serve the students with his heart date has has yet been fixed, it is element. Being situated in the most CALLS FIRST thought the club will meet late in the leader. The Rice Institute co-op opened foi progressive city in the State of Texas, and soul. To him it is a pleasure to business Monday morning*, Walker week. she has, as she should, stood proudly Pep and college spft-it will be the associate with students of all de- Dodson, senior academ, is manager, nominations, and Rice will, in all prob- John Sutton, member of the board on her own feet, never flinching at keynote of the meeting, which will be PEP MEETING of directors/and secretary last year, the official start of campus activities. filling the place left vacant by the criticism, because she has no legisla- ability, find they will enjoy working graduation of Bert Hitson last June. with him. The first pep meeting of the- year requests all members to watch the ture to account to, and no political The men will be led through yells * • • will be held in the Physics Amphithe- ,bulletin board for the date of the band to cater to, and she is run more by Bennett and his assistant, Harry According to Dodson, the co-op this ater at 1 p. m. Wednesday. The band meeting. A full attendance is desired. McCormick, slime leader last fall. scholastic year expects to serv» Rice Welcome to . Rice, Reverend Os wisely than she would be should a will be present, and every prepara- The club, although not as yet fully students with the best quality of goods bourne. pack of hoodlum law makers have Several members of the faculty and tion will be made for a start in the organized, has already started func- student body will be included on the obtainable, at the least cost. —O—O—O— jurisdiction over her. rooting season that will set a standard tioning. Pep signs in the mess-hall, program as speakers. ICE INSTITUTE this year has built Fortunately, Rice can maintain her Ample preparations have be*n made that will keep the students working and other paraphernalia being held in Doctor Edgar Odell Lovett. Presi- •professors and instructors, which are to handle the rush of the first week or R the first unit of the proposed steel to maintain. readiness for pep parades, were pre- dent of the Institute, will appear be- stadium. To Coach Heisman, Oaylord (Continued on Page Six.) so. Students will continue to line It is hoped that every student who pared by the club, and plans for the fore the students, as will Dean Cald- up outside the store, and only a few Johnson, the Athletic Council, and oth- is really a part of Rice, who is in- coming scholastic year have been well, who has spoken at every College ers instrumental in getting for Rice will be admitted at a time, thereby terested in Rice, and who intends to formulated partially. SCIENTIST TO LECTURE Night in the history of the school. cutting down confusion to a minimum the huge structure now reposing on the see Rice march down the field to vic- It is believed the president and Bursar John T. McCants; Jessie Mad- and allowing for greater celerity in south side of the field, we take this tory this year will make it a point of other officers will be elected at the The distinguished Italian scientist, den, president of the Student Asso- serving over the counters. means of expressin»• «g ou,» r appreciation. honor to be on hand with all the en- first meeting, and four additional Professor Frederigo Enriques of the ciation; Sam Bennett, yell leader, and thusiasm that he can muster just members to the board of directors University of Rome, will deliver a Mr. George Cohen, local merchant, are New shelves and counters greeted Rice has long felt the need of perma- ready to break out. selected. Four of the eight members course of three lectures In French on included In the speech-making. the eyes of students when the store nent stands to seat football and track Sam Bennett, cheer leader, makes a were elected t seats last spring. the Scientific Significance of Greek was opened for business Monday morn- Besides the speaking, Freshmen will ing. Dodson says this was necessary crowds. With Heisman putting out special plea to town students that they Philosophy, in Room 210 of the Phy- Jack Qlenn was the first president perform. Hall committees for this in order to make more space for what is claimed to be one of the best attend this meeting. "Though the sics Building on successive evening at of the club, which is starting in on scholastic year will be elected, and books, etc. football teams in the history of the new schedule makes the time of the its second year. 8:15 o'clock beginning Wednesday, the famous Rice Owl band will appear A regular corps of assistants have school, and With enthusiasm among meeting rather late in the day" says According to members of the organ- September 22. A cordial Invitation is for the first time. not been picked, but will shortly, the Houstonians centered on the fortunes Bennett, "I feel sure that any student ization, the club plans numerous ac- extended to the public to hear these Bennett especially urges town men manager has announced. of the Owls, the some 11,000 seats who is of Rice will be willing to lend tlv'ties for the year. lectures. to come out to the first meeting this available In the new structure will be hiB aid in giving the team the' proper Those who will help during the rush filled at practically all the games. backing. Those who are not willing week are: Boone, Billups, Madden, * • • to do this much are not really of Rice Bill Bennett, and Grace. In past years wooden • stands have and should never have, registered as A new stoclc of pennants, rings, seated the spectators. After two such." belts, and jewelry has been put In, and year^ of service they have had to be At this meeting Bennett will first of- the prices are very reasonable, Dodson states. pulled down. It has been a heavy ex- ficiate in his capacity as cheer leader. pense. The wooden stands were un- The meeting will be short but noisy. t." " satisfactory. Several new yells will be presented Saturday night the annual Slime Sam Bennett, cheer leader, while the tion of his position. No longer will year of the male studes of the Insti- * • * for practice. Old students will please night-shirt parade wound its tortuous, Sophs maintained the proper speed the poor invertebrates try to move on tute. Johnson, who was signed last June be on hand to instruct the Slimes and not to speak of torturing, way through and order along the line of scantily a plane of equality with the upper- "We have to have both town and to a three year contract to handle ath- give them an Idea of the true mean- the busier part of Houston. Starling clad Freshmen. — classmen, for the parade has [con- dorm men united from here on out," letic business, claims the stadium will ing'of Rice spirit. from Main and Lamar, the reptilian No longer will any Slime harboMny vinced them that they are lower than he declares, "as harmony Is the key- become a reality within five- years. Come on, gang, and yell like hell! horde was led op a winding course by misconception of the supreme degrada (Continued on Page Seven.) >• note this year." mm
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SOCIETY MEETS JACK GLENN 'Of First Time This Vear; Program Mapped Out MOMS OP ANDREA PATTCRN HATS Telephone 1010 Will Study Art in France <3tite £mti% The Elisabeth Baldwin Literary So- This Year met at 1:00 P. M. Monday. At- last year's seniors will be in the coming year, it is the Fields Exclusive Millinery Feallrig that a great deal of in- Personals of each member to have as suc- teract la taken in the various so- cessful a year as possible. cial activities of Rice students, Miss Elisabeth Gomperts attended Tbe meeting Monday was strictly a 411 MAIN STREET HOUSTON, TEXAS h and believing that apaea devoted the University of California this sum- business one. Plans were made for to such wilt meet with approval mer. |he joint reception given by the three and add to the attractiveness of • • • ^literary clubs and the work for the the Thresher, a society column Shirley Helm will attend the law coming year was outlined as clearly as —— will be run in each edition of the school of the University of Virginia possible. paper. Miss Margie Thiei, junior this year. • • • Miss Susie Fondren, president, in student, is to conduct the column, her opening address, pointed out the and any society news should be Miss Edith James went to Estes necessity for each member's contrib- THERE ARE THREE KINDS OF MEN! addressed to t her and left at the Park, Colo., as a- delegate from Rice uting her best efforts to the success WHICH ARE YOU? Thresher office. to the Y. W. C. A. of the society this year. • • * The wise; the average; the foolish. The tool never learns. » Mrs. Sara Stratton, advisor to wom- The average man only learns from bis experience. The wise man Ilfrey-Shepherd en at Rice Institute, spent the summer learns from the experience ot others;—and experience has taught Miss Marjorie Ilfrey and Dale Shep- in European places of Interest. that savings is the one sure basis of success. hc i d were married at St. Paul's Metho- dist Church the evening of September William Hancock has gone to the THE GABLES ^^^•SOUTH TEXAS] S. The bride's attendants were: Miss University of Oklahoma for his junior year, where he will major in geology. 3100 MAIN Mary Alice Shepherd as maid of hon- * • • COMMERCIAL NATIONAL or, and Misses Margaret Lester, Mar- tha Campbell Scott, Margaret Cunning- Misses Elizabeth Reynolds and Mary COTYS, ham, Mary Semmes Blnyon, and Alice Northrup spent the summer studying Michaux as bridesmaids. Mr. Shep- at the University of Mexico In Mexico HOUBIGANT, herd Is a graduate of 1925 and Mrs. City. CARON, Shepherd of '20. Upon their return to • • • Houston they will be at their new Miss Marlon Hubbell has gone to D'ORSAY home, 1913 Koxton Road. Northampton, Mass., where she will PERFUMES * * * enter Smith College for her junior REV. MASTERSON TO year. Loock-Emison • * » Miss Lucille Smith, who has been FRANCE WITH JACK The wedding of Miss Prances Loock in Boston for the summer, will re- TOILET ARTICLES to Sam S. Kmison was quietly solemn main there through the winter, con ized the morning of September 1, at tinning her studies In expression. GLENN FOR WORK the home of the bride's parents. Both' « » * 2B00 and 2100 (lev. Harris Masterson, for seven I were formerly students at Rice Insti- vears head of the Autrv House, is tute, Mr. Emison having received Ms William Kinkaid has gone t6 Itfwa leaving Riee to take charge of the-degree in 1925. The couple will be City, Iowa, where he will be a stu- \nv rican Students' Club in the Latin' at home at 4(507 Woodside. dent at the University of Iowa, spe- Quarter of Paris. Rev. Masterson has ... cializing in the study of educational been in the Autry House ever since methods. iis foundation, and before that he was Strange-Lamkin * • * at the old Emanuel House which stood Rice girls who spent the summer near the present site of the Rice com- Miss Selma Strange and Louis D. at "Doc" Stewart's Camp for Girls in munity center. He and Mrs. Blake Lamkin were married the afternoon of Kerrville were: Clara May Matthews, We are always glad to are well known as the "Autry House September 4, at the home of the Frances Sara Gieseke, Margaret Kim- have you visit our It's For Men Only, Tan or Black Duo," and hold a fond place in the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. ball, Mary Sanford Campbell, Fay Store hearts of all Rice students and gradu- O. J. Weimar. Mrs. Lamkin was a Etta Hutton, Anita Stewart, Rosalie And It's a Knockout ates. Rev. Masterson has been a junior student at Rice, while Mr. Lam- O'Brien and Margie Thiel. kin formerly attended S. M. U. The ASK FOR THE faithful source of advice and material * * * "BOOKS PORM aid to many Rice students making couple will reside at 4014 Woodleigh their way through the Institute. Avenue. Cannan-Hairston lEVERYBODYu In the post which he will fill in On the afternoon of September 7 K-0 Paris, Rev. Masterson will have charge in Christ Episcopal Church, Miss Of the gathering place of some three ] Bailey-Wilson Hazel Cangan became the bride of thousand American students, and his | Trinity Episcopal Church was the Charles L. Hairston. The bride- PILLOT'S Walk-Over Shoe Store work will be similar to that carried scene of a beautiful wedding on the groom's attendants were Messrs. on by him at the Autry House. How-' evening of September 15, when Miss George Murray, Robert Logsden, and BOOK STORE 618 MAIN STREET ever, the type of student with which Margaret Bailey became the bride of Logan Waterman. The bride's only at- 1014 Texas Ave. ACCOUNTS SOLICITED he will have to deal will be different, George D. Wilson. The bride's at- tendant was Miss Fannie Black. Mr. as the crowd is composed of painters, tendants were: Mrs. Alfred Weaver of Hairston is of the class of '25, and sculptors, musicians, and writers who Dallas as matron of honor; Miss Mrs. Hairston of '26. After their wed- are studying in the great French art Marion Hubbell as maid of honor, and ding trip, the couple will be located at m center. Rev. Masterson will also be Misses Jeannett McGown, Etheldra 4120 Caroline. Chaplain of the ProCathedral, an Fraley, and Nancy Forbes, brides- Episcopal church in Paris. maids. Mrs. Wilson was a junior stu- NEVINGERGETS JOB Rev, Masterson's address -will be dent at Rice. The couple will make t 107 Boulevard Raspail. Mrs. Master- their home here after the wedding Ralph Nevinger, basketball letter- soil, his wife, will come to Paris after! trip. man of last season, is now entered in Christmas and join him. the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Rev. Masterson hates to leave Rice! Nevinger played forward on the Owl Institute, to which place he has been; Fitzgerald-Locke team, and was prominently mentioned mighty fine and faithful. However, j The wedding of Miss Geraldine for the all-conference second team. he feels it his duty to the church and ; Fitzgerald and Jim C. Locke will take "Nev" .writes he likes the school to his work to make the change. He! piaee Wednesday, September 22, 1926, fine. He has acquired a job in the has come to love the Autry House and! at 8 o'clock. St. Paul's Methodist school gymnasium. He is taking a the student body as much as he was Church general arts course. loved by those same students, and j Rice is complimented by the fact that! ~ in- feels the same loss in leaving as is fi ll in his ahscence from his old post. The following is a farewell letter from Rev, Masterson to the students of Rice: li has been luy happy privilege for th, past seven years to greet the In- coming Freshmen and no jess a privi- leK'' to bid godspeed to tin- retiring Senior. As my work calls me else- where I take this last opportunity for Tee-Pee such a greeting and farewell. Four-mite belt conveyor—the longest in the world—installed in a Pennsylvania mine I have been with flaming youth so for transporting coal from mine a to river barges. Electric motors operate this conveyor. long my heart is lit up with hopes and dreams for your future: A successful football season and a Resturant winning team; An enlargement of Autry House and 90,0£P Wheelbarrows in one hand a profitable happy time there; (WHERE YOU TRANSFER) • Enough studying to entitle you to a (Eagle Street) long vacation next year, and—well, A button is pressed. An electric motor goes come and see me at 107 Boulevard to work, followed by another and still others Raspail, Paris, France. I promise to show you only such things as will be until twenty sections of a belt conveyor tor your edification, and how welcome four miles long are in operation! you will be at oiTr club and home. I bespeak for the new administration Through an abandoned mine runs this giant at Autry House the same courteous co- operation and comaraderie you have wheelbarrow carrying nine thousand tons always shown me. Good Things to Eat Of coal per day in a steady stream from the (Signed) Your friend. HARRIS MASTERSON, JR. (Served Any Time)v miners to the coal barges on the Monon- — -R gahela River. One man controls it with no WORK ON CAMPANILE IS more effort or concern than pressing a STARTED; PLANS READY switch button. Electricity pushes it. FOR BOOK PUBLICATION Not only conveyor belts of all sizes, shapes IP Work on the 1927 Campanile has Not that same dinner every day, but a complete and kinds, but also hoists, tractors, cranes, been started, Harvin Moore, editor, The General Electric ( elevators, stackers, locomotives, and other states. Moore claims the book will be change of menu each and every day. has devoted years of study to off the press In time for Commence- materialman dling and trans- material-handling equipment have gained ment next June. portation problems. In its own Remember those good waffles ?—Well, we have any- vast plants the handling and flexibility, dependability, jand ease of control Clarence Canterberry, business man- moving of materials and prod- ager. says an early start will be made thing now—with that same good service— ucts have been simplified to through electric motorization. by the business staff, in an attempt to the highest degree, thus provid- get enough adds to produce the largest ing a daily demonstration of Moving things in one way or another is the hook ever published at the school. the value of electricity. educated man's work in life. And electricity,' The Campanile staff will continue to i of G-K advertisements maintain an office uptown this year. what electricity is ever at his command, is moving more and It will be located at the Parke Engrav many fields will be still more of the things which move this ing Company. Travis and Capitol sent on request. Ask for book* Streets. let OBK-1. new-world of ours. "Our spring sports are ready for the "We Cater to Rice Students" printer," Moore says. "We will keep our copy moving right along this year." Announcements concerning picture- taking will be posted later on. R . Attend those pep rallies!
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SflOAStoDSii WRICKS MIST BE PARKED f to Says "Snoops" Handy As Cars Lit- ,; $31 HJKOSUCK ONCE AGJUt • lif fiimput Texas Sporting Goods Co. I ssroww s % By Dr. Tkso Bald Blinkms All campus wrecks must he parked in the space reserved on the road be- m ImjBm AT HCE hind West Hall, the edict comes from » -'-»• — »: —«.-.» "Snoops" Hardy, overseer of the fmnmef- •• «layers niaqaew dormitories. Several students are the proud own- Friday ers of dilapidated chug-chug busses. If It's in the Sport Line-We Have It Friday, September IT, the 'varsity You may be glad purpose to get the exact temperature The campus must not be littered with football men were the gueaU of the that I am back. My of Eskimo "hot" kisses. However, I such trash, Hardy declares. Saieimanchip Club at a luncheon In presence on the fac- was foiled In my attempt when the "Park on our lot and be safe," he the Rice Hotel. The occasion was for ulty assures Rice mercury expanded too rapidly and says. the development of Rloe spirit, and to one of the most broke the glass. I had better make my •how that the buainea* men of Hous- prominent educa- observations on local co-edB, as the ton are backing the local school. tors in the country. field Is more promising. Houston's Largest and Most Efficient For a fact, we have some very Clarence Wademan, president of the In fact, my services are ao valuable that pretty young things at Rice this year. Sporting House Alumni Association, was master of No doubt, they came because they ceremonies. Sam Bennett, Rice cheer I am Inclined to be- lieve the school knew I was on the faculty. Properly ++*++++++++*++++*++++++*+*++++++*++*+*+++++++*++++*++ leader, was the first speaker, and educated, as they will be here at Rice, pepped up the meeting by leading a could not exist with- out me. I am Bure they will go out Into this few yells and by presenting six spe- world without fear of failure. cially costumed Slimes in a Charles- What would Ed- ton contest. die do without me I Invite only the prettiest to see me in my office. And, if they are sweet Following the more formal opening to advise him? I am the power be- hind the throne; 1 am the man that enough to me, I might consent to let • of the ceremonies by Mr. Wademan, them look through my telescope. Gaylord Johnson made a speech on puts this school over. The only rea- Florsheim Shoes have the selling of tickets, treating the sub- son I do not assume the duties of When I first arrived here from the ject in a humorous and sarcastic way. president is that I must devote my Arctic, I told Eddie I had to have the smart look you like The The fourth speaker was Joe Bedenk, entire attention to my astronomy a raise in salary before my valued % services could be obtained. He point- —they make the right fl who introduced the football men course. amidst loud applause. ed out the deplorable state of financial impression — they ex- M Astronomy is very popular this affairs here, so, in order to help the Warwick Drug Store f The fifth and principal speaker on year, for two reasons: First, because school out, I consented to a reduc- press the good taste of * the program was Coach Heisman. I am teaching it; and secondly, be- tion. AT THE WARWICK HOTEL f Though he called attention to the the man who cares. cause my extra high-powered tele- I will, no doubt, get a big raise in weight, speed, and ability of the men, scope will give wider range of views Phones: Hadley 8822 and Hadiey 8823 he also reminded his listeners of the the near future, as surely my class is The Stadium from my office in the tower of the the best at the school, and, you will extreme greeness of the squad, most Chemistry bulding. of which is composed of Sophomores. admit, I am the best professor in the no •;|im j However, he guaranteed a fighting I remember one time last year, when lot. SAM HENRICKS, Manager mi my class was UBing my former tele- I noticed that young feller eating team this year and a wonder team llltllltltllUIIIHIIIItlllHIIIIIIiltHllltlllllilltlllllllHIIIIIHIiMllllllimiilllllllMlllllllliUIIHIIIIIIIIIIIirtllMltllllHIIIIIimilUtUIIUtiif next year. scope, 'we had an excellent prospec- on the prof.'s table the other day. tive, but the instrument was not quite The final speaker was Captain Oolly, but he is good looking, and -• strong enough to get the best results. "Heavy" Underwood, who expressed talk about eating! That guy can pack INSTANT DELIVERY SERVICE extended to • This year, however, I can assure my the food away. Eddie Hertzberg had Rice Students at the Dormitories. Just 'phone • the thanks of the men for the hospi- students that excellent results are • tality accorded them. better watch his laurels. 1 am going * forthcoming. to take him in hand right away and your needs and we will do the rest in an instant. • Music was furnished by Lee's Owls. • I was pleasantly surprised last initiate him into the most profitable It may be Cold Drinks, Drugs, Sandwiches, Toilet • * I Thursday when Slime Epiglottis again method of teaching. Articles, School Supplies, no matter how late or * if • enrolled in my class. I have had him I ,had better close, as I have a con- how early it is, we deliver it to your room. * ROTARY CUB WILL now for three years straight. The ference with Eddie in his office. I've • • other two students, prominent in so- kept him waiting for two hours, but iitiiiiiiiiimimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimuiiUiimimiitiMiMiiimuiMMitMimiiiitHMfiMiiiiititfimiiiHiiiiiiitiiiUHiifiiiMfmitii * ENTERTAIN MEMBERScia l circles, I will not disclose. that ought to get him into the right * This summer I took my long-de- frame of mind and make him appre- ••> OF FOOTBALL TEAM layed trip into the Arctic. It was my ciate me more. SANDWICHES, COLD DRINKS, * ^he •;* GIRLS' GLEE GWB PLANS be held at an eurly date and all • us Owls to Enjoy Hospitality of those who are interested are urged to | DRUGS, FOUNTAIN PENS, • Rotarians Early Organization This Year; Much attend. FLORSHEIM • Interest Shown in Club SCHOOL SUPPLIES Houston Rotary Club will entertain SHOE ' members of the football squad at a McCONNELL AND HOCUU The Girls' Glee Club, which was or- FLORSHEIM SHOE • , luncheon Thursday, September 23. The ganized the latter part of last year, To Handle Rice Institute Publicity YOU PAY NO MORE HERE Rotary Club is the largest attended expects to start off this year with a Bureau This Year STORE club in Houston, and the fact that they bang. While nothing in particular was 408 MAIN ST. are taking this step to promote Rice accomplished last year because of its Herbert McConnell and Paul Hoculi MILLER ROBERTSON, spirit in Houston is gratifying to all will handle the Rice Institute publicity Rice Representative •J. •*•«£•»•£«»£» »*« »J* •£««$» *J* **•%•%* **• *** *•* V**" *»* *** *1* ****** *»* *»* *•* *•* *1* *«* *•**•* ***•»* Rice students. late start, great things are expected of bureau this year, Gaylord Johnson, it ihis year. The object of the occasion is not business manager of athletics, has an- the selling of tickets, but to unite It was organized by Miss Martha nounced. Houston and Rice in a closer bo«d of Scott, 1926 graduate, and officers were McConnell, formerly connected with fellowship and common goodwill. elected to carry on her work. The the English department as assistant, Sam Bennett, cheer leader, will be president and director, Miss Margaret worked with Coach Heisman two years the master of ceremonies. The speak- Thompson, is very capable and will do ago, handling correspondence. all she can to keep the club going. ers will be Clarence Wademan, Gay- Hoculi worked for the Houston lord Johnson, Coach Heisman, who There are quite a number who last % Press last scholastic year. He is edit- will deliver the principal address, Joe year professed themselves to be inter- ing the Owl, eomic magazine, and is n, on Bedenk, and Captain Underwood. ested in the" club, but who could not also out for football. He lettered last A feature of the event will be the find time to join. It is the hope of season. appearance of twenty-five or thirty the present members to double the dorm Slimes who will favor the as- enrollment and do some really worth- R - semblage with yells affii capers under while work this year. Attend those pep rallies! -It- the direction of Bennett. Tryouts for entrance into the club will Slimes, obey those rules! Lee's Owls will furnish their own stellar brand of music. HALE ADDED TO CLOTHES COACHING STAFF Ready-mad* And Cut to Order Former Owl Grid Star to When ESTABLISHED ENGLISH UNIVERSITY Help Heisman STYLES, TAILORED OVER YOUTHFUL William Lindsay Hale has been CHARTS SOLELY FOR DISTINGUISHED added to the Rice Institute coaching SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES. staff. Coach John W. Heisman an- pea-tops nounced last week. Hale will assume his duties imediately. He will help with the varsity, and-devote quite a bit of his time with the Freshman crew of footballers. were in flower Hale is a graduate of the Class of 1926. His home is Mayfield, Ken- ®tmvter louse tucky, where he played on the high PRINCE ALBERT Has been the campus favorite school team of that town with sev- Suits and Overcoats eral players who later gained national since the days of long-haired fullbacks, high prominence as ball toters. '40, *45, *50 For three years tfvle was used on button shoes, turtle-neck sweaters, and hand- end, by Coach Phil Arbuckle for two painted dormitory cushions. This same won- seasons, and by Coach John Heisman for another year. He was rated as derful tobacco is even more popular in these one of the best flankmen in the South- days of plus-fours. western conference, and was promi- nently mentioned for the all-confer- And no wonder. Throw back the hinged ence team by critics. He will probably coach the ends. lid of the familiar red tin and release that rare aroma of real tobacco! Tuck a load into your P. A. ts §old everywhere hi pipe and pull that fragrant P. A. smoke up the tidy red tins, pound and half, pound tin humidors, end First Thresher stem! That's Prince Albert, Fellows! Nothing pound crystal-glass humidors with sponge-moistencr top. And always with every bit Staff BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT like it anywhere, of bite ana parch removed by the Prince Albert process• Set for Friday OUR STORE IS THE When problems press and your spirits slip The Thresher will hold It* first over into the minus column, just get out your staff meeting at 1 p. m. Friday in the office of the paper, adjoining jimmy-pipe and load up with this really friendly the down-stalra library. (Jh&rter House tobacco. P. A. is so kind to your tongue and Thoae wishing to try for placea on the staff should make it a point HOUSTON, TEXAS throat and general disposition. Buy a tidy red to be there, as this year the corps of writers will be limited. tin today. The Thresher invites Freshmen The character of the suits and and new students Interested in news-writing to attend the meet- overcoats tailored by Charter House ing. Those unable to attend are will earn your most sincere liking. requested to leave their names; ad- dresses, and phone numbers in ths FRINGE ALBERT office of the paper. The weekly this year will discon- -—no other tobacco is like it! tinue the large staff of reporters of former years, and for this reason anyone wishing to try out for plaoes should attend the meeting Friday. WWIHWIIf t W intiw*iNUHBf flt \»» **ge 4 THE THRESHER .HOUSTON, TEXAS
All the entrances this year will be made from the rear through specially Willie had reported to teacher that designed chutea which facilitate quick hie mother waa III after a general re- Steelptands Ready: 1 entrance and exit and prevent the quest for information during a email* swarm over the field which has been pox scare. The teachsj t^M him to THE the usual thing, after Rice gamea. hurry back home, dlaeover Jhe exact The temporary atands will be of the .nature of the ailmeSt and report For FirstGrid Game usual wood but quite adequate for the Shortly this note arrived from the -Ohi purpose for which they are deaigned. mother: "Dear Mies Brown: Dont A Wwkty Paper PublUhwt by th» Sliritnta of Bic* In»tltul». Contrary to the uaual custom, the worry. It'a only a boy and that's not but little yet to divide the institute Rice Makes Preparations to contagious."—American Legion Week* Into departments, such as the depart- band will sit in a specially reserved Entered at second eto«» matter October IT. 1#16. at the pwtoffice in Houston. Texas, under section of the grandstand, but not In iy. the Act of March S. 1*79. ment of science, departments of medi- Handle Overflowing cine or engineering, or dozens of Crowds front of the spectators. Thia baa been Subscription Rata* other s it livisions that go to creation the oauae of much complaint in pre- London Big Cork Marhot S2.50 per Year. 10c per Copy. of a great university, is it possible vious years. Thia will make the band London is the world market for The new ateel stands on the south cork and tukes the greater part of that among all our many multimil- side of the field will be ready in aound louder to listeners acroas the MEMBER HOUSTON CHAMBER OP COMMERCE field, though It will make it harder to the valuable bark harvests of Spain lionaires, who have made their for- time for the opening game of the and Portugal, the two countries whoae tunes here, there are not many who year with Stephen F. Austin College be heard in the home stands. GORDON TL'BBKNTINE Editor-in-chief soil and climate especially favor the would be glad to erect and endow next Saturday, Gaylord Johnson, busi- If Rice teams make good In the next HAM BENNETT Business Manaier two years coming, the present field growth of the cork-oak. j. c. McNeil Manating Editor such departments and to create pro- ness manager, has announced. K fessorships, as their means would house will contain officea and a new The stands rise 32 tiers into the and greater one will be constructed on Conemntrato REPORTERS THIS ISSUE: John Rose, Margie Thlel. Mary Sanford Campbell, Jack Glenn. Justify? ether, and presage overflowing crowds One secret of success is the early Dr. Theo Bald Blinkus. "in fact 1 believe it a great shame a scale in keeping with other build- at Rice games this season. ings on the campus, Johnson stateB. discovery that you can't do every- for Houston and Houston people not Pacing the prospect of one of the thing.—Boston Transcript AN EDITORIAL to build large on the substantial best football teamB in the history of POLICY foundations that William Marsh Rice the school. Rice has made prepara- laid down fo rus. The $15,000,000 en- tions to accommodate the largest Back in 1916 several journalistically inclined students banded dowment was adequate 20 years ago, orowds ever seen on the home field. together to form the first Thresher staff. They had high ideals but it Is nothing now if we are going Johnson says he expects record break- for their paper; they had the good of Rice in mind when they to have a great institution here, ing crowds especially for the Texas, sacrificed their time to give the school its first student news- where at least every Houston boy and 9. M. U. and Baylor games. paper ; and they worked that first year to put upon a solid founda- girl can have available, without leav- Por these games temporary stands tion an enterprise which has survived for the past eleven years— ing his home, the finest education in will be placed at the end of the field, the land. In the war we gave of our making the total seating capacity ap- c and $ a student undertaking that has met with success from the start. millions for many causes, and this is proximately 20,000. This total will The current scholastic year marks the twelfth successive year the war against ignorance, ineffici- be swelled by 340 box seats, most of of The Thresher. A new staff takes over the editorial reins; a ency." which have been already reserved, ac- TICKLE your Bank Account here with pennies new group of students is taking over a responsibility of getting Doctor Jacobs believes the move- cording to the downtown box office. out each week a paper that will convey to Riceonians the news of ment should be launched by the peo- The new steel stands, which are today and in the years to come it will laugh back the school; and as a student undertaking, the Thresher staff asks ple of Houston for a great endow- now receiving finishing touches, will at you with dollars. the good-will of all that is Rice, and pledges itself to work un- ment, rather than by Rice Institute. seat 11,000, a section and a half of ceasingly for the good of the university. "I think it a crime against the found- which will be occupied by the student er of Rice, as well as a sin against body and the "R'' association. Pennies in the pocket melt away. In your Bank There is much to be done; a world of good can come of the many a boy and girl, and a reflection The stands cost $41,000. Thresher; and a world of harm can likewise be done. It is the and positive detriment to this great If the team runs true to form this Account here they melt together. intention of this year's staff to work for the good, and to stamp community that in 20 years we hav.e season, plans for a complete stadium out harmful influences. The Thresher wishes to see perfect har- done nothing to increase the facilities and" new gymnasium and field house mony pervading Rice atmosphere, and will work to this end always of Rice and broaden its great scope," will merge into reality. According to with the thought uppermost in mind to serve the school. he says. "I have been often amazed Johnson, the plans at present call for The Thresher will make an attempt to gather every available that we have not taken steps to do a complete steel stadium around the GUARANTY NATIONAL west end of the field to be finished by piece of news, and to print such without regard to any party or something, that more of our wealthy citizens have not embraced the oppor- next season. clique. Neither radical nor conservative, the paper will carry on tunity to do something to carry for- The stadium will contain stone and 306 MAIN STREET HOUSTON, TEXAS ] t along those idealistic lines set forth by the very first Thresher ward the great work Mr. Rice start- concrete enough to make it even more BANK staff, and using care and diligence in the handling of every story ed with his millians." beautiful than the Texas Memorial published. —Prom The Houston Chronicle. Stadium at Austin. The Thresher stands to represent the students, and as such it • >********************************•******************« y will remain unbiased in its policy, giving in controversies, every student an equal opportunity to set forth his side. The paper is a mirror of the school, and as such will reflect that which is best JUKI Ill I I WIIIIIIIIIIIIU III! imtiii iii mi i • • 111 • IIIIUIIMIIIIIIIIII I mil mini Hill Ill mini mini imitiiiiiiiiftiiii for Rice. The Thresher has resolved to work for Rice and asks the supr WELCOME WELCOME port of the entire student body in doing so. FRESHMEN ^akowitzj^rc^ JUNIORS AN ENDOWMENT terest was aroused by the example of SOPHOMORES SENIORS FUND. a girl in his church, who has finished "Where College Young Men Find What They Want" high school with a record of 98 in The need of a greater endowment her studies. JESSE MADDEN ... Our Student Representative. Come in lund for Rice is apparent, and de- "This girl is the daughter of a car- and ask Sam J. Williams, Jr., about the "Football Squad." serves the consideration of all. Lo- penter," he explained. "He came to me and told me she was refused ad- cated in the fastest growing city in mission to Rice because of the many the Southwest, and offering advant- applications. I got in touch with of- ages to only 400 Freshmen each year, ficials of the institution. They In- the school has an acute need for more! formed me there were 300 or 400 more facilities to carry on its program. j applicants than they could admit. Houston papers during the past few 1 They said the girl would have to take her chances in competition with all months have given quite a bit of space; those. She probably will be admitted, 10 the need of a greater endowment I on account of her good high school fund for Rice. With such co-operation record, but when she is, someone else from the papers, it is reasonable to: will be crowded out. presume that: within the next few I "Now here is the situation that con- fronts this man and his daughter: years to come the school will see He is not able to send his daughter several sums of money set aside by; away to college. He could give her local residents, and, possibly, by peo- a university education if she could ple in the Southwest. live at home. The girl is ambitious THE BOWL A recent issue of the Houston Chron- and the father ambitious for her. She A new "CITY CLUB" feature icle carried an appeal by Rev. William, will either have to forgo a collegiate si States Jacobs, pastor of the First Pres-j education, if she fails to get into Rice, fall hat for college men. Sells on b.vterian Church. The Thresher is I or the father, a fine citizen, will have "first sight." Just the right republishing this article to show the' to move to another place. In either weight, light colors with jaunty interest being taken by Houstoniaps event the family and the city lose and band. in the school, and their concern for the girl may be forced to miss an edu- its progress. cation. The Article. "I don't think a city as rich as Hundreds of student®, seeking a uni- Houston, with its many multimillion- versity education, will fail to obtain j aires, should permit such a condition admission to Rice Institute this fall. to exist. If the family leaves here, Many of them have made excellent Houston loses, and the word goes out records in their high school work, and j that Rice Institute can not admit de- the only reasen for refusing them ad- serving students because of its over- mission is because of lack of teach- crowded conditions. Instead of the 1 ing force and facilities to handle most desirable people of the state t hem. coming here to educate their sons Commenting recently on this situa- and daughters, helping to build up a tion. Doctor William States Jacobs, great educational institution we will pastor of the First Presbyterian have people leaving here to educate Church, declared Houston citizens their children." should launch a movement to increase Doctor Jacobs says he was informed the facilities at Rice and add to its! by Rice Institute officials that there teaching staff. are approximately 800 pupils graduat- ing from Houston high schools annual- "I believe a campaign should be in-1 lugurated at once to raise a fund of ly, but not more than half of them can $25,000,000 to add to the endowment be admitted, to say nothing of the and create more facilities," he said. hundreds that would come here from other places. CLEVER SHIRTS "But the demand now for Increas- Temporarily Dr. Jacobs advocates ed teaching facilities is so urgent that Shirts with long, graceful col- University Styles appropriations by the city, county or I believe the Houston School District, school board to pay tuition for every lar attached—that's the style the city, or the county, or ail three of student In Houston who wants to enter idea for college men. New Oxford Are Here them, should make appropriations the institute this fall. He would base Weave, White Broadcloth and adequate to care for every boy and the tuition on the cost per capita of fancy patterns. girl in Houston who is qualified and Rice students. wants to enter that institution," he "I understand there is adequate $1.95 $2.35 went on. "Rice Institute belongs to class room there, and If the teaching Houston. William Marsh Rice has force were Increased the institute done all he can do to create a great could care for several hundred addi- COLLEGE men have good ideas on style. They know just institution of learning here. But 20 tional studeints temporarily," he said. what they want and how young men should look. That's years have elapsed since he passed "At least the institution could be away, and nothing has been done by worked to its full capacity until that why we've carried out their ideas so faithfully in our new Houston and very little by the rich capacity can be increased." Fall Suits. Squared shoulders, easy poats; straight trousers men and women of Houston, to help Doctor Jacobs believes then an "or- —every detail just right. So are the prices. along the great institution he so gen- ganized drive should be made for an erously gave his all to found." immense endowment. Doctor Jacobs says he has often "Every great fortune In Houston COLLEGE SHOES wondered why Houston and Its citi- should be represented by a building New Scotch grain trimmed zens have never done anything to help on the ground out there, or by* a last, plain toe, Broyish model, the institution. heavy addition to the endowment," Fall Suits in new ideas, New Fabric Weaves. Single or Double both designed for college men. "But now an emergency faces Hous- he says. "It should be a sort of re- Breasted as sketched above— ton and Its people," he added. "We proach to all great fortunes that they Tan or black. have outgrown the Institution, and are not represented In that Institu- emergency relief should be forthcom- tion. 1 believe there are many wealthy $7.50 $10 ing at once and then we should set men and women who will donate build- $35 $40 $45 about making plans for an immense ings. endowment, and for more buildings." "I believe buildings should be, Doctor Jacobs says hU present in- named after donors. Rice has done! THE THRESHER :: HOUSTON, TEXAS Page 5 CONFERENCE GRIP SEASOH UNDERWAY
1986 machine, and obviously the Farm- "Ox" Key and "Dog" Dawson on the mln' Rufus" King, fullback; Maurice around Captain "Heavy" Underwood, "Grandpa" Wood, splendid passer and era are not odds-on favorites to repeat wings to share them, Morrison may Stallter, Johnny Estes, and "Pottsy" 190-pound center, who last year did running back, scholastlcally ineligible amsttTl in '26. develop overhead combinations even Allen, fleet halves; and Joe King and most of the punting and passing; (Continued on Page 6) Despite the losing of such stars more effective than the famous 8tol- Ed Beular, quarterbacks. Beular was as "Mule" Wilson, great back; Bob lenwerck to Bedford play of 1988 and captain of the 1985 "Fish" eleven, and rVtKRBDT Berry, quarterback; » "Bones" Irvin, 1984. was all-state man In 1984 when play- tackle; and Norman Dansby, power- Chris Cortemaglia of Bryan, 800- ing for Beaumont high school. ful guard, the Farmers are not out pound back, who two years ago, earn- Among the strongest line candi- of the championship race by any ed the title of "Wonderful Wop," will dates are: "Ox" Hlgglns, who played means. The ability of Bible and his play his third and last season for the tackle last year, but may be shifted Owls Given Prominence In assistant, Rothgeb, to turn out stal- most formidable backs in the confer- to end; Murray Moore, who should wart defensive combinations is pro- ence. Other capable backs are Craig, bid for all-conference tackle honors Circuit verbial, and it the Aggie mentors Kimbrough and Mann. his third and last year; Basil Penney, can develop a long distance punter, Although comparatively green from guard; Olle, end; Wray, "Fish" cen- On Friday, September 10, the aud offensive strength, the cadets from tackle to tackle, the Mustang forward ter of 1986, who promises to win the Southwestern Conference foot- College Station may prove the big sur- wall should be powerful, with prom- varsity job; and Cowley, big tackle ball training got under way, most prise of the season. ising reserves and stalwart freshmen of last season's "Fish" team. of the colleges starting their Hunt to Balance Aggies. of 1985 bidding for jobs. Owls 8how Improvement. practice on that date. Though Bible will build his machine around "Doleful Doc" Stewart apparently Helsman, former Georgia Tech and I the dope-can has been overflow- Joel Hunt, the smart halfback, who haB slight cause for dolefulness. If Pennsylvania University coach, will ing for some time with the in- in 1925 earned all-conference honors, Stewart is able to develop a good punt- have the best material he has yet had formation of the condition and his first year of collegiate competi- er, and promising lineman live up to at his .disposal at Rice. For example, membership of the various tion; Captain "Ox" Dieterich of Dallas, expectations, the Longhorns should go 18 or 20 of the aspirants who will re- all-conference tackle; Watts of Austin, far in the title chase. port Friday, weigh around 190 pounds, squads, predictions as to the and the veteran mentor likes "beef" identity of the champions for a promising center; and Sikes, who The Steers have brilliant back-of- distinguished himself by intercepting the-line prospects in Captain Mack on his teams. this year have been noticeably a forward pass and running 90 yards Saxon, great defensive back; "Ram- The Owl machine will be welded lacking, a situation which prom- for a touchdown against the Texas ises a season of interesting and Longhorns. Sikes plays end. closely contested football. Coggln and Woodman are two stal- CEDARWOOD Provided that the pigskin chasers wart backs, with considerable experi- are spared the muddy fields that ence who may deliver in great style YOUR NEXT SHIRT TAN cramped their actions last year, indi- for the Biblemen. cations point to the most notable sea- Hunt in all likelihood will do the Men of means buy these Im- son of Southwestern Conference his passing, be the strongest running ported English Broadcloth THE LEADING HAT COLOR tory. With the exception of Arkansas, back, and may do the kicking. Last Shirts, not because of the low every member will engage in at least season. Hunt had no superior in the price, but because of their ap- Here in the smart shapes; curl or flip four contests with conference rivals, conference at darting off tackle. pearance, wear and service. and Texas A. and M., S. M. 17., and As far as vetern material is con- brims. Thunderhead gray, too Baylor will play five. Additional dis- cerned, the TCU Frogs appear the in Shirts the standard of in- tinction will be lent the season by a strongest in the conference. Last sea- trinsic value Is "SYLKLYKE." A The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes number of strong intersectional games. son. the Frogs handed the Texas Ag- low priced shirt as shirts go— From the viewpoint of six mem' gies their only defeat—a 3-0 triumph for meit who base their judg- bers of the conference," the possibility for Matty Bell's men. But the Frogs ment on definite experience of that Arkansas university may win the virtually were eliminated from the Landers, King & Smith wear, style and service, choose championship, although playing only conference chase when they lost to 505 MAIN ST. one conference rival, is a dark cloud the Oklahoma Aggies in their first it. on the horizon. Because of the inabil- conference tilt of the «eason. Oklaho- A Quality Shirt ity of Arkansas to schedule more than ma A. & M. had withdrawn from the one conference tilt, conference au- conference, but the game counted in for thorities agreed to allow games with TCU's conference standing. Mississippi University, Centenary Col The men fcho will compose the Frog lege and Louisiana State University to machine are resourceful fighters, and CVnr,\^\ y 'J/wfr count as conference clashes. they will be coached by a scrapping A I JLlUjfif W Just Inside the Preston Avenue Entrance" Arkansas has most promising ma- mentor. The winning of the title by terial, and likely would bid strong fof the Fort Worth institution would cer- the title, evefl though it played four tainly be no upset. or five games with conference mem- Frogs Have Many Vets. ais/a/sfa/aia/eja/ajajajeiafa/a/ajaiejaiajsjsjsiaiaiajejejeiajaje/ajaejajarmrajeieieiaiejaisjarajsjejafaj bers. Other conference teams may Among the outstanding veterans derive consolation from the fact that who will carry hopes of the Frogs are: the Razorbacks will have to flash Captain Johnny Washington, splendid THE RICE HOTEL great football to conquer the Texas center and dangerous place-kicker, LOW NET COST INVITES Christian University Frogs, the only Union whose educated toe may prove the de- Central conference combination they will tac- cisive factor in carrying the Toads to Building kle. the coveted goal; Herman Clark, all- THE STUDENT BODY One New Coach Listed. conference quarter in 1925; Harry DALE SHEPHERD DUBB WINN Morley Jennings, former Ouachita Taylor, halfback, who is an excellent OF College coach, is the only new head handler of punts; Hezzie Carson, mentor of the conference. He will halfback; Blackie Williams, fullback; have charge of a promising batch of Tubby Brewster, giant tackle who 1 materials bequeathed him by Frank should be one of the most notable per- IJWION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. RICE INSTITUTE Bridges, who won titles for Baylor formers of the conference. University in 1922 and 1924. Jennings Ray Morrison, the Southwest's lead- is expected to do well his first year ing exponent of overhead play, should TO MAKE THIS HOTEL at Baylor. " produce another dashing, formidable Other coaches are, Dana X. Bible, team for the SMU Mustangs. Some the genial boss of the Texas Aggies; competent critics feel the Ponies have ITS DOWNTOWN E. J. (Doc) Stewart, who will whip the inside track to the title. At any into shape his fourth Texas Uni- rate, Morrison is expected to weld a ROLLE'S versity Longhorn eleven; John Heis- combination that will give the specta- HEADQUARTERS man, the dean of the coaches as far tors their money's worth in every en- (Jewett and Beck) as length of service goes, will work counter. Our Rice Representative this year is WALKER DODSON. Get in with his third Rice Owl team; Ray Much depends on whether two soph- touch with him and tell him your needs, and if it's in the Gent's Fur- THE RICE IS Morrison, one of the greatest play- omores, W. C. Lynch and Hume, live nishing line you can get it here if you can get it anywhere in town. ers the South has produced, and who up to expectations. Both are former piloted from quarterback the Vander- all-state high school performers. In (NEW LINE OF MEN'S CLOTHES) SUPERBLY bilt Commodores to many victories, 1924, Lyfteh, playing at quarterback, WE APPRECIATE RICE TRADE AND CATER TO RICE MEN will preside at S. M. U.; Matty Bell, was a big factor in the winning of the former Centre College star, will be championship by Dallas Oak Cliff. His the head mentor of T. C. U.; and forward passing was almost perfect, APPOINTED Schmidt will coach at Arkansas. and he stamped himself a heady quar- In 1925, the Texas Farmers won ter, and strong running ba<*k. Hume 1000 ROOMS $2.00 AND UP the title, closing the season with a in 1924 was regarded the leading high glorious 28-0 triumph over the Texas school punter of the state. Longhorns. Bible has lost a number Ponies Will Ride Air. Its Conveniences Include: With Lynch to toss' the passes, and of the most valuable players from his HIGH CLASS LADIES' BARBER SHOP BEAUTY (17 chairs) PARLOR FALL 1926 —REFRIGERATED AIR- MODERN QUICK LUNCH CAFETERIA YOU WILL FIND THE LARGEST SELEC- COFFEE TION OF NEW FALL SUITS AND OVER- . 700 CAPACITY SHOP COATS AT VICTORY-WILSON'S, AT PRICES THAT MEAN A REAL SAVING TO YOU. MUSIC -COOL AIR
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1$ THEJHEESHB^! 8T0N IRUUS I ttGAL GOBS TO TALI (Continued From Page One.) JACK MAJOR STARTS PRACTICE WORK Inlets Tftlfi Rudolph AUen. data of 'It, will en- so vital to her scholastic standing, and University URMMIT Rice's Cross-country team Is to be- Bernard Segal, staff photocraphar ter the University of Chicago thia tall, unfortunately. Rice has to graduate ARC taking a law course. others that mean as much to her wel- Rice's Song Bi niiranai vui gin work in earnest this week, Coach for last yaar"s Campanile, and writer fare in the way of keeping the morale S«plu PriaiM Tliey WSH !• •rate Hjertberg declares. He requests for the Thresher, is entered at Yale Allen last spring was re-elected sec- la the student body on a par with her an candidates for the team to report this year. He la of the class of '28. retary of his class. standing acholasticaUy. Enforced at once. Segal plana taking an art course, He waa on the Rice campus for a This last year there have been men The annual edition of the Bllme The schedule tor this toll includes specialising after graduation in car- few daya prior to the opening of that will be vitally missed by the old rules made its appearance last weft the prominent members of the South- tooning. students, and a score of them at that. western conference. Last fall the con- for the edification of the green her*. ference meet was held here. These men have really carved for The rules are much the same as in themselves and their Alma Mater au Oreer is the only letterman on the everlasting name. previous years, at least in the gen- squad. Now there must be Home one to eral ideas presented, and are appro- H take the place of those I have just priately printed in green. It is hoped Rice Class at South Main Baptist spoken off. that their influence wil be felt right Church wishes to welcome the new incoming students. It will have auto- SHOTWELL'S In particular the office of cheer away, so that the Slimes will con- leader has undergone a change. That duct themselves in a much better mobiles out to the dormitories Sun- office was filled by one of the most manner than has been noticeable since day morning to take those who wish striking personalities that has ever the opening of school. to Sunday School. been at Rice. Jack Glenn has made a ; R Sophomores promise that the rules Attend those pep rallies! As Ever— tremendous success as cheer leader will be enforced this year as never during; liis stayat Riee; in other words before, and that all violations will be he. has built a frame work that is met with the most drastic punishment. ready to be filled, and the student Following is a copy of the rules as Behind Rice body lias entrusted that honor to me. they appeared: EAT Fully realizing what a tremendous task 1 have, also fully realizing that 1. Be respectful and obedient to the student body must ull pull as one, upperclassmen at all times and an- BENNETT'S swer "Sir" to name "Slime." for one common cause and that cause The Cream o/ Ice Cream uiay be in an athletic way as many 2. Wear regulation Slime Cap at all other ways. times except Sunday. Do not wear ONLY AT MAIN At the present time it must be in Rice belts until notified. AND WEBSTER an Athletic way. Johnnie Heisman 3. Keep on gravel at all times. Trot and Wis crew of huskies cannot do it to and from classes and other places all. We must do our part, and with every Tuesday. BENNETT'S th>' faith that the student body has 4. Shall wear coat, collar, and tie DRUG STORE in me and the faith that I have in to all meals, classes, laboratories and On Sale the student body, we WILL all pull all public places. Football Slimes ex- together. Jack .Major, Rice's song-bird, will cepted at supper. After all, buik'h, we all want the arrive on the Institute campus this 5. Shall wait in cloisters until all same tiling, and that is a winning week, he writes from Jackson, Tenn., upperclassmen have been seated at team, and 1 believe we've got it, so where he is completing a tour of noon meals. NOW lets all fifteen hundred of us pull singing in the principal cities of the 6. Freshmen must seek rides at first together, and fight like Hell! South. He appeared the auspices of The SAM BENNETT, three gates only. West Hall entrance the l'ublix Theater Company of New reserved for upperclassmen. " Cheer Leader. York, under the title of "The Sing- ing Collegian from Rice Institute." 7. Wear loud suspenders, green Beacon Shoe Windsor ties and no coat on Friday. Studes Sign- Major, president of the Riee Glee Club, spread the name of the school 8. No Slimes shall wear knickers or grow moustaches. Store (Continued From Page One.) over the principal cities of Texas, Ok- 75c this year, a deposit of $25 being re lahoma, Missouri and Tennessee. He 9. Must learn school songs, attend quired on all sciences; also an addi holds a contract with the Publix Thea- all pep meetings, games and Yell like Uonal registration fee of $10 was ter Company for five years, during hell. charged in addition to the $10 general which time he is scheduled to sing in 10. Dorm Slimes must put name deposit. all their theaters in the U. S. in col- placards on door. Great nurahcivi of Old students were! lege towns. on baud (Hi both Thursday and Fri-j He showed two weeks in Fort Worth Still ready to cash day, with greetings and handshaking! at the Palace Theater, was held over "Suit it wthJJotv&rV the vogue. Old students numbered i in Tulsa at the Ritz, busted into M^ry approximately. 800, Nearly $00 appli- ] Anderson unit shows in St. Louis at •cutioua for admittance to the Fresh- the Missouri Theater and was held Wiulemun'i WINNERS that check man class were received by S G. Me- ' over three times at the Tivoli Theater FOR Cann, registrar. at Chattanooga, Tenn. The Tivoli is " " V , '* Bvin£ 1926-1927 For the benefit of new and old stu- the third largest theater in the South. 34ctdley555 J'106, 71aw?t- dents it has been announced there; He is acknowledged by critics to are two libraries, both equipped with; have the greatest range of any male plush aiid leather'covered chairs for j voice on record. Sometime this win- Rice the benefit of those who wish to study.! ter he will record for the Victor Com-' We extend a welcome to Contrary to custom, the Thresher of- pany. He was signed recently to a fice will not be used for this purpose. j Jack Dempsey contract. you slimes as well as to you R Major writes that Glee Club rehears-j Owls Play- al is set for Wednesday, September' Petite Dan Moody 29, at. the Autry House. All Freshmen j old men to visit our store. (Continued From Page One.) and upperclassmen are urged to turn after which scrimmage sessions were, out for the initial meeting of the Fleur Beacon Shoes in order. year. With several fine men for every! Bleue