Write to the Boys Memorize At Camp "The Star Spangled THE SKIFF Banner" VOLUME XV TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, FORT WORTH, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917. NUMBER 32 DEAN W. B. PARKS RECEPTION TENDERED GISH LOSES CASE MANY PROFS. ATTEND G.E.R.M.S. ENTERTAIN SERVES 25 YEARS ENLISTED MEN IN OJPID'S COURT THE HONOR ROLL MISSIONARY MEET FRESHMAN MEDICS The time has come when Dean W. Officer's Reserve, Hospital Corps, A royal farewell reception was Romance is not dead, neither lias T. 0. U. was well represented at The Germs of the Freshman Medical B. Parks feels that his work for his tendered the enlisted men Friday and Cavaly. the Spirit of Pan left our Hill. Once the thirtieth Annual Missionary con- 1 .with a \ iew of having a good remaining years of his life lies out- night, the program of the evening in- more Judge Cupid has held court, de- Willis M. McGregor, Alden A. vention of the Christian Churches of time, and Incidentally showing their side of T. C. U. cluding flag raising, band concert, ad- cided the "case," and sentenced two Evans, Shirley Sweeney, Charles Texas held at Austin this week. Fish that they could handle dresses by President Waits, Dr. Cock- Probably no man who has ever been of our students to pay the life penalty, W. ChrlltMlbwrjr, Tom Paul Swee- Among those who attended from Fort the frying pan as well as tie H, ,, i connected with T. C. U. has given to rell and Dean Hall of the Bible Col- in that sweetest of all prisons, home. ney. Italph D. Martin. Cavle Srolt, Worth were President Waits, Doctor ing knife, and could saw bread as it as great a part of his very life lege, who presented testaments to the Monday, May 7, sometime between Harry Bradford, John ('. Nelson. Wilson. Chancellor Weaver, Dean well as bones, serve,I hreakfast to men. After the program on the cam- energies as has Dean Parks. As early sunrise and midnight, Mr. Ralph Mar- Hugh Hrewster. (Jus I'atison, Wil- W. B. Parks. Ilenn Colby D. Hall, some of these embryo doctor? in For- pus, the group adjourned to Jarvis as '86 he took the first of his several tin and Miss Abigail Willingham were liam U. Snow, Heywood Leveridge, Professor Chalmers McPherson and est Park Wednesday morning. Sev- Hall whore an informal reception was degrees from T. C. U. and ever since united in marriage. "Gish", as we all Rayford Hills. Claude Kornogay, Prof. James ('rain. eral things happened which had not. then has been in the service of his held and refreshments served by the know, needs no eulogy. We have Jack Hammond, J. W, Tripplctl, A special program on Education been included in tin- program. Two young ladies. Alma Mater. At times he went East seen him on the football field, in the Avis Alexander, Frank Ogilvie, Hay featured Texas Christian Uni- of the Modi,-, offend to make- the to study in larger universities there, In the first address, Dr. Cockrell law room, and more recently, we have l.ee Willie, Wiley Finney, Clyde versity and other colleges of the Pi fire the beat lire that could he made. but each time he returned—a larger said in part: "No man is self-made. seen him join that group of men who Duringer, I'opanoe, (has. Hicks ciplei in Texas. They made such a good one that— man to assume larger duties. He is made within these college walls. left for Leon Springs to serve their and W. R. Scott. Delegate! were in attendance from well, they were all inside cooking, Dean Parks has received three de- In the four years you have spent in country in its time of need. But all over the State to the number of when Dr. Agee who was outside rives from T. C. U.—B. S. in '86, A. these walls you have grown to be a however much we may praise dish. about l.tioo, representing practically spreading the table, cried: "Oh, what M. in '92, and Ph. D. in '94. He has part of us and we a part of you. You and esteem him for his many quali- ev.ry city of any size. a pretty lire," and they came mil to done graduate work in Harvard, Chi- have inculcated in you that culture ties, he has more than found his The T. i . U. delegation returned find that the flame ueie coming out cago, Virginia and Vanderbilt. For based on human rights. Recognize "match" in his bride. Abigail unites Thursday and reported the greatest of the top of the chimney anil reaching twelve consecutive years he held the your college brothers across the sea. those two striking qualities so seldom convention in the history of the the tree top... The ham anil eggs chair of the Natural Science in T. Feel that you are in a holy cause— found in the same girl, strong, intel- movement. I i aside to cool while the Volun- C. U. For thirteen years he has been don't feel half-hearted — believe in lectual ability, cpmbined with rare teer Fire Department go! busy, "Fire- at the head of the Chemistry Depart- your cause for it is humanity's cause. beauty. Last year she won the freih M A N V RECRUITS NOT TO AT- man" Smith especially distinguished ment. We expect you to come back noble and man Scholarship, and in the same year TEND (AMP. himself by hi- bravery in climbing up broad-minded, strong in mind and in flag of Starry Ulue In the fall of 1910 the Board of was unanimously acknowledged the the wall ef the building te the roof body." most beautiful girl in T. C. U. Hv« hundred and eighty-six men Trustees decreed that a dean should and pouring water, by the cupful, "The sword of the spirit is the best have been notified not to report at be appointed to act as President; it We knew it was coming sometime, Flag of the starry blue, down the chimney. After an inter- implement of warfare," remarked Leon Springs on account of an e was with wisdom and discretion that from the rapture on their faces as Our hearts beat true to you. view with the manager of the Park, President Waits, as Dean Hall began they sat on the stone steps after number having been enrolled. No T. and the tearing down of the chimney they chose the "grand old man of the Within your folds our hearts you hold; his presentation speech. breakfast, dinner, and supper, but we C. U. men were notified, showing that fatuity." He has always been held the company turned their attention to didn't know that it was coming so Your wave commands our land and they passed satisfactory examinations, in the highest respect and regard by "This storm is one that will strain the delayed breakfast, and found that soon. But we do know that if they gold. as those were notified who were low- the excitement and labor had only the student body. and test your anchor of faith to the limit. When you are down in the will only be as happy after the mar- You guard by day and night est on the list. served as a stimulant to their appe- Dean Parks, with his twenty-five valley you often need to lift yourself riage as they were before, they will Our homes and firesides bright, tites, and the table was soon emptied. yean of service, has established a to the mountain top to see clearly. have no regrets. We feel sure that FACULTY ALLOWS ALL RE- The Germs proved their ability to record in T. C. U. He is the only A hundred million hearts you thrill— This Book gives you a mountain top they will be happy, and wish for them CRUITS FULL CREDIT. plan and servo a good meal—though human tie' that connects the old I'Tag of the starry blue. vision, and will prove to he a firm the very best of wedded life. to tell the truth, the hoys made the regime with the new. Students and anchor in time of storm," Dean Hall And the Spirit of Spring a.nd of The faculty, at a meeting Thursday, coffee and the toast—and the bey. alumni of many years ago ask in said. Life is still in the air. "Who'll be the Flag of the starry blue, passed resolutions allowing credit for were given an opportunity to display genuine solicitude about Dean Parks. work to the men who had enlisted. Willis McGregor responded in a next?" Our vows we each renew. their bravery, anil every one had a Many changes have taken place, but The classification committee will pass brief address: "If we had a message When foes oppress we'll stand the good time. through them all Dean Parks has held on the men and all work that was in Those enjoying the early ('east wivo to give to you it would be one of grati- WM. JONES ELECTED STUDENT test, the interest of hundreds of students good shape when the student left will tude. We appreciate your thoughtful- PRESIDENT. Doctors "Pestis" Smith, "Anthrax" and alumni who otherwise would have For by thy presence we arc blest. ness in selecting these gifts. We have be accredited. Owen, "Streptococcus" Agee, better fallen away. Thy crimson stripes are as red you to thank for four years—the hap- known as "Strep." and "Tuberculosis" Wm. Jones, of Lancaster, England, Dr. Parks is a man with exception- piest and most profitable of our lives. As the blood we long to shed HARRY LEE WORKS GOOD ON Jones, called T. B. for short, with their was elected president of the student ally high ideals; he possesses a strong We hope we have become a part of the To keep from shame, defeat and PANTHER SQUAD guest-. Doctors "liot That" Powell, body to succeed Willis MacGregor, who moral courage and an unswerving institution. These Bibles will stay "Farmer" Hall, "Fireman" Smith, anil is at the Citizens' Training Camp. blame, consciousness of his path of duty. He with us as long as life shall last, and Harry Lee, our former Southpaw "L. Areolar T." Haley. Jones is a popular man and a student Our flag of the starry blue. It item in his exactions of right liv- will help us not only to fight the bat- twirler, seems to be making good with of the progressive type, and is certain- —K. T. B. ing, but also has a kind and fatherly tles of our country, but the battles o£ a rush as is characteristic of T. 0. O. ly deservant of this honor. heart. life." men who have gone the same route. MRS. GARDNER HEADS \ Dean Parks takes his departure "This is a memorable evening," said THRONG FILLS DEPOT WHEN Lee has worked with the Panthers in from Texas, every student and friend President Waits. "We are proud of T. ('. L. PROFESSOR ENGAGED HOYS ENTRAIN. two games, has won one and lost one, RED CROSS MOVE of the University feels the sincere loss these young men, we are proud to IN ORIGINAL RESEARCH. the latter apparently on account of of friend, councellor and guardian. No point them to this flag. Rome had A great throng filled the T. & P. de- poor support. We all wish Harry At an enthusiastic Red Cross III.'el one can take his place. Thousands its eagle, the Ottoman Empire its Doctor Wilson, professor of psy- pot Tuesday evening as the last con- Lee the best success in the world. ing during the chapel hour Friday, who have been connected with T. C. crescent, Venus its lion, France her chology, is making some original re- tingent of Leon Springs reserves left. recruiting work for membership in the U. reluctantly bid him farewell. lilies, the Crusaders the sign of the search work along the line of Relig- Practically the entire student body Attachments that accompany a American Red Cross was begun. We can truly say of him: Cross, said to have been taken from ious Psychology. He has submitted a was present to give the boys a royal watch patented by a New Y'ork man Mrs. Gardner explained the scope the heavens; England has her lion set of questions to students for ans- send-off. Cheerfulness seemed to per- enables it to be worn on a wrist or in and work of the Red Cross Society in He counts his joys, not by the things and unicorn, Russia her bear, Germany wer, and will compile statistics from vade the atmosphere, yet a serious a pocket, holding it securely in either a brief address and urged all to line he has, her black eagle, but we have in the these. note was noticeable. case. up with bis worthy organization. But by the good deeds he has done folds of our flag the azure of the in- At .noon Friday the young ladies for others. finite sky, a constellation of immortal who had the work in charge report' stars, the crimson of the dawn, the , .*..«. . .». * .«,. * .«. * .«. • •». * .». • ed many signatures to the membei white from the immaculate lily. If ship rolls, and many more were we are to choose a banner for the awaiting the opportunity to sign. MISS DURRETT IN parliament of man—the federation of As usual, T. C. U. is taking ad- the world—we could not choose a bet- vantage of this opportunity to aid an GRADUATE RECITAL ter flag. organization that stands for aiding "We are expanding as a nation. The humanity. Monday night at the T. C. U. audi- sea no longer divides, but unites. The torum, Miss Lucille Durrett gave her greatest heritage of America is her WELL KNOWN M.IM.NI graduating recital. A good sized au- unpurchasable and unattainable young SPEAKS IN CHAPEL dience was present in spite of sev- manhood. eral competing attractions, and it "God has written over every throne was well repaid for coming. She in Europe, 'Weighed in the balance Mr. vv. s. Button, State Bible School gave a representative program, begin- and found wanting.' Superintendent of the Christian ning with a Beethoven sonata, a mid- "Our flag stands for the greatest of Churches, led the devotions at chapel dle group by D'Alhert, Chopin, Lint all things, brotherhood and sympathy. Saturday. He read a portion of the and MacDowell, and ending with the As every one stood at attention the second chapter of Timothy, and gave first movement of the Mendelssohn National anthem was played and the Hie enlisted men a brief but uplifting message. We are always glad to have concerto in G Minor, in which the or- Stars and Stripes went up to adorn S. W. wilb us, and hope lie will ar chestral part was arranged for a sec- the new flag pole for the first time. range to come more often. end piano and was played by Miss The reception was an enjoyable af- Aline Wilson. fair, and was attended by many. On Miss Durrett plays with a degree the Hill at the exercises all the student BIGGERSTAFF VISITS UNIVERSI- of poise and control quite unusual in body was present. Most of the resi- TY. a music graduate, and this quality of dents of the Hill and many friends repose in her work made her pro- from town attended also. Too much Motorman U. Y. Biggerstaff, who gram very enjoyable. Her demeanor praise cannot be given the young ladies has recovered partially from hi is gracious and unassuming, and this, for their thoughtfulness in providing cent misfortune, was a visitor on together with her unmistakable tal- such a suitable gift for the boys and Conductor .1. B. William's ear Thurs- ent gave her performance high rank. for their part in the smoothly execut- day and it looked quite natural to The recital was distinctly creditable to ed program of the evening. MILAN NEGLIGEE the old team together. Mr. Biggerstaff the music department, as well as to expects to be back in harness in about the performer and to her teacher, C. U. S. S. E. S. MAKE MERRY. a month. Miss Wilson. One of the season's newest styles. A soft straw hat with medium Last Sunday and Monday were gala high crown and turn down brim, with plain or fancy band. CONDUCTOR I lSlimiiN days for the C.U.S.S.E.S. "Daddy NOW \ 'DADDY' HAWAIIAN QUINTETTE GIVES Bill" Holtzclaw, the unanimously FROM THE LARGEST HAT DEPARTMENT IN THE SOUTH FINAL RECITAL. elected "Patron Saint" of the C.U.S. Born to Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Fish- S.E.S., played well his part on these burn, a blue-eyed baby girl. Dr. Fish- two days. Sunday morning, they The quartette and Hawaiian Quin- burn is the good-looking young con- breakfasted at "Stogie"; Sunday night Price Other Styles tet were heard for the last time in ductor on the Forest Park line, and they reveled at a midnight feast; and, the many friends of the family at Chapel Saturday morning. The ap- —last, but not least!—they budded T. C. U. offer their heartiest congrat plause was vociferous and the sing- forth with a dinner party down town $3.50 to $5.00 $2.50 and Up ulations. ers were forced to answer six encores Monday evening. even before they gave any Hawaiian Medical students of T. C. II.—or selections. We have heard compli- FRESHMEN LEAD Y. W. C. A. ments from all over the state regard- even pre-medics—are not worrying lng this bunch, and now feel assured Washer Brothers over the passage or non-passage of that they deserved far more than they The Y. W. C. A. was lead by Fresh- the conscription act, for they will not Kot. The last number executed by men co-eds Sunday night and a very T. C. U. Headquarters be affected. the Quinette was "Farewell to Thee," interesting and helpful meeting was The government is planning to use *nd seemed to strike a serious chord. reported. their medical and surgical knowledge We know there will be some harmony Sophomores lead the next session to a better advantage than carrying flying around at Leon Springs when and an excellent meeting is promised a rifle. ► .■ lililiH I >.«.•..•..•• . mil* 'l'*»ti|i >■>■• !<'>'>■< ■•••■•■•'•'•'•■'•■•■•• • I tfte T. C. U. bunch gets wound up. all who come. . ,.•■♦•••••§•♦ ••*♦•••♦ >•..••-« .•-•<•'< THE SKIFF
+-*••••.■••• •••♦ .•..••♦.•■♦'•■♦••■♦••-••••♦••"••••■•■♦■••♦••• ••••♦■••< »■•■•••■• ♦. •%•. • ••■«.*.t..,.^ . Editor Chris has went. We feel BUM that he is still here in spirit, tho. ami will look forward to the time when we edit this LARK SOCIET THE SKIFF sheet and can assign him stories to rim down. Chris is a Prince of KARL T. BEOADLEY Editor a fellow and has done great work in the University this year. It Pro and Con on HALT! HOMER To.Ml.INSON Manager is a pleasure to work with such a man. Chris always had a smile Feminism I'UBLISHKI) KVKKV FRIDAY and pleasant words for every one (especially tho fair ones) and C Y will long live in the memory of his friends and acquaintances. SILK SHIRTS AT MEACHAM'S! Entered as second-class matter at The women of the United States Newest patterns in crepe de chines, Jap crepes, tub silks and the postoffiee at Port Worth, We can't light DOOM and Germany both. We talk about crop are perfectly willing to shoulder the fibre silks. All the nattiest combinations of colors. Choice Texas, under the Act of Con- shorage and yet let breweries "hog" our grain to use for liquor. hoe and the rake, as our President only $4.95 gress of July if, 1894. Profiting by the lessons other fighting nations have learned, we suggests—especially if that will les- should cut out booze now, for a fighting nation cannot have a dean Another line of very attractive Silk Shirts in pleasing pat- cut chance for victory when the booze question is unsettled. sen the probability of our boys hav- Subscription price, $1.00 in ad- terns, a special value at $3.85 vance. Two subscriptions (one Wake up! America! ing to fight. "Selfish!" you say. out-of-town address), $1.50. That's "common sense." Stand dp, students, whenever you hear the Star Spangled Ban- ner, and do homage to that wonderful tribute to our flag. We are Husband (waiting below)—What on BTAPf. npposed to the promiscuous playing of the National anthem in earth has kept you? HATS theatres and other places of amusement, yet T. C. U. students Wife (frustrated)—I had to stop Thus. II,mult "ii should take the lead in standing at attention whenever it is played. and make daughter's dress shorter. DO THESE PRICES INTEREST YOU? Mrs. Lena (inrdncr It is astonishing how that girl grows. Latest Yachts, Porto Ricans and Javas $2.00 Kdwin A. Klliott "No tears, please."'was the request of our boys who left for Dorothy Ages camp. Let's bannish whatever sorrow there might be and let sun- Some woman, wanting to furnish Complete lines of Leghorns $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 Nell Andrews shine abound. Send some of it down to Leon Springs by post to a new home, wrote the House and Mr. Thornton Bangkoks at $3.50, $1.00 and $5.00 brighten up the camp. Garden: "I hear that pictures are (In Alpine and Telescope shapes) going out. Is this true?" They are "Disappointed in T. C. U." was the verdict of some of our sister not all dead yet. Panamas at $3.85, $4.50 and $5.00 FRIENDSHIP schools over the state who have college Y. M. C. A. work at heart, T. C. U. in the past has had some great years in association work, "I have a friend," said a thought- Friendship plays a bigger part in and we must begin planning now for a successful Y. next fall. It ful woman, "who makes a bed so business today than ever before. will have a great part in the lives of the young men. Friend-,hip i« tbc raw stock in busi- that it does not seem like a bed, but Open Saturday SWtC>«*6&aa>r%dt Open Saturday like a work of art. I am afraid ness. Night to 9 o'clock Night to 9 o'clock "Lazy Fish!" was the compliment given the freshman class she does not pray very often, but I In a world where death is, there is when between twenty and thirty of their number remained seat- can always pray better by a bed no time for hate. ed during song and prayer in chapel one day. Come out of it, Fish, she has made"—Good Housekeeping. *••••••• >■■ I|I|I|I >Hnl >ili t-ia, % ill a '■' >■>' !■>' <■>■ >■!' t
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Their arc problem! that challenge our attention, tended view the reward of his toilsome evade nor perception, and baffle our journey, and his greater field of u -<■ For Graduates-Class 1917 reuon, There are tasks to be per- fulness. formed, character to be builded; and The masses of humanity have al- None too early to select your frocks for Commencement a goal to be reached. The search after ways lived in the valley under the Days. "Betty Wales" styles will please you for this happy the key of success is the dream of cloud of desire. A few great souls in youth and the most serious occupa- all ages have ascended the mountain occasion as well as fascinating warm weather fabrics and tion of manhood. Man seems to exist to its very .summit, accepted with models needed for the events summer brings. to accomplish, and if he does not excell gratefulness the new view, and enter in something he is denounced as a I'd graciously into their wider field of Failure, usefulness. These mountain climb- First, let us get perspective. We ers have been the builders of the pio- will go by stage over the mountains neer investigators. Not a few have from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara, leal their way or sacrificed their lives HETTY. WALES COLLEGE DRESS W.M. ("BILL") ItKltm The stage, with six good horses and in an effort to reach the summit. In Mr. Wm? Berry, popular athlete an experienced driver, is ready, and every age these few illumined souls Betty Wales Dresses have all the youthfulness, charm and we" are off. We ford the Santa Nez wdio have climbed to the heights have and student, has accepted the posi- simplicity that girls and youthful women demand. More River at sunrise. A brisk drive across been the prophets and revelators of tion as Saturday tsslstsnl at l.ubin's the centuries through whom humanity the valley and we reach the foothills. Clothe* Shop, 1201 Main Street, to than this, there is a perfection of line and up-to-date detail bus received' its inspiration to move Far up in the mountains a thunder succeed Mr. (has. ( hristonberry, now storm is on. At !) o'clock we change forward in the grand march of ac- that stamps the whole with an unmistakable air of style- of the Leon Springs (amp. Mr. Berry stage and stock and begin the climb. complishment. superiority. Prices $10.95 to $29.50 Our road, cut from solid granite, is What is true of the race is true of will he on duty Saturday afternoon barely wide enough for the stage. We the individual. We all live some of the of each week and will be more than change horses again and continue our time, in the valley under the cloud glad to be of any service to Hie young way through a drenching rain. By of desire. Occasionally some of us men of the institution. He has ac- TMt RtUABMJTt Of A STOBf S«OIJlllMrajllri»STTB0O«lT" 11 o'clock we have reached the cloud. make excursions into that sweet realm quainted himself with the new spring The lightning is about us. The thun- of thought, to dwell for a time in der is deafening. Occasionally a rift meditation and speculation concern- styles and patterns now carried by ing things better' and higher. Some- l.ubin's and feels that he understands in the cloud reveals the yawning can- a on, where hundreds of feet below, times some of us start but are sub- the wants and needs of his fellow tall pines with outstretched arms merged at the river; some are hope- students. promise to receive us if a horse should lessly lost in the thickness of the fog; Berry carries the same idd "pep" h »■■■>■>■ •■•■•■•■•■< ► ■•■•■♦■#•♦■•••.•.♦.•..•.♦.«.♦.«.».,. ^...« slip or the roadbed give way. Soon Others, through hard work, love and into his new work that he did on the we are out of the rain, but enveloped obedience, faith and devotion, reach Yale University has donated an- Cast forth thy act.thy word, into in a dense fog—the upper part of the the summit, and like the prophets of football field last fall, and he believes other of the Silliman Memorial Lec- MAJESTIC the ever-living, ever-working universe. cloud. By 12:30 sunlight begins to old, hold sweet communion with man he is just as good a clothier as he is tures, Haldane—Organisms and En- Vaudeville of Quality break through and patches of intensely and Cod. an athlete. \ny»a\, "Hill" says: vironment as I llustrated by the It is a seed grain that cannot die; un- blue sky appear. Another hour and With this picture in our minds, we Physiology of Breathing. 1917. noticed today, it will be found flour- "Just come pay me a visit at l.ubin's I'riday and Saturday, May 12-13 we have reached the summit. No start for the height! that are await- Clothes Shop, and see for yourself." Matinee and Night, 2:30 and S:30 ishing as a banyan grove, perhaps, clouds, no fog, but dazzling sunlight, ing us. In this path of ascent truth Lamar 1485 "I am convinced that Green is be- alas! as a hemlock forest — after a air pure as ether, and all so calm, so is to be our guide, for truth is the strangely still, so marvelously sooth- ginning to make a lot of money." thousand years.—Carlyle. light of the mind. It is the essence permitted to stand on the porch until FUTURISTIC REVUE ing, that we feel truly in the pres- of knowledge, the basis of reason, the "Why do you think so?" the shower had passed. I" which Presented by ence of the Most High. power that moves the world forward. consented. While waiting he heard a "He's been going around lately "Now, hubby." Countess De Lennardi "As a quiver from the eternal world lovable voice from within, ".Mary, who boasting how much happier a man is "Huh?" As we pursue our way along the and a cast of ten people. The most smote the earth and life throbbed in is the young gentleman on the front when he's poor."—Puck. "Will you love me when I am old?" summit, lying to the north of us la artistic offering of the season. the heart, and beauty flashed in a porch?" "I dunno, some old agent "Why not? Nowadays a grand- an ocean of fog, its white billows formless world," so the light of truth 1 guess. He's been coming roun' heab mother looks as chic as anybody."— glisten in the sunlight, while from Walter W'eems is fast penetrating the hidden-myster- fer two or three days. I've been tell- Kansas City Journal. beneath its feathery surface comes ies of nature and transforming them ing him you was not in." "Well," Merry Blackface Humorist "A Spade's a Spade" the rumble of the unabated storm. into gems of priceless value. Never Jack & Billie Looking to the south, we got our first said the lady of the house, "why didn't JOHN WILLIAMS & CO. Scarcely a day passes that we do before was man so willing to "put you tell me of his calling?" At tin The thinking and talking birds glimpse of the far famed Southern not hear of the women breaking into away childish things," and exchange 508 Main St. California, with its orange groves juncture she opened the door and in- some new form of activity. Anything his time honored beliefs and poetic- vited the young man into her nicely (has. A. Mason & Co. white with blossoms and golden with except breaking dishes in the kitchen. superstitions for plain facts and the In the roaring farce ripening fruit, and its warm air fra- furnished parlor. In a business way —Rochester Herald. simple truths. The century that has "WHO IS WHO" grant with the breath of flowers. To he presented his idea for a sale, This just passed into history witm led the southeast the peaceful Pacific time he was successful, lie succeeded great advancement; but the century, Parillo & Fabrito "What docs this chap do for a liv- sleeps as calmly as an inland lake, in selling goods enough to make a in the dewy morning in which we live, Street Singers ing?" asked the Secret Service man. ft seems witlifo walking distance, al- profit of ten dollars. In addition to I.awton Get your Hair Cut at will witness much greater achieve the sale he made a friend of the lady. "Writes musical comedies." though really twelve miles away. A few ideas in Juggling ments and more marvelous results in She encouraged him by expressing to "THE STOGIE" "Pass him along. He never had This bit of mountain climbing and the realm of human attainment. This him her interest in young men who The Minature Hippodrome, manipulat- anything to do with a plot in his the view from the summit will help us means that the man who today were bucking the line. He left her ed by life." to perceive and hold in mind several reaches the summit must pay the home richer in purse, better from hav- Lillie Jewell Faulkner facts essential to the attainment of price. The law of the survival of the ing talked with her, and the satisfac Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Vernon fittest applies to human attainment. tion of knowing that lie had done what Castle, Mutt and Jeff, Texas Nell The first requisite to success is pre- In- itarted out to do. and Baseball Game paration. In order to have a prosper- This is typical of the journey up ous journey we must have all things the mountain of success. Sue in readiness before starting. After awaited this man, just behind that preparations have been made we must negro maid, all the time. His problem have the will and courage to compete was to get her out of the way. She Office Phone, Lamar 5024 with opposition; we must determine JDK. ROBERT M. RUSSELL stood as an obstruction to his pro- within ourselves that we are going gress. Had he become discouraged DENTIST B Y E R S all the way. We start, but soon we when the first attempt had been made Room 502 First Nat'l Bank come upon difficulty. Our passage is he would not have made the sale. The Bldg. obstructed by a river. This river following poem entitled "Unsubdued," must be crossed if we continue the illustrates his, and the efforts of all Now is the time for all students to see journey. Shall we undertake to ford Others who have ascended to the ATTENTION it or shall we play the coward and height hs. some great shows for the small price of turn back? If we turn back we will "STOGIE" PATRONS admission—we only have a few more be forced to live in the valley with "1 have hoped, 1 have planned, I have We are doing all in our power the masses, if we ford it we will be striven, to meet our obligations before weeks to run then close for the summer able to continue to the next difficulty. To the will 1 have added the deed; the close of school, and to do "Very true," says the coward, "but The best that was in me I've given, this we must insist that all ac- in crossing we are all liable to be I have prayed but the gods would no counts be paid at once. Write drowned, and besides, after we have heed. for that check now and clear crossed this we will come upon some- everything before you leave for thing more difficult." This is the cry I have dared and reached only disaster, the summer. We are doing A-BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS—^ Flowers Free! of the man who is doomed to failure. I have battled and broken my lance; everything we can to serve your This world has no place for the man I am bruised by a pitiless master, needs and would certainly ap- To each and every lady- who is afraid. The man worth while That the weak and the timid call preciate your immediate atten- is the man who dares. Cowardice is chance. tion to this. the lirst sign of failure. FREDERICK & PALMER visiting the Byers Theatre THE STOGIE Two boys are selling aluminum 1 am old. I urn bent, I am cheated, Walker Bros. "A Vaudeville Collision" we will give a beautiful ware in order to get means to carry ill all that youth urged me to win; en their work in College. One after But name me not with tbe defeated, pot flower free. noon, one of these boys approached an Tomorrow again 1 begin!" aristocratic home for the purpose of Matinee or Night making an attempt to sell his goods, Everything to Eat and Drink WELLINGTON FOUR The river crossed, we pursue our lie rang the door bell; the call was journey up the mountain of attain- FORD'S CAFE answered by a negro maid. Upon tell- ment. But we have not traveled far Novelty Instrumental and Harmony Singers ing her his business, he was informed One Block North of Campus until another difficulty is seen and that the lady of the house was ill. heard. We reach the cloud of fog ami The next afternoon he called again, mist. Perhaps this is the most try- Our Pictures are absolutely but this time the lady of the house ing period of our journey. We bee CHAS. SWEET was not in, so he was informed. That seemingly lost in a world of cora- first run releases from the evening he told his co-worker of his stsxities. or a while we are at a loss "Eccentric Pianologue" unsuccessful attempts. His co-worker to know just what to do. Everything was a coward, always afraid that he Metro and Pathe Exchanges that happens makes our position more would do something wrong, and as a precarious. An awkward move and result of it never did anything. He we will fall over the precipice into "Not Serials" informed our hero that he must not VERNA MERCEREAU & CO. the valley of disappointment and ruin. call at that home any more, as he ex- We are in the thick of the fight. We "A Romance of Old Egypt" pected to make a number of sales in continue with the lightning of sar- TVRONE-aV«. that block; "but," he said, "if you casm and the thunder of ridicule keep tormenting that lady she will tell flashing and bursting around us. Shall the others about us and we will not we give up or shall we move farther "ARROW make a single sale in that block." A Big Pathe Production, with ADMISSION into the dismal storm? If we give form-fit COLLARc Rut our friend was not one that up we are certain never to reach the v_ THE SKIFF —+ VARSITY MEN AT THIS WEEK THE (1REATEST TROUBLE THOSE SEEKING ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE CLASS FEED WILL BE FOR THEM TO DECIDE "WHICH ONE?" The Kmind-Up, a contest between PVFRY ATTRACTION AT THESE THEATERS IS EXTRAORDINARY, AND THE fcVLKY A""^^ ARE Y0UR UNQUALIFIED FAVORITES the Shorthorns ami the Longhorni of the Vming Men's Bible Class of the Kii-.st Christian Church for new num- THE STRAND ber . culminated In a banquet furnish- THE HIPPODROME ed by each division, the contest result- ing in a tie._ Over seventy members of the clau, Monday and Tuesday Including a few invited guests, ^ere present at the feast. Mr. Edwin A. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Louise Huff and House Peters Elliott, teacher, was the toastmaster in a charming play of the evening, Introducing Dr. L. D. Anderson, Prof. Jai. ('rain, Mr. Geo. Douglas Fairbanks "THE LONESOME CHAP" \V. Saam, Mr. Harold A. Stevens, Mr. Milton Daniel, Mr. Edwin Kane, Mr. The happiest man in the world, in Emerald Wallace, Mr. Clyde Wood- ruff and Mr. Marvin Fitzgerald as "IN AGAIN—OUT AGIN" Wednesday Only the principal speakers. To the Board of Directors of the Mrs. Vernon Castle class which had a part in the program A riot of fun, action and interest and of which Norman H. Langston is The best known woman in America, in the president, is due the credit for the "PATRIA," Episode No. 3 marvelous growth of the class. These young business men have given un- All Thrills selfishly of their time, money and best Friday and Saturday thought in the interest of the class. The personnel—Allan Cagle, Ilobt. Albrecht, W. B. Adkins, Albert Mc- A play which will appeal to young people Thursday, Friday and Saturday —A Straight Tip Pherson, P. N. Davis, Willis Thomp- son, ('has. Crabtree, J. Powell, Clyde more than anything ever presented The picture we've all been waiting for If it's an "AUGUST" Straw that Woodruff and Marvin Fitzgerald. Another contest with military an- "THE VALENTINE GIRL" you tip to your lady friends "THE PINCH HITTER" alogy will begin soon. "The Cavalry" with Marguerite Clark, the nation's will be directed by Mr. Woodruff and —you'll have the satisfaction of Mr. Albrecht, and "The Infantry" by with Chas. Ray—everybody's favorite Sweetest Star knowing it's the "best ever." Mr. Adkins and Mr. Fitzgerald. Realizing the fact that many of the TWO WONDERFUL PANAMA men were to leave for the army, the theme of Mr. Elliott's talk was an HAT VALUES expression of pride in and esteem for the men because they were going not $3.85-$4.85 for personal gain but for humanity's sake, and that ties of home and loved ones and love for the noblest and best —be sure to see them! in life would hold them true. GRADUATION GIFTS HllflfiffilUIII SHOULD BE JEWELRY The Good Kind—but not necessarily expensive pieces. It will surprise you to see how many handsome presents you can buy here for a moderate sum. "Texas' Greatest Jewelers" 509-511-HOUSTON ST. MITCHELL-GREER CO. 912-914 Main Street Where Silver and Gold Are Honestly Sold GIFTS FOR THE GRADUATE TO THE FIRST GIN. Jewelry especially selected—the most appropriate gift Speak silent, patient gun! And let thy mighty voice FOR THE BOY FOR THE GIRL Pot Proclaim the deed is done— Watches Fountain Pens A Diamond Ring Cameo Rings Made in the nobler choice; 'SUNSHINE SPECIAL'; To every waiting people run Rings Pencils Bracelet Watches Lingerie Clasps And bid the world rejoice. Plants Belts Stick Pins Vanity Cases Brooches We have all kinds of POT Cuff Links Gold Knives Lavalliers Dorine Boxes Tell them our heaving heart I PLANTS. Make your room look SERVICE home-like. SPECIAL PRICES TO I Has found its smiting hand, I |YOU. That craves to be a part THESE ARE ONLY A FEW SUGGESTIONS -MANY OTHERS TO SELECT FROM I Of the divine command. Has pleased many SKIFF Speak, prove us more than ease or < I• mart, Baker Bros. readers. Ask them what they)I Special 10 Per Cent We Buy For Cash And vindicate the land. 1013 Houston Street Discount and Day Phone, Lamar 950 i To Students and Faculty D. H. KEENE Sell For Less Thine shall the glory be Night Phone, Rosedale 25 think about it. and Lamar 1095 MAIN AND NINTH To mark the sacred hour That testifies the free [ALDEN EVANS, T. C. U. Agent Will neither cringe nor cower God give thy voice divinity. It leaves Foil Worth 4:15{ That Right be armed with Power. In fifty years, says a preacher, wo- men will know more than men. p. m. Thou art not lifeless steel There's one clergyman who is at least With but a number given, fifty years behind the times.—Cleve- Summer Bargain Specials But messenger of weal land Plain Dealer. Arrives Memphis 7:20 a. m.j Hot with the wrath of Heaven. Go earn the right to Honor's seal— Thornton—"My love for you, dear To have for Honor striven. Arrives St. Louis 11:15 a.! We have used extraordinary care in doing our buying Miss Edwards, is like a consuming of our summer merchandise this season. We have care- fire that burns everything in its m. Lead us in holy ire path." fully watched every market for Ladies' merchandise and The path our fathers trod; we pride ourselves on our success in getting the Best Miss Edwards—"Then I fear that it The music of thy fire would be unwise to choose such a hus- Styles at the Lowest Possible Price. These bargains we Shall thrill them through the sod, band to handle my money." are not only going to pass on to our T. C. U. friends, The smoke of all thy righteous choir "Opportunity knocks at every man's but we are reducing our popular prices—Here they are— Is incense unto God. door." "Too often, however, it is the op- And when long Peace is found portunity to open a peanut stand, And,thou hast earned thy rest, whereas we would rather start a And in thy cave of sound bank."—Louisville Courier-Journal. The sparrow builds her nest, Skirts $1.48 to $9.98 By liberty shalt thou be crowned TEXAS & PACIFIC RV. Of all thy comrades, best. Dresses, big choice $10.00 The Husband -"Where have you Georgette Waists $2.98 and up —New York Times. been?" Millinery—Big Reduced Prices. The Wife—"Playing bridge." "Did you win?" WITH THE OLD TIMERS. "No, I lost." J. F. ZURN, D. P. & T. A. "You ought to be ashamed of your- Bill Berger, former baseball star, self. You should have been at home PAUL JUNKIN, C. P. A. returned to Fort Worth and enlisted. looking after your children."—Yonk- NICE GRADUATION DRKSSES REASONABLY PRICED ers Statesman. Clyde Tomlinson enlisted in the Of- ficers Reserves and visited friends on the hill before leaving. Mrs. Johnson—"How do yo' feel dis Aaron Griffing, member of the Na- mawnin', Joe?" An intelligent person may earn $1<™ tional Guard, is in Fort Worth for a Mr. Johnson—"I feels bad, mighty monthly corresponding for new»P*' re few days. bad! I wish dat Providence would pcrs; $40 to $50 monthly in *P» Rev. R. A. Highsmith, '14, waB a have mussy on me an' take me." time; experience unnecessary; no can- welcome visitor at the University last Mrs. Johnson—"How can yo' expec' vassing; subjects, suggested. Send to it ef yo' won't take de doctor's medi- particulars. National Press Bure»». week. cine?"—Puck. Room 2652, Buffalo, N. Y.