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VOLUME 17. College Hill, Alexandria, La., Fi-iclay. March 6th, 1925 NUMBER 21' i College Students Take Central Louisiana High School Active Parts in I Religious Work Wildcats Eliminated In
Other than Hie regular routine work Rally Here March 27 am each student is supposed io do to Tournament by Mercer maintain his required course, there EXPECTED TO BE GREATEST Lovely Luncheon is still a large amount of time spent Miss Pearl Butler Sends I LOCAL TEAM PLAYS ONLY ONE CENTRAL LA, .MEET EVER MELD in religious activities by many of Served :'ie students. There are some of the Gift for Donna Room | GAME IN MACON OA. —Inlsierlal students that arc not t-u- On .March 27 and 28th, representa On Monday, :,.\irch 2, a lovely lun ;;i;ed In rejxlar pastorate work bJt A delightful surprise came to us The Mercer Bears who won tho tives from high schools of the follow cheon was served by Misses Grace who are wilting at any lima to go on last week in the form of a live dol basketball championship of the S. I. ing parishes will compete in athletic Berlschlnger, Louise LaCroix. an I rnd engage in some work of teaching lar check as a gift to the Donna Room A. A. last year by defeating Louisi , and literary contests at Louisiana Eva Johnson. On account of Illness, a class or bring comforl and cheer from Miss Pearl Butler, one of last j ana College, again enjoyed the pri Col'e-e at Pineville. Allen, Avoyelles, .Miss Thclma Walker was unable to to some forlorn soul. This voluntary year's graduates now teaching In vilege of repeating the Wildcats by Beauregard; Bienville, Calcasieu, Cald perform her duties as hostess and sph'U by no means exists only in the Bienville High School. The girls de j the margin score of p. mere ten well, Catahoula. DeSoto. Evangeline, Miss Bertschlnger look her place. As ministerial body. There are a num elded that they would use the money j points, and consequently got off io Oram, Jackson. Jefferson Davis, La- usual tlie dining room was beautiful her ol young laities who are glvln? to start a fund for a book case. We j a flying start towards their second Salle, Red River. Natchitoches, Oua ly dccorled. their time find talent to singing at are indeed grateful lo Miss Butler championship of (he Southern Asso chita, Rapides. St. Landry. Sabine, The guests were: different churches of Pineville and for her gift. ciation. In the final Hie Bears won Vernon, and Winn. her sister town. Alexandria, There from Citadel and won the title. Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Cottingham, arc others from the Volunteer Band The Central Louisiana High School Misses Kopman, Crenshaw and Boniar Athenians Entertain i The College Wildcats were the only Rally has been held for several years, who are constantly on the look out Louisiana learn entered in the rally' Mrs. McBride being the honored for some place where they go out and it Is expected that the rally or guest. Cadmians ; and right off the bat entered Into u this year will be even a greater one and conduct services in different i streak of hard luck by drawing the Following was the menu: than of proceeding years. In 1922. places out in the city. A goodly number of young lad:? strong sister or the meet and the one Cream of Onion Soup. Croutons, Hot sixteen basketball loams of central Prom every view point It might be and lassies from both ihe Athenian , learn that was favored lo win the Louisiana mot In what was known Savory Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes and the Cadmian Literary Societies j title. Before the tournament started considered that the religious activi 1 as the Central Louisiana High School Carrots and Peas in Tinibole Cases ties of Louisiana College is on one assembled in the auditorium Mon there were only three serious con- Basket-ball Tournament The meet Bread and Butter. Coffee. Dressed of the highest working spirits that day evening. March 2, at seven o' ' tenders for the title. Many of the *Tvas won by Piauchovillc over Villc Celery, Dale Meringue Pudding. could be found existing anywhere a- clock. This was a very unusual yet ' critics were looking for a three sided Platte. mong a body as large as ihis one. very pleasant time for the society j affair between Louisiana College, In 1923, thirty teams came and Every religious organization of which folks. This is the first time one j Mississippi College anil the Bears. March lGlh and 17th saw one of the Dramatic Department there are many iu the college are society has entertained the other in But as the Tournament began a dark greatest basketball meets of Loui Presents the Charm working with au earnest desire to this way. It does not destroy the horse loomed in the form of a fast. siana. Dry Creek won over Coushatta School have (heir department doing some spirit of friendly rivalry yet promotes shifty and accurate bunch ot cagers In addition to the basket-ball meet a distinctive work greater than before Hie true spirit of fellowship In so bearing the colors of Citadel. These ' track meet was staged which was The boy's prayer meeting which ciety work. | boys from the very start showed to won by Bolton High School, with The Expression Department of Lou meets each evening at 6: 30 In U13 The piano solo by Miss Frances the fans that if there wero to be any Pitkin second. isiana College entertained a very parlor of ihe boy's dormitory is well Kohler was beautiful and well ren : loose playing on their opponents The third meet saw an additional large and appreciative audience wilh nit ended and it has often been said dered. Her numbers arc always en ! part they would seriously regret It increase In number of contest an is a splendid recital last Friday evening that it is one of tho vital meeting joyed by every one. 'and the regret was in the form of a and thirty-nine high schools compet The Expression Department is under places for the boys as it brings then] Mr, Kimbell carried us back in our defeat administered by them. ing from twenty-one parishes. In this the direction of Mrs. Carson, and she in real genteel fellowship and an un Imagination to our younger school ' But gelling back lo the Wildcat- meet girls basket-ball and literary is due great credit for the success derstanding oi all tho things thai Cays, "days (bat we'd like to live Mercer game. Il was nol a very events Included. DeRidder High of the recital. Each number war. (hey wish to participate In, over" by his Impersonations of little tame affair by any means and Imm School won the basketball champion* rendered splendidly. Especially were The student body Is looking foi school boys. ediately the sound of the first whist ship over Falrvlew, and the ghls the numbers, in which, the small ward with great anticipation for ; Whenever Miss McCain sings for le both teams loro Into each other basketball was- won by Pitkin over children took part, well rendered. real pal lo be found in the new pas tbe society her hearers come to ap ias if they were in ihere for real' Castor. The track meet was won by They showed splendid training in be tor which comes to the First Bav preciate more and more her sweet business and by the pace that they Bolton High School, with Pitkin and ing able lo come before such a large and well trained voice. Tbe enjoy set it was nol very long before ail audience wilh ease. Mrs. Carson had DeRidder coming in for second and (Continued on Page I) ment was manifested in the hearty ; realized that they meant business. (bird places. Bolton won first place the program arranged with both set* applause and encore given her. The Wildcats were wauling to bring In literary events, and was declared ious and humorous numbers. It is indeed a treat to have Mrs. the title back across (he Mississippi winner of the meet. The play was fine and everyone Broadcasting: Station Carson on a Society Program. Her River and the Bears were fighting This year awards well worth should appreciate the effort Unit is From College readings were enjoyed immensely. She desperately to let it slay just whore working for will be given by the bus being put forth to develop the talent wins a place In the hearts of every it was, and some how or other it iness men of ho Chamber of Com that is here in Louisiana College. This is station .L. C, broadcasting, one who comes lo know her, and stayed, bul il did not look very- merce of Alexandria. The winners The cast was "all star" and the basketball games, concerts, musical the more one knows about her and safe at different times during the of first places In individual track characters were well selected. The programs, and every other form ot is associated with her the more they game. events will receive a sterling Silver stage setting was exceptionally at diversion and recreation thai can en love her. i The Bears started the game »i; their medal. Those winning second places tractive, and (banks to Hemenway ter the mind through the oar. Mr. HInes served the richest gin usual way of scoring first and they will receive bronze medals. Gold for the furniture. Some time ago, Pincus aud Murphy ger the society has had a chance to scored five points before the Wild medals will be awarded to indivi The Charm School was a three-act Alexandria Music House, made the enjoy in quite a while. It was fresh cats found the range of (he basket dual winners of first places in Ilter- comedy. Miss Evelyn Rigsby gave the rollege a present of a splendid radio and new, and we stopped laughing and ii seemed that nearly all the ary events. Winners of second places story of act I. and In the way she broadcasting outfit, and a movement just in lime to start again after hear time during the first half that the will receive silver medals. In group gave It. everyone know something has been given impetus to set i( up ing the next joke. Wildcats must have thought the bas The Cadmians cnlerlaln the Ath events, silver loving cups will he a- worth while was coming. Mr. Carson install r\ and get it into working or ket was a little over or some other- enians next Monday Evening and a warded to winners of first place In took the part of Austin llevans, a dor. This will require a sum of $500 places than where It was for Ihey splendid program Is anticipated. hit every- spot on the backboard. The track and literary events. young handsome automobile sales or such a trivial matter. Tho Sons first half ended with Mercer on the The basketball team winning first man who Inherits from his aunt the of Host, a patriotic campus organ! THE GREATER HERO jlong end of a 15—S count. The boys place in boys* or girls' basketball "Faii-view School" for girts. Profes zatlon, ottered to contribute the nee General (haughtily): "I went to said that the dark f'oor and the lights will receive a silver loving cup. The sor Carson has won a place In the eessary money, but it was declined, players of Hie winning team In on the grounds that the entire stud the war and defended your home:" shining that caused a reflection was liro of tho Dramatic Club that no girls' and boys* basketball, as well ent body, and not. just one organiza Statesman (more haughtily):: 'Yes a very great disadvantage io them other can hold, and he certainly play as the two coaches will receive gold tion, should have all the honor ami and I stayed at home and defended and bothered their eyes greatly* IIow- ed the part of being capable of hand basketballs emblematic of the fourth glory. In order to go the Sons of yuur war!" jever In the last period ihey began to Central High Meet. Certificates will ling the school and ffi.'U. especially Rest one better, the student body 'do much better in their shooting and be issued lo the high schools win one. The school Is heavily mortgaged must go down in Its jeans and fork STILL ON ITS WAY general work and had their work to Mr. Homer Johns, player- by Mr. ning first, second or third place in over the filthy lucre. It has been This country's going straight to heck been as good in the first half as in group events. Evans Hardin, and every one dis shown that the radio is a necessity the last the championship would have covered thai some day he v.ill cer My grand-dad told me so. A special medal of honor will be thai would mean much to the college a new home no doubl. The Bears tainly be a famous actor. When Mr. The old gent ought to know. awarded to the boy who. through from a publicity standpoint, and . were favored with a few gifts of Johns conies to talk over the future I asked him why he was so sura. conduct and clean play, portrays the students and faculty, have endorsed ! Lady Luck in the form of a long He said, long years and years ago. highest type of sportsmanship. of ihe school with Mr. Bevans, he Is the' movement with vivacity. goal or so but thai kind of stuff "Lets put Louisiana College in the His grand-dad told him so. [goes in basketball. The final score (Continued on Page I) (Continued on Page l) Air." —J. P. P. 31—21. Vage Two THE WILDCAT Friday, Marc* 6th, 1925 house and Casselman were delving deep info Aristotle's "Ethic Miss Eloise Melton witi and Politics," Cook was following Mr. Mill in lus discussion of Hardtners Co, Tfi %0tTOCat. i' Utilitarianism" in a mad attempt to find something of enough im-j jportance to ;ii
around tlic college store. There are many little things that every chapter. and that's why he did not Headquarters for Spring Hats, Furnishings and student can easily do to add to the general appearance of the earn-j aid, assist and abet Bro. Creed In Stylish Clothing pus; and there are many customary habits that, if indulged in will locating his Scripture. make our campus of which we are so proud a worse place lo live. | Telephone 33 May every student think of the campus as his homo and let Ids Gift From Pineville -actions be guided accordingly. W. M. C. .•.-« ..,««..,, • •*•••*••*•••••• ^4 ^ ^ +••*•*•-* *-*•*-•* WHY THERE IS NO SENIOR EDITION OK THE WILDCAT Last fall the V. W. A. realized ihe I » ************ *•* *-***** ** *•**•*+*., •••»••.»•+•• *-*-+ * «-•-• •>** + *.+.** * Dm* in {be facts that examinations are Hist approaching, term necessity of having a piano for their papers must be written in Bethics, and the senior dignity must bo meetings and vesper services, nndi upheld by absolute abstainancc from work, the Seniors were unable pledged themselves io do all they: Everything For The Fisherman . to edit this week's edition of the Wildcat as they had expected. could toward obtaining one. The - girls gave what the could and a mini-j (except a Creek) The Seniors, although they hope thai these arc their last tirui ber of other contributions by \V. M. '•• examinations, for they hope to be exempt on all of them next term,; u's. and individuals outside of ihe Col now have staring them in the very face, as it wore, probably the'lege were given. This month found MAY BE HAD AT . $ tiff est set of exams of their careers. Slill this was only a mallei I the whole amount paid with the ex •<)f minor importance when the fourth year people considered put ception of twenty dollars ($20) af-j ter an appeal by Miss Velma Melton j ling out a Wildcat, Because of term papers, the Seniors, despite all to the W. -M, S. of the Pineville j their dignity are literally swamped with work. Willie Cleveland,'Baptist Church they voted unahl Lamar Loo, and Knots Moreland are searching till over the known mously to pay the whole amount du? Central Hardware Co. "WATCH US GROW" world for material pertaining to the "Place of Ethics in Modern
We can't understand why VaunclUe, • Shoes, Also Men's Shirts, Flanders has so many gentlemen t Shoes, Neck Wear and Hose visitors since she has been campus- : ed. T Come to see us.
Misses Eloise and Velma Melton spent Sunday In town with friends. ; Netter & Meyer
• • • • «** **.> + » ••-• • BEWARE! No hard soled shoes on tennis i > •••••• •-•••- ••-•-• •-• * «>*MH court without permission from coach This means "you" For information Stein-Block and see John Calibrese. King or Cook. Society Brand Suits
We suppose Eugenia Pie spent the Bostonian, Hanan and week end wilh Miss Hall, since she W. L, Douglas Shoes was not seen on campus. For Men and Young Men We wonder which girt Cayer likes best. He left Hie old one. tried new ones, now we see from Tuesday afternoon that he has gone back to I Weiss & Goldring j his ole one?" *-**~*~*~**-* *-++++-+ *-*-+•*••*-*-*-+++-++.
•->•-••••>»»• •»»•»»»** **** ****- We would like for the following to bo explained: "Why did not the Seniors put out Stage directions for this scene from William Vaughn Moody's play, "The Great their Issue of Hie Wildcat?" Divide," call for a woman's muffled scream, a pistol shot, and the crash of break ing furniture. The microphone on the right sends them all to your home. Just What I Want All other classes did. Shop Thelnia has decided to reduce by playing tennis.
The Hon. Mr. Paschal Friend was Can make your room very the guest of Professor Marian Dun An Exciting Evening attractive with beautiful woody al Rotary club luncheon last Tuesday night. lamps, vases, Voxes, book covers, pictures, etc. Howard Turner visited friends in Here ere four of theWGY Selma Sunday, and while there on- Players (the world's first joyed the privilege of hearing a ser mon by Prof. J. D, Carrol. radio dramatic company)
Mr. Ward Johnson, wenl back home at a thrilling climax that to Bogolusa Tuesday to attend the marriage of his sister. almost turns sound into sight. Mr. Paul Flowers was the guest or WGV. at S.hc- cztady, KOA, home folks in Lake Charles lasl week ot Denver, and KGO. at end. Oakland, are llu broadcasts ratiom ofth: General Electrie Tune in, some evening, Company. Eoth, at times, is a OH, HAPPY DAY concert hall, a lecture room, a on one cf their productions. ntws bureau, or a place of They've invented a permanent worship. You will be surprised to wave For the ladies' but man must find how readily your HEMENWAY slave IT you ari interested to ham more about what electricity is With his razor, and pray doing, write for Reprint No. imagination will cupply For the dawn of Hie day AR 391 containing a comp'.eto FURNITURE That will bring him a permanent set of these advertisements. stage and cottin^. shave. —D. D. COMPANY
AN EYE TO BUSINESS Stranger In Town: "Pardon me, Alexandria Louisiana but I'd like to gel to the capltol building." Phones 92 and 93 Policeman: "AW rieht. What'll GENERAL ELECTRIC there be In il If I vote for you?" (CN£RAL SL2CTRIU COMPANY. ; O H n N E G T A D '» . I-r'ilny. fabr»rry 27th 1925 V;»CU FOYAT TnE WlLDCA'l •'*> COLLEGE STtJDENTS TAKE * HELD DOWN BBAMiVinC DEPMITMKN'V PUKSV, SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Ministerial Association PART IN RELIGIOUS WORK You have sworn to tell nothing T*TS THE CHA.TOS SCHOOL, Story of Act 1—Evel; n Rlgsby. j PROVES GREAT SUCCESS 1 Act 2.—The main hall of the Fslr- [ The warmest discussion et held ;>»( (jle truth," cccttoned the judge. (Continued from Pago One) Iview School. Scene 1: Noon. ; came to pass Tuesday night when "Nothing but tbe truth?" gasped (.ConUnted from Pace, Onel 1PETERKINS AND POLLY, Koogle Bros. DeBt and .Middleton spoke on j the fair witness [Polly Essie Nol Honeycutt list Clurch of Pineville. He is a the subject of "Hell" Bro. Delk In, "precisely." very much surprised to learn thai Peterklna __ Louise Bradford young man and In all probabilities speaking on "The Ethics of Hell" "Well Judge, with that limitation Mr. Bevans Is to live ai the school jScena II. Two weeks later: will win a great place !n the Hv&i showed that some disregarded Hell 0n mc. I might aa well warn you and take personal charge or it. In ' A few bars In the Key of G „ Os- of every individual and it is desire! be?ause they wanted to cover up their -hat I'm not going to have much" to tact Mr, Bevans has some^very dw born, by Evelyn Rlgsby. that he shall feel that he has a ret.1 sins. Some saying God was too good raj'." elded views on ihe education of girls j Act III—Scene I: Midnight, on the place and that he can Feel thai he U that people suffer all their hell up He believes that they should bo edu j road. Scene II: The nesi morning cne of the ministers who trod upo.i on this earth, thai their hell is their cated to be charming and Is glad of j al the school, the soil of the L. C. campus. conscience. He showed that God must an opportunity to try out his views have a place for refuse, that he Wilh work and co-operation and George Boyd. (Chet Steadman) Jim created Hell for his garbage can. BRICE S r .anizatlons like there is one of the There were only two places and Simpklns, (C. C. Lewis) and Dalrd CENTRAL LOUISIANA HIGH si" rest ways of bringing situations a-1 they must choose between. He per MacKenzle, (Lamar Loe) friends or RALLY HERE MARCH 27 2Sth bovl to say that Christ is campus suaded the body that some people Mr. Bevlns, are professors In the cammander. Doing can be depended j A Store Complete school under him. Boyd, professor ol (Continued from Pace 1) upon much more accurately than say- jwoul d be ill at case io heaven, that bookkeeping, and one that Miss Cur ing and as il has oft times been said, I if some went there, th<-re wouldn't tis (Lillian Odom) finds such comfort It is possible that ihe track rec that Christ was to be made campus be perfect harmony therefore the Pineville (o have around as an expert hook- ords made in previous Central Louisi I Commander at Louisiana College. It leasure would be lessened. keeper, lakes great delight In leach ana rallies might be of Interest lo j seems lhat the ideal is being reached Bro. Mlddleton said he preached on ing the girls, for he is deeply in love many. They are as follows. nearer and nearer every day and in Hell because the Bible teaches it. The Our 13th Year with Elsie Bcnedoth (Beatrice Mc CENTRAL TRACK RECORDS the new associal es and campanions bible says "teach the word." and he Kenzle) Miss McKenzie always has 50 yard dash. Arthur Avey. Bolton found In the freshman class this must teach about so important a sub **•••-*••••» •-•-•-•>-•-•-• •-•-•-• *-*• Hie part thai none other can fill. time 5 3-5 seconds; 1023; State rec year there are found real men and ject. He showed thai Hell was a Most all the men in the audience, ord 5 2-5. women who have com" for a desire place and not a condition and he •-•-»•-#-•-•• in Addition to those on the stage, 100-yard dash. Arthur Avey, Bolton, for earnest work and betterment for anted to be a guide to guide sin Corner of 2nd and Murray couldn't help but fall in love with 10 3-5, 1023; Stale record 10 1-5. the cause of Christ and their life's ners in right paths. her. Jim Simpklns, (C. C. Lewis) 220-yard dash, Arthur Avey, Bolton environment. For a real lovable and Rapides teacher of charms and dancing is 10 3-5, 11)23; Slate record 10 1-5. Christian fellowship you can find no Sociology Students Mercantile Co. favorable Impressed with Sally (Hap greater throughout the land than ex •140-yard dash, Roy Vanderford, Explore I Dealers in General Merchandise py Hudson), Miss Hays, (.Mildred Bolton. 51 3-5: 1924; Slate record bZ ists on Louisiana College campus. J-Icrndon) the president or the school, seconds. While students at Willamette Vni- . abhors the Idea of having men a- Half mile run. Blnncuard Owens verslty are carrying on a sociology • + «*•*• •>••>«> round, but Miss Curtis tries to com Harrisonburg. 2 min., 7 sec, 1921: Vester Services al survey of the town ol Salem fort her, as well as the men. Miss Slate record 2 min., !1 seconds. Oregon, the students of Sociology i Meet Me Curtis always tries to think the best Mile run, Eddie Whitman. Bollo.i. 130 at the University of Washington On the night of March 2, the Don of things. 4 min. 51 sec: 1921; State record -I are exploring the waler fronts of i na Room was filled with girls eager : t min. 40 4-5 sec. Seattle. Sally Hudson, Madeline Gerald, and ly awaiting the treat thai was in High hurdles, Cecil Gi-oley, Men/- At Ruby Chandler did wonderfully well store Tor them. Miss Lucille Single For ninny years ihe relations be- j vllle, 1C 4-5; 1924; Stale record 16 In playing the pari of real college tary played a very beautiful violin tween the longshoremen and dock j I j girls. Elsie finds her dream man In I1"5 seconds. solo. Miss Atwood Hudson lead pray workers and their employers have' Mr. Bevans. and even though she has I Low hu^les. Tony Hernandez. De er meetiug. She told tho beautiful b«?n strained. In l!l20 a plan of Joint • Guynes Restaurant • lo do the love making at first, Mr. Rldder, 27 1-2; 1921; Stat? tecord 2fi little story of Harriet Ann. which il organization was adopted and the Bevans at last admits that he loves seconds. lustrates the faith and irust of a condition of the laborers improved her and she does have charms. High Jump, Joe Wolf, Bolton, 511. child. The Sociology class expects to show X Mrs.' A. B. Guynes, Prop. I This recital was enjoyed by every 9 in.; 1923 Slate record 5 It 9 In. ihe improvement in the stndard of Tuesday night the girls visited the one, and there is another treat like Hop, step and jump, Joe Wolf, Bol living among the longshoremen as a boys Vesper services and greatly en this real soon. ton, 41 ft. 3 1-2 in.; 1923; Stale rec result of the new policy. joyed Ihe meeting. Mr. Tatum lead PROGRAM ord 43 ft. 2 1-2 in. (New Student) Broad jump, Arthur Avey. Bol the devotion, telling the story of ,...... »»..••...... THE MONTHS. ton, 21 ft.: 1923: State Record 22 ft Ruth in a very inspiring way. Af SAENGER'S A pagent by Christina Roseltl Go To G in. ter singing a song and a chain of Personifications Pole vault, Joe Wolf, B<ou. If' prayer the meeting closed. We' hope HOTEL BENTLEY Rapides and Saenger January Alston Guinmoe io have the young men meet with us BARBER SHOP Theatres February Louise Bradford!ft- 6 In- 1923; plRte ,ocora v rt l '• * In our prayer meetings soon. Geo. A. Patterson, Prop. March Daunton Kccsju- ALL LATEST HAIR CUTS 'High Class Photo-Productions* April Beatrice McKenzie 12 lb. shot put. Arnold Chls olm, FIRST CLASS SERVICE May Gladys lles,,i,liin- 43 "- •923; Slate record Hi >-•-••• *-*-*-*-*-*•* *•*•*_*** * •-»•••••>'• •-• ^•-•-. •-•-•^-•-•-•-•-»-. -•-• .-.-•^-•-* ••• June Essie Nell Honeycutl jrt- 6 m* C A. SOHNACK ...... *•*•*-+++ *. * July Sybil Smith • Javeline, Jack Burnett, r.olion. 140 JEWELRY CO., Ltd. August Madeline Gerald feel fi in.; Stale record 159 foot. 1024 Second Street Discus throw, Willie Me. Michael, September Nannie Kecs , Jewelers in Alexandria for t Have Us Equip Your Basketball Team 121 ft. Gin.; 1924. October Evelyn Rlgsby More than 50 Years I ! 4-5 mile relay. Pitkin, 3 EVERYTHING IN ATHLETIC GOODS AND November Sally Hudson , 9 * * * * **-* * *•** ********** j22 seconds; 1924, December Happy Hudson SPORTING EQUIPMENT Miss Inez Cox at the piano. Thnl Old Gang of Mine, _„_ Mori C. C. Lewis LE CERCLE FRANCAIS ! Mercredl solr le cercle a flu les Miss Cox at the piano BARRON S Wicks Sporting Goods Co., I officlers [tour le reate de 1'annec Les The American Flag Beecher ; volci: Opposite Simon Bros. * Daunton Kees STORE Third Street Rouge Bouquet Kilmer j Le president M. Cayer Will Gladly Send Our Catalog i Le vice-pies id on i M. Allan Couvlllion SOLICITS YOUR TRADK ; Alston Gummoe ^ e e • • * . » • • • • •-•-*« J La secretaire — Mme Ruth Brock Estop. Corkern, Cornet No Order Too Small Le liesorler M. Paul Flowers THE CHARM SCHOOL None Too Large » •-• • • •• I...... I... A Comedy La rapporteur M. J. F. Moreland Characters j Le critique Professor Rickey "The Store with a Heart" ; Austin Bevans W. P. Carson j Le president a nomine sur la eom- Phones 791— 792 ;iie' de programmes: An automobile salesman with * • *-• *-+-*-* *-* ** *-* ****** •-•-•* Louisiana College IDEAS, which j 1, M. Moreland. David MacKenzio Larraar Loe 2. .Mile. Landes. PHTEVILLE, LOUISIANA A law student, considers unprac I 3. Mile. Haydeo Et comme comile de constitution tical, i hough Rapides Bank & Gorge Boyd Chet Steadman'01 de lo* regulemonlalro. A Standard, Co-Educational, Christian An expert accountant, is willing 1. M. Couvlllion. Trust Co. lo co-operate ami also 2. Mile. Brock. College Jim Shupkins C. C. Lewis 3. Mile Amy. Who toils not and has never • I. Mile Watson. Capital . . . . $200,000.00 I seriously considered spinning. 6, Mile. Walker. * Homer Johns Hardin Le clioix d'une eplngle a ete remis Surplus & Profits $200,000.00 * COURSES: Is the guardian of a la proehaino assomblee. Quelques Eliee Benedottl _. Beatrice McKenzie vues stereoscroplques out termine la J Arts and Sciences, Pre-Medical, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, The President of the Senior Class seance. The Bank That Serves I Piano, Voice, Violin, Expression, Art, Home Economics, at a school presided over by Physical Education, Commerce Miss Hays Mildred Herndon Who Is loved and roared hy all -•-•-• •-• •-• ••• • .-•^ •-•-•-•* •-•-•-•-•-•-• who know her, including her ALEXANDRIA STEAM Property worth $560,000. Best Administration Building secretary. LAUNDRY t First National Bank J Miss Curtis Lillian Odom Belter and Cheaper • Of Pineville • in Louisiana. Wonderful Concert Course. Who Is always trying to think • • well of the senior class, consist "Ike" Bankston, Agent ** •^-•-. •-•-••• •-• • * * * X V.sdi'i- Sujic. vision U. S. « ing of • Government t MOTTO: Sally Boyd Happy. Hudson who Is George's sister, and • "The Service With The Smile" j • J "Best Equipment, Best Instruction, Best Environment" Muriel Doughty Sybil Smith • If you have money, wo want it. J 1 HARRY H. JORDAN X 4 If yon want money, we have it. f Ethel Spelvin Nannie Kees X Tailoring and Cleaning 4 Allx Mercler Sally Hudson * Phone 244 Alexandria, La. * j First National Bank j For Catalog address C. Cottingham, President. Lillian Stafford — Madeline Gerald Grady Durham, Agent X J Of Plnovllle. j 1 T Madge Kent Ruby Chandler +m.++++.^*>+++++++++i- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^S^5S^S^55^^^
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VOLUME 17. College Hill, Alexandria, La., Friday Morel] 13th. l!12o NUMBER 22 State Record Broken At Sophie Braslau Baseball Team Training Here March 30 Central Rally Last Year Sophie Bra.slau who is coininj. Hard For Coining Season here March 30th must be regardec as one of fortune's favorites. She lias 135 SCHOOL EXPECTED TO Louisiana Baptist Lay reached a foremost position amonj Dr. DeMent Conducts WILDCATS FACE HARD SCHE COMPETE IN RALLY men Meeting Here ihe singers of this country and it- Chapel DULE THIS YEAR One Slate track record was broken counted as one of the finest artists In order to shape his diamond ar two tied and a number ol' others On Friday morning, March 6th at on the stage. She has succeeded In Dr. B. H. DeMent. President of the tist for the rigid schedule that Is to crowded close at the third Central 10:00 o'clock al Emmanuel Baptist opera mid in concert; and has 'ar Baptist Bible Instiiutlon of New be bad this year. Coach Walden has high rally, which was held at Louisi Church the Baptist Laymen's Confer rived' ai an age when most singers Orleans, conducted chapel last Fri already put his proteges into a hard ana College last year. This broken are still in the midst of their studies day morning. When Dr. DeMent came routine of practice and conscientious record was the hall-mile, which was ence of the Slate was called to order by Mr. W. C. Nubors of Mannsffeld. Tins possessor of a bvautifu! to the stand il was quite a prob work. Although exams are liert* won by Blanchard Owens, of Har lent lo know just exactly what he uever-the less there are quite a few risonburg high school, whose time La. Chairman. After singing the open was going to talk about. As many of who have been coming out regular was 2 minutes and 7 seconds; where Ing hymn and devotional conducted the students were not acqualined ly and the prospects are gelling as the State record is 2 minutes and by Mr, Ben Johnson of Shreveport, the house was then thrown open for with Dr. DeMent ihey had no idea brighter and brighter each day rnd 9 seconds. disct'sslon. Various members of •hat he was so full of humor as he I'vom the looks of things the Wild Records of the Central high rally ireetlng discusser! different pffHs of nroved to be during his lecture. He cats are gohr; to produce a formi are: ihe question and answered manj cave several witty sayings which dable squad. The chief trouble- 50-yard dash, Arthur Avey, Bolton questions thai were asked by indivi caused much laughter throughout C-ach Walden will encounter will be time 5 3-5 seconds, 1923; Stale re duals about things that were nol Ihe entire sludeui body. Al the close In his mound performers. Bear cord 5 2-5. clear In their minds regarding the of his i a lk he brought greetings Walker, outrlelder letter man from 110-yard dash, Arthur Avey, Bolton 1925 program. Mr. J. T. Henderson, from the former students of Louisi last years squad has been working 30 3-5 seconds, 1923; state record. 10 of First Baplist Church. Knoxville ana College who are now In B. B. I oul In the box and has made a fair 1-5. Tenn., presented ihe plan for 192S and reported to be doing excellent Impression and has had success a- 200-yard dash, Arthur Avey. Bollon and held the house for discussion un work. The student body greatly anti gainst the Freshman squad, who by 23 3-5. 1923: Slate record 23. ill lunch hour with adjournment at cipates the coming of Dr. DeMent in the way are going to have a fast, ex •110-yard dash, Roy Vanderford, Bol 12:15. to their midsi again. cellent and a scrapping team. Hard ton, 54 3-5: State record 53. Mrs. E. W. llixson, chairman of luck has been experienced already Half-mile run. Blanchard Owens. Ihe Social committee, assisted by Dr. T. W. Gehr, the new Pastor of when It has been found out that Harrisonburg, 2 minutes, 7 seconds, other ladies of the church, prepared the First Baptist Church of Pine Milton Bailey, star first sacker from 192-1; Stale record, 2 minutes 9 sec lunch for 95 guests, exclusive of the ville was also present at chapel last Mississippi College will be unable to onds. local laymen and workers of Emman Friday morning. It Is greatly hoped wear the Wildcat uniform this year. Mile run, Eddie Whitman, Bolton, uel Church. Immediately after leav that he will soon be acquainted with Also, perhaps the greatest blow was •I minutes, 51 seconds; 1921; State ing the hall the laymen from differ his entire situation and that he may felt when the S I. A. A. rules that record -I minutes -10 4-5_ seconds. ent parts of the Slate gathered a- contralto of rarest quality, she has realize that he has a special promi Boxley Tudor, who has made famo High hurdles, Cecil Cooloy, Mer- bout In groups over the building and •orked wilh such zeal and intelli nent place to fill on the campus of as a twirler at the College year be ryville, 16 -1-5, 1924;' State record, over the campus to partake in var gence ihat 11 is under as complete con Louisiana College, and that he will fore last, will be Ineligible. With 10 4-5. ious conversations. irol. is as willing and docile a ser visit among ihe students at the (hose two in the fold Coach Walden Low Hurdles, Tony Hernandez, De At 1:30 the house was called to vant as the voice of a lyric soprano. morning chapel hour at any lime squad would look quite a bit better. Bidder, 27 1-2, 1924; Stale record, 26 order again and In accordance with A serious student in her an, untiring that he may see fit, because quite Several practice games have been- High Jump, Joe Wolf, 5 feet 9 the morning program, It was open In her efforts to advance, she has a number of the students have al played thus for with the Freshman, inches, 1923; Slate record 5 feet 9 for discussion. A great spirit existed mastered the singing of songs and ready expressed themselves as to in one of the games "Bonnie" Brown Inches. in this- meeting and everyone felt their interpretation as few singers how they are looking forward to a took the varsity's number In a short Hop, step and jump, Joe Woir, that he had a right to speak on his have at the end of a long carter. great friend in Bro. Gehr. game winning from Walker in a pitch Bollon, 41 reel. 3 1-2 inches 1923. OWL free will and accord stating tho Then loo Miss Braslau is fortunate er's duel. 5—3. The Freshman squad State record 43 feet, 2 1-2 inches. in her personality. To put it mildly, Doc. Has Found His worked like a clock and rightly de Broad jump, Arthur Avey, Bolton, (Continued on PaKG •!) she Is "good to look at." A face of Calling served the victory. Nigger Cook is 21 feet. 1923 Stale record 22 feet 6 glowing, Oriental beauty, a stage expected to come out regularly af inches, Pineville and Selma W. presence of charm and dignity, she Doc White , the' center on the foot ter the exams as are Reid, pitcher. Pole vault, Joe Wolf, Bolton, 10 seems to radiate wliolesomeness, san ball team, and captain elect of the Bankston, outfielder, and many of feel 6 inches, 1923; Slate record 11 M. S. Meet With lly. right thinking and right doing. team, ihe biggest get-by and holder Ihe old regulars that have not re feet 1 3-4 inches. Y. W. A. And for the women. Miss Braslau of other honors, added to his list of ported for duty. 12-pound shot-put, Arnold Chis- has a special attraction in her clothe attainments not long ago. He is now The schedule this year is as fol holm. Pitkin, 43 reel, 1923; State re The Selma and Pinevllla W. M. S. Few singers have such artistic taste rated as a fir^t class nurse. lows: cord 16 feet 6 Inches. met with the V. W. A. Monday af In the gowns they wear and if It all came as a result of acts of March 20. 21. L. P. I. Ruston. Ja,velin, Jack Burnett, Bollon. 140 ternoon in the Donna Room, which clothes do not necessarily make the the student c-ouncll, by which Couvll April 1 and 2nd, Normal hero. feel 6 inches. 1924; Slate record 159 was beautifully decorated with jon man they have considerable influ llon, and others, were; campussed, April 7 and S. Southwestern at La feet. quils and ferns. Violin Music was ence in making "atmosphere" for an Couville, being campused for a sea fayette. Diacus throw, Willie McMlchael, rendered by Kathleen Landis and artist. Miss Braslau Is appearing here son, got hungry as boys will do, and April 10 and 11. Centenary at Pine 121 reel. 6 Inches, 1924. Rosa Lee Whltton t-crompanied by Monday night, March 30, at Alexan prevailed on Doc to bring him some ville. 4-5 mile relay, Pitkin, 3 minutes Frances Kohler on tho piano, as the dria Hall, under the management of milk from the caTc. Couvle was very April 13 and 14, S. L I. at Pine 22 seconds, 1924. guest entered ihe room. The meet .he College. deHrous of getting the milk, so he ville. The Central High rally started in ing was opened by the president procured for Doc a bottle In which April 21 and 22. Normal at Natchr- 1922, March 31, and April 1, when frllowed by a prayer by Mrs. Brake Student Recital to bring the aforesaid milk to' the toches. field. Then the. Y. W, A. song "Oh dormitory where he was in confine Aorll 23 and 24, Centenary at sixteen high school basketball learns The students, and people of Pine of Cenlral Louisiana; gathered al Zlon Haste" was sung. The follow ment. The bottle happened to none Shreveport, ville and Alexandria enjoyed once a- other than a beer botlle, and the A good number ot games will be> Louisiana College, The tournament ing program was rendered. Violin galn a musical recital given by the share and size of the month of the played with ihe Alexandria team of was won by PlauchevlHe over Ville Duet by Misses Kathleen Landes and piano, voice, violin pupils on March botlle suggested a welcome idea to the Cotton States League, dates to Platle. Thirty teams came in 1923. Rosa Lee Whltton. Scripture read 5. One usually knows what to ex the brain of Ihe ingenious Doc. March 16 and 17. saw one or the ing by Miss Aline Simsing. Talks pect of the pupils of Mrs. Creed and be announced later. The Freshman Instead of going on and geiling greatest blub school basketball (our- by Misses Evelyn Shilling, Lillinn Mr. and Mrs. Dunwoody and they schedule calls for games with Tech. naments ever staged In Louisiana. Odom and Klsie Allen. A vocal solo were certainly not disappointed this the milk as he was instructed to do, Southwestern and the leading High Dry Creek won over Choushaita. In "Rock or Ages" by Miss Ruth Mc time for every number was perfectly Doc went to the Owl Drug Store, and School learns in the slate. They will addition to tho basketball tourna Cain. The program closed with a rendered. secured a rubber appliance that just onen their schedule with Colfax, Fri fit the neck of the above mentioned ment, a track meet was staged, prayer by Brother Gehr, The rest The program opened wilh a selec day April 20, here at Cotsie field. which was won by Bolton, with Pit or the lime was spent in a social tion by the orchestra. The orchestra bottle, and then got the harmless On May 15. Louisiana College wilt kin second. Tho second meet saw lour during which time Interesting certainly has been doing some work content for the container. participate in the track mtet to be the Lombard system of elimination talks were made by Brother and this year. Then came little Miss It is not known whether Couvle held this year at Normal, to decide In basketball perfected and establish Mrs. Gehr and Mrs. Brady from Sel Mary Strother who for her first lime used the appliance or not, but he Is the championship of the L. I. A. A. ed. ma. Then delightful refreshments delighted the audience with a well very grateful to Doc for being so Unless we bave other games In The third meet. In 1924, brought were served, delicious cake and cho rendered little solo. Then came Mr. thoughtful and kind In his minister- baseball the early football practice colate, furnished by the Highway ings to the campussed and other af will be held starting April 27th an* (Continued on Page 4) Circle of the Pineville W. M. S. (Continued on page four) flicted ones of our Institution. continuing until May 9. Togc TVJO THE WILDCAT Friday, March 6th, 1925
*•• •••-•-•.>•-•-*>-•-* *-*•*•*-*-*-**-*** • ******** lout of the ordinary in the life of any .'other girl—had come to n resolution T|* ^tfjfxct* With shivers of delicious indecision FLOWER OF THE SUN * ,/ 'and excitement running over her she By HUGH F. ERVIN • .'approached the door. Well she ivouM take hack the knife, and if he still ¥ UUC6 But then there came to her from In the corner c'' Tar off Russia.land when il was apparent that her -But •( r-,.. i-. close lo the Ural Mountains, lay ihe (efforts were doomed to failure, she (lbe .'and 0{ dories, the picture of peacefully serein little principality Wddenly abandoned men. and fled for;" tal1 •""»'«°'»" "'"" »'"• «•*«• eyes of Karan, an I within t'u's country of refuge to the old cobbler, I he was walking high upon the bank of a river, and he mot— majestic mountains, and broad fer The door thus released flew open j tile plains, beside ihe River Alb was and a youth in the uniform of ihe With her hand upon the door sho the beautiful medieval-like city of palace guard, was precipitated into paused—Augustov was talking with Karofta, meaning in the language of th*- room. He looked eagerly around someone she leaned close In an ef r 'he people, "Flower o the Sun" Here and spying the girl, advanced laugh-1 fort to distinguish the voice and Its* Published every Friday during the College year by the students ot at certain seasons of the year, the . , , , „ , .„, , .,.„, ! owner, and what she heard made her g.vpsy tribes from far and near gat- siifren and stand as if carved l^ouisiana College, Alexandria, La. ingly. yet purposetully toward her.i hveti for feast In? and revelry. Danc "Grandsire! Grandsire!" The girl marble, ever listening. The color The aim of this paper is to represent fairly and squarely the full stu ing, physical contests, and rivalry drained from her face. Then ihe spell dent life, to boost the Institution and all of her organizations, to furnish an panted, her face losing its smile and and competition for supremacy of all a little of its color, and taking on was broken and she came trembling • opportunity for the Individual's development of his or her talent. kinds were held. All through the look of apprehension. "Don't let him ly back to her place beside the Subscription price: $1.50 per year, in advance; 5c per copy. little city, in the palace of the prin grandsire." table. Her eyes betokened a soul In cess and In the hovel of the peasant, "I only wish a kiss. Old Korloff, deep perturbation—Augustov! Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Alexandria, La., was heard the sounds of music, now the youth defended, and as the old She was aroused by his coming to -under the act of Congress of March 3. 1S97. exquisitely mournful and etherially cobbler smiled—"She's teased her side. He wore a look of appre beautiful, now barbaric In its crash long enough—Here! Look to you! hension and moistened his lips as he MEMBER SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION ing crescendo, then mellingly sooth Put up that knife, Revnor!" He spoke. All material must he in by Monday, 10 P. M. ing In the depths of Its feeling. The commanded, becoming serious 'Count Toistoff is in the next room musicians of all tribes held supreme once, but continuing to advance. and wishes lo speak to you, Revnor, and popular contest. From these EDITORIAL STAFF She faced him, body tense, the he said. She started—she had heard , Editor ancient tribes, centuries and centur light of battle in her eyes, stories of tho count from tho old Howard Turner - ies ago the famed and far-sung Ro . Associate "Stop Augustov! You know I let wives. For a moment she heatitated, Otto Sellers many tribes had migrated westward Fine Art* no one kiss me save my grandfather and then with head held high sho Wllletta Bailey — to what is now Roumanla, Hungary. I warn you! Stop walked into the shop, Augustov fol Kloise Melton — Associate Austria, and Bohemia, Karofta. the Social In spite of himself he paused. lowed reluctantly. Ittonna Walker — capitol, was decked in barbaric splen then took another step. The girl drew "Ah, greetings, little one," said iPaul A. Flowers . Social dor, and because of the beauty of its „_ Humor back the dagger; a slender wicked the count, and smiled winningly. He .Harvey Adkins — location, ils lovely women, and the looking blade, with a beautifully could be very agreeable when he •C. L. Bullard _ Religious strength and bravery of its men, was . Religious jeweled handle. It had been his He fhcEQ, and now he stepped close and •Elsie Allen the most widely known of all iho had given it to her In accordance . Exchange bent over her hand. Then he stood K. J. Miles gypsy cities. Over it In these If"*' to the custom of their people; that Sports smiling Into her eyes. He put a .J. P. Friend days of the nineteenth century, ret the youth give it to his betrothed, Associate finger under her chin. Wallace de Nux imed the Princess Olga, the last of j signifying that she Is- safe In his love. a long line of famous rulers. "The girl is my betrothed, Excell BUSINESS STAFF [If she accepts it she returns his love ency." apprehensively jealous Au >C. O. Walker Business U»&|« land their is many a beautiful and gustov put in. X M. Boyet This Is not a story of the prin-ess | touching legend cf the power of this His excellency laughed jerringty J E. Davis Circulation Manager • VA- suitor. Count Ivan Toistoff. talisman to keen love eternal and un- and pointed to the wall. Augustov Associate D, B. Hudson — 'The Mysterious," though they play dying; of maidens, who, when their knew he was beaten, and could do •arts In it: but of the small elfinlike lovers could net return lo them nothing further without encourring | Granddaughter of the palace cobb'er, wandered away, and the next day the emnity of the court. He bit his LIQUOR AND THE LAW : who had recently been retired on a (Contributed) were laid to rest In some" beautiful lip and his eyes again sought tho ; small pension. The Ilitle shop. In sacred spot. floor. , This was not written by a preacher, Jt was written by a fellow which the cobbler still worked, was Now the girl poised it lightly by "Now for a kiss, Gypsy Maid," the who has seen both sides ot" the question, who knows what he is I quiet save for the tap tap of th cob- I leer's hammer, or for his occasional its blade, and as though taking life count besought yet commanded, and aulking about, anil who believes in his college ami his country. i chanting of a gypsy song. Memories- from her hand it shot past his head held out his arms expectantly. There is a" tendency among some college students, v-.hi,*h comes mere dreams of his past life, wnuld like a flash of light, and quivered In She glanced al Augustov—no help as a result not of malicious aforethought or felonious intent, but occasionally cause him to pause in the opposite wall. Augustov's hand in that direction. The glance how moved hesitantly toward his cheek ever, brought results-, for It angered ..us a result oi' carelessness and thoughtlessness, to disregard some of his work, to take a trip into the fairyland of fancy—then with a sigh —slowly he took it away—smeared Toistoff. He look a forward step and ihe laws of the state"and nation. he would come back and lake up his with blood. He watched her as she gathered her in with practiced arms. Now, there is a law in this nation and slate that makes it. ille work—If a mate suitable for his lit left the room, the desire and hope in For a moment there was a furious gal to make, possess, sell or use intoxicating liquor for a beverage. tle girl could he selected as easily his eyes diminishing not a whit. strug-Tle, and then as the girl collap sed wilh a cry- Thk law is disregarded by a large number of people in the country, as one selects the mate of a sandal "Old One." He said turning to the —Of course Ihe dowry was not large old man who had been an interest "Here! Here Let that girl alone" people who spell their names largely with consonants, people many but the girl's beauty was compensa ed observer. "I shall need this room Cairo In a foreign tongue, as though -•al whom cannot speak english without some sort of foreign accent, tion for that, but—she had a mind of presently for a conference—please cer^'-d by invisible cords al] lurn- .and many unthinking Americans have let themselves become fooled her own, and used it. They were leave me." e! their heads toward the door. Just Into believing that the prohibition law is not for the good of the poor, and but for the love of the Without a word the gentle old cob Inside stood a tall, grey-eyed ath princess for a former playmate, the lete looking stranger handsome per country and is not wanted. , bier gathered up a few tools, and famine which had swept over the moved toward the door chuckling lo haps, but In the girls eyes, beauti Recent tragedies in this state, which came as the result of land the year before would have af ful. Thirty at least, in the prime of 1 himself Hardly had the door closed law violators resenting the efforts of the American people to curb fect them seriously. Wheat fiel* - upon him. when ihe door on the op his strength, he was a mnn that look had not produced nearly enough for the illicit trade, should arouse embryonic citizens, the college stu posite side of the shop was flung ed as though he was- sure to win the people of Karan that year. Food open and In strode a tall, dark, man whatever he set out to. Revnor's dents of the country, to demand observance of the law. Whether had been arranged far from Russia in rich unifotm, covered with a black eyes lighted up. It was her stranger of •sjr not a person believes in prohibition, be or she should believe in —food that had never appeared. Ex overcloak. the river path! With an impatient cuses, delays, and then a blank wall exclamation the count released her. the supremacy of the law of the land, and uphold it because it is a "Augustov" He spoke in harsh for had been presented to all Investiga strode to the door and confronted Jaw. Figures show that more homes arc being built aud more sav bidding accents, which blended ill tions, and starvation with Its deaths the -American for one long moment ings bank accounts are maintained by tbe people since prohibition head had confronted them for a per with his distinguished face and bear they looked into each other's eyes— 'vjune into effect, this is a good argument for the law. But it is a lod of Hunger .was not so rife this ing. In him there was all of the each fiercely contesting, one hotly, charm of the handsome man—it was law, and it devolves upou the American people, regardless of their year, for the famine was passing. the other coldly—as immovable as no wonder that the princess loved •creed or religious belief, or even regardless of their extraction so stone. Then the count turned and A short laughing scream sounded him. But when not on guard, as now walked out. The other gave Revnor long as they are true patriots to lake a stand against the illicit liq just outside of the door. and in there crept into his eyes a look a reassuring smile, which faded in uor traffic. burst a beautiful, rosylceeked girl more often seen In the eyes of thief stantly and was replaced by bewild Students in more than one university of this nation have pledg with raven-black hair, red lips curl or malingerer. "Where's the wench?" ered stare then he quietly followed "Oh Excellency" The youth said the count, closing the door. Though ed themselves not to use liquor nor to forbear its use within Iheir ed In mischievous laughter. Her fig apologetically and quaveringly, his- Revnor ran to the door the next* knowledge, and it appears (bat. students of Louisiana College, as ure was small and beautifully pro portioned; dressed in tho bright col eves downcast. "I was only having a moment he had disappeared. -representatives of some of the best families in the state, should ex ors of the oriental world, she seemed little sport. You know you said your emplify the true spirit upon which this nation was founded, a strict to radiate vitality and ,'oy of living. self that" One morning five months later, observance of the principles of Americanism, which means respect Her eyes which were deep blue a "Fetch her In—No wait! We must Revnor was silting by ihe window for law. characteristic stn-nge to that, country finish this little matter of business looking out upon the crowds, that and fringed with long dark lashes and it is business, eh Augustov?" And Science has shown that there is absolutely no benefit to be de for the last two months- had become were flashing with excitement, fun, he smiled meaningly. common sights in Karofta. This mora prived from imbibing spirituous, fermented or malt liquors which and just a touch of indignation. She Revnor, feeling that she had been ing the clouds, not many of which •contain an excess of alcohol on tbe other hand, science has con turned quickly ?nd tried to bar the somewhat unreasonable with Augus were natural, bung low, and there clusively proved that the use of them is injurious to nearly every door, but it was slowly forced open tov certainly he had done nothing was a thundering, booming sound -organ of the body. that often reverbrated through the city—that was not thunder. For two This is not a sentimental appeal to abstain from using liquor. Students! Re the sort of citizens in college you expect to be months now the principality had been when you have finished. Let it be known by the world that you are "it is an appeal to the cold, hard common sense we students arc de- besieged by 'forces of the Russian - veloping here at Louisiana College, to be the kind of citizens here for the law, the whole, law. and that you will live for your country Czar. Unprepared for this attack in college we expect to he when we have finished school, Tf any of against inside enemies just as you would die to protect it against the towns had all fallen, with the ex us saw a man breaking into a house to steal another man's goods, outside foes. Bootleggers, moonshiners, rum-runners, and "good" ception of the capitol with its strong fortresses so strategically located »or saw a man preparing to kill another we would take steps to stop (?) people who buy it from them, are just as much enemies of our country as were the fiendish Huns in 1918, and it requires just as which made an almost impregnable the infraction of the law, but we sit idly by and watch the law defense. The tribes had long before much manhood to live for your country against interior foes as it which is supposed to restrain a bunch of murderous unscrupulous left the territory, or had gathered does to die for your country against outsiders. fiends from dealing in liquor, smash to bit our law and help.to ruin within Karofta. The war would have /he lives of the people. Let's be law-abiders and encourage others lo be. been over much sooner but for the r-ridav March V.lih. 1925 THE WILDCAT Page Three lael that Russia was already at war PERSONALS A. B. Degree Candidate-!: Judith with Jaliail. News ot the Japanie.< Carver, Natchitoches; Amelia I. Gaul- successes had heartened ihe almost It may be to the interest of her j den, New Orleans; Mrs. Mattle Tur helpless people miraculously. Som.' many friends to know that Rith ner Hicks, Horn beck. of the Russian forces before the cap- Worley, who was operated on Tues-, Itol had been withdrawn and sent to day morning is getting along nicely, j the Fast, and the people rejoiced, j Native girls of New Guinea are However beautiful "Flower of the Mlw Lottie Courtney was a visi- .-is fond of decking themselves with Sun was wilting, fading, day by day. tor on the campus during last week ; bright colored stones and other or Revnor wos looking at the crowds, end, —Jerry seemed real tickled, naments as are their sisters in more but she dldnt see them. In her fancy PINE NEEDLES civilized lands. the face of the American rose before Miss Eleanor Ponder spent the her—and he smiled—Where was he week end in town and It is rumored Young Man to Jeweler—Will you I hired a feller now had he been able to leave the that she revamped her "S. L." at a lake back this engagement ring? To sweep the cellar— country" 'Leave*—What a distaste- P&rty, Saturday night. Jeweler—Dosen'l it suit? I once had a bottle of rye. ful word! Do we tall In love at first Young man—Yes, it does but I —Pern Bunch Bowl Just What I Want sight? Or is it constant and con- We are inclined to believe that don't. —Collegians linuous thought of the one, that soon- Luther Chandler is fickle, he Is Prof: How would you *:ell the Shop er or later convinces us of our love? , rushing a "brick" girl at present. "Oh, Sue, your brother saw me height of a tower by means of a bar Who knows? Certainly not Revnor. ~~ kiss you. What shall I give him for ometer?" An hour laler she was- on her way, -Mrs. Chandler and Venn. Chandler hush money?" Stude: "I'd lower the barometer Can make your room very to the palace with some shoes for visited Rubye and Helen for the "Oh, he usually gels fifty cents." from the top of the tower and then tho princess. In the streets she had , w'eek end. measure the rope. —Stone Mill attractive with beautiful found unusual thronging of the peo- j The meanest man in the world is lamps, vases, toxea, book pie into excited crowds. She ques-j Lucille Slngletary Is spending this the guy who proposes to an old maid "Are the mosquitoes very thick tioned one of the dealers In the mar- week at home, over the telephone and when she around here?" covers, pictures, etc. ket place. One of the principal forts | accepts him. tells her ho has the "No—mostly long .and slim." of the city had been taken through ! What has happened to our "Hand- wrong number.—Purple Cow. —Yellow Jacket the rankest treachery the night be-lamest boy? He has believed certain fore. Someone of the soldiery had be- j rumors and has thrown down hi: J. C—Let's cut this period. Boys, watch your step! Tobacco trayed the country. Bands were form . "Lady-Love" Shorty—Can't I need the sleep. will make you drunk. Ing and trouble was brewing. The! mob was being incited by indignant Sidney Wright spent the week end Frosh Player—"Gee, I'd sure like Miles: "Ten bells. Old Lady and leaders. It would be unrestrained, at her home. the boat Is still rocking." stop at nothing. And nothing, ac to beat up that big umpire again!" Foots Moreland, Willie Cleveland, cording to ihe philosophy of this vet Second Frosh—"Again?" Misses Louise and Josie Amy spent and Howard Turner threw the rec eran of trade, could destroy lo such Frosh Player—"Yes. I wanted to the week end in the dormitory last ord necking party of the season the an extent, human life and happiness- before." time. other day. Anyone who doesn't be They thought they had been betray lieve that Foots bit the old neck, ask ed, and through ihelr fear of falling j Misses Gertrude and Mary Loe 1st Stenog: "How do you like your Willie. He knows. In lo the hands of Russia, they | Honeycuti spent the week end at new boss?" were determined to have vengeance | their home in Pollock, 2nd Stenog: "He don't know no on the persons responsible for this more about grammajr, spellln' and We are glad to know that Doc punctuation than I do; he's just outa White has developed quite a talent Miss Louise Benoit Is enjoying this HEMENWAY desiminallon of their freedom. college." for caring for the sick, the campus- Arriving at the gates of the palace, week In Monroe while ihe rest of us sed and the afflicted. she presented her order and was are enjoying "them exams" Freshie: "Are the English teach FURNITURE ushered into a room of the palace to ers hard on you?" wait until the Princess was at lei- "Confess miserable foreigner—Did- Women, I like you sure can bet. Senior: "Some are. Why they even Are those that I have never met. sure. She knew this room well. In t you betray the fortress- to the COMPANY n rave If you get a period upside —Exchange her childhood she had often played Russian?" down." with the princess here. A man en-1 He wa(J bendlng over the figure of Alexandria Louisiana tered the room and not observing H 1 a man stretched upon the rocklike Gone But Not Forgotlen- He—How old is^ Miss Bomar? crossed it and knocked upon a door affair, his arms, hands, fingers, legs l once had a boltle of rye— She—I don't know but they say to the loft. The door swung quickly ' and toes in devices that would up- Most expensive thai money could by; .she used to teach Caesar, Phones 92 and 93 open, making no sound. She could jon the turning of screws, stretch see that it was guarded by two ; them to the breaking point. The tor Myrtle LcBlancb, Smoke Bend, A. Le soldiers. Listening out of curiosity, ture had been going on for some Ninety-nine Graduates Compte, Bourg; Aline Lee, Alexan she caught the sound of a groan, litile lime but the height of cruelly at State Normal dria; Ivel Lewis, Lewiston; Mary wrung, it seemed from the depths of jha d not yet been reached, the bones Linsay. Shreveport; Altha Littell, a mans soul then a few words in a i would be broken next, one by one, MANY OF NORMAL GRADUATES Opelousas; Katherine Long, Winn- Stein-Block and pain thickened yet strangely familiar' if the prisoner was not. The awful ARE FRIENDS AND RELATIVES field; Mike Lucia, Lutchcr; Exa Mc voice. . j pain, both mental and physical, of OF LOUISIANA COLLEGE Innis, Peason; Letitia McReynolds. Society Brand Suits i Where had she heard that voice?; this Instrument cannot be measured. STUDENTS Monroe: Marcelle Mullcr, New Iberia Bostonian, Hanan and For a few inomeuls sho thought in And the American—her American Katherine Munson, Cheneyville: tently—What was Toistoff doing in j as she thought of him was lying up The quarterly graduation exercises Mary Louise Nettervllle, Vidalia; W. L. Douglas Shoes that room? Why his trange manner J on this terrible machine his body. Aliene Norman, Winnfield; Jennie of entrance? What underhanded of the Slate Normal College were For Men and Young Men , , , „ „,, .„,,, bare from the waist up. and knees held in the main auditorium. Satur Ann Novo, Moreauville; Virgie O'- thing was he doing now?—Thought I » JL _ Neil. Thibodeaux; Opal O. Orr. of him carried her back to that mo-, down, bore evidence of the torture day. March 7. Ninety-six young men he had thus far undergone. He was and women received the two year Cheneyville: Hazel Page, Roberllne; ment in the shop when the Amorl-] Myra Parker, Jena; Olga Pltre, can—The American! He heart stood a strong man, which was all that diplomas, and three were granted A. Weiss & Goldriog kept him from fainting. That and a B. Degree. Westwego; Ruby Pitre. Bourg; Mat- still—His voice as in great pain! — tie Pratt, Natchitoches; Helen Puche Toistoff. Heaven have mercy, Tois determination to die rather than be Miss Gladys Edmonds of Rernice overcome and yield to the count. La. was high honor student. tt, Cheneyville: Alice Randol, Wil- toff would have none If what she mer; Mercedes Ray, Houtna; Mar thought was true! His nice grey eyes, were bloodshot Following is a list !of Ihe graduates ,.»».., **^-*,-..« • and almost crazed with pain. Sweat and their home addresses. garet Reese. Oak Ridge; Cora Rivet. Long ago she had played in this Plaquemine, Delia Roberts, Opelous in great beads of it stood out on his Lucille Achee, Meeker: Gertrude great hall, and sho would always as; Lucille Robertson. Fordoche; Isa forehead, and his face was distort Bamberg, Ashland; Louise Barlow, 'Alexandria's Best remember one of It features. Here in bel RodrIqi*V, Napoleonville; Nellie ed and grey with agony. Remy; OUvo Lane Barnhari, George this very corner hidden by a strange Rush, Alexandria; Marie Samson, town; Texas; Valentine Barrow. Cot- tapestry ornament was another door. Mix; Naomi Sandifur. Minden; Mild Store" To Be Continued Next Week ion Valley; Pearl Bisrer, Pollock; Also there was a secret door from red Savoie. Crowley; Iva Sibley, **•**•*•*•*•*•*-* * *•*-*•*•*•*•*-*•* Evelyn Rome. Plattcnvllle: Vashti the princess room. She went Iremb Roberllne; Edith Simmons, Bolivar: Bounds, Plain Dealing. Mary Brad- -I ling lo the remembered spot. Trem Ed rye Simmons, Napoleonville: Wil- dock, Grayson; Candle Breaux, New bling, her fingers sought for the cun 1 RAPIDES HOTEL I mer C. Simmons, Grant: Dora Smith t Iberia; Pauline Rrignac, Paulina; ningly concealed latch, felt it and I Alexandria, La. I Lecompte; Thelma Smitha. St. Jo Loula Broussard. Montgomery! Edna McADAMS CO. pressed. The door swung open slowly I Rates $1.50 and Up I seph; Leon Spears, Llllie Margaret Mae Rrown, Sibley, Miss.; Rose and she was in the dread chamber, Sutherlin, Shreveport; Mario Toups. (Incorporated) Chalelain. Mansura; Susie Connell. as she afterward called il. * J. S. Wheadon, Mgr.j Lockport; Lillian Turner. Mindeu: Grand Cane; Marguerite Courtney In a moment she was gazing upon Mary Warren, Lake Providence: *•*•*•*•*•* **** *'**•*'* * *•*•*•* *•*•**•*-* CaroptI; Leonie Darcantel. New Or a scene hypnotizing in lis intensity, Mary Wilcox. Franklin; Eda Wild. tl was because of this devilish fasci leans; Mabel Darwin, Cedar Grove; *•*-*•*•*•*-*•*-*-*-*-*•*•*-*-*-*•*-*-*-*-*-* Elton; Jean Whitman, Dubach: Hazel Doris DeWItt, Stonewall; Daisy Don- nation that her entrance passed en Woodard, Boyce. McKEAN DRUG STORE egan, Gllead Llllie Belle Eastep, Ho tirely unnoticed. The sight sickened I air. Courvd'\ Smoke Bend; May ! Everything for Everybody Whitman's Chocolates mer ; Gladys Edmonds; Bernice; Ir- her and she almost fainlod. Around Kornegay. Plaquime; Ethel Rogers, ma Edmonds, Bernice; Eula Fend- the room were grouped several in Eastman Kodaks and Films Napoleonville. leson, Folsom. Rernice Frederic, Pau struments of torture, relies of the 3rd and Murray Phone 208 Dark Ages .and gathered about one lina, Eddie Frow, Melville: Rernice of them was a knot of men consist •••»••••• • Fuqua, Ashland: Edna Gilbert, Nap- ing of two or three soldiers, several ••• • • *•*•*•*•*-*•*-*•*-*-*-*-*-*•*•*-*•*•*+-*-* oleonvllle; Bettle Glaze. Runkle; ministers of the princess' cabinet, Mable Crecene. Oak Grove; Lottie HARDTNER S INC. and Augustov and the count. | Everything in Ladies' and Mae Hanks, Bossier City; Loretta Harkins. Natchitoches; Mamie Hat Then thero came lo her aid some I Children's Ready-to-Wear, thing that enabled her to face the cher, Clinton; Jewel Heard, Homer; STUDENT'S crisis bravely—That something was Shoes, Also Men's Shirts, Shirley eHard, Robeline; Harriet Holdon, Bogalousa; Esther Houston, courage, the bravery of the soul, com Headquarters for Spring Hats, Furnishings and pared with which forced bravery be Shoes, Keck Wear and Hose Relds; Lula Mae Humphrey, Bonlta; Verna Jenkins, Elton. Vera Kees. fore the guns of the enemy is mere Gome to see us. Stylish Clothing bravado. Pineville; Leah Keller, Bunkle: Ruth Elaine Kelly, Baton Rouge; Dorothy Telephone 33 The count was speaking, exultant Key?er, Natchitoches; Marguerite cruelly In every tone that ran as Netter & Meyer Elllen, Natchitoches; Anna Lee Korn I . harshly as a scavengers cry. eBay, Plaquemine; Morle Therese X-., ,,, IIIIMIIIMIMItt Page Your THE WILDCAT "Friday Mnreh 13th, 1935 STATE RECORD BROKEN AT i More Student Recitals Fidelis Sunday School LOUISIANA BAPTIST LAYMEN The largest dog at the recent CENTRAL RALLY LAST MEETING HERE London bench show was a St. Ber YEAR \ Suggested by Sons Class nard weighing IS7 pounds. Couvle, being campussed tor a se • of Rest (Continued from Page one) The Fidelis Sunday School Class There is a look (hat lies In the elected its officers for the new term thirty-nine high schools to Louisiana The popularity of stv.dent recitals problems and difficulties he has to eyes of a flapper, and lies and lies The officers are: Dorothy Deas— r College to compete. Girls basketball ( In the branches of music and ex conf ont with In his own church or jand lies. was Included, as well as literary j pression, have suggested lo the sons president; Mildred Morion, first vice-! i;«yociation. president; Rubye Chandler, second' events. DeRidder high school won of Rest of Louisiana College that Then a general discussion on the INVICTUS the basketball over Fairvlew, Girls vice president; Willie Mae Jarrell. the other departments of the school subjects of tithing was entered Into. basketball was won by Pitkin over should present for Ihe public ap third vice-president; Lelia Montgom* • Out of the pit ihal covers me Mr. Ben Johnson of Shreveport a- Casior. The track meet was won by proval, al the end of each lerm, re cry. Secretary: Elsie Allen, reponer; Black as night from pole to pole; gain came to the stand and gave Bolton High School again, with Pit citals to show ihe progress made by and Margaret Hutchinson was elected ( many scriptural references why a I thank whatever gods there be. kin second and DeRidder third. Bol them during ihe three months. as representative to the Baptist Stu-; Baptist should tithe. There were For my unconquerable soul. ton won first place in literary events dents Council. The officers for the \ What could be more instructive or many questions asked regarding this and Lecompte second. Bolton was past term have been faithful and enlightening than a history recital? subject, but all were answered In a In the fell clutch of circumstance, declared winner of the meet. with their help and under the capa-1 To have Sowells. the prodigy from ble leaders' • . of Mrs. Carson this j very satisfactory manntr. i I have not winced nor cried aloud; l Amid the bludgeonlngs of fate, The meet this year will be great CrowvfMe, address an audience on class has been made the best class This meeting will no <".oubl mean er than any in the past. One hundred the causes, events and effects of the at Louisiana College. much to the various churches and My head is bloody, but unbowed. and thirty-four high schools from French revolution, would indeed be associations throughout tMfJ State, as I twenty-two parishes have been In a treat and Interspersed with his eacn pastor and layman has prom Ii matters not how straight the Gate vited lo participate, and entry blanks inimitable jig dancing. It ought to Mr. Caldwell Leads ised to carry this program home to | How charged with punishment the from these schools are coming in make a big hit. present to his people. Scroll; daily signifying a larger attendance Economics, likewise, might he us Prayer Meeting I am the Master of my fate, The possibilities of ail the Bap .Medals and awards have been given ed for a splendid recital. Ben Hous I am the Captain or my Soul. tist institutions of the State were by I he Chamber of Commerce of ton, who has proven himself to be a Mr. Caldwell lead prayer meeting —HENLEY shark at this subject, might edify Monday nigh! in a meeting in which thoroughly discussed and many sug- Alexandria, A feature of Ihe meet Kc^iions were made as to how it this year will be the awarding of a a body of listeners with a discourse the girls and boys of Louisiana col on the products of the Soul hern lege met together in the Donna Room would be possible for each one of the medal to the boy who displays the s3 institutions to reach a higher ef | Corner of 2nd and Murray * best sportsmanship In athletic com Stales immediately "receding the Several songs were sung with violin Civil War. Ben has shown splendid and piano accompaniment. He gave a ficiency. Louisiana College, the pride petition. of Louisiana Baptists, is always in I Rapides t Committees in charee of the meet talent for working cror- word puzzles very inspiring talk; every one regrets in Economics class, and knows that to see him leave and prayer and best the front when Baptist people are are: A. T. brown, president; H. E. discussing the different places to I Mercantile Co. I four letter words often fit in well as wishes go with him. I Dealers In General Merchandise I Walden, secretary. the their money. This meeting will Eligibility. S. M. Brame, A. T. answers to questions propounded by Prof. Strother. greatly strengthen the c:iu-Je in com Brown, H. E. Walden. GENERAL FACTS pleting the endowment of Louisiana * *-+•*-**-*•*-**-*-*•*-*•*• Athletics, H. C. Cate, L. M. Nab- Ben ought not lo be confined to Coll-ge. ours, F. F. Thompson. Economics. He could jusl as well Ml. Popocatepetl In Mexico Is sllll JMeet Me Literary, B. Tubre. A. M. Stagg, have a big part in Bible recital, smoking, although nn erruption has This meeting will cause many M. IL Hill. hear him tell of Dorcas and what occuired since 11540). paslors to return to their fields full I Entertainment. M. B. Pearce. W. a good man she was. is extreme! of enthusiasm to see that the 1925 W. Slrother. J. M. Delaney. enlightening, and should be a source The world Is filled with bustle and program Is carried out as far as they I At Working jointly with the literary or Interesting information to Ihe willi selfishness and greed. are responsible, and In Ihis way the t ministerial association. scrapper * committee will be H. M. Weathers II Is filled with restless people that cool or the Baptist Laymen's Con- Scroggs had been suggested as by W. P. Carson, M. F. Dunwoody. are dreaming of a deed. f'-ivncc will be reached. good one to deliver an oral ion on X Guynes Restaurant You can read il in their faces; they and Mrs. W. P. Carson. Assisting the Ananias and Sapphira. Athletic committee will be H. E. Wal are dreaming of ihe day den, basketball; J. F. Moreland track A solid geometry recital would he When they'll come to fame and Although commonly regarded ns a J Mrs. A. B. Guynes, Prop. Miss Mary E. Crenshaw, girls' bas Jusl tho thing. Paul Flowers has fortune and put all their cares desert plant, the date palm must have ketball. Louisiana College athletes been suggested ns the logical man away; Us roots constantly kept wet In the will act as officials in all alhletic lo tell the listeners about the loca And I think as I behold them, though marshy soil of an oasis. tion of a point and the square on contests. il's far indeed they roam. the hypotenuse of a right triangle, They will never find contentment Flowers has discovered that X save they seek for it at home. Go To • SAENGER'S STUDENT'S RECITAL is an unknown quantity, nnd that it is grammatically incorrect to say "pi HOTEL BENTLEY I Rapides and Saenger (Continued from Page one) are" but "pie is" should be the way The rainfall of the south and mid BARBER SHOP j Theatres of saying this. dle west consists of water from the Geo. A. PattersoD, Prop. Edward Brakerield wilh his new Gulf of Mexico. A French recital would be jusl ALL LATEST HAIR CUTS • High Class Photo-Productions* vlolen and proved to tho audience FIRST CLASS SERVICE that some day ho would be an ac the thing, is the concensus of opin complished violinest. Vocnl solos by ion among the members of the stu C. A. SOHNACK Misses Sansing, Brock. Kidd, Ponder dent body. Prof. Rickey has a num JEWELRY CO., Ltd. and Morion were enjoyed by all. ber of shining stars who could elec 1024 Second Street Every number was appreciated by trify an audience witli their clever conjugations of irregular verbs. Jewelers in Alexandria for t Have Us Equip Your Basketball Team I \ the audience and all look forward More than 50 Years for the next recital. No doubl a freshman English re X EVERYTHING IN ATHLETIC GOODS AND j cital would prove amusing. It might The following program was render be erpedlent for Boxley Tudor lo I SPORTING EQUIPMENT ed. *-•-•-•-•-•-*> •-• read an original short-slory, or Tor Overture. Poet and Peasant - Suppe : Carl Starr lo read one of his match Orchestra R less essays on the "Reality of Emp BARRON'S | Mazurka Schotte tiness" or some other such elighten- 1 Wicks Sporting Goods Co., Mary Strother. Ing subject. Song Without Words Greenwald STORE I Third Street Opposite Simon Bros. Edward Brakefield. Finally, but not of minor Impor t Will Gladly Send Our Catalog | tance because of ils position in re SOLICITS YOUR TRADE Govotle Eads -•• ••#•••*•*•••••• + •*• • *-*•*-*-*•*-* Evelyn Butler. gard lo the other recitals, would No Order Too Small Sleepy Holland Tune Kountz come the "Campustry" recital J. C. Mines is, without doubt, the logical None Too Large Aline Sansing. one to give a lecture or recitation "The Store with a Heart" Rose In the Bud Foster on this all-important subject. Mr. Phones 7S1—792 Ruth Brock Hines is majoring in this course, and Deo. Tarantella —- Spendler makes the honor roll every time he Louisiana College Rosa Lewis and Mrs. Dunnwoody changes books. Others who would be Polish Dance Schewanky qualified to participate In a Campus- PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA Kathleen Landls.' try recital are C. O. Walker, Foots When the Heart Is Young — Dudley Moreland. K. J. Miles, D. B. Hudson • Rapides Bank & t Buck, by Olive Ann Kidd. Mary Virginia Cottingham, Paul Fin- A Standard, Co-Educational, Christian Gavotte __ Gluck Brahms ley, nnd Abe Kemble. In all proba • Trust Co. • Doris Landls bility, this recital would prove the College Sing, Smile Slumber Gounod most popular of them all if Foots Eleanor Ponder. Hill were on tho program for an ex . . $200,000.00 ! Nocturne Brassen hibition of promiscuous osculation. Capital Impromptu - Chopin By all means let us have some Surplus & Profits . $200,000.00 COURSES: Marjorie Harp more student recitals. Melody In F Bubenstein Arts and Sciences, Pre-Medical, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Rosa Lee Whltton I The Bank That Serves Piano, Voice, Violin, Expression, Art, Home Economics, La SSrene Thome Patronize Gnr A«vertlsers • ****- Physical Education, Commerce Dorothy Deas • *••••• + •••'>*.« *-*• Salute D'Amour - Edgar Send All Your Laundry to the Frances Kohler ALEXANDRIA STEAM ] Rose Rhyme „ Salter LAUNDRY I First National Bank Property worth $560,000. Best Administration Building Mildred Morton Polonaise Chopin Better and Cheaper | in Louisiana. Wonderful Concert Course. Frances Kholer. "Ike" Bankston, Agent j Under Supervision U. S. MOTTO: There is no excuse for Idleness; Government even the invalid may attend to some "The Service With The Smile" 1 "Best Equipment, Best Instruction, Best Environment" body else's business. It you have money, we want it HARRY H. JORDAN It you want money, we have It. Tailoring and Cleaning Tbe toad Is queer, and the groping Phone 244 Alexandria, La. First National Bank For Catalog address C. Cottingham, President. mole, but not so queer as the human Grady Durham, Agent Of Pineville. soul. »*•**-*-* * **** *****•*•*•**•*. • ** **•**•••*•***•****** ****** .* » »i .^^^£^£33£^ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\m\BM
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VOLUME 17. College Hill, Alexandria, La., r'riUay, March 20, 1925 NUMBER 23. News From the Track; Camp Reveals Dr. Dodd Closes Great Possibilities Wildcat Team Continues As the' time draws near for the Revival in Jackson, Tenn. track meet May 15 at the Louisiana Hard Work in Baseball State Norma! to decide the champion of the cinder path, the Wildcat dis As many .students know Dr. Dodd Athenians Elect tance men have been i rain ing faith Ministerial Association Cotsio field Is a scene every even pastor of the First Baptist Church fully and have been working hard ing of a hustling, energetic earnest As a result of Sunday's work in the of Shreveport, and many are inter The entire time of the society meet nearly every evening. securing flock of diamond performers who are various churches of the Ministerial ested In his work, the following ar ing Monday evening. March 16th was endurance : peefi an." good physic.' bearing down in their work and are Students, there were twenty additions ticle fs taken from ihe columns ofI devoted to business and the elec condition for that event. Although rounding well Into shape. Everyone Eleven came for baptism and nine tion of officers for ihe ensuing six is trying hard to overcome tho "Cardinal and Cream" tin: student; here have been only a rew who have with letters. publication of Union University. weeks. The following will preside as handicap that is before them, that reported to Foots .Moreland. track Brother O'Neal, ;: visitor spoke on Jackson. officers' in the society at 'ho next is of presenting a baseball team with mentor yet those who have done so "Jesus the only necessary Message" UNION TURN'S OUT EN MASSE meeting: a great shortage of material, and arc working hard and are showing He showed that not taking lino con President Mr. Foots Moreland with their great determination ihey TO HEAR GREAT ALUMNUS up well. The sprinters nnd (he hurdl sideration any other means, the mes Vice President . _ Mr. Winston Goss are bound to succeed, at least to With the going or Dr. M. E. Dodd ers have noi ;iii reported for siren- sage of Jesus was sufficient to Secretary Miss Eloise Mellon a certain extent anyway. today closes the present scries of re "ous work yet are expected in soon. Christianize the world. First because Critic Miss Wiletta Bailey 1 vival meetings at the First Baptist Iu looking over the track stock we of what he has done for us, his sac In the practice gam * with the fresh Chaplain Ur. William Dorman church. The meeting is pronounced find probably at the top of the list rificial death, Secondly, because of man the varsity have exhibited abi Marshall one of ih« greatest spiritual revi-j Mr. Mlxon "Brer" Rfttcliff, mller, who has been his testimonies even his enemies lity and art In clouting for they have Asst. Marshall 1 vals the city of Jackson has ever I .. Miss Joy Griffin circling the track in good time, and giving him credit for speaking as no secured many base knocks and quite Editor - witnessed. A large number or souls | Mr. John Calabrees we might also say that his time' man ever spoke. Third because his a few for extra bases, also Shorty : have been saved, a host of additions Willi these splendid and capable in practice has been some seconds is the only sufficient message. Story is hitting like a demon and to the First Baptist church and a young people as officers the society under the L. I. A. A, record for that the fans predict a wonderful season Officers for next term: host of lives have been reded lea tea will surely go forward In a great distance and the track Is only a with the willow. Nigger Cook is also President Bro. Denny and reconsecrated to the services of way the coming weeks and months fifth mile track. Howard Turner is driving out many hits, as is the old Vice President Bro. Holt God. of ihe new term. also showing Up well especially In reliable "Tex" McDonald, who gov ihe two mile. Tom Hal field, former Secretary Frosh Newman The great feature of Lite revival! erns the hot corner and heads tho Bollon mile man. has come out aCriti c Bro. Wayne batting list. Marshall Boyett has services was the preaching of Dr. M Glee Club Makes Hit Tow times but not steadily. But ho Chairman of Program, Committee. K. Dodd. The messages of this great been working out behind the bat and can still travel In the mile as he has Mlddleton. i has shown up wonderfully. He is hit preacher pierced tbe very heart of! Holding Its reputation of making a shown In a few of the workouts. For Jackson. The old-time gospel, preach' hi: hit everywhere (i appears, the ting in grand style and says that he the half we find Archie Loe, who Normal Glee Club is due a betl?r season, especially in ed in his powerful way, made the Lr-isiana College glee club drew ran in that event last year against the smacking part o' ihe game. great throngs that camo to hear him foih some high praise at Natchi- Here Saturday Southwestern and came out a close Bankston has reported :*.: duty and quake and tremble. The forces- of torhss Monday nlghl when the organ third. He Is also slated to run In th The Normal glee club will appear Is coming around In good s.ylo. John Satan have been given a blow from hi-* ion gave Its program at the State quarter. W. K. Fogleman is showing si Louisiana College Saturday night, i D. Sibley, returned io M hool this which they will not soon recover. Normal College. In fact, the num good form on the half, also Ward March 21 with a program of song and I term and immediately donned a "un- In his message, "Tho Supreme bers were so well liked Unit many Johnson has been practicing on themelody . This Is a "swap" engage ; le" and took his regular turn in the Need or the World," Dr. Dodd said Natchitoches people motored to hurdles and tho two twenty yard ment, resulting from the appearance batting. In a gam-i wilh the fresh Ihe supreme need of the world Is a .Mar" Tuesday night to herr tho Lou dash and the quarter also. He looks - it Normal of the Louisiana College men Monday ovenInud He says that he thinks that he will Kill be well worth this sum and the left off God. He then showed the un appearance at Lake Charles. The -ime required to hear the Normal , is going to make a strong bid for a throw It nt least 115 feet this year 1 rest of the present and then what ?lub and orchestra returned Friday, musicians. berth in the outfield. Dixie Hudson is to be the redemption of tho fu ind will leave soon on the trip Into or even belter. Jerry Simmons, ex- ' giant tackle on the toolball squad ture. His next sermon was, "Theth e northern part of the state. captaln and Ikle Bankston, speed : also reported Monday and was given merchants arc expected out regular Cross Word Puzzles Supremo Need of the Church." "This As would be expected the "Jazz in little action behind the bat. He Is ly in a few days to show the boys a need," said he. "Is a revival or the Trio" composed of Messrs Couvllllon Invade College- ! ninny pounds overweight and coach lis wishing now that he had done what Holy Spirit." Then his sermons on Allen nnd Steadman, evicted the re Pursuing the elusive synonym is Bin, on repeutnnce and on Justifica bounding applause from the audience cw things In the speed line. [he intended to do at first, which was no longer a fad but is entering col | send him to Hot Springs for spring tion by fa I th struck to the very heart everywhere they played, and their Paul Flowers, who will attempt to leges as a regular part of the college training with the rest or the leaguers or sinners. /ersions of (he new and popula strut his stuff In the Mile, and curriculum, according to reports longs were appreciated by all. I But nevertheless at the gait that His Interesting. Inspiring and soul- Austin (Sqnirtgun) Tatum, hurdler, from Princeton, Northwestern Uni I Coach has been putting the boys un stirring sermons drew enormous- shot putter, discus thrower, et al. are versity and the University of Ken der he will In all probability lose crowds. At some of the meetings Dismissed for Smoldn? the only two from the first year who tucky. a couple of pounds at least. He only there was not seating space In the Too much Intimacy with Ludy '"ave shown auy desire whatsoever Prlncetou. —Prof. Warner FIte, large auditorium of tho First Bap Nicotine was tho reason given fo for attainments In the (rack and head of the Princeton department of weighs about 210 or so. He showed tist church. Dr. Dodd is hailed by the recent dismissal of a girl student field events but more are expected philosophy offers a prize for the . r... _ . , . , , . . In batting practic e thaL t he the people of Jackson as one of the it Goucher College. Md. Six others- out later. student constructing a puzzle hav possess greatest preachers In America. were dropped for falling ID maintain ing two complete and different solu es a mean cut and when he does Another feature of the revival was the required scholarship standard "THE CROSSWORD tions. Prof. Robert K. Root, author, connect the apple will more than the Interest manifested by the 'stu "It Is not a question of tobacco, SHAKESPEARE" and teacher of English Literature, likely take a ride a la babe Rutb. but the IN effects that tobacco seems Doc White keeper of the initial sack dent body of Union University. This "To solve, or not to solve, that's raggests that a course in the vocab- ...... to have on the students," said Dr. ,.,..,,,., has been smacking hot ners and was tho annual college revival and II the question." ularv of the English langung? b*» „„„ „, .. , Y. ,, ^, ' , seemed that almost every student en William W. Guth. President of the ' t ,t ... . , grounders thru infield which shows "A word, a word, my kingdom for established with crossword puzzle**. ,. . . _ .. tered whole-heartedly. It seemed that college when he confirmed the re . .. , -nal he has his eye on the pill, a five-letter word meaning micro- as the. text book. the whole student body attended the ported dismissal. He Intimated that ner E The F,'cshm*?n squad all arrayed In Topic hairs." Nortwestern. —Prof, services regularly. The students con clgarct smoking was generally Indi Jones." director of the'school of edu- while unffo*-™* with a small orange sidered It one of the supreme prlvl- cative of a lack of seriousness.In "Friends, neighbors. relatives, stripe, and with Louisiana Frosh lend me your dictionaries." ucation, asserts: 'At Northwestern ledges of their lives to hear for ten girl students. wrIt,en across the ront r lhe "Something is rotten in my first In our regular examination of stud-! < ° «"«• days this alumnus of Union, whose - "We don't want • to appear In the eats we are at present using one of;„ar e coming along in nice fashion. gospel preaching has Inherited for **ole of reformers," said Dr, Guth," line horizontal." Cannon Ball' Parker along with "This Is the unklndest word of the principle features of the cross' him a place In "Who's Who of Ameri we're not trying to regulate the word puzzle. Beanie Brown has done the tossing ca." Studies were thrown to the morals of the world at large. We're all." for them against the varsity and have "My wits begin to turn," University of Kentucky.— Dean winds, Literary societies and, clubs merely trying to regulate the morals F. Paul Anderson, head of the Elec done well. Both hold decisions over —Judge. adjourned their meetings, and every or Goucher College." trical Engineering Department, an Ihe regulars In practice games. Flet thing else which might hinder one (New Student) nounces a course In cross word puz cher has about found himself as re from giving all possible to the re "There goes one of those grape zles for senior students, declaring ceiver. He has a good arm and hand vival. If the mess hall must give us fruit girls.'*' puzzles not a fad but educational. les his pitchers rather nifty and will Toe close of the revival finds onions for supper, we recommend "Why grapefruit?" scientific, Instructive, and mentally probably be used as tbe first string soaking them in Llsterlne for one . "You squeeze her and she hits stimulating as well as entertaining. j (Continued on Page 4) hour before serving. you In the eye." Exchange. (Continued on Page - -i) Two THE WILDCAT Friihy. March JO. 1925.
t, **-**-*** **<-* ->•«-••••*-• •-»•-••-••-••*•#-*•«••-*•-*••-•-*>-, in its' wings and a falsehood never ap pears more due .ind acceptable than SOif^Cftt. 'when clothed in the richest robes of A Lesson From The Roses •rythin. Words are an external part o:' man, and the outward expression Bg GUS A. GAR1G Is nol the truest sign of the true
*•*-* * * * *-*•*-*•**•*•*-*-*+*-+*+-Q*~* beats of th*- heart. Men can only be It s a night which followed a ty the world had known. Even the Iknow n in one way, and that is by warm day in June and the flower cold-hearted, unstable Mr. Whiuaker their fruits, Fruits are thought*^ garden of the Stonewall family was gazed upon her face with true adniir- words and del Is. In the cni!!:' .fae in full bloom. The stars shone as •..lion and almost persuaded himself oi" famous men (here arc* thoughts; brightly as the one which lighted that it would be a pity to betray the in the middle life they develop into ill" wise men on their journey in trust of a creature of such Incompar- words; and when man ne-.-s the ;earch of the Christ; yea as brightly able beauty. close of an earthly stay, tho fruit is as the guide of God of which on that "She Is more beautiful than all the full grown and presents Itself In the memorable night pointed Balthazar. : by the students of others," he said, and he aimed at form of deeds. The question Is not Published every Friday during the College y Melchlor and Gasper to the manger Daly the beautiful. But. alas, a bad so much what he thought or alto- Louisiana College, Alexandria, La. ii; the city of Bsthlehem where lay tree cannot bear good fruir., and gether what he said, but what he did. The aim of this paper is lo represent fairly and squarely the full stu keying the Lord. The lesser light obeying the first impulse of his- wick- J , to furnish an (Continued next week) dent life, to boost the Institution and all of her organizations, ihown with no less brilliancy than ed heart, he turned the bolt which afterward ushered sweet Rebecca in opportunity for the individual's development of bis or her talent. when God made it and planted It in to a space of almost unbearable sor • ••••• •••••-• •-•-•-• • • ••» ****** Subscription price: $1.50 per year, in advance; 5c per copy. the sky and bade it shine and sepa rate the day trom the night. row. Long and dreary were the hours he post office at Alexandria, La. Stein-Block and Entered as second-class matter at t There came forth from the Indoors between the nights upon which he called for he through his study of - under the act ol Congress of March 3, 133: of the magnlflclent mansion, a wo- Society Brand Suits •;::' o; rarest beauty, the be?Ie of the art of love making aided by hi; iaptured | MEMBER SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION ihe town, Miss Rebecca Stonewall. plendfd talent of elocution, car Bostonian, Hanan and the heart of this fair maldleen and J All material must be In by Monday, 10 P. M. the only daughter of the raoit proa W. L. Douglas Shoes porous and pouular merjiain. of where he went he carried this prec Shady Grove. She leaned upon the ious jewel with him. For Men and Young Men EDITORIAL STAFF strong arm of a man who demonstrat Rebecca retired that night and Howard Turner Editor dreamed of love and matrimony even Otto Sellers Associate ed io the world by outward appear ance a model of physical perfection. though she was of the age of sixteen Wllletta Bailey - - Fine Art* No doubt he was a direct descendant and only in her junior year In college. Weiss & Goidring Eloise Melton Associate Mr. Stonewell. who was an early : Norma Walker Social of the man whom William Shakes peare looked when inspired to write. riser, had been in his study some Paul A. Flowers Social * * * * *-* •-• • • *•*•*•*•*-*'**•*•* * ** * *•*• "What a piece oi work Is man. how time and having taken notice of Mr. Harvey Adkins Humor noble In reason, how infinite in facul Vvhfuaker's attention to his daughter, I RAPIDES HOTEL \ C. L. Bullard Religious and being not favorably Impressed Elsie Allen Religious ty, in form, and moving how express 1 Alexandria, La. * and admirable in action, how like an ith him, thought It well to discuss K. J. Miles , Exchange the matter with her. Rebecca, in I Kates $1.50 and Up j J. P. Friend Sports angel in apprehension, how like a Associate j god, the beauty of the world, the obedience to the request of her fath Wallace de Nux ' paragon of animals." Hut alas, men er that she meet htm in his study, | J. S. Wheadon, Mgr.* BUSINESS STAFF appeared before him. Mr Stonewell hv rivers are hard to know; on the *•*-*•*-**-* * C. O. Walker Business Manager n his gentle yet convincing mannc irface are calmness, fairness and 1 • * ******* J. M. Boyet — Associate ! beam:. but beneath are whirlpools arefvlly we'-hei. end imparte l" Circulation Manager Rebecca words oi' wisdom In lli* J. E. Davis — Associate darkness and dangers of dlfferec. r McKEAN DRUG STORE D. B. Hudson types and sizes. Only God know, Term of a lecture. There was no e'* • e.o dislike expressed on the part o. Whitman's Chocolates the inner workings of humanity. Eastman Kodaks and Films SKTJF-QOVERNMGXT AT LOUISIANA COLLEGE As she, Rebecca, strolled upon the Rebecca, for Mr. Stonewell was her 3rd and Murray Phone 208 veranda of her ho*vo with Mr. Jones father and closest friend, her mother Since time began and man was given a chargo. as a rational having died and gone to the great being, the problem of bis relations) with other men has been a big Whluaker, little did she know how carelessly shy was dealing with her beyond some years ago. Mr. Stone issue. Government, after many ages of time, was instituted lo keep tile. Had her guardian angel looked well bgan: him in restraint and lo protect others. "My daughter. I am your senior down upon her with a pitying eye as Everything in Ladies' and J Not only in nation atul state lias self-government been tried she repeatedly expressed admiration by foriy long years and a large num ami proved successful, but also in school life self-government is be for this man whose life was like the ber of these are those of experience Children's Ready-to-Wear, • while yours are only those of a ing used by tunny institutions to satisfy two demands, viz:, develop tombs, white and firm without, while Shoes, Also Men's Shirts, • putrification and dead school girl, 1 feel it my duty as a fa ing good citizens by giving them good training in governmental within men's bones, and sounded the signal ther to warn you, beware of the mainnn j Choes, Neck Wear and Hose 1 principles, aud also letting litem ace in the world, where Ihey will in her ear "All that glitters is not from whom you receive such devoted Come to see us, ? themselves from wrong and protecting themselves again.sl others gold," she would have been spared mention. 1 have taken close obser-1 1 Here at Louisiana College, self-government has been placed, _ , „ vation of him for your sake. I do not j J - . . . „, , , , . ,i • , i • i <* many llours ot RrleI and Intense suf- purpose to wound your feelings, but* I do not want this man to wound ! • mto being. The students have their own representatives which form fering. That ,s had ghe heRnJ &n(] Netter & Meyer stone steps and slowly made their your spirit. 1 must be frank to say bodies similar to the governing bodies of the state and nation, and heeded. Together ihey descended tht, do not like his style and manner, and way into the flower garden and the we are regulated by laws made by our own regulations. ehool. am almost tempted to ask you to ••• •>-• »••••-••«>••••••>••'•••••> •>.• *•* • •* sweet fragrance of the roses and • the 'ever the relationship or at lea: t Out in life, the law is supreme and inexorable. In ; sweet olives had rilled the very at from the scientific and moral viewpoint of law, il should l>< refuse him the opportunity oi making mosphere. There was a bench over such frequent visits. Vou say he is same. A law is a lawnderfoo, we arl e outraitorr ansd ltheio ourselv.er laws,s anandd wloe oudor noschoot del which was an arbor upon whicl. poetical and charming, you say h*? Just What I Want mates if we tread un of self-government. To be successful, purple wisteria and Marcheneil roses is wise, but I think he is as raise r.s serve to enjoy Ihe privileges If the thirteen original slates, after were blooming. As they seated them i charming and as brutal as he is Shop selves here the silvery moon's rays self-goverthey had nestablishe men I niiisd i themselvegovern. s a government and passed law**, had i wise." With more earnestness of penetraied through the foliage and ignored their laws, "'put one over" every time the opportunity af I speech, Mr, Stonewell continued but softly rested upon the face of Rebec jdld not refuse Rebecca the visits of forded, Ihe great American republic would have never come info Can make your room very ca. Here Cod gave material tn the 'her friend, or most deadly enemy. being. And so it is with school laws, it is a parallel case Tf we do artist -for the painting of a picture of j "My daughter, poetry has power attractive with beautiful not. respeet our laws and observe them, the other fellov will not l,1G rarGSl alul most marvelous beau- lamps, vases, toxes, book and our government will fall and die. And if we allow our hool Id" that we used to think was government to die because of non-support, what will wc do when not -s" limited. The "Cruel, cold wor covers, pictures, etc. such a joke is now a lot more real than it has ever been before, for "wo get out into the world and become full-fledged citizens of ' '" ! "" ""' *""*• '• seniors know better than any others that in just three short month republic? Regard il the same way? tlicy will he "Up against" the problems of real life, the problcim God forbid! Lei us as citizens of Louisiana College, live (that they have tried to tell themselves for four years that they WOT cording to our laws, observe them, nnd help others to observe them preparing themselves to meet in the most satisfactory manner. Sen If tl • others are nol willing: lo do what is right and what our liiwsj iors will go from Pineville and Alexandria back to "Ye Old Home gall or, let us either force ihein to do it or let our ways part. Towne", or to some other sttch place in lite world, whree they wil- j | Onward for a greater school and a greater country, mud bo given the opportunities to make their own livings. This fad has1 • by our efforts ami our faithfulness. come home to the senior in a more forceful WJIV than ever before u* • them, or to any oilier students of the college. 1 Still, the senior is more interested in the affairs of the eo.
Older folks tell tts not to be impatient about getting out ofnege now ,,,.,„ ,mv other student, 1I(. hns bePT) a pai., of thl. ln^:: ,
school, hut the tmlent generally thinks that the school years are drag- tiot] longer ,han imv otm.,. studenti and realizes the value of the
ging themselves along very slowly, aud he, most of all people, often lrahling tllu, he has received here under the faculty of this college. •wonders if four years will ever pai About this time of year, howeverTlu, stini0rs Jtri. more interested than any other HEMENWAY fourth-year people are rudely awakened to tlte conscious.ne,: of th 11 only fining that, with this fcelini on the part of the fact that four years are nol nearly so long a period of limi students. mors be given the opportunity lo how their apprceia* FURNITURE \vcre considered four years ago. The realizalionnf the fact that thei ti-n of the college iu some suitable form, Some of the senior clars' . reliitinus with ihe campus mid the activities of' the Hill is rapidly have iveu the lights on the campus, the side-walks, and ihe me i COMPANY drawing lo a close becomes vital to ^them , aud the thought is not a orial ate. The idea is to commemorate in some wny the relation- •comforting one. . . . j-hip between school and departing student, mid ihe present senior Alexandria Louisiana ., ,. Many freshmen., many soph mores and many juniors wish'class is now giving its consideration, to this idea. ... ^ ( The s:'ni'5r- ehiss of *2o is going to give to the college as n they were graduating in Just.three more mouths, but a large-num • Phones 92 and' 93 ber "or the seniors, becoming conscious of -what graduation will memorial,-a'Fenee •across the front of the campus, and, if present mean,'wish just as ardently that their time on the campus were plans are cjirried \mt.this memorial will he a worthy One, *-**.*****************•**-*• •Auv. March 20, 1925. THE WILDCAT Page Three
."ace was dark with fury as he/vert the inevitable with sarcasm. PERSONALS ?rfeJ "Vou wish to give youivc.'f u/ / "Yes Avgvztov, we hare both of when we have to vase against you?' jthem" he re died and turned to the -Mites Lucttte Lewis Is enjoying the | "Vou will V.ave tomorrow i::orn j others. "Now Si:es—" Otto SolU\r> afternoons now as Mr. ,r.g" she answered. "I'll give you rue/ «y0p E.vce.'h?n cy. They are both Is hack in school. TTOof before scrreone else gives *'there" Augus'ov's statement with its .0 you—you'll lighten the deerc? "J peculiar emphasis, was as effective Misses VauneUH: Flanders. Ailene 1 do won't youJ" tas if he had shouted. Toistoff turn- Sansine, Evelyn Shillings, Sidney "Give me the proof" he said. hfcjed ju$e a Ug?r, "They are you and I" Wright, Lillian Munson, Madaline disbelief patent. j Th report of a revolver drowned all Gerald, Estelle McCain, Ruth Brock, She seemed to hesitate at these J0ther sound*?, and Augustov sank tip- Emma Scroggs. Mary Self, Eula PINE NEEDLES but said quietly after a moment. |on J,JS i-nees, his hand upon his Mae Ksles, Maggie Pierce. Thelma r.c-ss man): "Yes, sir, 1 wasn't going "Yesterday afternoon the princess fj,ear(— gasping— Walker. Claire Boone. Kthelyn Bigg: Scrapper "I've heard that say anything about II, but now entertained or rather 'talked with two "Ye, Excellency, you nnd I. Vou Virginia Hower, enjoyed the week ;row bald because of the intense act since you mentioned :t. I wish you Russian envoys. I was there with the have convicted yourself." end at home ivity ot their brains." would eel her to pay r.ie hack." princess when they came and heard In a rage Toistoff turned in a des Foots; "Exactly and women have no all of the conference. As he left. visitor! whiskers because of the intense ac perate attempt to stem the tide, but Miss Vesta C.rafton was a Count Toistoff, the envoy pickeJ up ini, livity of their chins." Prof. Slrother: "I am going to give stared beyond ihcni, and his pistol m the campus for the week-' triangular shaped note with his you zero for this month, .Mr. Flow dropped from his hand. The princess hat. Inside of the note were the plans stood there with a tiny pearl handled Prof Pearce: "Can any person tell ers," Miss Crenshaw spent the week and arrangements for last nights at revolver levelled at his breast. me what steel wool is." Paul: "That means nuihing ;<» rae." end in New Orleans. tack. 1 will give you the exact plans ••y _ Ivan" The finality and Chem Shark: "Sure, steel wool is ou received in exchange jusl before the hoplessness of her loss was patent to We are sorry that Miss Sally Hud the shearings from a hydraulic rain." F. B. "Sweetie, dear, I'm gonna capture last night. marry you." all. She had loved this man but now son has decided to slay out in town The count was frowning and study she must give him up— "Too bad— STEWED Willie Mae: "Have you deen mot next term. ing the ground. She looked at Aug She said with a gulp. She motioned He kissed her in the garden. her?" ustov—one glance demanded another him away and her eyes fell upon When the moon was shining bright, F. B. "Yes., be.t she'-, too oil." "All the girls' are down at hard he was acting queerly, as though he Revnor as she w-as engaged in mini But sho was a marble statue, work again. was about to burst forth into speech. stering to the American. With a ges And he was drunk that night. Who says Darwin IJ wrong? 1 know a girl who can mnKe a monkey He was looking at Toistoff who was ture she signed for them to be taken We miss several of the girls who covertly looking at him. She had care of and with eyes full of tears LN ENGLISH CLASS out of any man have gone on tho Glee Cluh trip. another thought—Again sho saw- Miss Hall: "I have went. That's she turned away. rrong, isn't it?" ! the lillle t'.'.iugs thai loll, ffcid over again the events of that day As the girl was giving the Amerl- Cornelia Bagwell Paul: "Yes, ma'am." young lady as she pulled her five months before- hen she had! can some stimulant he opened his over Cayer's return. Miss Hall: "Why Is It wrong?" ,g brother Horn und*jr ihe sofa. listened at the door. And Augustov | eyes, and there came into thorn a Paul: "Because you ain't went yet" wore the Insignia of that particular jiook that she had long dreamed of DUE TO AN OVERSIGHT ON THE Blesings on the little dame— fort! He and Toistoff! The thought being there, and In the language of PART OF THE EDITOR? THE FOL the was Incredible—yet It must the city, "Flower of the Sun" he said LOWING ARTICLES WERE OMIT EVOLUTION Bareback dame with knees true If she had heard correctly three words: TED LAST WEEK. Freshman: "t don't know." pa me, Sophomore: "I am not prepared." Wilh thy roll-down silken hose; the door However It would do no good »l—love—you." And thy short transparent clothes: to denounce them after that Impres An ox cart was moving slowly up Misses- Gladys and Elsie lies Junior: "I do nol remember." With thy red lips reddened more, sion she had made by taking the the long winding mountain road, and spent an enjoyable week-end In Senior: "I don't believe I can add Smeared with lipstick from the guilt upon her own shoulders—They as they reached the summit, the Alexandria, with relatives and, inything to what has been said." store: would say that rhe was mad—Walt I American consul and his wife Rev friends. nor motioned to driver to stop. The A LETTER FROM MOTHER And thy make-up on thy face Toistoff and AUGUSTOV!" dew, brer-th taking in Its beauty, "Anil I wouldn't shoot ihe lilllf And thy bobbed hair's jaunty grace. Augustov was looking at her when Miss Hosea • .Mae Prewitl was the ilenced the pair but their hands craps son: remember Ihey love life From my hoari I wish thee joy— she finally allowed her eyes to meet guest of Elhelyn Biggs last week. gripped tight in one anothers show as well as you." I'm glad that I WAS borncd a boy. his. He questioneil her with his eyes, — Page from Flrpo Marshall's Diary. but she gave him a farewell look ed their feelings. As they gazed the Iva Mae Fisher spent a very pleas freighted wilh a hopeless tender sun, slanting rapidly toward its- M. W. "How did yo ir father get ant day in. Alexandria Sunday with love. His eves lighted up—She Invit westward berth threw Its last rays his start?" •T . the night before pay-day, and her sister and her "sister's friend." ed a caress with a wistful look and upon the city in the valley, seeming M. V. "I'm not sure but [ think II through my jeans, They drove through from DeQuincy qulveriiiE lips. He came forward, took lo clothe It in a mantle of gold and . mother found him in neutral and I hunted In vain for the ways and the and back Sunday night. in his arms nnd kissed her long diamonds, an.l it looked like a huge franked him up." means; Not a quarter was stirring, not and passionately—She yielded her trolden su*ifower. It silenced them We are glad to have the Cruse self—Was all lost? Internally she hut lu no wise effects the old wives 8p*36d: "How are you going 10 vote. even a jit: Girls back with us after a* tveek's prayed for success. Then he released in that country, which though taken V dear?" The kale was off duly, the green absence, her. and with a calm soldier like pre by the Russians, won free upon the Willie Mae: "In my green velvet backs Hal quit. cision, the wine of her kiss still up downfall of the Czars regime during walking suit with a hat to match." Forward, turn forward. O time In HIS FIRST TRIP TO THE MOVIES thy flight. on his lips he stepped forward and the great war. Today as they sit One day Rev. Francis Horlon de And make It tomorrow just for to saluted, about their fires, with the huge cided to go lo the movies. Claire: "You would be a good dan- night. "I wish to report that I have found kettles hanrln'e over the coals, they He bought his llckel which gave er If it were not for two things." the traitors, sire!" will tell you this story; and tell you him admission lo the balcony. J. C. Whats that?" All eyes, with ihe exception of especially if you are a young unmar Claire: "Your feet." Grandmother — Reprovingly — ried girl, that a mans love can al He looked at his llckel and ihen at M'ce. I don't npprovp of your going Ravnor's were upon him. There was some boys near by. He asked one of mother pair belonging to a person ways be won by sacrifice: that sac- with a young man whori you know- rll ice is the spirit ami essence of them where he could find tho Balco Mr. Mc Cain: Young man. I un-1 nothing about! Why—er what are who had entered the room unnotle- love; and that "It is love that makes ny. Is ft on top or bottom of the dcrstnnd you ha made advances to j nightly habits? 3d soon after the arrival of the girl. hls the world go round ' building? Its in there was the reply my daughter." ] Alice— Giggling—Pa jamas! Gran- In spite of every effort of his will, S. K. C O. K. (who happens lo be busl- ny! pajamas! Toistoff turned pa'e and these words, and sickly. He eyed Augustov as If "A penny for your thoughts." nd slickly. He eyed Augustov as- 1 "Dearest, I want to marry you." Down Where the Ve3t **•**•* *-*•* *•*-*•*-*-*-**-*-* asrinaled. He knew that he was no "Well, 1 told you I'd give you As Begins. FLOWER OF THE SUN on.tcr master, but he sought to sent." Down where the belt clasps little stronger, £ty HUGH F. ERVIN Down where the pants should he a • *-»-•••-••-*-•»+-»•» llltle longer. (Concluded from last eek) 1 enough lo get caught in '•.ere In the HARDTNER S INC. That's where tho vest begins; I first place—instead or "etling you Down where you wish you were a The hopelessness of his plight> give it to this poor fori hcie—Well I little slighter, was apparent to R-Jvnor—there was am the person who 'a wanted for STUDENT'S Where each day the buttons grow a no way in the world to save him be- j giving away the secrets of the fort little lighter. fore It would cease to benefit him. j Though there was a weakness in Headquarters for Spring Hats, Furnishings and That's where the Vest begins. • For a moment she suffered with him her words, the way In which ihey In his agonies, her mind running over were said had a remarkable effect Stylish Clothing Down where tho pains are In the every device she could summons to To each it was Immediately evident making, her aid—Then one came to her— thel she knew something more than Telephone 33 Aud each heavy meal will soon 1 Would it work She thought rapidly my of them did about the affair or It aching, ll seemed feasable and action was Im he fort. She looked at each of theii That's where the Vest begins. perative they were fast taking his with the exception of Augustov. with ••,,,.,,,,, . * . • *-*.^-, Where each added pound is me i1 Jifo from him. Could she sacrifice *\ level glance and a faint smile that • V+-++ ••• •-• •-•-^•-•* ,,,•,,,,,,,,,,,,. cause of sighing, I herself and her Grandfather's ha»pl- omehow- held a qualftv of wicked When you know in your heart that ness?— Would she f-ll down in her ness in il that was convincing. For Hie scales aren't lying. plan? Could she rruU're what he \ a moment there was ph**olute rPence, Everything For The Fisherman And you just have to guess when undergoing?—She glanced al the and overcome by surprise they mere - your shoe needs lying, prostrate figure—V*"*. > e-:. was the ly stared. Then their voices broke (except a Creek) That's where the Vest begins. tsslonate answc- of her heart. forth as water through flood gates —The Orange Tree. She stenped frtrwi-nl and pushed Toistoff lifted his hand for silence I 1 her way between the sre"le.lors un ai>p»£ from the nrisone*'- side with aj .,, MAY BE HAD AT Lemon Drops: The act of an old til she confronted the count. Theu gesture that he be loosened, and j maid diving into a pool. she laughed a lr.u*rh not directed at stcod over her threateningly. For a , All day sucker: A contented baby the American, bet at them all. Sar moment she seemed frightened ; or wi'Ut a bottle. donically, pitingly. she was laughing overawed bv what she had done, but Milkshake: A cow with a chill. Toistoff. He looked up In angry never did hor *faV*e lose that look of 1 Central Hardware Co. Gum Drops:The occasional torr astonishment. haired at last Given leash to. "WATCH TJS GROW" ents from' a stenographer's window. ' "I supposed I might as well come "you.He!" He-thundered. » Banana Split: The result of throe out" she said, her mouth slill twlated Though she w*-s cringing' and she! •> kids possessing one nickel. «eemed faintlv elj»rmed she answer-j 12? THIRD STREET . PHONE 12- • Chocolate • Bar: An - African; .saloon. In that sardonic smile. "I couldn't ed:without fnlfeflnc: Nut Sundae; The date when girls get out so I might as well take what "No, Excellency/, it is truth!" « *i The Finest Hardware Store South :, ^ysplay. ^asici; ,Bo.nnpts . . , ,.. , .Is. eonjIPS^to. joe, .fpr. being., crazy t v .Again *he *ia
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