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Spring 2002 issue of the Tennessee Tech University Office of Minority Affairs's and Black Student Organization's newsletter for students, employees, and alumni.

Volume 003, Description 12 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  THE TECH ORACLE PROCEEDS OF SHAKSPEAREAN PLAY TO GO TO STUDENT LOAN FUND Senior Class Sponsors Movement The proceeds of the Shakespearean play which the college classes are accustomed to give during commencement of each year will be set aside as a student loan fund. The plan to establish a permanent fund and to make an addition to it each year has been approved by all of the colleges classes. The fund will be administered according to the regulations printed below. Establishment The net proceeds from each annual Shakespearean play hereafter given by the college classes of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (or such activity as may hereafter be substituted for this purpose by the said college classes) shall be used to establish a cumulative loan fund for the benefit of T.P.I. students Name This loan fund shall be known as the United College Class Loan Fund. Administration This fund shall be administered by the Bursar of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute with the advice of the President of the Institute and the President of the Student Body. Conditions 1. In order to be eligible for a loan, a student must have done satisfactory work in the college department of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, for one school year. 2. No student shall be allowed to borrow more than One Hundred Dollars, during one scholastic year; and the total amount loaned to a student must not at any time exceed. Two hundred dollars. No loans will be made for less than Fifteen Dollars. 3. Students wishing loans must give their personal note endorsed by two reliable persons as securities. 4. Money will be loaned only on condition that it be used in defraying actual school expenses. 5. Notes will be allowed to run for four years, however they may be retired at any time after one year 6. Interest will be computed and collected annually at the rate of 5%. All interest shall be added to the principal of the oan fund. 7. Applications for loans shall be made at the Bursar’s office at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. 8. This fund shall become as soon as available funds to the amount of $100,00 have been placed in care of the Bursar, BRYCE D. STONE President Class of ‘26 Frank S. Loomis President Class of ‘27 F. MONROE POWERS President Class of ‘28 BRYCE D. STONE Pres. United Col. Classes ‘26 CHAS P. McCLANAHAN, Chairman Student Activities. TECH ORACLE BANQUET APRIL 14 Part of ’26-27 to Staff to Be Elected The annual banquet of the Tech Oracle Staff will be held on Wednesday evening, April 14. At that time the editor, Businessman Manageer, and Circulation Manager for next year will be elected. These officers will serve as understudies to those now in charge for the remainder of the present school year -thus becoming better fitted to continue the work next year. The banquet will be served by the Domestic Science Department CREDIT FOR STUDENT ACTIVITES What is the value of extra curricular work? Infinite energy goes into student activity –newspapers, magazines, are published, plays produced for trips covering thousands of miles orators sent to the far corners of the earth to debate with o her students, all this and more is done by students in their spare moments. At some universities the authorities have placed academic valuations on these spontaneous activities, others are flirting with the idea. Ohio State University gives credit in Dramatic Club work. The Miscellany News suggests that the plan be carried farther. Vassar is considering the plan of giving credit in Dramatic Club work. The Miscellany News suggests that the plan be carried farther. “If direction a play is to have credit in Dramatic Production, and the painting of scenery in Art, should not the Political Science department give credit to the officers of the Political Association, or the Economics department to the president of L.I.D.? Debating would then count toward a course in English speech.” () Association of Colleges. Nothing more need be said. The Tennessee Polytechnic Institute has never made any claim to being a college for teachers. Yet, owing to the excellent courses in education, it rivals certain normal schools in the state in this respect. The full three years in education give a thorough knowledge of rural school problems, class room management, and other facts that a teacher needs to know. T.P.I. offers pre medical and pre legal courses in business, home economics, engineering and foreign languages. It is not intended to underestimate the work of others schools. Theirs is good. We do wish to say that the work offered at T.P.I. is on par with that offered elsewhere. The main difference is the matter of expenses. At T.P.I. there of expenses. At T.P.I. there is no tuition to pay. Actual expenses for a year amount to something less than $200. Add to this the liberal amount of $100 for spending money and incidental expenses. This brings the total up to something like $300. Compare this amount with the minimum expenses of a year at larger schools. It is practically impossible for a student to get through a college like Vanedrbilt or even the University of Tennessee on less than $600 a year. The figures speak for themselves. T.P.I. offers the student a place to study and really find himself. When he enters a large school he will be able to stand on his feet and not be smothered by sheer numbers. Unquestionably a student realizes a greater profit on his investment at T.P.I. than at nearly any other institution. BANNERS ARE AWARDED TO WINNERS IN BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Both Trophies Go To Overton County The T.P.I. tournament banners were delivers on Thursday, March 25th, to Alpine and Livingston, winner and runner-up respectively. The Tech delegation consisted of Messrs. Overall, Passons, and Kittrell of the faculty and W.E. Gentle and Jesse Clarke of the student body. Each member of the party made a short talk, both at Alpine and at Livingston. Mr. Kittrell presented the banner at Alpine and Jesse Clark made the presentation at Livingston. Overton county should be congratulated for winning both banners. JUNIORS HONOR SENIORS WITH FORMAL RECEPTION On Friday evening, March 26th, the Juniors entertained the Seniors with a formal reception. The T.P.I. reception hall was arranged into a modern living room, and the only form of decoration was the extensive use of jonquils. The guests were received by the host and hostess, Mr. Frank Loomis and Miss Rebecca Johnston assisted by Mr. Bryce D. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Q.M. Smith, Mr. A.W. Smith and Miss Carolyn McClanahan after which they were served punch. The continuation of the entertainment for the evening was a program given by the following: Piano Solo Miss Mary B. Davis Vocal Solo Mrs. Q.M. Smith Solo Dance Miss Mary Etta Neale After the program the guests were ushered to the dinner room, which was beautifully decorated in yellow and purple violets, where () they were served a buffet supper, the menu being: Chicken a la King Potatoes au gratin and Peax Fresh Tomatoes Blushing Apples Rolls Ice Cream, Individual decorated cakes The reception was planned and carried on under the supervision of Miss Lillis Huffman. Y.M.C.A. ELECTS OFFICERS WHO ASSUMED DUTIES MARCH 31 Organization Choose Leaders Of Ability The Young Men’s Christian Association held its annual election on Wednesday evening, March 24th. The following young men were chosen to direct the local association during 1926-27: Paul Moore President Paul Tidwell Vice-President W.E. Gentle Secretary-Treasurer All of these men have shown exceptional ability in work of this nature so we may expect a better “Y” next year. THE COST OF COLLEGE TRAINING T.P.I. Compared With Other Colleges This is a material age. Business directors estimate in terms of dollars and cents. A young man owes it to himself to obtain the maximum preparation at the minimum cost. It is economy in the end to spend money for an extensive education in a chosen line of work. It does not follow, however, that large sums of money should be spent for a four year course in large expensive universities. The practical person endeavors to spend his money wisely and in the right place. This is where T.P.I. comes in. Practically the same fundamental courses are offered at T.P.I. as are offered at all other southern institution. In most instances the text books used are identical. Take for example our engineering course. There is no lack of good equipment for field work. The chemistry laboratory is second to none. A physics laboratory is under construction for higher engineering. The excellent instruction and small classes guarantee much individual attention, a thing that is unknown in larger colleges. The best part is that the engineering course is gladly recognized by such institutions as the Massachusetts Institution of Technology and Georgia Tech. The soundest advice that can be given to a young man who is seeking a strictly technical education is that be first spend two years at T.P.I. the expense of these two years is less than half the expense of only the first year in any other institution of which we have any knowledge. If at the end of two years the student desires to pursue his engineering course still further, he may enter a college still further, he may enter a college and be given credit on his previous work. The same is true with the general arts department of T.P.I. Too much cannot be said for the English department. For three years the English courses of Sewanee, Vanderbilt, the University of Tennessee, and other southern colleges. The work is recognized by the Southern () Association of Colleges. Nothing more need be said. The Tennessee Polytechnic Institute has never made any claim to being a college for teachers. Yet, education, it rivals certain normal schools in the state in this respect. The full three years in education give a thorough knowledge of rural school problems, class room management, and other facts that a teacher needs to know. T.P.I. offers pre-medical and pre-legal courses as well as courses in business, home economics, engineering and foreign languages. It is not intended to underestimate the work of other schools. Theirs is good. We do wish to say that the work offered at T.P.I. there on par with that offered at T.P.I. is on par with that offered elsewhere. The main difference is the matter of expenses. At T.P.I. there is no tuition to pay. Actual expenses for a year amount to something less than $200. Add to this the liberal amount of $100 for spending money and incidental expenses. This brings the total up to something like $300. Compare this amount with the minimum expenses of a year at larger schools. It is practically impossible for a student to get through a college like Vanderbilt or even the University of Tennessee on less than $600 a year. The figures speak for themselves. T.P.I. offers the student a place to study and really find himself. When he enters a large school he will be able to stand on his feet and not be smothered by sheer numbers. Unquestionably a student realizes a greater profit on his investment at T.P.I. than at nearly any other institution. KAMPUS KRAX Announcement: The annual Spring-fever address will be delivered in chapel within the next few days. Don’t miss it. Tim Huddleston has fallen again. Oh love, what a compelling force thou art. Wanted: A refractory telescope to use in taking the chapel roll. –Dean Smith. Bob Rose: “Spring must be coming.” Bill: “Why?” Bob: “Jess is in love again.” There was a young lad in Calhoun Who endeavored to draw a cartoon But Flossy objected, And he was affected, So now he blows a bassoon. PALLADIAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Palladian Literary Society met Monday afternoon and rendered a very interesting program. One new member, Miss Ray, was taken into the society and Miss Darwin applied for membership. The program was as follows: Reading Elise Draper Popular Songs Dramatized Vocalist Mary Ellen rash Show me the Way to Go Home Charlotte Watson Let Me Call you Sweeatheart Rubye McKeel Ione Robinson I Want to Go Where You Go Mary E. Shanks, Mary E. Rash Nobodys Business Agnes Greenwood, Elise Young Truly I Do Kathleen Gipson Jokes Lelloine Johnson THE TECH ORACLE Official Publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Printed by The Herald Publishing Co. Entered as Second Class matter at the Cookeville Postoffice, Cookeville, Tenn. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Bryce D. Stone ‘26 Assistant Editor Edward McKay ‘27 Assistant Editor Nola Quarles ‘27 ASSOCIATE EDITORS Athletics M. Douglas Robbins ‘27 Wit and Humor Robert Cox ‘30 Exchange Elizabeth Ensor ‘28 Classes Martha Sedivak ‘27 Alumni Hazel Wall ‘27 Faculty Advisor Thos. L. Passons BUSINESS Business Manager Lee S. Darwin ‘27 Asst. Cir. Manager David Terry ‘29 Asst. Cir. Manager Willis Huddleston Subscription Rates $1.50 per year PUBLISHED SEMI MONTHLY CRITICISM CIRCULATION Circulation Manager J.D. Miller ‘27 Asst. Cir. Manager David Terry ‘29 Asst. Cir. Manager Willis Huddleston Subscription Rates $1.50 per year PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY CRITICISM Every person who holds a position of responsibility expects criticism. It is a part of the discipline. One grows in character by correcting one’s faults. Criticism, whether it be adverse or favorable, introspective, or otherwise, will aid you to understand your faults as nothing else will. However, it is well to know when to listen and when to disregard criticism. It is folly to waste time and energy in winning verbal victories or answering petty critics. Gladstone once said: Take it from me that to endure trampling on with patience and self control is no bad element in the preparation of a man for working firmly and successfully in the path of great public duty. Learn to analyze your actions and their effects –then let the critics howl. Exchange Column Times Have Changed The best man noticed that one of the wedding guests, a gloomy looking young man did not seem to be enjoying himself. He was wandering about as though he had lost his last friend. The best man took it upon himself to cheer him up. “Er –have you kissed the bride?” he asked by way of introduction. “Not lately,” replied the gloomy one with a far away expression –The Sou’Wester. A hick town is a place where there’s no place to go that you shouldn’t! –The Sou’Wester. Love Song Of The Volt Come My Ampere let us wander Down the sixty-cycle line. We will build our love nest yonder In the rectifier’s brine; Or if you prefer detectors, We will oscillate that way; Past the realm of wave selectors, Hand in hand –what do you say? Gliding through the horsepower motors, Stepping past condensers too, Dancing by the whirling rotors; Lighting audition bulbs anew, Dear our love will be potential; You’re a-c as you were ever; To my life you are essential; Our connection none shall sever? In your love then alternating? Do you hold me at a distance? Why the constant vacillating? Why do you put up resistance? Come and give yourself to me dear, We will build our cozy home Where we –Hark! What’s that I see dear? Quick! Let’s fly! Here comes an Ohm. --Powergrams. Famous Last Words “I wonder if it’s loaded. I’ll just look down the barrel and see.” “Oh, listen! That is a train whistle. Step on it and we will get across first.” “They say these things can’t explode no matter how much you throw them around.” “I guess this rope will hold your weight.” “It’s no fun swimming around in here. Let’s go out beyond the life liens.” “These traffic cops can’t stop me.” “That firecracker must have gone out. I’ll light it again.” “What’s wrong with you? You clean out.” “It smells like gas, but I guess it is all alright. Lend me a match.” “I took some medicine in the dark, and I must have got hold of the wrong bottle.” “I’m going on the roof to cool off.” --The Laurel. Mr. Barnes: “Ruth, what is a bleuspid?” Ruth: “A bleuspid –is a double barreled splittoon.” A Dentist’s Epitaph View this gravestone with all gravity; Below I’m filling my last cavity. –Ex. Are you hungaray? Yes, Siam. Russia over and I’ll Fiji. Sweden my coffee and Denmark my bill. –Ex. (Reading Statistics) “Just think, every time I breathe somebody dies.” “Better try Listerine.” --The Bayonet. A woman’s ears are good receiving set and oh! How she can amplify. In proverbs dangers often lurk Their meaning rather hazy The happy man sings at his work But drives the others crazy. --the bayonet. CHAPEL MUSIC On Thursday, March 25th, the student body was delighted to have at chapel, Mrs. Q.M. Smith. The dramatic soprano voice was illustrated by Mrs. Smith who sang “Floods of Spring” by Rachmaninoff, “A Spirit Flower” by Campbell Tipton, “By the Waters of Minnetonka” by Thurlow Leurance, and as an encore. “Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses.” The student body is always pleased to hear Mrs. Smith sing and looks forward to her visits to the school. SOCIETIES ENTERTAIN The Belles Lettres and Sherwood Literary Societies entertained for the new students on March 20th. The guests were first conducted to the gymnasium where many interesting games were enjoyed. They were then taken to the auditorium where the picture, “The Thief in Paradise” was shown. Between reels the following program was given: Welcome Address Gladys Bohanon Piano Solo Christine Settle Reading Edith gentry Vocal Solo George Lewis After the show dainty refreshments were served. JOKES Christine Settles: “I have an appetite like a canary.” Etbel Anderson: “Yes, you have you eat a peck at a time.” Meditations of a Dormitory Student I have never seen an old blue cow I never expect to see one, But from the looks of the milk We’re getting now I’m sure there must be one. Life is just one canned thing after another. Mr. McClannahan: Who were the three wise men? Clem Allen: Stop! Look! Listen! Mr. Jarvis: So you desire to become my son in law? Merrill Hughes: No Sir, I don’t. but if I marry your daughter I don’t see how I’m going to get out of it.” Miss Rose: “This meal must be prepared with a steam cooker.” Virginia Wilcox: “But why cook the team?” Our idea of a dumb girl is one who makes oatmeal cookies and forgets to put the oatmeal in. The following answers were received recently from a group of High School students: Pompeii was destroyed by an eruption from the Vatican. Benjamin Franklin developed electricity by rubbing cats backward. A deacon is the lowest kind of a Christian An index is where you look in the back of the book to find something that’s printed in the front of the book. Shelah: “Why do blushes creep upon girl’s faces?’ Pauline: “Because if they ran they’d kick up too much dust.” TEACHING AS A PROFESSION By Rose Dow Next to the home, the school is the most important factor in the development of the character and personality of the child. The influence of the teacher supplements that of the parents of his function is not only that of instructing the pupil in the various school subjects, but also that of teaching the pupil to know and use his own powers. The teacher leads his pupils into channels of right thinking and acting. His work is social service of the highest type –it is the work of producing men and women who will be well equipped to take their places in the life which lies beyond the class. Teaching is one of the least selfish of all the professions. The teacher gives forth all his knowledge, sympathy and understanding, freely and unselfishly. Service to the pupil, and through him to the community, is the aim of all teaching. A teacher should understand young people and take an interest in their interests. He should be patient with youth and try to understand human nature. He should have the ability to place himself in the position of the pupil and consider things from his view point. This will aid the teacher in many trying situations. Discipline is of course an important consideration in teaching. The teacher should be gifted with a strong personality and the ability to make himself liked and obeyed. Self control should be taken into consideration. Pupils can be best controlled by one who knows how to control himself. The duty of a teacher in the imparting of knowledge to his pupils. This power comes from the qualities of sympathy and tact coupled with the necessary background of learning. The work of individual teachers or kinds of teachers varies, however according to the type of school in which they teach and the sort of pupils they instruct. Elementary schools generally require the teacher to instruct pupils in more than one grade, which includes a number of subjects. Sometimes one teacher teaches himself or with only one assistant. In the high schools where the attempt is already made to give pupils fuller knowledge, teachers generally teach but one or two subjects. In the colleges and universities the teacher usually specialize in the teaching of one subject or even one branch of a subject. Many of the larger industrial establishments, mercantile houses and banking houses have established their own schools, where in instruction, both academic and technical, is offered to employees. The national city bank of New York, for instance, has a complete educational system. The teachers in such schools are usually college graduates and if they are required to teach subjects of a technical nature have generally some practical experience as well as a thorough knowledge of those subjects. Every city has at least one public high school, and state universities and normal schools offer courses to both the inexperienced and the experienced. Many teachers teach during the school term and continue their education at a normal school during the summer. The true teacher does not find his work monotonous, for if he approaches it in the proper spirit it cannot be monotonous. His life among those who are young serves to preserve his own youth and enthusiasm, if he uses his personality to the best advantage. Teaching is a life which should and often does, bring out a man’s best qualities, and which opens up to him a larger sphere of personal usefulness than might almost any other career.

Volume 004, Description 02 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  THE TECH ORACLE TENNESSEE TECH BEGINS 11TH YEAR 205 Students Enrolled; 32 Counties and 5 States Represented. With over two hundred of last year’s students out teaching, and with 205 students enrolled to date, the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute has started her eleventh year of work. Seventy-seven new students are enrolled for the first time, which shows that the voice of Tennessee Tech has gone out through the surrounding country and has echoed and re-echoed until it has wrought its work. Of the ninety-five counties of Tennessee, T.P.I. has representatives from thirty-two of these, or one third of the total number of counties. Even more encouraging than this extent of reach is the fact that four states besides Tennessee are represented –Alabama, Ohio, Arkansas, and Florida. This plainly shows that Tech is rapidly growing into prominence. The 205 students are well distributed among the respective classes the third year high school class has forty two enrolled; the Senior high school numbers sixty-nine; the verdant freshmen are fifty-two in number; the sophomore class is composed of twenty-five one year old freshmen, still slightly green but rapidly improving; the least but not last are the dignified seniors who contribute sixteen to the roll. Four new members have been added to the faculty this year. Mr. Foster replaced Mr. Barnes in the Chemistry and Physics departments; Miss Johnson replaced Miss Huffman in the Home Economics department; Mr. Pinkerton took Mr. A.W. Smith’s place in the history and Economics department; and Mr. Lane replaced Mr. MrClanahan in the Education department. PROGRAM COMMITTEE PLANS The Public Programs Committee decided at their last meeting to give six free moving picture shows to the students and faculty during the fall term. A list of the pictures to be shown and the dates will be published later. Everybody is invited to see these pictures but outsiders will be charged regular admission. This committee is also making plans for some other form of programs to be given during the year. The following members of the faculty are on this committee T.W. Kittrell Chairman, Miss J mon R. M. Smith, Miss Johnson and Miss Stanton. CONTRIBUTIONS The Tech Oracle belongs to the student body. It is your paper. If you have any contributions, give them to some member of the editorial staff. It makes no difference whether they are just paragraphs or entire articles –all are welcome, and will be appreciated. OUR NEW CRITIC DEPARTMENT Miss Jane Oliver in Charge For the first time in the history of T.P.I. our students have an opportunity to observe and do their practice, teaching under teachers we regularly employed for that purpose. This puts us on an equal basis as aa teacher training institution with other standard normal schools and teachers colleges of the country. The department is starting with Miss Jane Oliver of Corning, Ark Critic Teacher in the first grade. Miss Oliver is a college graduate and has done advanced work in the University of Chicago. She has also had experience as kindergarten and first grade teacher in some of the best schools of the country. Our students are fortunate in having the opportunity to get this practical training for their work under such a teacher as Miss Oliver. Arrangements have already been made for the enlargement of the Critic department. Beginning with the winter quarter students they will have the opportunity to observe and do their practice teaching in some of the other grades as well as in the first. NEW MEMBERS OF FACULTY Four new members have been added to the faculty this year. The student body is indeed fortunate to have such competent instructors. Mr. J.E. Lane of the Education department is a native of Kentucky, where he has taught several years. He is a graduate of Peabody and during the past year was connected with the Peabody Demonstration School. Mr. F.U. Foster, who is graduate of Michigan State Normal College and has taught two years in the Knoxville Senior High School, is head of the science department. Miss Margaret E. Johnson has charge of the Domestic Art Department. She is a graduate of Peabody College and not for the last three years has been instructor in the Bradley County High School. Mr. Herman Pinkerton is instructor in History Education and Economics. He received his Master’s Degree from Peabody and for the last two years has been principal of the Pure Fountain High School, Smithville, Tenn. PRESIDENT Q.M. SMITH ENTERS PEABODY Dean A.W. Smith to Act as President President Q.M. Smith has entered Peabody for the year 1926-27, to complete his work for his Master’s Degree which he will receive in June, Dean A. W. Smith will act as president during his absence Mr. and Mrs. Kittrell and will have charge of the East Dormitory. Mr. and Mrs. Overall will have charge of the West Dormitory. SOCIETIES ENTERTAIN FOR NEW MEMBERS Upper Cumberlands and Palladians A reception given Thursday evening September 30th, by the Upper Cumberland and Palladian Literary Societies for the new students marked the beginning of the social activities for the new year. A large number of new students were present and many interesting games and stunts were enjoyed. The following program was given. Welcome Address B.M. Carr Vocal Solo Mary Ellen Rash Talk Hazel Wall Music Palladian and Upper Cumberland Orchestra Following the program many times were enjoyed in the gymnasium after which delicious refreshments were served. SHERWOODS AND BELLES LETTRES The Belles Lettres and Sherwood Literary Societies entertained with a reception in honor of the new students on Saturday evening October 2nd. After a short snappy program in the Auditorium the remainder of the evening was devoted to lively games and contests in the gymnasium after which refreshments were served. LOCKERS INSTALLED Sufficient lockers have been installed for the use of every student in T.P.I. with the use of these lockers the building may be kept in a neater condition and also less property will be lost. Many complaints concerning lost articles were turned in to the office last year. We hope that these lockers will eliminate these complaints. Permanent fixtures to a school are the fixtures that count and the lockers are a permanent fixture. Let’s help keep them neat and in good order. PURPLE AND GOLD WELL UNDER WAY Tech Plays Two Games Before Hall Moody Contest Old Backfield Ready for Sewanee. More snap and fight was shown by the men Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon than in any workout since the first day of practice. All dullness and lack of pep which has been very evident in the early workouts is gone and every man has buckled down under the skillful supervision of coaches Overall and Smith. With the Sewanee game just one week away different opinions have been expressed as to who will composed the opening line up. Suggs will start at center say the dopesters through many were backing talent from Dayton High School whose arm was dislocated in Tuesday’s practice. Suggs is a reformed guard from last year and should make an excellent man again this year. Both tackle berths will be occupied by old and experienced men from last year, namely Brown and Starnes. Experienced guards are scare, the loss of Jimmy Miller and the shifting of Suggs has left two big holes to be stopped by newcomers. Hours from the university of Vermont seems to fill the shoes very nicely. A great deal of raw material is to be had to fill the other vacancy but P Moore and Winningham seem to be running neck and neck. Without a doubt, Moss will be playing end protecting the Eagles flank on the left side but his old teammate for the opposite extremity was lured by the bells of matrimony just a few days before practice began. Two complete backfields are ready for the whistle. “Sheep” Hughes will probably call the first play of the game for the “Eagles” offense, most fans picking him for his experience and ability to rip off punts. Matheny who played with the reserves last year has shown much improvement and may get a shot at the directing assignment at some stage of the game. Jobe, Dowell, and Carr, three well seasoned men from last year are likely to complete the backfield for the first whistle. The truth will not be known about Tech’s eleven for almost three weeks as both the opening games on the Purple and Gold schedule are on foreign grids. Tech’s first home game will be with Hall-Moody of Martin, Tenn, October 23rd. most everyone will be likely to pick the prospective 1927 team after this week’s Sewanee game, but wait until you see them do their stuff against Hall Moody and then do your picking. John D. Rockefeller Jr. has given $100,000 to the Phil Beta Kappa fraternity to be applied to the million dollar Centennial Fund, which will be used to encourage scholarships by providing rewards, including an annual grand prize of $1,000. BELLES LETTRES LITERARY SOCIETY The Belles Lettres Literary Society met in the regular meeting room Monday afternoon, September 27th, and elected the following officers for the Fall term. President Lucile Lee Vice-President Alberta Cassetty Secretary Edith Windle Treasurer Vallie Huddleston Chmn Prgoram Committee Ruth Weaver Chaplain Edith Gentry Sergeant-at-Arms Anna Pearl Whitson Reporter Ruth Weaver The Belles Lettres are beginning this year’s work a determination that does not recognize defeat. Under the direction of our president we are resolved to make this first term’s work one that will insure final success. The Belles Lettres are beginning this year’s work with a determination that does not recognize defeat. Under the direction of our president we are resolved to make this first term’s work one that will insure final success. The Belles Lettres meet every Monday afternoon in the Commercial room on the second floor. All new students are cordially invited to visit our society and also to make it their’s. Our colors the rose and gray are matchless for they are taken from the gray of the dawn and the rose tint of the sunset. But the colors themselves are less than useless without the ideals for which they stand. Those things which tend to aid a student not for the future alone, but the present. PALLADIAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Palladian Literary Society held its first meeting of the Fall term Monday, September 27. The following new officers were elected: President Odell Cornwell Vice-President Eleanor Haile Secretary Charlotte Watson Treasurer Elsie Young Critic Hazel Wall Reporter Jonny Bilbrey Four new members were taken into the society; Josephine Carrington, Beulah Allison, Bloomington Springs; Bertie Brown and Vergie Lowry, Cookeville. Filled with enthusiasm and the spirit of work, the Palladian have begun the year with a determination to keep the black and gold on the Wilson Banner. SHERWOOD LITERARY SOCIETY The Sherwood Literary Society called their first meeting for the Fall term, Monday afternoon September 27, in the usual meeting room. The house was called to order by Mr. A.C. Whitefield, and the following officers were elected: President Lester King Vice-President Eugene Wood Treasurer Houston haile Secretary Harry Burrow Attorney-General Harvey Cole Sergeant-at-Arms Joe McCoin Critic Leslie Myers Chaplain A.C. Whitefield The house was now opened for new members and one of the visitors immediately responded. A committee was appointed to meet with the Belle Lettres and make plans for the social to be given in the Administration Building in honor of the new students, Saturday night, October 2nd. Indications are that 1926-27 will be another successful year for the Sherwoods. Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. of 1926-27 has a better chance for a larger membership than any year in the past. During the past two years many students in the dormitories seem to have caused the interest of the weekly meetings to wane. We are glad to know that such is not the case this year. There are enough young men in the halls to have at least 50 present each Wednesday night for a short program. The moving pictures will furnish a source of wholesome entertainment as often as suitable picture can be obtained. Each boy in the dormitory know every other boy in the dormitory. Because of that fact we believe the membership his year will be 100 per cent. The Y.M.C.A. cordially invites the young men to become members of this international organization. The Y.M.C.A. is one of the widest known organizations in history. When you become a member there is a feeling of friendship for your fellowman that otherwise would not possess. We thank the Y.W.C.A. for their pledge of earnest loyalty and we will endeavor to return the hospitality. The Y.M.C.A. is looking forward with renewed interest to presence of each young man from the dormitory at each regular Wednesday night meeting. Time for meeting is 6:45 P.M. Be prompt. NEWS FROM OTHER COLLEGES Of teachers in public schools of New Jersey 33.9 per cent are graduates of normal schools of the State, 19 per cent are college graduates. 17.9 per cent are graduates of normal school college or city training school. Teachers in Gilbert School, Winsted, Conn., who have completed 20 years of service and whose salaries are paid in full by the school, are entitled, under a recent resolution of the trustee, to leave of absence with full pay for the next school year. Instead of this, if preferred, they may teach the whole or any part of a year and receive so much of an additional full year’s salary as the number of weeks in school year. A professorship of books has been established in Rollins College, Winter Park, Fla., and an author, editor, and publisher was appointed to the chair. A fireplace and comfortable chairs will replace the usual classrooms furnishings, and lectures on books and book making, with information discussions in class will take the place of formal lectures. The course is intended to develop reading habits in college students that will be life long. The course will be inaugurated this fall. Hundreds of college girls are earning their way through school by doing housework in the private homes of local residents. The duties vary from kitchen work to care of the children and the usual requirement is four hours of work per day in return for board and room. Overtime is generally paid at a rate of about 35 cents per hour. If a girl is experienced in domestic work and is physically strong housework of this will pay the largest item of her college expense. And at the same time lend a feeling of security for her college career. Some college men do the same kind of work, including cleaning; they usually receive about 40 cents an hour. The college student of today has a harder time in his work, is more alert and accomplishes more than did his predecessor of the last generation, despite all the ranting and roaring about this “jazz” in the opinion of Archibald Douglas now serving his second term as alumni trustee of Columbia University. People who have the idea that the past is always the most perfect time,” said Mr. Douglas, “and are convinced that modern youth is disrupting the nation should rub shoulders a bit with the boys who are responsible for the high standards the colleges have now set for themselves. “it is because the student body as a whole is more alert mentally that these standards haven’t been raised to such a degree that the college man of twenty years ago would have been too discouraged to make the struggle.” TERRY-BULLOCK The marriage of Miss Myrtle Bullock and Walter Terry on September 28th is of much interest to T.P.I. students since both are former students of Tech. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bullock and has many friends. For the last year she has held a position with the Jere Whitson Hardware Company in Cokkeville. Mr. Terry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Flarvey Terry and is a successful farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Terry will make their home on the Terry farm North of Cookeville. THE TECH ORACLE Official Publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute PUBLISHED SEMI MONTHLY Subscription Rates $1.50 Per Year. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Hazel Wall Assistant Editor Eleanor Halle Assistant Editor Benton M. Carr Associate Editors Athletic Harry Burrow Wit and Humor Robert Smith Exchange Alberta Cassetty Class Editor Lucille Lee Society Odell Cornwell Alumni Rebecca Johnston Business manager David Terry Assistant Business Manager Circulation in manager Paul Tidwell Asst. Circulation Manager Printed by Herald Publishing Company Entered at the Cookeville post office. Second-class rate pending. Exchanges What a Football Thinks About So many fellows handle me that I ought to be called a handball. I’m just like a woman –it takes a good line to stop me. I am sure the skin you love to touch. I may get passed but I hope don’t pass out. Many a woman would like to be hugged as often as I am What a nice pig I turned out to be. --The Square Deal. The Student Support What is commonly known as the Student body is often a most important element is lacking in pulse, courage, or enthusiasm, the team itself is likely to be similar afflicted. The tea employs for the student body more than for any other reason, and in order that the team play its best the students on the sidelines must be equally consistent. Fickle backer make tickle players. Winning coaches and winning teams are the lines that never quit, and those who develop the winning or at least the fair fighting habit never have cause for the ancient whine that the team’s backers laid down and the team followed their example. –The Coach A Good Sportsman Welcomes the visiting team. Supports the home team in victory or defeat. Takes victory without gloating. Takes defeat without making excuses. Appreciate the good plays of both teams. Encourages CLEAN play only. Respects the decision of the officials. Take part in the organized cheering. –Polo High School. Coach Can Fire Dumb Bells But Prof. Teaches ‘Em All A professor at a football game regards, the all powerful coach with mixed feelings. An anonymous educator from an important university, in Scribner’s Magazine says: “It is when the preliminaries are being staged with the teams trotting through a few signals and the ordered blasts of the multitude booming like waves of the deep sea on a rock bound coast, that I like to observe that shining individual, the football couch. Lucky, lucky man. Blessed with power sufficient to relegate the dubs among his pupils to fields of endeavor for which theya re most eminently fitted. But, as the professors realizes, the coach’s path is not all bestrewn with roses. For the coach must, with great consistency win. A professor, if he be a man of some learning of reasonable industry of decent character, may retain his ob even if he is no howling success as a teacher of his subject. A coach, though he work like a devil and have the character of a good, is not wanted if he cannot teach his pupils to win. The university is tolerant of a poor teacher of anything but football. It would take a bold individual to suggest that the university should be tolerant of poor teaching in football rather than in anything else.” –Scribners Magazine Two Nation Aided Bok To Important Nightingales The nations and two corporations aided Edward W. Bok in his experiment of bringing nightingales to America, which has been watched with great interest by the public. In his first public statement on his effort to add these famous songsters to our national birds, Mr. Bok tells how after the failure of the first attempt, he finally succeeded. “For weeks the quest went on, and finally six more nightingales were secured,” he writes. “The interest of the British Government had increased, all restrictive export bars were removed, all MajorNornabell was soon on the ocean with the nightingales in a cabin of their own put aside for them by the Atlantic transport line. Meanwhile the American Government was asked to join with the British Government, and an order came to New York from General Andrews in Washington that nothing should stand in the way of the birds being expeditiously ‘cleared.’ The Seaboard Air Line forgot all rules, and placed at the disposal of the birds a private drawing room on its special one night out express to Florida and within thirty hours from their arrival in New York the six nightingales had joined the remaining three, and were chirping in the sunshine of the Flamingo State. Thus did the two most powerful governments of the world and two large corporations unite to speed six little birds on their way to a new home and, perhaps, to a new leaf in the history of American bird-lore.” –Scribners Magazine The Aim of Education Books, says the student. Knowledge, says the scholar. Character, says the preacher. Truth, says the philosopher. Beauty, says the artist. Happiness, says the epicude. Self-control, says the stoic. Self-denial, says the Christian. Loyalty, says the ruler. Patriotism, says the patriot. Wisdom, says the old man. Achievement, says the youth. Courage, says soldier. Success, says the merchant. Wealth, says the banker. Vision, says the dreamer. Play, says the child. Love, says the maiden. Friendship, says the comrade. Personality, says the teacher. Health, says the physician. Growth, says the biologist. Unfoldment, says the psychologist. Adjustment, says the sociologist. All these and more, says the true educator. –Brooklyn Teachers Association Year Book. DR. ELIOT’S MESSAGE TO BOYS The death recently at the age of 92 of Dr. Charles W. Eliot, long president of Harvard University, makes it fitting that we reprint the fine message he sent sometime ago to the farm boys who read The Progressive Farmer as given in the April 24 Description: “It is a promise of success in life if a boy learns by the time hs is twelve years old to use his eyes, ears, and hands, accurately; that is if he learns to see things exactly as they are, to hear the various sounds of nature and art with precision and enjoyment, and to touch or handle things deftly and effectively whether at work or at play. “It is another good sign if a boy works hard while he works and plays hard while he plays, and tries both at work and at play to take a hearty part in ‘team play.’” “It is another good sign if a boy keeps his senses and his mind on the alert, watchful to do a serviceable deed or to perform a kind act. “Again the promising boy will be on the alert for new suggestions, new lessons and new objects of interes.t he will not be content merely to follow the beaten path; he will wish to explore, discover and invent. “I advise all boys on farms and in villages to join the Boy Scouts if that organization has been established in their neighborhood, and to pass the tests and examinations their order at the appropriate ages. Finally, it is the diligent, cheerful, and honest boy who wins success.” –The Progressive Farmer. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SPORT, AND EVERY THING ELSE 1 Thou shalt not quit. 2 Thou shalt not alibi. 3 Thou shalt not gloat over winning 4 Thou shalt not be a rude loser 5 Thou shalt not take unfair advantage 6 Thou shalt not ask odds thou art unwilling to give 7 Thou shalt always be ready to give thine opponent the shade. 8 Thou shalt not under estimate an opponent nor over estimate thy self. 9 remember that the game is the thing and that he who thinketh otherwise is mucker, and no true sportsman 10 Honor the game thou playest for he who playeth the game straight and hard, wins even when he loses. –Exchange STUDENTS PICK MODEL FOR IDEAL GIRL Just what is the ideal girl of the students of Mercer University, Macon Georiga? Just what type girl would they prefer for a wife, a partner through thick and thin for the rest of their lives? In answer to this, a questionnaire was given to a hundred students, sheiks, neckers, glee club men, athletic, fraternity men, campus men, and ministerial students. They readily discussed the topic, in fact, opinion. Only one more refused to divulge his views on the subject. He is a law student and says that here is no hope for him –that he is destined to be a bachelor. The brunette was decreed to be the most popular, only three preferred a blonde spouse. The eyes were a hard question to decide, blue and brown being equally popular. However, the combination of blue eyes and dark hair seemed to lead the race. Shall she smoke? My ideal woman? NO! Emphatically. NO! that is why they all said. Preachers and seiks alike, they without a moment’s hesitation, condemned smoking in no uncertain words. As for the lip stick and rouge, they seemed to think that it was all right if she didn’t use it to excess. She should be temperate in her efforts to improve on the natural beauty she must possess. One freshman said that she could use paint if she needed it, but his wife was going to be so pretty naturally that she would not need the war colors. Some said this mythical girl should not dance, but the majority said she could, but the public dances were barred. As for cooking ability, yea, bo! She must have that. Every single one questioned listened that as a supreme qualification. It is surprising how many wanted them to have musical ability. One hundred were for the culinary art and ninety-nine for musical talent. Forty five thought that bobbed hair was the prettiest, while the remainder said give them a long haired spouse. They all agreed that she should have religious convictions not drink, and be inclined toward athletics. Two said that their ideal of a perfect woman could use profanity if she desired and get real angry, but as for mixing it up in her conversation it was taboo. The average height should be about five feet, four inches, though the tallness or shortness varied a little each way. The weight of the Mercer men’s ideal should be about a hundred and ten or fifteen pounds. One man, a small one, too, wished for a ball and chain weighing a hundred and thirty-five pounds. We’ll make no comment for he was deadly in earnest about in –besides, that’s his business , anyway. As a rule money had nothing to do with it. The boys have put themselves on record as wanting to marry for love alone. Some said that it would be nice but that it was not necessary. They do not desire to live off their wife’s income, but to make their own living and provide for her as well. Two men out of a hundred said they would be willing to fold their hands, and sit back in an easy chair while their wife’s money provided their daily bread. Two others were willing to invest her money for her but not to live off her income entirely. Common sense and plenty of it, chastity, faithfulness, an even disposition, entertaining ability, and a true parental instinct were listed as the main personal attributes. Summing it all up, the modern gum chewing, painted, pampered and picture a distinct defeat at the hands of the old-fashioned girl. The girl that does not neck but is true blue and yard wide is the one that the Mercer students want to make a home for and call that “Mrs.” –Mercer Cluster. RULES FOR THE LIBRARY 1 A fine of 5c a day will be imposed for each day that an ordinary book is kept over-time, the fine to be paid when the book is returned. If the book is lost, the borrower shall pay the cost of the book and the fines accumulated at the time and loss is discovered. 2 reference books cannot be taken out until 4 o’clock and must be returned at 8 o’clock and following day. 3 Books must be signed for if not taken out of the library. 4 Magazines, newspapers, and books on the reference shelf must be replaced when read. 5 Serious offenses, such as the tearing of magazines or theft of books are punishable by suspension or expulsion of the offender, who shall also be required to replace the material. 6 Any book may be recalled at any time by the librarian. 7 Talking when necessary, must be in a whisper. 8 Students must have special permission to use the stacks or search for materials 9 Reference books cannot be kept longer than one hour in the room. 10 If reference books are not returned by 8 o’clock as fine of 10c an hour will be imposed. 11 Fiction may be kept out of 7 days. The Boss –“Robert, I hope you try to save half of what you earn.” Office Boy –“I don’t get that much, sir.” NEWS FROM ALUMNI Last year thirty-six new members were added to the Alumni Association and one former high school graduate graduated from the college department. Following is a survey of the occupations of the last year graduates. High School Virgil Baker is in school. Holla Burgess is in school. Alberta Cassetty is in school Mabel Cassetty is teaching school at North Springs in Jackson. Treva Cooper is teaching near Gentry. Elizabeth Crenshaw now Mrs. Willie Gentle is living at Hartsville Grove. Holland Denny is teaching. Clay Dodson is in ill health and at home in Gallatin. Donald Ferrell is in Detroit, Michigan. Zora Fox is teaching in Jackson County. Agnes Greenwood is in school. Raymond High is in school. Audrey Hoffmiester is at home in Chookeville. Willis Huddleston is in school. Alvin Jackson is teaching in Dixon County. Aubrey Johnson is in school Beulah Lee is married and living in Detroit Luke Medley is teaching. Elizabeth Nichols is now Mrs. Howard Whitson. She is living in Cookeville. Estelle Nichols is in school. Sheila officer is in school. Everette Pedigo is teaching. Maurine Quarles is teaching near her home in Jackson County. Mary Ellen Rash is in school. Auby Scott is teaching at Boiling Springs in Putnam County. Cleo Sliger is teaching school. Alva Starnes is in school. Lucille Thompson is at home in Cookeville. Ewell Watson is in school. College Graduates Eunice Allen is teaching in the Smithville High School. Dan Bassett, is teaching near Dayton. Jesse Clarke is teaching. C.W. Davis is Superintendent of the Granville High school. The occupation and whereabouts of Herman Langford is unknown to the Alumni Editor. Jack Morrison is in school at University of Tennessee. Daly Starnes is teaching in the Cookeville Grammar school. Two important things have happened to Bryce D. Stone since school closed. His wedding has been announced and he has accepted the position as editor of the Putnam County Herald. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Of the two musical organizations at Tech, the orchestra and the Glee Club, the orchestra has already organized and work started the first week of school. The personnel of the orchestra is promising and a good showing is expected of this organization. They will work up some interesting programs and are planning on trips to other towns during the Winter. Their first program will be given in chapel in a short time. An orchestra was first organized at T.P.I. in 1916 by Miss Estelle Brandewie. The Orchestra was then made up mostly of stringed instruments and was a live organization of the school. Mr. C.B. Richmond who succeeded Miss Brandewie in the Music Department was a very capable musician and had quite a reputation as band director. Under his directorship the orchestra took on a different timbre when brass and wind instruments were added. In the past two years the orchestra has tried to broden into a better ensemble by a combination of both string and wind instruments. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Agnes Greenwood Violin Lilian Young Violin Lauren O’Dell Clarinet Robert Smith Cornet Frank Neely Cornet Robert Cox Saxaphone Clem Allen Womack Saxaphone Albert Brogden Drums Merrill Hughes Piano Miss Stanton Director Glee Clubs were first organized under the direction of Mr. Richmond and they have done some very creditable work during the past few years. A Men’s Glee Club did a great deal of concert work during 1921-22-23. In 1924, the Girl’s and Boy’s Clubs together gave an excellent performance of The Mikado under the direction of Mr. Richmond. In 1925, H.M.S. Pinafore was given sponsored by the High School Class and director by Miss Stanton. Last year Trial by Jury was given, the club being assisted by Mrs. Q.M. Smith, Mr. Charles McClanahan and Mr. James Greer. The Glee Club has not yet organized for this year but work will probably begin next week. Miss Stanton plans to work on Pirates of Penzance for performance this year if there is sufficient material to work with. Freshmen of about 40 colleges and universities report a week in advance of the formal opening in order to receive preliminary instruction intended to acquaint them with the life they are to lead in the institution. Grinographs David Terry: “I’d rather be burned to death than be beheaded.” Ty Cobb: “And why?” D.T.: “Who wouldn’t prefer a host roast to a cold chop?” Judge: “How long since you have been in a police court?” Accused: “Ten years, your honor.” Judge: “And where have you been since then?” Accused: “In prison, sir.” Fafmer (to Druggist): “Now be sure and write plain on them bottles which is for the Jersey cow and which is for my wife. I don’t want nothing to happen to that Jersey cow.” Tom: “How did you cure your wife of her antique craze?” Bill: “Oh, I just gave her a 1993 model automobile for her birthday.” Mr. Foster (to College Physics Class): “And so we find that heat expands things and cold contracts them. Can anyone give me an example of this?” Monroe Powers: “yes, sir. The days are longer in summer.” Speaking of similes, how’s this: “As nervous as a jellyfish on a Ford fender (on Cookeville streets). Mrs. Kittrell: “I knew an artist once who painted a cobweb so realistically that the maid spent several hours trying to get it down from the ceiling.” Mrs. Overall: “Sorry, dear, I just don’t believe.” Mrs. K.: “Why not? Artists have been known to do such things.” Mrs. O.: “Yes, but not maids.” Police Sergeant: “I think we’ve found your missing wife.” Mrs. Jones: “Have you? What does she say?” P.S.: “Nothing at all.” Mr. J.: “That’s not my wife.” Golfer: “My lad, do you know what becomes of little boys who use bad language while they are playing marbles?” Small Boy: “Yes, sir; they grow up and play golf.” Coach: “Did you take a cold bath after football practice?” Brownie: “No! There wasn’t any hot water.” The only dates some old maids ever get are the ones of their tombstones. Mary Rasb: “Why do you call Norman Pilgrim?” Jessie: “Because every time he calls he makes more progress.” Moss: “Doctor, can you cure me of snoring? I snore so loudly that I awaken myself.” Doctor: “In that case I would advise you to sleep in another room.” Baby: “Googly ikkle wople goo.” Mother: “Yes, dear, that’s the library.” Ragman: “Any old clothes? Any old shoes?” Stude: “Beat it. this is a fraternity house.” Ragman: “Any old bottles?” A friend in Need. “Tis hard to be poor,” sighed the artist, “Ah, tis hard to be poor,” said he. “Oh –that’s all right,” said the sketch pad, “If you’re broke just draw on me,” Mr. Passons –“Are you sure, James, that this is a purely original composition you have handed in?” James Carlen –“Yes, sir,” came the answer, “but you may possibly have come across one or two of the words in the dictionary.” Mr. Overall (Botany Instructor) –“I’ve just discovered a new plant.” His Wife –“Call is Ztzphomx” Mr. Overall –“Because it fits perfectly in this crossword puzzle I’m inventing.” Dean –I sent $2.50 to a concern which advertised an appliance for keeping gas bills down and got it this morning.” Bursar –“What did they send you?” Dean –“A ten cent paperweight.” RESERVES DEFEAT HARTSVILLE 6-0 In a close game Friday, October 1 the reserve team of T.P.I. won a 6-0 victory over Hartsville High School. The game was a rather slow, due to the intense heat. The lone touchdown of the game came in the first quarter when Smith broke through the line and blocked a punt after Mallory fell on the ball, one foot from the line. Matheny, the quarter-back, carried the ball over the line using the quarter sneak. Minor was blocked in an attempt for the extra point. The coaches are well pleased with the showing made by the reserve team. CLASSES ORGANIZE FRESHMAN COLLEGE CLASS The Freshman Class met in their regular meeting room, Wednesday September 20th, for the purpose of electing officers for the Fall term. The officers are as follows: President Virgil Baker Vice-President Willis Huddleston Secretary Dannie Wright Jarvis Treasurer Aubrey Johnson Sergeant-at-Arms Richman Hargis Critic Ruth Weaver Reporter Mary Ellen rash Mr. Lane, a new member of the faculty was unanimously elected Sponsor. The Class meeting was well attended by the enthusiastic members. SOPHOMORE COLLEGE CLASS The Sophomore Class begins the of ’26 with bright prospects and efficient leaders. Wednesday, September 29th the following officers were elected. President Harry E. Burrow Vice-President A.C. Whitefield Secretary Odell Cornwell Sergeant-at-Arms Alva Starnes Reporter Leslie Myers Attorney-General Raymond High Sponsor Coach Overall SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS The Senior Class of 1926-27 met on the 20th day of September for the purpose of electing Class officers. The house was called to order by the former President and the following officers’ were elected. President Paul Tidwell Vice-President Robert Cox Secretary Vallie Huddleston Treasurer Donald Moore Sergeant-at-Arms Lauren O’Dell Reporter Elise Officer Sponsor Miss Stanton We are planning on making this the best Senior Class that has ever gone out from T.P.I. FOSTER’S SONGS They have just celebrated the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Stephens Collins Foster, author of “My Old Kentucky Home,” “Massa’s in de Cold, Cold Ground,” “Ole Black Joe,” and “Ole Folks at Home” (Sewanee River). It might be a good idea to see how many members of the family can now sing together these hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Dixie of long ago. Both words and music should be familiar to every Southerner. –Clarence Poe in the Progressive Farmer.

Volume 004, Description 14 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  The Tech Oracle Miss Rebecca Johnston, Queen of May Ten Other Girls Chosen for Maids to Queen When we look back through the annals of history to the days of Cleopatra and Helen of Troy or, if by chance, we glance through the pages of fiction where Juliet and Rosalind reign supreme, we are inclined to wonder if the belles of old Teen do not make these pictures seem rather hazy and obscure. On Tuesday morning twenty girls passed before the student body in beauty revue. These girls were selected as the beauties of Tech and it was a difficult task to select eleven from the following group: Rebecca . Johnston, Eleanor Haile, Lucile Lee, Sammie Ruth Womack, Mary Ellen. Rash, Mary Nella Graham, Elsie Young, Louise -Settle, Maurine Quarles, Mary Ellen Watson, Bertie Brown, Marie Peters, Hazel Tompson, Lucile Camaeron, Pearle . Cornwell, Jesse Barnes, Muriel. Gipson, Mayme Gibson, Pauline Hudgens, and Cora Belle Frizzell. After a close contest the first eleven girls were chosen, as the beauties to be the maids to the Queen of May at the Festival. On the following day came the contest to—choose the Queen from the chosen eleven. This honor was bestowed upon Miss Rebecca Johnston whose stately name, beautiful face and features, and rank as senior gave her the coveted place. Miss Johnston will be crowned Queen of "Tech" on May Day. Emily Stanton Wins in Voice Contest At the State Federation of Music Clubs which met in Springfield last week Miss Emily Banton, who was a student of T. P. I. last year and will also be here during the short spring term, won the first prize of $25.00 in the State contest for girls' voices. Miss Tennie Alma Stanton attended the meeting and was a judge in the piano contests and appeared with Mrs. W. A. Howard in a two-piano number on one of the evening concerts. April 26, Opening Date of Short Spring Term The Short Spring Term will open on April 26 and continue for six weeks, closing June 3. Reservations have already been made to fill the girls' dormitory to its capacity, three girls being () placed in many of the rooms. Indications are that at least one hundred new students will register for this term and the majority of them will remain for summer school. Some additional instructors will be secured to take charge of the classes which will be organized at that time. This term beginning at this time of the year is proving very beneficial to the teachers whose schools did not close in time for them to enter at the opening o the regular spring term. Cumberland loses first game to Tech 4-2; wins second 5-3 Bulldogs Stage Comeback and win last came in double header With Arlie Moss twirling the old pill in true virtuoso fashion, the Tech Eagles swooped down on the veteran Cumberland University Bulldogs Wednesday April 13, and carried off the victory in the first of a two-game series. The game presented all the thrills of an evenly matched bout until Winningham in the eighth brought two men in with a two bagger which gave Tech a lead of two points. Strain as they might, the Bulldogs could not even the score. Cook pitched one inning for Cumberland, striking out three men. He was replaced by Hicks, who during the remainder of the game, struck out five men. Moss showed his true metal by allowing the visitors only seven hits, while the Eagles collected ten off Cook and Hicks. The hitting of Moss, Summers, and Blount for T.P.I. and Baird and Hood for Cumberland featured. In the second game, Cumberland was more successful, although there were no outstanding plays. Summers pitched for T.P.I. and Baird and Hood for Cumberland featured. In the second game, Cumberland was more successful, although there were no outstanding plays. Summers pitched for T.P.I. while Cumberland put three or four different pitchers in the box. The Eagles displayed good team work in both games, and we may expect further victories from them during the remainder of the season. Sherwoods Win Annual Intersociety Debate Stanley Carr and Leonard Crawford Carry Old Rose and Gray to Victory The Sherwoods won the annual intersociety debate for the fourth consecutive year on April 8, when the judges gave a unanimous decision in their favor. The Upper Cumberland speakers, Paul Moore and Robert Smith supported the affirmative side of the question “Resolved That Labor Unions, As They Exist Today, On the Whole Are Beneficial, while the negative side was defended by () the Sherwoods, Stanley Carr and Leonard Crawford. A large crowd of enthusiastic supports of each society attended the debate. The affirmative speakers advanced arguments to show that labor unions had benefitted the American public by securing increased wages and shorter work hours for all workers; legislating better working conditions, and the employment of women and children in factories; collective bargaining; a decrease in strikes; arbitration of disputes; raise in workmen’s standard of living and have helped in the establishment of the compulsory school law, the elimination of communism and Bolshevism from America, the Americanization program, and Industrial Democracy. On the other hand, the negative contended that Labor unions do not benefit laboring men generally; and are not economically sound; pollute politics; crush honest states men and force class legislation; curtail individual productivity of members; and that methods used by the union infringe on nonunion workers. The usual clashes over authorities, and several humorous remarks added to the interest of the discussion. The judges who were from the University of Tennessee were R.B. Parsons department of education; A.D. Morse, College of Liberal Arts; M.B. Hamer, department of history. Leather bills folds were presented the Sherwood speakers by their own co-workers, the Belles-Lettres. The Palladians presented gold watch charms to the representatives of their brother society, the Upper Cumberland. The Upper Cumberland Orgchestra consisting of piano, Virginia Wilcox, saxophones, Lauren O’dell, Robert Cox, trumpet, Frank Neely; and drums, Albert Brogden furnished music. New Loan Fund for T.P.I Given by Cookeville Book Lovers’ Club The Cookeville Book Lovers Club which has been contributing something annually to the promotion of education, decided to change the channel through which to exert its efforts, so far as this one piece of its work is concerned. When trying to find the place that its contribution would fill the greatest need and do the most good it was agreed that nothing better could be done than to establish a student loan fund at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. The loan fund is to be known as the Cookeville Book Lovers loan fund and is to be controlled by the same regulations as are other loan funds at this institution. The amount that the members of this club raised for this purpose is $50.00 Whether this loan fund is large or small, it is one that is greatly appreciated by Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. It. is the first fund that has been added to the T. P. I. loan fund by any organization or individual. We hope it is the first of many that are to be added in the future. It is encouraging to have a local club feel that it could find no better way of doing a piece of constructive work than by setting aside this money to be used by worthy students of this Upper Cumberland section. We are already convinced of the worthwhileness of a student loan fund. We make some effort each year to increase this fund. The interest shown by this club should make us more zealous in our support of the Shakepearian play which is given for this purpose. Bethel College Falls Before Tech in Initial Game Confronted with almost their equal in baseball classification, the Golden Eagles wn the initial game of their season by a 4 to 2 score. Not only did the Eagles win the game, but in the winning of it, they showed the pep and vim that looks like a real winning team for the season. It was in the second inning when Little made his way across home plate. The game waswon in the sixth when with Nixon and Winningham on bas, Watson doubled to centerfield, scoring Nixon and sending Winningham to third, from which he scored on K Evans single to right field. The last of the scores crossed the plate in the eighth inning. Summers, the Southpaw trick ball artist, opened and pitched a four hit game. Fourteen of the Kentuckians succumbed to his hooks. In addition, he delivered a nice hit in a pinch, which scored Little. Rogers, for the visitors was unable to keep up the pace of the game and his base-jointed type of delivery was given over to Grisham, a Southpaw, in the sixth inning. Grisham was only scored on once, but several times he was in a hole that he, by some miraculous way was able to overcome. Score by innings R H E Bethel 00 100 100 2 4 4 T.P.I. 010 020 01 4 12 3 Spring Football Training Ends with Game For almost six weeks Coach Smith has been putting his large squad of football candidates through hard scrimage every afternoon. The squad was divided into two teams about two weeks ago, the "white" and the "gold", and these two teams have been working hard preparing for the final struggle that came Tuesday afternoon, April 12. This long sought for battle between the two teams was settled to the satisfaction of both teams. When the whistle blew for the end, the score stood 0 to 0. The game was a bitterly fought one, full of hard tackles and insulting invective. Both teams were able to get within about 8 yards of the goal line, but by some misfortune they were both turned back before any real damage was done. The game was a continued battle shifting from one end of the gridiron to the other The playing of this game closed the spring practice which the coaches have expressed as, "one of the best things that has ever been done for the upbuilding of next years varsity team." “The Eagle” In Hands of Printers The manuscript for “The Eagle” has been sent to the McQuiddy Printing Company and printing will begin immediately. The staff has worked hard to make this annual worth much to the students and one to be proud of, and they have succeeded. It is thirty-two pages larger than that of last year and has many unique and interesting features in addition to the material usually found in annuals. Home Study of Highschool Seniors To determine whether time devoted to home study by pupils in Western High School, Baltimore, is apportioned to the best advantage in preparation of different subjects in the curriculum, a questionnaire was sent to about 275 senior students. Answers show that history receives the most home-study time, an average of 80 minutes. Latin comes next, with an average of 58 minutes, then stenography, 57 minutes; mathematics, 46; and modern languages and chemistry with an average of 45 minutes each. Pupils reported an average of 42 minutes home study of English and 38 minutes of biology. The average per pupil time for each subject is 53 minutes, or about three hours and a half of home stud in all. This is thought to be an overestimate rather than an underestimate. A practical result of the survey has been to reduce the history assignment, which entails library work, and by readjustments of others to make more time available for home study in the subjects now below the median –School life University Encourages Practical Study of Botany A wild flower contest to continue 10 years in the schools of the State, has been projected by the University of Texas with the purpose of familiarizing teachers and pupils with wild flowers of their own locality. Annual exhibits will be prepared by the schools to consist of 30 specimens, 10 each gathered I the fall, winter, and spring, pressed and mounted according to directions announced by the professor of botany of the University, who is director of the contest. The scheme contemplates preparation of exhibits in triplicate and retention of one set by participating schools. The best exhibit in each county will be sent to the university. At the expiration of the 10 year period the university will have a collection of wild flowers from different parts of the State and each school participating will possess and exhibit of 300 authentically identified wild flowers of its locality. The process of collection is purposefully made gradual in order that pupils may learn the specimens thoroughly, and that the members received at the university at any one time may not be too great. –School Life The Lady of my Delight When the coals have burned to embers And the lamplight flickers low, Something tells me she remembers Something tells me –and I know That her eyes have lost the shining, Soft, deep witchery--once they had, And that somewhere she is pining For her faithless Galahad. Softly now the shadows thicken And a score of spirits and frays— Sweet tormentors—come to quicken Memories of dead yesterdays Pensive sorrow: burning token Of the love that once was mine; Oh, that I had never spoken, Never worshipped at her shrine! Every shadow breathes the essence Of her gentle soothing ways; Her dark eyes held the quintessence Of all love, and in the blaze Of my fireside glimmering lower, With a questioning surmise Burning through my bosom's core— I can see those hazel eyes! Soft they glow, like visions float From the land of dreams and sleep, And they set me doting, doting, On the secrets I must keep. She is gone from me forever, Oh, what devilish chastisement! But no man will get her-ever, She's a chemise advertisement! Vadus Carmack Words Someone has said, “Words are pegs to hang ideas on”. Then we must be very careful in our choice of words for the wrong idea may be obtained from them, for “words fitly speaken are like apples of gold in piatchers of silver.” “Think twice before you speak” is an axiom that cannot be too carefully heeded for words once spoken cannot be recalled. The following poem has a wonderful meaning: “Keep a watch on your words, my darling, For words are wonderful things; They are sweet like the bees’ refresh honey, Like the bees, they have terrible stings. They can soothe in a time of anguish; They can brighten a lonely life; They can cut in the strife of anger Like an open two-edged knife.” Sophomore Class The Sophomores continue to meet-and hold interesting meetings. Mr. Carmack was in charge of the last program given by the class. He presented several clippings frpm the "Putnam County Herald" of the year 1950. According to these reports there can be no doubt that there is a bright future in store for the various members of this class. The Sophomore class is proud to boast of the fact that of the four debates of the inter-society contest, which was held recently that three of these brilliant young men are members of this class. Sherwood Society The spirit of the Sherwood society has never been higher than at the present. This was well demonstrated in a pep meeting just proceeding the debate in which we added from twenty five to thirty new members to the two societies and later in the two societies and later in the annual debate in which the Sherwoods won by a unanimous decision. This is four years in succession in which the Sherwoods have won the debate. We are now entering the contests which are to come off in the near future with the same determination which has meant victory for us in the past. Miranda Her cheeks are roses of delight Upon sheen of creamy snow; Her hair is like the shampoo ads, Her teeth are pearls-a gleaming row Encased in carmine lips so red, Her eyes are pools of heavenly blue; Her knees are dimpled like her cheeks, And more electrifying too! She’s just a wonder, nothing less; She makes the fellows all go “flop” When she walks by-but then I guess SHE knows the way to the Beauty Shoppe! A Freshman Tragedy (Vadus Carmack) There was a boy from our school And he was wondrous dumb, He bought a campus ticket And lost a tidy sum; And when he saw what he had lost He took his stock and store And bought a pass to the bathroom And lost a great deal more! Sign in a bookshop: “The Sleeping Lady” is a paper covers. Something new in bedclothes-what? I often went and hooked the eggs Which made my neighbor sore. He hit upon a plan to check My looted gains, ill gotten, He threw a few up under the floor Which broke and they were rotten! And now the earth resounds with an irregular, monotonous cadence. It reverberates thru the hills, sweeps over the plains, and fills the ether with static. All day long, and far into the wee, small hours of the morning we hear a semi-rhythmic click-clack, bim bam! Smash bang! What is it? Oh, yes the collegiate poets are heralding the arrival of Spring! Freshmen at McGill University, Montreal, Can. Are forced to carry song books to all of their classes and are not allowed to speak to upper classmen. The Tech Oracle Official publications of the students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Published Semi-Monthly Subscription rates: $1.50 per year Editorial Staff Editor in chief Hazel Wall Assistant Editor Eleanor Haile Assistant Editor Benton M. Carr Associate Editors Athletic Harry Burrow Wit and Humor Robert Smith Exchange Alberta Cassetty Class Editor Odeli Cornwell Alumni Rebecca Johnston Feature Editor Jonnie Billbrey Poet Vadus Carmack Business Manager David Terry Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Paul Tidwell Asst. Circ. Manager Alfred Gill Faculty advisor J.M. Hatfield Pity the English Instructor Mr. H.L. Mencken, whom someone aptly called a connoisseur of human ignorance would enjoy the Log Book kept by the English Department at the University of North Carolina. In that amusing journal is kept a record of the outstanding boners committed by freshmen and other. Here it is recorded by one freshman that David Copperfield’s novels are infinitely superior to anything Dickens ever wrote. Another first yearling recalled having read Hawthorne’s House of Seven Gabriels. Gems are gulled from compositions. A freshman describing a singer said “She had a charming voice of melodious noise.” Lincoln’s mind, another essayist reminds us, “growed as his country kneaded it.” “I pulled through a disease,” another recalls, “which was a victim of my sister. She was a microbe hunter, we presume.” In public speaking class, an embryo Patrick Henry Exclaimed “Mr. Speaker, I smell a rat in my opponent’s remarks, but I propose to kill him while it’s young.” Pity the poor English instructor! A class at George Washington University recently waited fifteen minutes for an instructor and then dispersed. The next day the instructored claimed to have been in the class because he had left his hat on the desk. On the following day upon entering the classroom he was greeted with rows of chairs occupied only by hats, but not one student. Our informant does not state whether or not the instructor left his hat and went home. A student at Western Maryland College desired a grand piano. His room was not large enough to hold both piano and bed so he may be seen peacefully slumbering on the musical instrument every night. Resolutions of thanks to the book lovers club At a recent meeting of the United College Classes the following resolutions were adopted. Whereas the Book-Lover’s Club of Cookeville, has through the sale of tickets for the Strand Theater of the city added materially to the Student Loan Fund of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute express through these resolutions our thanks and appreciation for this addition to our loan fund and be it further resolved, that the secretary be, and is hereby instructed to give a copy of these resolutions to the Book Lover’s Club, and a copy to “The Tech Oracle” for publication. Senior College Class The matriculation for the spring quarter brought the enrollment of the senior class up to twenty seven, of which numbered, 20-21, will graduate either at the end of the spring semester or at the end of the summer quarter. The seniors are well represented in the various activities of the student body. We are well represented on the various athletic teams, and in the casts of the various play. Miss Rebeccaa Johnston has been chosen from our midst to be “Queen of the may”, Miss Eleanor Haile has been elected the most popular girl in school, and Mr. Robley Jobe was selected as the best all round boy in school. The Senior class is planning a supper hike to be held at an early date. All members are expected to go, and all are anticipating a good time. High School Requirements of the Engineering Colleges A study of the entrance requirements of 154 engineering colleges will distributes over ing every type of Engineering College, shows that the standard requirement for entrance is 15 units. Of these three must be in mathematics, three in English, and usually two in science. The remaining units are distributed over a wide field of selection. The course in mathematics required by most of the colleges reporting were as follows: Algebra 1.5 units. Plane Geometry 1 unit, Solid Geometry one half unit. About 80 per cent of those colleges will admit students with conditions amounting to from 1 to 2 units; but in most cases require that the condition be removed by the beginning of the sophomore year. Apparently a large percentage of the students admitted with conditions in Mathematics have their deficiency in solid geometry and the third half-unit of algebra. The report of this study also shows that fully two thirds of the students who fail in engineering are deficient in mathematics, indicating the importance of securing the most thorough training in high school mathematics, for these expecting to study engineering when they go to college. Failure to graduate either due to lack of interest, lack of ability, or poor preparations 69.5% Fraternity, social and other activities 8.5% Self support 8.1% Bad health 4.7% Unknown causes 9.2% Total 100% Palladians and Upper Cumberlands The palladian and Upper Cumberland Literary Societies held a joint meeting on Monday, April 11th. An unusually interesting program was enjoyed by all. After the program sandwiches and drinks were served by a joint committee. The meeting was full of “pep” and everyone was very enthusiastic. Thelma Music "What would we do in this world of ours, were it not for the dreams ahead?" Always before us, like a bright, beckoning star, are the dreams of what we shall do in the "afterwhile." Sometime we shall paint a beautiful picture, write a wonderful book, or put on paper that haunting bit of melody that has sung through our heads these many years. Dreams all of them, yet dreams are the factors that make life worthwhile. What are dreams? Can we define them? They are so intangible and illusive that, though we may hold one in our hands and think to examine it minutely, it escapes our eager grasp, and is gone into the land of memory. Yet we do know that reams are of a fairy-like beauty. In their varied shapes we see all the colors of the rainbow melting and shading into one another, Changing each moment, "yet ever the same." Dreams are made of some airy fabric, whose texture is so fine that a breath will blow it away. Since the beginning of time man has dreamed. The caveman dreamed of less-brutal warfare, of fire-making appartus, of cooked, food and so, a crude civiliation was evolved. What would world be today if it had not been for dreams? If Columbus had not dreamed of westward route to India the progress of the world would have been stayed for years. Charlemagne dreamed of a drifted empire and gave to the world its first conception of a strong, centralized government. Caeser dreamed of conquest, and added large territories to the Roman Empire. Benjamin Franklin dreamed that "the lightning could be harnessed." and gave to us electricity with its manifold blessings. Abraham Lincoln dreamed of a time when the glorious flag of our nation should wave over a free people, and he lived to see his dream realized. Someone dreamed of college for the young people of the Upper Cumberland section, and we have T. P. I. Some member of the present State Legislature dreamed that the schools of the state needed better buildings, better qualified teachers, and a longer school term; so we are to have an appropriation of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) for this purpose. Dreams all of them! Yet the results have been far-reaching, and will be known through out the ages. Our dreams should have a purpose, and work toward a result like the examples given, not idle dreams, "we are not here to dream, to drift; we have burdens to bear, and loads to lift" In sections of my home county where superstition still holds sway, each dream has a meaning. I would have you give your dreams a meaning, a God-born purpose. Then live up to and towards this_ purpose. Dream of your daily tasks. Dream that each one counts and means something in the Mastur's Dream of your life, and when you can do this and can say to yourself, "I dreamed I did what the other fellow couldn't, and my dream came true" then will you realize that dreams are the .stuff of which men are made! Dream on! I would not wake you if I could. Calendar of Spring Quarter 1927 April 20 Tech Oracle Banquet May 6 “T” Club Banquet May 7 High School Junior Senior Reception 8 pm May 13 College Junior Senior Reception May 19 Annual Picnic –Special train to Mayland May 28 Oratorical Contest 8 pm May 29 Commencement Sermon May 31 The Taming of the Shrew 8 pm June 1 Declamation Contest 10 am June 1 Reading Contest June 2 Class day exercises June 2 Alumni banquet June 3 Commencement exercises 10 am The examinations for the Spring Quarter will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 30 and 31. The date for the Eagle Staff Banquet has not been set. Tomas L. Passons Chairman Student, Activities Committee. Miss Catherine Hargis Becomes Bride of Walter Birdwell The marriage of Miss Catherine Mgddux Hargis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge De-Witt---Hargis to Walter Birdwell, on Saturday afternoon, was an event of especial interest to Cookeville where the bride and groom both are popularly known. The two are members of families long prominent in their home county. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church at Granville, Rev. Van Smith officiating. The wedding music was given by Mrs. Judkins of Gordonsville pianist, and Mrs. Walter Cooper, vocalist. The church- altar was decorated with palms and Easter lilies and contained the lighted tapers in Cathedral candlesticks and developed the proposed color scheme of green and white. In the bridal party were the ring bearer, little Betty Katherine Reeves, the bride's cousin. Maid of honor was Miss Margaret Hargis, while Mrs. Herbie Shanks served as matron of honor. The bride's younger sister, Rebecca, was junior maid with orange blossoms, a shower bouquet of roses, sweet peas and lilies of the valley was carried. Miss Hargis wore orchid crepe with picture hat of the same shade. Her flowers were yellow roses with sweet peas. Mrs. Shanks was gowned in green flat crepe with lavender hat and carried lilies of 'the valley. Rebecca Hargis wore pink-flat crepe with hat to match, her flowers were pastel shades of sweet peas. Betty Katherine Reeves wore pink crepe with pink hat and carried the ring in an Easter lily. At one o'clock intimate friends of the bride and groom were entertained at a buffet luncheon. Mrs. Haile and Mrs. Henderson served from a lace-covered table which had an attractive center of violets and roses. They were assisted by Mita Byrne. Mr. and Mrs. Birdwell each received their education at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, Mrs. Birdwell being a member of the Class of 24, and Mr. Birdwell of the Class of 23. Mrs. Birdwell was a member of the Palladian Literary Society while Mr. Birdwell belonged to the Sherwoods. After an extensive western tour this young couple will reside in Nashville where the groom holds a position with the Fourth and First National Bank. Belles Lettres The Belles Lettres Literary Society met Monday, April 11, in their regular meeting room. After the program was finished several members signified their intentions of entering the annual intersociety contests. The first week of April was quite an eventful one to the Belles Lettres as several new members were sworn in, fifteen in at one time. While the judges were making their decision after the Upper Cumberland Sherwood debate, the Belles Lettres president on behalf of the society, presented Messrs. Crawford and Carr with Billfolds. It was George Moore, that provocative Lion of English Literature, who said this: “Good heavens! And the world still believes in education. Education is fatal to anyone with a spark of education feeling. Education should be confined to clerks and it even drives them to drink. Will the world learn that we never learn anything that we did not know before?” Which reminds us of this sparkling passage in Ecclesiastes: “And further, by these my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end: and much study is a weariness of the flesh.” Jokes Mercilessly he pounded and thumped the quivering, inarticulate thing before him. At times he would ruthlessly strike it in a regular rhythmical frenzy and then, as if taking pity for a moment, would cease. But the intermissions were all too short for the racked and tortured object. Had it been able to speak it would have pleaded for a rest, but it was mute and could only endure this awful punishment in silence. When it seemed that the poor bruised frame of the persecuted could endure no more, the man rolled this manuscript out of his typewriter, folded the little portable machine, and put it away for the night. Rebecca J: --“Name the five senses” Arlie M: --“Nickles” Miss Jarmon: --“Give me the definition of a polygon.” Albert Brogden: --A polly-gone is a dead parrot. James Dewey Poteet: --“Since Henry Mallory went to the Chicago he has a gold medal for running 5 miles; a silver medal for swimming; two loving cups for wrestling; and badges for a boxing and rowing.” Hazel Thompson: You don’t say so. How did he get them? J.D. Poteet: He works in a pawn shop. Lauren O’dell: I played with Beasey Smith’s orchestra once. Miss Stanton: Oh did you? Lauren O’dell: Yes, only once. The Best Stories of Life. (1) Dormitory student to ditto: “Lend me a dollar. I’ll let you have it back next week, sure.” (2) Office boy, to Bosses’ wife: --“Sorry Mrs. Fippy, but Mr. Fippy is in conference and can’t be disturbed.” (3) Housewife, to gas collector: --“Why I sent the check for that gas bill this morning.” (4) Morning after night before: --“I’ll never, never take another drink.” (5) Central: --“Line’s busy.” (6) Girls: “Oh! Harold, You are the first boy I even kissed.” “Is he dumb?” “Dumb! Say –his wife sent him out to get a nut-cracker, and he came home with a rolling-pin.” Professor Hatfield: --“I’m dismissing you in 10 minutes early Walk easy so as not to wake the other classes.” When you were abroad did you see the Dardanells? Miss harden: Yes, I had dinner with them. A well-known minister, famous for absentmindedness, once met an old friend in the street and stopped to talk with him. When about to separate, the minister’s face suddenly assumed a puzzled expression. “Tom,” he said, “when we met was I going up or down the street?” “Down,” replied Tom. The minister’s face cleared, “It’s all right, then I had been home to lunch.” Motorgrams (1) Never put off till tomorrow the joy rides you can have today. (2) The man who hesitates gets run over. (3) There is not use locking the garage door after the car has been taken out for a joyride. (4) The fellow with the old car is lucky, if he runs into nothing but debt. (5) It is considered alright to blow your horn provided it is attached to a high-powered car. (6) Don’t count your chickens if you live near a highway. News Items Miss Shipley brought some of her pupils from City School out to “Tech” Friday morning to give us a sample of the program to be given the following night. The program at T.P.I. consisted of two numbers. The White Rabbits and The Tin Soldier. The dancers refused to give an encore saying that if we wanted more we would have to come to their program Saturday evening. Acting-Pres. Smith and Mr. Kittrell have been in Nashville most of the past two weeks in the interest of the school. Many teachers attending T.P.I. went to Nashville Thursday, April 14 to attend the State Teachers’ meeting. Pres. and Mrs. Q.M. Smith spent the week-end with Cookeville friends. Did you know the China is the most populous of all nations? A school for parachute jumpers is maintained at Lakehurst, N.j. Whales have been known to fight two days after being harpooned. In large ice cream plants the product is never touched by human hands. A pair of Zebras in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, are driven to a wagon. An Italian has made a treasure chest containing 11,968 separate pieces of wood. During a fur shortage in Europe, the skins of Shetland ponies were used for women’s wraps. Forty men and women taught to read and write is reported as result of the first five months’ activity in Peru of the league against illiteracy, organized last year. Registration of 252 people for instruction in fundamentals of the language is reported in Lima, and of 62 in Callao.

Volume 002, Description 02 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  THE TECH ORACLE TECH OVERPOWERED BY CUMBERLAND Tech opened the local grid season of Friday, Oct. 17, against the strong Cumberland University aggregation. The game resulted in a 14-0 victory for the visitors. Aside from Knee, “the one man of the Cumberland defense,” the Tech squad outplayed the visitors by a good margin. It was only through his efforts that the visitors were able to penetrate the Tech defense to any appreciable extent. Tech lost two goods chances to score in the first quarter, when they twice held for downs in Cumberland’s territory. Cumberland scored in the initial quarter on several successive line plays, in which “Tiny” Knee was the main offensive weapon. He finally succeeded in carrying the ball across the goal and then added the extra point by a goal from placement. The Tech defense then tightened and good tackling by the whole team and excellent kicking by Hughes kept the ball in safe territory until the last quarter when Knee again bucked the ball to Tech’s one yard line and Cumberland carried it over the line. Knee again added the extra point, which ended the scoring for the entire game. The entire Tech squad gave good exhibitions of football ability. On several occasions Big Bynum and the other linemen broke through the opposing backs for losses. Jobe showed a great ability at backing up the line, it seemed that he was in every play. Hughes gave a fine exhibitions of punting, on several occasions he was hard pressed, but not a single kick was blocked and he averaged about 40 yards for the entire afternoon, clearly outpunting Knee, who averaged about 30 yards. The lineup follows: Cumberland Tech McKenzie R. End Hill C Murray R. Tackle Starnes Young R. Guard LaFevre Currie Center Clark Clements L. Guard Jackson Laswell L. Tackle Bynum Hicks L. End Puckett Cockrill Quarter Russell Parham R. Half Hughes Board L. Half Watson Knee Full Jobe Scoring touchdowns: Knee, Cunningham, Goals after touchdown: Knee 2. Substitutions: Cumberland: Parnell for Hicks, Hunt for Murray, Cunningham for Parham Tech: Davis for La Fevre, Miller for Bynum, Bynum for Miller for Watson, Suggs for LaFevre,Blount for Jobe. If you are a self starter, your teacher won’t have to be a crank. The man who whines that he never had a chance is probably the follow who wouldn’t recognize one I he met it in the road. ALUMNI NEWS Henry L Barger of the Institute class of 1924 is now Principal of the Junior High School at Big Springs, Tennessee. Cindidentally, Mr. Barger is the candidate for representative from his county, and as such should command the support of every Tech Alumnus. Bascome Countiss, a Tech graduate of the class of 1920, has won fame for himself in the judging contest at the World’s Dairy congress which was recently held at Waterloo, Illinois. Mr. Countiss won third prize in the judging contests. When in school at this institution Mr. Countiss was editor of the Tech Dynamo and won numerous other honors by his devotion to his studies. For the last four years he has been a student at the University of Illinois. Harry Jenkins, last year’s editor of the Oracle, is now taking premed worked at Vanderbilt University. Walter G. Birdwell of the High School class of 1923 has accepted a position as casher of the bank at Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. Although we hate to lose Walter from our school, we feel sure that his natural ability, coupled with his strict attention to duty, will insure him a successful career in his chosen profession. LITERARY SOCIETIES BELLES LETTRES The Belles Lettres Society met in the Auditorium on October, 20, 1924. A very interesting program on the study of Burns was rendered. Life of Burns –Ruth Vanhooser. Quotations from Burns –Ona V Ellis. Piano Solo –Daly Starnes Song, Flow Gently Sweet Afton, Society Criticism –Alyne Martin. Miss Nellie Anderson and Mrs. Jewel Johnson, two former Belles Lettres presidents were present. Each made a very interesting talk. We are glad to announce that we have two more very promising young ladies to become members of the Belles Lettres Literary Society. They are Miss Georgia Whitaker and Miss Effie Wood. PALLADIAN The Palladian Literary Society has a larger membership this year than ever before. The programs are more interesting and educational. Everyone is doing her part to help make the society better. The members are attending more regularly and a great year is being planned for 1924-5. TECH WINS FROM MIDDLE TENN. NORMAL The football squad left Thursday for Murfreesboro, where they met the strong Normal team on Friday and handed them the small end of a 6-0 score. The game was very close and interesting, as the score indicates but the strong Tech defense kept the “normalites” well away from our goal. Tech lost a wonderful chance to score in the first quarter, when in one yard of the goal an end run was attempted and Blount was thrown for a 20 yard loss. In the third quarter “Dutch” got away for an 80 yard dash across the goal. Cahoon missed the try for goal, but little did it matter, for the damage was already done. Miles was the outstanding star for Normal. The entire Tech team played excellent football, the only outstanding feature being the play on which the touchdown was made. On this particular play Tech put the entire Normal team on the ground. We feel confident that the Tech squad has hit its stride and we shall expect them to make a great showing for the remainder of the season. The lineups for the same teams follow: Normal Tech Miles C R. End Hill C Prisgrove R. Tackle Starnes Parks R. Guard LaFevre Baker Center Clark Ralston L. Guard Bynum Thornberry L. Tackle Cahoon Walker L. End Puckett Huffines Quarter Russell Garette R. Half Miller Butts L. Half Watson Freeman Full Jobe PREPS AND CELINA BATTLE TO A 19-19 DEADLOCK The Tech Preps played the Clay County High School on the local field Saturday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a 19-19 tie. The visitors opened an offensive attack at the very beginning of the game and scored on a pass, which netted 80 yards, in the first three minutes of the play. They scored again on straight football near the end of the second quarter, and on the kickoff which opened the second half. Gipson scored for the Preps in the first quarter. Bassett scored another in the third quarter, and Hughes ended the scoring in the fourth quarter. The Tech defense was very loose during the first half, but they got together in the second half and played a fair brand of football. Haven’t Got Time Of all the excuses there are, By which this old world is accursed, This “Haven’t got time” is by far The poorest, the feeblest, the worst. A delusion it is and a snare, If the habit is yours you should shake it, For if you want to do what is offered to you. You’ll find time to do it, or make it. Y.M.C.A. The Y.M.C.A. was fortunate to have as a speaker one night last week Mr. R.C. Beauty, student state secretary, who gave a splendid address dealing especially on the origin, growth and work of the association. Almost every member was present, both active and associate. All were pleased with Mr. Beaty’s address and expressed their desire to have him visit us again. The Y.M.C.A. is now an active association in every university and college in the United States and has for its aim Christian work and influence to bring the boys closer together. We feel that the T.P.I. association is doing fairly well her part. Let us get behind the officers and make this the best year in the history of the organization in membership and any other helpful way. Poetry Department BACK AGAIN Back from the days of long ago he sometimes comes to me, A littiel lad just ten years old, the lad I used to be. With stomach full of apples green and achings long and wide, A stonebruise on his left hind heel, and sunburns on his hide; With scratches on his well0turned limbs and large and blistered ears, He comes to me in a fancy sweet—myself of yesteryears. --T.J.D. SONNET TO AUTUMN When summer’s warmest breeze has blown away To climes that boast an endless summertime, Where changing seasons always are sublime, And autumn’s coming heralds no decay. When scarlet hues are turning brown and grey, And every insect’s song completes a rhyme; While waving boughs with windmade pantomime Entice the vari-colored elaves astray. Tis then the flaming goldenrod shall fade. And nature’s erstwhile brilliancy be shed In golden floods, that cover every glade With purple carpets, dotted gold and red. So life, with momentary pleasure filled And blest, shall fade and be forever stiled. --B.D.S. STEPS TO SUCCESS It’s doing your job the best you can And being just to your fellow man; It’s making money, but holding friends And staying tru to your aims and ends; It’s figuring how and learning why, And looking forward and thinking high, And dreaming a little and doing much, It’s keeping always in closest touch With what is finest in word and deed; It’s being thorough, yet making speed. It’s daring blithely the field of chance While making labor a brave romance; It’s going onward despite defeat And fighting staunchly, but keeping sweet; It’s being clean and it’s playing fair; It’s luahging lightly ant Dame Despair; It’s looking up at the stars above, And drinking deeply of life and love; It’s struggling on with the will to win But taking loss with a cheerful grin; It’s sharing sorrow and work and mirth And making better this gold old earth; It’s serving striving through strain and stress, It’s doing your noblest –that’s Success. Selected. FRESHMAN COLLEGE The Freshman College class held regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the English room. After the reading of the minutes and the business, plans were made for a sunrise breakfast the following morning. Fifty members of the class with Miss Jobe as chaperone, left the campus about daylight and hiked to a spring a mile and a half from town. There a delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs, and coffee was served. Mr. Passons: “Miss Ray, is your theme finished?” Hallie Ray: “Yes, all expect your looking over it and putting in the mistakes.” THE TECH ORACLE Official publication of the students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. STAFF Bryce D. Stone ’26 Editor-in Chief Eleanor Halle ’27 Asst. Ed.-in-Chief Associate Editors: Dewitt T. Puckett ’25 Wit and Humor Shelia Officer ’29 Social Amy Shipley ’28 Class Hallie Ray ’25 Faculty John J. Bell ’26 Exchange Hendon Johnston ’26 Athletic Thos. L. Passons English Alex Shipley Poet Business department: James D. Miller ’27 Business manager Jack Morrison ’26 Assistant Subscription rates $1.50 per year PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY The editorial staff appreciates the splendid manner in which the students are supporting the Oracle, for such action is in keeping with the Tech spirit of former years. A school paper is the composite product of the student body, and its status is determined as much by the general attitude of the students as by the efforts of the staff, so be seen. However, it requires more than momentary enthusiasm to successfully publish as worthwhile school journal, and realizing this, we must again call your attention to the urgency of promptly attending to your subscription. One noteworthy improvement in our school during the past few years may be found in the conduction of our chapel service. Time was when tech students looked upon the chapel hour as a sort of recess or recreation, but now, thanks to the suggestive and perseusaive ability of President Smith, and to the laudable effort of his coworkers, the majority of the students approach the chapel service with an attitude of respectful attention and of reverence. This is indeed commendable, and the casual observer will note that the days of high school deportment have disappeared from our halls forever, and that now we may begin to surround the chapel exercises with an atmosphere of culture, which should become one of the institution’s most cherished traditions. That the wheels of progress are still turning at old Tech is evidenced by the fact that a moving picture machine is soon to be added to our school equipment. This move was fostered by President Smith, who announced that the institution would bear half the cost of the chine if some student organization would assume responsibility for the other half. The Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. immediately accepted the proposed plan, thereby insuring its early execution. We hope that every student will take advantage of the pleasant and instructive recreation that will surely be afforded by the pictures shown. Music Department GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Glee Club has been reorganized for 1924-5 with Miss Tennie Alma Stanton as director, Miss Dannie Wright Harvis secretary, Miss Julia Neal, librarian, Miss Johnnie Bilbrey business manager. This is the first work many of the girls have had in the club, but they are showing up nicely. There are some good solo voices, which Miss Stanton plans to develop later in the year. Those belonging to the Glee Club are: Dannie W. Jarvis, Lilian Pearl Cornwell, Effie Judd, Johnnie Bilbrey, Anne Elizabeth Bracey, Mary Ellen Shanks, Mary Ellen Rash, Dimple Greenwood, Agnes Greenwood, Julia Neal, Eleanor Haile, Elsie Young, Clara Bilbrey, Adelle Crowder, Adina Crowder, Ruby McKeel, Ione Robinson, Gorda Carrington, Daly Starnes, Lucille Cameron, Lucille Thompson, Jessie Barnes. ORCHESTRA The prospects for a good orchestra at Tech this year are fine. Many of the new men have had experience either with the orchestra last year or with the Cookeville Military band. The orchestra is divided as follows: Saxophone, Lauren O’Dell, Charles Cox, James Berry, Clem Allen Womack; trumpet, Douglass Robbins, Mogran Ross; clarinet, Wendell Johnson; trombone, Gilbert Hatfield; guitar, Josh Brown; violin, Benton Cantrell; mandolin, Fred Tardy; drums and traps, Merrill Hughes; director, Miss Tennie Alma Stanton. MUSICAL APPRECIATION Miss Stanton announces that a course in musical appreciation is to be given soon. The Chapel hour on Wednesdays will be devoted to this. The selections used will be either orchestral, vocal, or instrumental. T.P.I. QUARTETTE As there is no Boy’s Glee Club at T.P.I. this year, Miss Stanton has organized the following quartette; Benton Cantrell, bass; Merrill Hughes, Baritone; Luther Puckett, second tenor; Dewiit Puckett, first tenor. D.G.S. CLUB BANQUET The members of the D.G.S. Club entertained on Saturday evening at the City School lunch room with a banquet. The club colors of black, gold and purple were carried out, and the tables were attractive in their decorations of autumn flowers. A delicious five course menu was served. Ed Hudgens was toastmaster and introduced the speakers of the evening, each member being called on for a joke. The young ladies accompanying the club members were also called on for short talks. Mr Charles Cox gave a brief history of the club. “What the Club Stands for,” was given by Henry Carlen. David Terry spoke on “The Aims of the Club.” Lauren O’Dell concluded the program with a speech. The following guests were present: Ed Hudgens and Lillian Pointer; Harry Draper and Ann Elizabeth Bracey; Charles Cox and Hazel Henkins; Henry Carlen and Rozelle Pendergrass; Wendell Johnson and Thelma McCormick; David Terry and Mildred Darwin; Lauren O’Dell and Pearl Cornwell; Robert Cornwell and Reba Isbell; Fred Terry and Willard Johnson; Willie Hudgens and Treva Cooper; Alva Starnes and Alma McCarty; Joe Frank Hudgens and Ninnie Joe Bullock; Jeff Reagan and Effie Judd; Merrill Hughes and Dannie Wright Jarvis; Jimmie Johnson and Dutch Russell. THE FEAR OF BEING GREAT “Sounds a bit odd, doesn’t it? Suggests some slip of the typewriter, or the printer’s mistake? The fear of being great?” “Why, bless you,” you exclaim, we’re not afraid of being great.” Nothing of the sort. You’re afraid to be great. That’s what is the matter with you. And so long as that fear has right of way in the organization of you, you won’t be great. But I can’t be harsh with you. There are excuses for this for of a sufferer, greatly misunderstood, greatly embattled, greatly aloof and alone. To be great is to have one’s visage marred more than any man, and one’s form more than the sons of man. I hardly can blame you for not wishing to pay the price. Washington paid it. And Lincoln. Both were greatly great, because greatly beset and buffeted. Read the letters of Hamilton entreating Washington to accept the Presidency when the Greatheart shrunk from the task with an utter shrinking. The dark days of the war –defeats, impoverishments, disloyalties; domestic treason and foreign levy –had worn him down; so that now he cried out for ease from the burden. Nor were they cried without cause. No President than he was ever so savagely vilified. And Lincoln! Man of sorrows, man acquainted with grief. The show of his countenance witnesses for him in the matter. Costly the price he paid. The deep sorrowful eyes of him, and the stricken face tell the story. It is known of all. We leave it to the reader as to what might be said of Woodrow Wilson. Yes. You’re afraid to be great; afraid to stand alone. You choose to be like others, float with the tide; go with the crowd, swallowed in a gregarious nonentity! That’s the herding instinct which deteriorates men into cattle. It’s the easiest way. And will keep your soul scrawny forever --Blue Ridge Voice John: “I love a girl like you.” Annie Lee: (Jealously) “Who is she?” SENIOR HIGH OFFICERS The Senior High School class met Wednesday, October 15, and elected the following officers, who were not elected the other meeting: Sergeant-at-Arms –Joe Frank Hudgens. Cheer Leader—Keene. Class Sponsor –Miss Tennie Alma Stanton. With all these good officers the class should do the best of work, and strive to have the best all round class that has ever graduated from Tech High school. The class has planned a program to be given o Senior Chapel day. The following committee was selected to name the members of the class to serve: Lola Massa, Ellen Jared and Dimple Greenwood. Y.W.C.A. The services of the Y.W.C.A. are being carried on in a very pleasant manner. We have morning watch every morning and meetings on Wednesday evenings. The following programs have been rendered: Wednesday, Oct. 15 Song –Y.W.C.A. Prayer –Auby Scott. Music –Alberta Cassety. Life of Christ –Miss Jobe. Song –Y.W.C.A. Y.W.C.A. Benediction Wesnesday, Oct. 22 Song No. 36 –All. Prayer –Eunice Minor. Duet –Sedivak and Robinson. Talk –Ruby McKeel. Song No. 58 –All. Y.W.C.A Benediction The Y.W. had charge of the vesper service Sunday afternoon, which was very interesting. The program was: Bible Reading –Ruby McKeel Prayer –Benton Cantrell. Reading –Jane Robinson. Miss Clyde Jackson gave a splendid talk about her trip to the Y.W.C.A. conference at Blue Ridge N.C. We are glad indeed to have Miss Jobe as our sponsor. She is putting forth every effort to make the Y.W.C.A. a success this year. SOPHMORE COLLEGE The Sophomore college class went on their annual picnic Wednesday, October 15, going to Cummins Falls. This was the first social event of the season given by any class. Mr. and Mrs. Childress chaperoned the party, as Mr. Henderson, the sponsor, was unable to go. At six o’clock a roaring fire was built on the gravel beach by the old mill. The cold wind moaned through the pines and the light f the fire shimmered across the ripping water of the little creek, showing the dark, yawning mouth of a large cavern. The stillness of the night accentuated the voices of the care-free sophs, who were roasting wieners to a golden brown, and sometimes to a black crust. The ancient coffee pot boiled merrily. After supper a “joke contest” was held. Mr. Childress was awarded the prize as the best humorist. JUNIOR HIGH The Junior High School class met Wednesday, Oct. 22, in their regular class room. Our officers for this year are as follows: President –Bailey Bockman. Vice President –Elizabeth Ensor. Secretary –Ewell Watson. Treasurer –Donnell Ferrell. Sergeant-at-Arms –Claude Jackson, Henry F. Carlen Song Leader –Dan Jarvis. Sponsor –Mr. Hilliard Mr. Hilliard met with us and we had an unusually interesting meeting. More members were present this meeting than we have had heretofore. Mr. Hilliard made an excellent talk and we feel sure that we have the very best sponsor that can be had and we are going to do everything in our power to make this our most successful year. As we have the privilege of having such a good sponsor we want to show him, as well as the other classes and members of the faculty that the Juniors can and will. Ban McDearman: “You are certainly a good looking girl.” Miss Larkin: “Sorry, but I can’t return the compliment.” Ban McD: (Prolonged silence) Shelia: “What does transatlantic mean, father?” Mr. Officer: “Across the Atlantic, of course. Trans always means across.” Shelia: “Then I supposed a trans parent means a cross parent.” 

Volume 002, Description 05: Football Edition of The Oracle student newspaper.

Volume 002, Description 14 of The Tech Oracle. Transcript:  THE TECH ORACLE THE 1924 BASKETBALL SQUAD Cart Puckett, Jobe, Blount, Poteet, Watson, Clark (Captain), Winningham, Alcorn, Coach Overall. GOLDEN EAGLES CLOSE THE SEASON ON ROAD On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Tech basketeers encountered the Presbyterian Preachers of Clarksville and were defeated 39-21. Newton with 18 points was easily the star of the contest, having garnered 7 field goals and 4 free shots. Alexander was second with 14 points. Lineups: Tech Pos. S.P.U. Poteet F Newton (18) Blount (6) F Perrine Jobe (8) C Alexander (14) Winningham (2) G Wilson (1) Alcorn G Gardner (2) Substitutes: Tech—Clark (4) for Poteet; Poteet for Jobe; Jobe for Blount; Watson (3) for Winningham; Winningham for Jobe. S.P.U. –Davis (1) for Perrine; Lindsey for Alexander; Hall (3) for Newton. WIN FAST GAME? On Thursday night, Feb. 26, the Tech boys met and defeated Ogden College on the latter’s floor. The game was fast and clean throughout, with Tech holding the lead from start to finish. The entire Tech team played well, with () Alcorn especially guarding in excellent style. D. Smith played best for Ogden. Lineups: Tech Pos. Ogden Clark (4) F Swift Blount (8) F D. Smith (8) Jobe (7) C Brown (4) Winningham (4) G J. Smith Alcorn G Pickles (1) Substitutions: Tech – Watson (1) for Winningham. Ogden –Hartford for Brown; McGinley for Swift; Brown for McGinley. NEWS FROM THE DIAMOND Large Squad Reports for Baseball Practice On Monday, March 9, Coach Overall sounded a call for diamond toilers. About thirty stalwart young men answered the call and were given their task at showing their wares from their respective positions. From this group of huskies there should be molded a good college team. Those who aspire to twirl the horsehide are, Sidwell, LeFevre, Denny, Lee, and Puckett. The receiving will be cared for by Winningham and Hughes. First base will be guarded by Bryant and C LeFevre. Second base must go to Blount, Clark or Johnson. Watson is unopposed for shortstop, and Clark will probably be shifted to third () base. The candidates for outfield positions are, D. Puckett, L. Puckett, Shipley, Jobe, Ross, Gill and Leonard. From present indications the starting lineup will be –catcher, Winningham; first base, Bryant; second base, Blount; shortstop, Watson; third base, Clark; outfielders, Shipley, D. Puckett, L. Puckett or Jobe. With the good offensive and defensive work that this team is able to produce Tech should have its greatest year in diamond history. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Date Team Place March 27 Baxter Cookeville April 2-3 Castle Heights Lebanon April 10-11 M.T.N. Cookeville April 16 Bethel Russellville April 17-18 S.P.U. Clarksville April 20-21 S.P.U. Cookeville April 29-30 M.T.N. Murfreesboro May 1-2, Cumberland Lebanon May 5 Maryville Cookeville May 8-9 Cumberland Cookeville May 15 Livingston Livingston May 22 Open Cookeville COLLEGE TO PRESENT DRAMA “As You Like It” To Be Given By College Classes One of the most commendable actions taken by the college department of T.P.I. within recent years is the decision to present a Shakespearean play during commencement. The idea originated in the Senior class and was presented to the other college classes. The plan is also being encouraged by the members of the faculty. The present Senior class is not large enough to prevent the play, but it is hoped that in future years his class will be large enough to support this plan. We hope that it will be an annual affair. The committee which was appointed by the presidents of the three classes, after considering several plays and with the advice of the faculty, presented the play “As You Like It” as one of the best fitted for presentation this year. The action of the committee was approved by a vote of the body. Further plans are being made and work will begin on the play immediately. TENNIS CLUB The students interested in tennis met and organized a tennis club under the direction of Miss Jobe. The following officers were elected: E. B. Hudgens, president; Wendell Johnston, secretary and treasurer. A day was set to clean off the court and there has been some new material ordered. The tennis club is planning on having a tournament at the end of school, which we hope will create a good deal of interest in this sport. We urge that every student interested in tennis become a member of the club. Y.M.C.A. NIMINEES ELECTION SOON At a recent business meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association nominations for the next year’s leaders of the association were made as follows: For president –C.W. Davis, Lee S. Darwin, Harry Chitwood For Secretary –Robert Rose, Paul Tidwell. The election will be held at the next regular meeting of the organization. A request for assistance in raising funds for the donation of emblems to varsity players on Tech’s athletic teams was brought before the meeting by the president of the Tech letter club. This movement was approved by a vote of the association members and plans were made to donate the net proceeds of the next picture shown by the “Y” to the T club. LOSE IN EXTRA PERIOD On Friday night, Feb. 27, Tech was defeated by Bethel College on the latter’s floor by a score of 23-20. Tech held the lead almost the entire regular period, but were tied at 20-20 in the last seconds, and were defeated in the extra playing period. Lineups: Tech Pos. Bethel Clark (2) F. Taylor (7) Blount (6) F Higgins (2) Jobe (3) C Newman (4) Watson G Barnes (4) Alcorn G Wallace (1) Substitutions: Tech –Poteet (2) for Clark; Winningham (7) for Watson. Bethel –Reynolds (5) for Taylor. BELLES LETTRES The Belles Lettres Literary Society held its regular business meeting March 2. The following officers were elected: President – Myrtle Bullock. Vice-president –Mary Tom Johnson. Secretary –Gladys Bohannon Chaplain –Anna Roberts Sergeant-at-Arms –Treva Cooper. Critic –Daisy Leonard. Reporter –Clyde Jackson. Program Committee –Flora Montgomery, Ruth Quarles, Arnie Parham. After the business we adjourned to meet again after the holidays. The Belles Lettres Literary Society met March 16th, and the following program was given: Song –“Wearing of the Green,” Society “Origin of St. Patrick’s Day,” Gladys Bohannon. Reading, Alberta Cassety. Irish Jokes, Lucile Lee. Irish Stunts, Jewel Lee, Bulah Milligan. We were delighted to have a new member added to our society. We were also glad to have a number back. Though they entered too late to take part in some of the contests, the cooperation which they will give the contestants will help determine whether the Eagle will hold in the Rose and Gray or the Black and gold in 1926. PALLADIAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Palladian Literary Society held its first meeting for the spring term Monday, March 16. The following new officers were elected: President –Rose Dow. Vice-President –Mildred mcDearman. Secretary –Jonny Bilbrey. Treasurer –Willard Johnson. Critic –Gorda Carrington. The officers who had served during the winter term are to be commended for their good work and the president, Miss Catherine. Hargis, especially, is to be praised for her earnest efforts and for her excellent leadership. One new member, Miss Elizabeth foster, was taken into the society and several old members who have just entered school were present. As it is just a short time until the close of school and until time for the reading contests, debates, etc., the society as a whole and each member are determined to do all they can to come out victorious and thus hold the banner that was won last year. SHERWOODS ELECT OFFICERS The Sherwood Literary Society met in its regular meeting room on Monday afternoon, March 16, for the purpose of electing officers for the spring term, president Cantrell presided, and the following officers were elected: President –C.B. Johnson. Vice-President –Turner Evans. Secretary –J.P. Buck. Treasurer –Alva Starnes. Chaplain –C.W. Davis Critic –Herman Langford. Attorney-General –Lester King. Sergeant-at-Arms –Houston Haile The Sherwoods have just finished an excellent term’s work, and are concentrating their efforts to win in the inter-society contests during the spring term. GRRRRRR! The great Missouri halfback was a special guest of honor at the enemy training table before the big game. “How would you like your meat, sir?” queried the waiter of one of the enemy. “Raw,” rumbled the giant guard. “And you sir?” asked the waiter of another of the enemy. “Red, raw meat,” bellowed the huge tackle. “How about you sir?” said the waiter to the man on our hero’s left. “Bloody, red, raw meat,” roared the third and scowled at the guest of honor. There was silence as the waiter put the question to the great Missouri “back.” “Aw, hell,” he thundered, “drive in your cow and I’ll cut of my own slice.” –Missouri Outlaw. “A desire for knowledge is the natural feeling of mankind; and every human being whose mind is not debauched, will be willing to give all that he has to get knowledge.” –Johnson. Beware how you criticize. If you are the tallest person in the crowd, do not scold others before they cannot see all that you see. THE TECH ORACLE Official Publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Printed by Herald Publishing Co. Entered as Second Class matter at the Cookeville Post Office. STAFF: Bryce D. Stone ’26 Editor-in-Chief Shelia Officer ’29 Social Amy Shipley ’28 Class Hallie Ray ’25 Faculty Hendon Johnston ’26 Athlete Thos. L. Passons English Alex Shipley Poet Edwin McKay Exchange Rose Dow Alumni Business Department: James D. Miller ’27 Business Manager Jack Morrison ’26 Assistant Lee S. Darwin Circulation Manager Subscription Rates $1.50 per year PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY Into your life and mine there must come periods of darkness. We must face business and personal reverses. We must struggle through the miasma of misunderstanding and doubt. We must cross swords with the hundred and one petty evils that beset our ways and would pull us back. And yet –and yet “there is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within – no really insurmountable barrier save our own inherent weakness of purpose.” Keep on! --Exchange BRITISHERS COMMENT Before their recent departure for Hawaii, the Oxford debate Team was asked by the Stanford University Daily Palo Alto for their opinion of the American college life. Concerning fraternities the three Englishmen voiced unanimous disapproval. J.D. Woodruff, leader of the Oxford team, echoed the opinion of William Robson, of the London School of Economics, whose much discussed article on American colleges appeared in The New Student, December 20. “The college fraternities seem to exist to force their members into a mould,” said Woodruff. “The pressure on the individual is tremendous. Every tangent and every angle that would make him stand out as an individual is removed. One fraternity man told me that they took in only the boys who gave promise of doing something big. That, to me, seems appalling. It implies a scramble for a certain sort of success that crowds out some of the finest value of the living.” Contrasting the American plan of university with the English, Mr. Woodruff said: “There is a genial tolerance at Oxford for students who would rather talk than work. American colleges over over-organized and students are too earnest for high scholarship. It is a great mistake to do everything too well. There are many things that, although they are worth doing, are not worth doing well. “Few persons have a taste for scholarship, which is of no more importance in itself than a taste for doughnuts or cabbage. It is a mistake for a college to try to force education on a student.” Malcolm McDonald, the third member of the team, found more to his liking in American universities than either of the other visitors. He said he sympathized with the earnestness of American college men. –The New Student HOW TO HANDLE A WOMAN ELECTRICALLY When a woman is bored –Exciter. If she gets to excited –Controller. If she won’t come when you want her –Coaxer. If she is willing to come half way –Meter. If she is willing to come all the way – Receiver. If she is an angel –Transformer. If she is a devil –Converter. If she tries to cross you –Detecter. If she proves that your fears are wrong –Compensator. If your fears are right –Arrester. If she goes to pieces –Coherer. If she goes up in the air –condenser. If she is hungry –Feeder. If she is a nice girl –Shocker. If you have one just like her –Alternator. If she is too faster –Reducer. If she fumes and sputters –Insulator. If she becomes upset –Reverser. And when you get tired of her –Electrocute her. –Exchange. HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES The big toe makes an excellent stopper for the bathtub. Holeproof hosiery, when properly worn, makes an excellent container for hubby’s pay envelope. If the gas goes off, don’t curse the gas company. Put another quarter in the meter. Don’t throw coffee grounds out. Dry them in the oven and give them to friend husband as grapenuts. –Exchange. NEW AND OLD FRIENDS The Babbler, David Lipscomb College, Nashville, Tenn. The Central Star, Dickson High School, Dickson, Tenn. The Cardinal, Ogden College, Bowling Green, Ky. The Trident, Milligan College, Johnson City, Tenn. The Normalite, M.T.N., Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Bethel Collegian, Bethel College, Russellville, Ky. The Purple and Gold, C.H.S., Clarksville, Tenn. The Soulwester, S.P.U., Clarksville, Tenn. The Booster, Shop Springs, Tenn. The Bayonet, Tennessee Military Institute, Sweetwater, Tenn. The bugle Call, C.M.A., Columbia, Tenn. The Babbler –Your paper compared favorably with any college journal. Don’t you think it would look more attractice in magazine form? The Essay on Boys and Essay on girls was clever and original. The Bugle Call –A new exchange. We like your spirit. You have alive exchange editor. Ask him what he thinks of us. The Normalite –Another new friend. Your paper seems well arranged. Why not try a few more jokes and get your exchange editor busy? The Central Star—we are glad to welcome your paper. We like the neat form and clever jokes. Your debaters are certainly showing up well. The Booster –Your magazine has not so much material, but it lacks nothing in appearance and arrangement. Send us the Booster regularly. Bethel Collegian –We are waiting for your next Description. Don’t fail to remember us. Congratulations for the fine record your basketball team has made. The Purple and Gold –Your journal is always good. You must have an excellent staff. Your Dumb Dora Department is something new. Give me regards to “Miserable” Meacham and “Dejected” Bowen. A dairy maid milked the pensive goat, And, pouting paused to mutter “I wish, you brute, you’d turn to milk.” And the animal turned to butt her. --Exchange. PATRONIZE ORACLE ADVERTISERS “Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession, many.” –Lowell. RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS On Wednesday evening, March 11, the Y.M.C.A. held its regular meeting. Alton Adams was the principal speaker and Herman Langford conducted the devotional Mr. Adams also gave several appropriate poetic selections in a very able manner. A variation was made in the program for March 18. Two reels of industrial films were furnished by the industrial department of the National Y.M.C.A., and gave some splendid views of the historic Mohawk valley in New York. The second reel showed some of the improvements made by medical science during the great war. ARTISTS GIVE CONCERT Mrs. Malone, soprano soloist; Mrs. Hoffman, pianist; Mr. Kenneth Rose, violinist; appeared in a concert Tuesday evening, March 10, at the City School Auditorium. These artists gave an animated, spirited performance. Such a trio is rarely assembled for participation in one work. Mrs. Malone, without doubt the best soprano in Nashville, displayed a voice of unsurpassable sweetness and warm tone. She explained briefly several of her numbers before their presentation, which added greatly to the interest of the music. She was recalled for encored between each group by her enthusiastic listeners. Mrs. Offman, an exceptionally gifted pianist, revealed her artistic capabilities in her part of the program. The audience gave evidence of sincere pleasure in the music offered by Mr. Rose, teachers of violin in Ward-Belmont. The Duo-Art was an unusual and interesting feature of the well planned program. A good sized audience took keen delight in this splendid recital. T CLUB MINSTREL The minstrel given by the T Club under the direction of Miss Jobe was well attended. This was the first entertainment of its kind given this season. The jokes were new, and the music snappy. Those having a special part in the minstrel were, Jeff Reagan, Clifford Massa, Dale Lee, Luther Puckett, Lauren O’Dell, Benton Cantrell, Jimmy Miller, Harold Blount, Gradis Winningham, Dewitt Puckett and Merrill Hughes Mr. O’Dell gave several clarinet solos which were very enjoyabl.e vocal solos and quartets added to the program. Mr. Cantrell was master of ceremonies. Miss Effie Judd was accompanist. The Joyland Six furnished a musical program before the performance. Recent chapel visitors were Mrs. W.A. Howard and Mrs. J.H. Carlen. A very enjoyable musical program was given by Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Carlen. Mrs. Howard played “Valse Brilliante” and the “Handerschiel Dance” Her short story of the latter, made it much more interesting. Mrs. Carlen sang, by request, “Thank God for a Garden,” “Memory,” and as an encore gave “Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses.” Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Carlen are always welcome visitors. They never fail to bring something worthwhile to the student body. Announcements were made regarding the concert given recently under the auspices of the Cookeville Music Club. JOKES Robert Smith (reading): “Say, W.Q., what’s the meaning of lethargy?” W.Q. (working trigonometry) “I can’t give a definition, but Alex Shipley seems to be a good example.” C.W. Davis (to S.H. Bracy) “Say, big boy, be careful whose pencil you use in touching that petrified finger.” Wheeler Allen in the library (after smoking his first cigar) “Well, b’gosh, first time I knew that Hallie ran a circulating library.” Frances H. (in Loftis’ store) “My sucker is broke.” Fred Shipley (to himself): “I wonder how she found it out.” A permanent guest “I have a new baby brother.” “Is he going to stay?” “I think so; he’s got all his things off.” Poet’s Corner COLLEGE ALGEBRA Swear your heart out, ruin your eyes. All the problems seem like lies. Bone all night; not quite alive. A “quiz” next day, just forty-five. Lose religion, then your soul; Cuss quadratics for a “Ghoul,” Hurl your book beyond your sight, Darn the stuff, I’m thru tonight. --Alex Shipley. ON THE CAMPUS On the campus comes the thrill, From the swamp is heard the trill Of the lazy frogs, quite gay; Making music all the day. From the diamond comes the crash Of horsehide meeting ash; Then a vaulter twists a knee, Clearing only eight feet-three. All C.E.’s are now at work, Khaki trousers and woolen shirt; Sight and measure all day long, In their math, they must be strong. On the courts lawn tennis reigns. Fast are volleys down the lanes; Lovers meet to watch the play, Do they see it? None can say. From East Hall there comes the tone Of a wailing Saxophone: Then a cornet drowns it all; Scenes of campus life enthrall. --Alex Shipley Keith: “C.W. Davis burnt a hole in his pants.” Jackson: “did he have insurance?” Keith: “No, this coat tail covered the loss.” Satisfaction Guaranteed “Are you sure,” questioned the old lady, “that this century plant will bloom in a hundred years?” “Positively, Madam, positively,” answered Buff, the florist. “If it doesn’t bring it back.”

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Volume 003, Description 07 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  Tournament Girls, Welcome to Tech! “It Happened in June” Presented by Upper Cumberland and Palladian Societies, March 25th The Upper Cumberland and Palladian Literary Societies will present "It Happened In June" at the city school auditorium March 25th. This play is a beautiful story abounding in mirth and action. It will be directed by Mr. Pinkerton who has had considerable experience' in directing dramatic preformances. The cast has been chosen, and is one of ability and reputation, some of which have appeared in a number of plays in Cookeville. The cast is as follows : Bettie Branson, pretty young owner of the Shady Grove Store —Samie Ruth Womack ; Susie Crundle,—Betty's best friend and nearest neighbor —Ann Elizebeth Bracey ; Nell Crundle, Susie's 11yr. old sister—Pearl Cornwall; Mollie Jessop, cook for the Bransons—Jessie Barnes; Evalina Scroggs, homeliest girl in the village —Milly White, Charles Atkins, a young visitor in Shady Grove —Eugene Collier, Randy Stewart, his friend who sells insurance —Donald Moore, Jim Pritchett, a village character with nothing to do in particular —Hendon Johnston, Jarvis Sneed, the meanest man in the country and president of the Shady Grove Bank —James Carlen. Tournament visitors you have seen us. How do you like us? Come back to Tech when you can stay longer! MEETING OF ALUMNI EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Executive Council of the Alumni Association met on February 7th with the following members present: Bryce D. Stone, President, Hazel Wall, Secretary and Treasurer, Leonard Dunavin, Rebecca Johnston, Odell Cornwell, T. W. Kittrell. Plans were discussed for establishing two scholarships, one for boys and one for girls, to be paid out of the dues of the Association. These scholarships will probaly be awarded to students who make the highest average in the freshman year at Tech, but definite plans will be worked out later. The president and secretary (Continued on Page 6) Tournament Begins Thursday Evening, Twelve Teams are Entered. Miss Genevieve Collins, Peabody College, Will Referee. Twelve teams have entered the Girls, Tournament to be held Feb. 24th, 25th, 26th,. This is the first year that T. P. I. has held a tournament for the girls, although the boys' tournament has been an annual event for several years. This tournament is lure to be a success this year and we hope that it will continue to be held every year from now on. The following teams are entered, Pleasant Hill Academy, Alpine High School, Gainesboro, Granville, Watertown, Viola, Algood, Rickman, Red Boiling, Smithville, Cookeville City School and T. P. I. Preps. Efforts are being made to secure Miss Genevieve Collins Head of Physical Education for Women. Peabody College as referee for the tournament. Bulldogs Helpless After Licking By Eagles The Cumberland Bulldogs crawled back to their kennel, Tuesday night, dragging behind them the short end of a court which read 28 to 20. The Eagles played one of their best games, but at times they seem to be matching mits with those of their equal. Through it all the Bulldogs threatened from time to time, but after the first quarter the locals were always able to climb away to a good margin when things began to look a bit panicky. The fan who sees them all was asked Monday, "What's the matter with T. P. I." He scratched his head. Asked the same question Tuesday until about half past nine he said, "nothing at all". When the rifle -shot pass was fumbled or overthrown a week ago it went straight to the wash and was handled as clean as possible. Where a shot fell off to one side last week it slid through tie loaf in fact one shot made by Vaughn actually climbed back into the basket after over half of it was falling The game was no set- up. There was one, Roberson, in a red uniform, who offered to show something of the art of basketball. He ran the team and worked himself in and out in good style but when the Bulldogs did succeed in working the ball back to crip shot range sue of his twelve foot jumps to block the throw at the hoop." and ran up a count 7 to 3 by the end of the first quarter but when the Eagles got their hooping machine to going they came ahead in double quick time. Moss and Winningham drew the anger of the Bulldogs offense, the reason being that they were the monkey wrenches that presested in gumming up the cogs of the Lawyer’s goaling machine. Vaughn worked the floor in his usual style and made good many difficult shots. He was the high scorer of the game. Winningham the genial back guard, brought the house down when he ended one of his fast trip up the floor with a long loop without touching anything but the netting. Watson's work in intercepting enemy passes was good. The officiating of the referee Clark was the kind which makes the game a game. Line Ups Tech (28) Cumberland (20) Vaughn (10) F Frilts (3) H. Evans (3) F Martin (4) Moss (7) C Robinson (9) Rubbins G Goodman (3) Winningham (6) G Hicks Substitutes: Tech – Watson. Refree –Clark Opera to be given by Glee Club The T. P. I. Glee Clubs are working on a light opera, The Pirates of Penzance, which they are planning to give some time during the spring term. Mr. James Greer will sing the part of the pirate chief and Oyama Winningham is the pirate apprentice. Robert Smith is a major-general in the British army and Fannie Wright Jarvis is his youngest daughter. Beulah Allison, Virgie Lowery, and Elsie Young are daughters of the major-general also, and Emily Stanton takes the part of maid-of-all-works. The boys' ad girls' choruses add very much to the charm of the opera. The scene is laid on a desert island and the whole opera promises to be unusually interesting. We are glad you are here. We wish that we could keep you. Boys’ Tournament March 3rd 4th 5th, With Twenty-five Teams Entered The fourth annual Upper Cumberland Basketball Tournament for Boys will be held at the City High School Gymnamim on Mar. 3, 4, and 5. Twenty two teams have entered, thirteen of which have been here before. The list is as follows : Gainesboro, Celina, Livingston, Alpine, Baxter, Al-good, Watertown, Granville, Spencer, Smithville, Jamestown, Monterey, Cookeville Junior High School, T. P. I. preps, McMinnville, Manchester, Viola Dunlap,' Gordonville, Carthage, Crossville and Pikeville. That three teams that have won tournaments are: Granville, Gladeville, and Alpine. Many students now in T. P. I. have played on various teams during former tournament. Among them are G. Winningham, Richardson, K. Evans, H. Evans Vaughn, Greenwood, Woods, Mallory, S. Carr, Rich, Dowell, M. Gates, C. Davis, Butler, Poteet, Hargis. Basketball fans will have an opportunity to see as many games as they like during this tournament which is one of the outstanding events of the year. Co-eds Lose to Murfreesboro After holding the lead into the middle of the third quarter, the T.P.I. girls lost to middle Tennessee Teachers College 29-13. The score at end of first quarter was 6-1, T. P. I. leading. At half, the score was 9-7, T. P. I still ahead. Third quarter-19-13, Normal ahead; final score, 29-13 with Normal ahead. The score does not indicate the closeness of the game. The first half of the game was fast and interesting, but the second half was rough and the playing was ragged. Beasley was high scorer of the game, with 19 points: A. P. Whitson was next with 11 points. Lineup: Tech M.T.T.C. A.P. Whitson (11) F Beasley (19) Thompson (2) F Pitt L. Whitson C Vaughn Moore G Dillon Haile G Jones Referee Josh Hughes Substitutes, Normal: Templeton, Keeling, Ganaway. A school is prosperous in proportion to the horsepower and horse sense of its boosters. Can You Answer These Questions? Ask Biology Students about These Questions Which Are Studied in That Class The following are a few of the questions asked and discussed in the biology class. Some may appear easy and simple, but when studied scientifically have an important bearing on various subjects. 1. Do snakes have feet? 2. Do earthworms have a brain? 3. What means of communication do bees have? 4. How does an oyster eat? 5. Can a toad taste foot? 6. What are vitamins? 7. Do fish have blood? 8. What is the smallest animal in the world? 9. What is the smallest plant in the world? 10. How are leaves of plants made green? 11. What is the morphology of yeast? 12. Is there anything older than its mother? 13. What is life? 14. How is bread mould formed? 15. What is “Pond scum”? 16. Does a crawfish have a backbone? 17. Do honey bees see? 18. How many eggs does a queen bee lay per day? -The Babbler Bethel Five Wins from Tech by 39 to 17 Score Bethel College took revenge from Tenn. Tech in their home gym. Friday night Feb. 11. For the first half the teams were evenly matched. They swapped fumbles and bad passes after the rest period the Kentuckians took the floor, with renewed energy and overcome small margin that the Eagles held on them, never to be checked. The crip shots that the Kentuckians were permitted to make marked the decisive part of the game. Line Up Tech Bethel Evans F Regnold Vaughn F Higgins Winningham C Sanford Robbins G Rogers Watson G Cabrey Subs: Tech –Cobb, R. Evans, Johnson and Davis Bethel: Girh. Referee: Johnson Upper Cumberland Chooses Affirmative Side of Question for Debate The Upper Cumberland debater have chosen the affirmative side of the question submitted by the Sherwoods for the annual intersociety debate which is: Resolved, That Labor Unions as they now exist, are on the whole beneficial to the American people. Both teams are strong and will represent their societies well. College Finances Let students pay for education now suggested Let students pay for the entire cost of education. Here is a means of eliminating the necessity for perpetual begging, for the brother and danger of million dollar drives so at least thought some of the del-agates to a recent Association of American Colleges convention at Chicago. Instead of paying only 31 per cent of educational cost as they do now, college students should foot the entire educational bill, argued Trevor Arnett, authority on college finance, who represented the Carnegie Institute. He recommended that tuition fees be raised gradually to cover the entire cost of college courses. Scholarship loans and student aids of all kinds should be utilized to enable students to meet this additional charge, he said. Money now used for endowment could be diverted to these channels. Alfred College Experiments While discussion goes on, one college has lately begun to experiment with this new idea. The forthcoming catalog of Alfred University (New York) carries the announcement that tuition fees will be gradually increased to meet the cost of education. By a cooperative agreement the Harmon Founda lion premises to lend money to students unable to furnish cash. The tuition will increase gradually during the next three years, from the present amount of $150 year to $300. Eventually, Alfred University announces, this move will free education from the "stigma of eleemosynarism". Students Will Borrow Students will, of course, not be expected to pay the entire fee at once, except in rare cases only $150 or possibly $100, will be asked for in cash payment. The deferred obligation will be turned over to tuition within the next five years. In return, the Foundation will furnish the University with cash for current operating expenses. This is not the first attempt of the Harmon Foundation to lend money to students for completing their education. Since 1922 groups of students in 60 colleges have been borrowing from this source. The money loaned for a period of five years, to be repaid in installments of $10 per month. So far the plan has been quite successful; out of 357 borrowers only two have failed altogether in their payments. Students Will Lend Meanwhile something new under the sun, a system of student loans, has been established. Palaeopitus Dartmouth student government has begun the system of student loans described in the New Student of December 8. The following are the main provisions in the measure passed by Palaeopitus: 1. This fund shall be known as The Palaeopitus Student Loan Fund, the appropriation for which shall be made by Palaeopitus from the College Chest and shell be administered by the Committee hereinafter described. 2. The purpose of this fund shall be solely to furnish financial aid for any Dartmouth undergraduate who would otherwise be unable to meet his college bills in acceptance with the regulations of the college, “No student shall be perceived to register any semester take the final examination in course unless all college bills at that time are paid.” This fund shall be super by treasurer of the College man, a committee of three of the personnel department, the treasurer of Palatopitus, the Personnel officer acting Chairman of the Committee –Student Automobile Dictionary Carburetor –The place from all trouble starts. The Tech Oracle Official Publication of the students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Published Semi-monthly Subscription rates $1.50 per year Editorial Staff Editor in Chief Hazel Wall Assistant Editor Eleanor Haile Assistant Editor Benton M. Carr Associate Editors Athletic Harry Burrow Wit and Humor Robert Smith Exchange Alberta Cassetty Class Editor Lucille Lee Society Odell Cornwell Alumni Rebecca Johnston Feature Editor Jonnie Bilbrey Poet Vadus Carmack Business Manager David Terry Assistant Business Manager Circulation Manager Paul Tidwell Asst. Circulation Manager Alfred Gill Faculty Advisor J.M. Hatfield Printed by Herald Publishing Company. Entered at the Cookeville post office. Second-class rate pending. Dear Old Dad Sammie Ruth Womack We honor our mother and love her more than any other woman living, but I sometimes wonder if “dear old dad” does not grow a wee bit jealous of all the love and devotion we lavish on her? You rarely ever heard dad praised. He is the man that pays the bills –the fellow we go to when we are in need of money, and in many instances he is hardly considered a member of the family. I love my mother as much as any of you, but my father holds a place in my heart that no one can fill; and so it is of our “dear old dad” that I would speak to you today. When our fathers married and took upon themselves the responsibilities of family life, they were practically all of them young of perhaps younger than you college boys. They had the same love of life, the same enthusiasm in sports, and the same capacity of enjoyment that you boys have. Probably none of them and the advantages of a college education, but no matter from what station of life they came, they had a good time. All this they gave up for us. What have we done for them? They do not except much from us; but they do expect and we show them due respect and that we make the most of the opportunities which they have made it possible for us to have. Our fathers are human beings, and they enjoy being loved and praised as much as our mothers do. We have a mother’s day, a young peoples’ day, and recently in Nashville a week was set aside as boys’ week. But where does dad’s day come in? I know the fathers have long ago lost faith in the old adage “that every dog has his day”. Let us consider how hard they have worked and toiled for us and what we owe them in return. Some of them have worked from early morning until late at night in order that we may have better advantages than they had. They are happy in our success and they have long ceased to dream of what they might have been and they have transferred their dreams and ambitions to the lives of their children. What proud father has not pictured to himself his son as a president? And thus it is if we would make dad happy and make him feel that all his efforts have not been in vain, we must do our best in everything. Let us not think of dad as an outsider and one who can not understand things. The reason many of us have formed this opinion of our fathers is that we have not given him a chance to prove himself otherwise. We have lived under the same roof all these years, and yet understand each other as much as do the rankest of strangers. Young people, this applies to you. May I ask that you get acquainted with him and make him your partner and pal in every place of your life. He will enjoy hearing all your joys and your sorrows and will take pride in helping you. Long ago the idea was formed that the whole existence of the family depended upon the mother, but this idea has been proved false as it was formed in a time when so many fathers turned down their families for strong drink. We have ceased to say that when we lose our mothers we have lost our best best friend, but that we have lost one of the best friends, for our father is, in truth, as good a friend as our mothers. And let us not wait until t is too late to show dad we love and appreciate him but if we have any roses for him, give them to him now instead of putting them on his grave. Palladians and Upper Cumberlands Have a Valentine Program “With a steady swing and an open brow We have tramped the way together.” The Palladians and their follow workers, Upper Cumberlands, were loath to admit the passing of a festival day without some commemoration. And accordingly, when Valentine came, thinking of past work together and “The leagues that lie before us” they met together in the auditorium and left on the program books of the society a few numbers for future members to be proud: Devotional –Baily Bockman Vocal Duet –Beulah Allison and Robert Smith, accompanied by Dan Jarvis Declamation –Paul Moore The program was as concluded with a Valentine contest, and prizes were awarded O’dell Cornwell, Polly Hudgens and Beulah Allison. Death of Mr. Henderson’s sister We were very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. A. G. Scott which occurred at her home in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on February 11 after an illness of several months. Mrs. Scott was a sister of Mr. J. M. Henderson and the mother of Allen G. Scott, who was a student of T. P. I. at the beginning of the fall quarter. He was called home on account of the illness of his mother and was unable to return. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Henderson and the Scott family. Eagles lose hard fought game to businessmen The quintet of Bowling Green Business University won a hard fought game from Tennessee Tech’s five by a one point margin. The score being 30 to 29. The first half of the game was a little slow but through the entire last half it was not known whether either team had the edge on the other, as both teams were playing a rapid game. It was not until the time whistle ended the game that the spectators or team knew which would win. Vaughn was the high scorer of the game, he looped 19 of Tech 29 points. Line up T. P. I. B. G. B. U. Vaughn F Perisho Evans F Stamper Winningham C Williams Robbins G Lewis R. Evans G Weems Subs, Tech: Cobb, Johnson Referee: Smith Advertising is the life of trade and the death of failure. Music Notes The chapel hour Wednesday of last week and Thursday of this week was given to Miss Stanton, who arranged some very interesting programs. On Wednesday, the program consisted of: Piano solo: Minuet Paderewski Virginia Wilcox Vocal Solo: Where my Caravan has Rested A Garden Romance – Beulah Allison Saxophone Solos: Selection from “The Mikado” Toddling Sax –Lauren O’Dell On Thursday morning the following program was given: Reading –“Home Sweet Home” O’dell Cornwell Vocal Solos: “By the Water of Minnesota” --Cadman “Spring Fancy –Denmore --Daninie Wright Jarvis. New Books for Library The following books were added to the library last week: “Far From the Maddening Crowd” by Thomas Hardy. “The Choir Invisible” by James Lane Allen “In the Tennessee Mountains” by Charles Egbert Craddock “The Black Tulip” by Alexander Dumas. “The Marble Faun” by Natahniel Hawthorne “The Appreciation of Art” by Eugen Newhaus “Great Artists and Their Work” by Alfred Mansfield Brooks “Democracy and the Party System” by Osthogorski “Hand Andy” by Samuel Lover “Ninety-Three” by Victor Hugo “Shirely” by Charlotte Bronte Everybody Wants to Attend College “More and more students in our colleges” –year after year the Boston Transcript’s annual survey of college education has brought forth this hackedneyed statement. This year it is revised. Now, “everybody wants to go to college.” Approximately 750,000 young people are now attending colleges in the United States. Many statistics will follow, the transcript announces, of which a good percentage, it is hoped, will prove illuminating; but none will there be more indicative of current conditions in the realm of American higher education than these: Only thirteen in 10,000 of the population of France and only fifteen in 10,000 of the population of the British Ilses are found in the universities of those countries; there were in our colleges and universities during 1923 about 600,000 students, or about sixty in 10,000 of the population of this country. --New Student. Locals Several former Tech students will present at the Valentine party given Saturday evening, February 12, by the Belles Lettres and Sherwood Literary Societies. The following T. I. I. students spent the week-end away: Arlie Moss – Chattanooga Hugh Butler –Celina Milard Gates –Celina Willie Cherry–Celina A.C. Willis –Spencer Henry Chapman –Spencer Pearle Cornwall –Nashville Ann Elizabeth Bracey –Nashville Eugene Collier –Nashville Mr. and Mrs. Smith Entertain Faculty. The faculty of T. P. I and their wives were delightfully entertained at the home of Acting President A.W. Smith and Mrs. Smith on Monday evening, February 14. The Valentine idea was carried out in the decorations, amusements, and refreshments. Seven tables of progressive rook were played, Mrs. Pinkerton receiving the prize, a lovely handkerchief. For the highest score. Mr J.M. Hatfield was the winner of a contest, due to his proficiency in forestry. The faculty appreciated the counesy extended them by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, as this was the first opportunity they had had of getting together. News Items At a meeting of the State Board of Education on February 11, $400 was appropriated for the purchase of a large motor driven lawn mower for use on the campus and athletic field. Mr. Austin W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pinkerton, and Miss Oliver attended the Teachers Meeting at Smithville last Saturday, where Mr. Smith addressed the teachers of Dekalb Count. Miss Eunice Allen, Miss Brownie Renfore, Miss Lilah Hembree, and Mr. Z. I. Beachboard, members of the faculty of the Smithville Highschool, were here for the game between the Smithville girls and T.P.I. Prep girls. Mrs. Chas. Cooper was president at the chapel hour Wednesday morning and sang three numbers which were very much enjoyed by the student body. Prep Beats Baxter in First Game In a game marred by unusual roughness and a great number of fouls. T.P.I. preps defeated the Baxter seminary 30 to 22 one night last week in the City school gyms. The preps led through the game by a small margin, but it looked as if the Baxterians would go ahead several times. Neville for Baxter was the high scorer. He basketed 8 field goals. McDonald for the Preps. Was successful in ringing the bell five times for 2 points each and one free goal. Line Up Preps Baxter McDonald F Puckett Greenwood F Boyd Moore C Neville Cobb G Lynn Rich G Brown Subs: Preps, Robbins Baxter –Jones, Jaquess Love Love is a native of the rocks, Of briery paths and stony places: She has no bond with men who wear The placid mask of happy faces; She favors not the glittering court, Its ennui- nor its gaudy graces-.L-. Love dwells among the weathered rocks. Of the wind-swept and silent spaces. Love cohabits with the winds That swirl in elemental fury Above the earth and when she sends Her challenge to a tired heart, weary With the quiet tenor of its way, Her mandate is so softly spoken It reeks not of the price to pay, Nor counts the hearts already broken. 0, yes! Love dwells among the rocks, Her haven is the unseen places Where God meets god and stars in flocks A- cruising go through empty spaces. And she is king and she is queen To fits of despotism given And through her scepter is unseen It rules the earth as well as heaven --Vadus Carmack It is a striking coincidence that American ends in “I Can.” The Luck of Having a Job Good luck is the twin brother of hard work, while hard luck is a close relative of laziness. Luck dreams of a dollar, work earn it. Luck pictures a home, while work builds it. Luck takes a nap, while brains are winning points. Trusting to luck is fishing with an empty hook. The map who relies on luck is lucky if he keeps out of the poor house. True luck means rising at six in the morning—out on the floor before the alarm clock stops. Living on a dollar if you earn two. Minding your own business. Noticing your own faults as closely as you do your neighbor’s. It means appointments you never failed to keep, trains you never failed to catch, the opportunities you did not miss. I’ve noticed, too, that bad luck and an unguarded tongue often go together. Then, too, the victim of bad luck is often incapable of team work. That handicaps him from taking part in the big Games. Good fortune is the accident that befalls the fit. There isn’t much perversity of events. The buttered side down of ill luck happens because it is the buttered side. Everything hits the sore spot, but not more than any other. One finds what he is looking for, and all things rush to the service of him who knows how to use them. Our successes are at least collaterally incident to our attempts. We meet casually some day the very mood for which we long have waited. If we carry a botany box of observation we shall gather many specimens. Into the magazine of the eager mind the spark of incident will inevitably drop. Joseph was a “lucky fellow,’ but part of his good luck was that he had an opportunity of demonstrating his fitness for doing large things by his faithfulness to small ones. He had the luck of being a servant. That was his chance. Every fellow who has a job has a chance. Don’t think for a moment that things went smooth and without opposition at the court of Pharahb. There were palace intrifues and high offcials who tried to knife him in the dark. Any man who tries to strike twele finds a dozen hands reaching for the muffler. When ou are at the bottom lots of folks at you on the head and say, “Poor dog! You deserve better,” but start bravely upward and the crowd haunts a rock to hurl at “such an upstart.” News From Other Colleges A student’s organization of Buenos Aires sent a telegram of congratulation to senator Borah expressing gratitude at his “defense of Nicaragua,” and for showing the people in the United States the “true situation.” In Mexico City an association of Central Americans to boycott American goods until the Marines are withdrawn from Nicaragua is being led by Juan Mella, a Cuban student. The association has already sent telegrams to American political leaders’ demanding the withdrawal of American troops. A national Union of Canadian students may be formed, similar to the National Union of England and Wales, the “Confederation Internationale des Etudiantes” of Europe and the National Student Federation of America. Representatives of eleven Canadian colleges and universities met in Montreal during the Christmas vacation to decide whether the project is feasible. In the West Canadian colleges fell an especial need for this union. The “better understanding” which a union would bring about is wanted in these institutions which are at present practically isolated from the rest of the Dominion. The situation is somewhere better in the East, because of an Intercollegiate Union. More than 1,000 persons attended the annual short course for farm people at Albama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn. Sixty countries of the 67 in Albama were represented. Teachers to the number of 114 from British overseas dominions, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand, are teaching this year in schools of Great Britain, and the same number of teachers from England and Scotland have gone to replace them temporarily, under the plan for teacher exchange arranged by the British League of Empire. Sherwoods The Sherwood Literary Society met in its regular meeting room on February 14, and rendered the following program: Devotional—Chaplain Debate: Resolved that Japanese and Chinese should be admitted to United States citizenship Affirmative Negative Clyde McDonald Joe McClain Jasper Harp Homer Gates Declamation –Olin Carr. Jokes—Guy Boyd. The negative were successful in obtaining a favorable report from the judges. The affirmative speakers proved that they were competent of consideration as debaters. There were no vacant seats in our meeting room and several of the members were required to stand. Come on, Sherwoods, and let’s make it 100 per cent next time. J.L. Myers made a peppy speech which brought us to a realization of our duty in Society. Dr. Sheeley Here on Feb. 22 On February 22 Dr. F.N. Seerly of New York will be at the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute to speak to students. He comes under the auspices of the Young Men’s Chstian Association and will spend the day in conferences with various groups. Those who remember Dr. Hall who was here a few years ago will look forward to Dr. Seerley’s visit, as his work is similar to that of Dr. Hall. Cumberland University Falls Before T.P.I. Shift their combination as they would and battle to the end as they did, Cumberland University’s Bulldogs were unable to match goals with T.P.I. Golden Eagles, and went down in defeat by 26 to 22 in the Cumberland gym. The constant swapping of the Bulldogs made a good game of one which otherwise probably would have been mediocre. It was a constant repetition of the things all the way. The Eagles would bring the ball up the floor and one of the TPI’s sharpshooters, would pitch a goal and the Bulldogs would slip in and fight their way back up the court and flip in a counter. Things went evenly at times but usually the Eagles kept five or six points in the lead. It was a hard game for the Bulldogs to drop, more so for the reason that Coach Knee thinks his superior to those of TPI Seven Bulldogs saw service, while Coach Overall used but five men. Try as they might, the Lebanons could not find a smooth working combination. Line Up Ten Tech Cumberland H. Evans F Fitts Vaughn F Martin Moss G Robinson Robbins G Goodman Winningham G Hicks Subs: Cumberland Drescall, Layman Importance of Brood Sow on Farm Donald Moore There is no other animal department of the farm that is of more importance than a good brood sow. The farm that keeps a brood sow does not have to depend on the meat market for its meat supply. The cook only goes to the smokehouse without her purse, and not even realizing how much she gets. The farm is looking for cash income; nothing will come nearer filling this demand than a sow. A quick turn-over of feed is realized and usually a nice profit is made. The sow utilizes all garbage such as: skim-milk, buttermilk, kitchen slop, etc., also eats refused feed, and other products from the garden that would otherwise go to waste. The hogs, if the farmer desired, will gather and market his crops. The necessity of pasture for hogs will force the farmer to plant legumes and cover crops, which will be indirectly a great benefit to the farmer. The farm that keeps a sow has available an even supply of quality feeders at all times. The farm that does not have a brood sow on it can easily see where it is losing money both directly and indirectly. Belle Lettres and Sherwoods Sponder Valentine Party A delightful social event of the winter term was the Valentine party given Saturday night Feb. 12 in the TPI auditorium. The room was decorated with red and white crepe peper streamers and hearts. Streamer of paper led from each window to large red heart in the center of the room. The lights were shaded with red paper giving a radiant effect. Games were played in the gymnasium and contests were enjoyed in the auditorium. The ones receiving prizes were Mrs. A.W. Smith, Mayme Gipson and Homer Gates, Jessie Barnes Johnny Bilbrey, Mary Frances Whitson and Harry Burrows. Refreshments were served from the library. The menu included, Heart sandwiches hipolite and cherry sandwiches, Heart mints, nuts in red meat cups and coffee. The chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Lane, Mr. Lane being Sponsor of the Belles Lettres and Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield. Mr. Hatfield being the Sherwood Sponsor. Other members of the faculty enjoyed the occasion. Because chapel groups hear prominent speakers number barely enough to start a good basketball game and because voluntary chapel means to most a permanent excused absence, the Richmond collegian, University of Richmond Virginia pleads for the return of compulsory services. You can be successful in boosting your town, but don’t try to shove it. Meeting of Alumni executive council (continued from page 1) Were authorized to write the Senator Hensley and Representative Anderson in the name of the Association, asking them to support the Appropriation Bill for this institution which is before the Legislature. Interesting Chapel Address The students of TPI were again fortunate in having Dr. TC. Crume, the evangelist from Kentucky, to speak to them the second at the chapel last Friday. Dr. Crume’s subject was “success” and he made a very inspiring talk. Practically all the students took notes and Dr. Crume has offered a copy of his book, “Evangelism in Action” to the student who will send him the best outlines of both the addresses which he has delivered to the students. He has also presented a copy of this book to the school library and the students appreciate it very much.

Volume 003, Description 09 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript: THE TECH ORACLE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, MARCH 4, 5, 6 “SUPER-LIBRARY” PLANNED FOR YALE New Project Brings Memories of Eventful History of Old Yale College Library “—And Now,” as the advertisers say, “the Super-Library,” No less than 192 feet high and 85 feet square, the “book tower” is to rest within two years on the campus of Yale, costing $6,000,000, housing eventually 5,000,000 volumes, admitting two thousand readers at a time: the Sterling Memorial Library, “the largest and best-planned in the world.” Before the huge central pile, the freshman as he approaches will soon notice the smaller Memorial Hall Entrance; and entering this he finds himself in the nave of a cathedral lighted by sunrays through the stained-glass windows on a tessellated pavement; passing through and turning to the right, he is in a cloister court with a fountain and trees; above him and the massive buttresses. In a moment he disappears into the fortress or erudition protected by the Gothic style, the massive stone, the marvelous efficiency of the appointments against the distractions of the every-day human world while he glides through the mysterious shrine of Privileged Learning –The New Student. SOCIETIES TO PRESENT “AMAZON ISLE” MARCH 6 The principal incidents of the play follow. A masquerade ball is in session at the home of Cyrus B. Quackenbush (Earl Suggs), self made millionaire. It is given in honor of his oldest daughter Violet (Sheila Officer), Squire Sykes (Charles Davis) and his niece Pansy (Mary Crenshaw), arrive from Onion Center, Squire has a map of Tom Tom Island and he and Cyrus are going in partnership to hunt for a treasure buried there. The map is a stolen one. It belongs to Jack Davis (Douglas Robbins), who is in love with Rose (Elizabeth Crenshaw), Cyrus’s younger daughter, Cyrus is much opposed to Jack and has his secretary, Simpson (Robert Smith), send for a butler to throw Dawes out of the house. George (Sewell Brown), the colored butler and black faced comedian, butler and black-faced comedian gets the wrong idea and throws Cyrus out of his own house. The entire party go to Tom Tom Island. They are captured by the Amazon head hunters, a band of wild women. The Queen, Lula Palaza (Rebecca Johnston), has made George the general of her army; he having come to the island with Jack Dawes, but Dawes was () drowned. He pleads for their lives and freedom for a few more days and they all continue to hunt for the treasure. Peggy Rexcford (Robley Jobe), the social idler, has fallen deeply in love with Pansy, by chance they find the treasure. POPULARITY CONTEST CLOSES Final Ballots Cast on February 13 Much interest and enthusiasm has been manifested by Tech students during the balloting for the popularity contest which has been conducted by the Annual staff. The contest ended Saturday, Feb. 13. After having held the attention of the student body for two weeks. The winners are to be given places in the feature section of the Annual. It is hardly possible for us to mention everyone who receive votes for in some instance the votes were very widely distributed. We shall print the names of those who received the first and second highest number of votes, together with the number of votes each received. Prettiest Girl in High School Mary Ellen Rash 25,900 Lucille Cameron 5,700 Prettiest Girl in College Mary Elizabeth Ensor 23,200 Juanita Montgomery 8,300 Most Popular Girl Lucile Lee 18,400 Amy Shipley 12,600 Most Popular Boy James Miller 37,100 Lee S. Darwin 5,100 Best All-Round Boy Jesse Clark 24,500 Eddie Watson 21,100 DANTE’S “INFERNO” TO BE SHOWN HERE Saturday, February 27, Is The Date The moving picture to be shown next Friday night is a stupendous production based on the great Italian poem “The Divine Comedy” by Dante Modern film artists have left nothing undone to make this () great picture an adequate representation of that marvelous literary masterpiece. In the picture, as in the poem, we follow the travels of a person, in company with an angel, through the gruesome paths and by ways of Hades, where each unfortunate seems to have his own cell of torture and a private devil to administer the eternal punishment at opportune moments. The picture gives a splendid idea of the medieval and perhaps the modern conception of Hell. Few, if any, of us will ever take the occasion to read the poem, but we can all see the picture. It is worth your time. “EAGLES” HAVE SUCCESSFUL TRIP Win From Bethel, and Bowling Green Business University The Tech varsity basket ball team has just returned from a very successful trip to Kentucky, winning two out of three games played. Bethel was the first to fall before our attack, the score being 26 to 21. Moss and Jobe starred for Tech, and two of them scoring 25 points of the total number of points. Gish and Bush were outstanding for Bethel. Tech Line-Up Bethel Jobe (12) R.F. (9) Gish Lewis L.F. (4) Reynolds Moss (13) C. (5) Bush R. Robbins R.G. (3) Higgins Davis L.G. Baker Substitutes: Tech Denny for davis: Carr for Robbins Bethel Rogers for Higgins; Haynes for Baker. On Friday night we fell before the onslaught of the strong Ogden quint. The score was 49 to 27. Ogden had previously beaten all comers including Centre College. However, the bunch thinks they can avenge themselves next weekend when Ogden comes down for a return game. Smith, Ogden’s right forward, scored 27 points during the affair. Tech Line-Up Ogden Lewis (7) R.F. (4) Rice Jobe (8) L.F. (27) Smith Moss (7) C. (12) Hartford Davis L.G. Pickles Substitutions: Tech: M. Robbins (5) for Lewis; Denny for R. Robbins; Carr for Denny. Ogden Sledge (6) for Smith: McGinley for Hartford: Davis for Lawton. Referee: Temple. On Saturday night, contrary to () expectations, Tech downed Bowling Green Business University, who had beaten us on the local gym a few weeks before. The game was fast, cleanly played, and hotly contested. Two seconds before the game ended the score was 27 to 26 in B.G.B.U.’s favor. But just as the pistol fired M.L., Robbins attempted a long shot which went good, and was properly ruled legal by the referee. Jobe was high scorer for Tech, while Everett was most successful in ringing the basket for B.G.B.U. Tech Line-Up B.G.B.U. Lewis (2) R.F. (4) Denny Jobe (13) L.F. (4) Perisho Moss (7) C. (1) Gadd Denny (2) R.G. (13) Everett Davis L.G. (2) Clayton Substitutions: B.G.B.U.: Pitman (2) for Denny; Davis for Pitman. Tech: Carr (2) for Denny; Denny for Davis; R. Robbins for Lewis; M. Robbins (2) for Carr. THIRTEEN SCHOOLS HAVE ENTERED TEAMS Mr. J.T. Martin, of Castle Heights, Will Officials On Thursday afternoon, March 4, at 2 p.m., Tech’s third basket ball tournament will begin in full sway. Among the teams who have already sent in their application blanks properly drawn up are: Shop Springs High, the High School team of Burritt College at Spencer, Crossville High, Livingston Academy, Alpine High, White County High, Baxter Seminary, Jackson County Central High, Algood High, Monterey High, Crawford High, and Watertown High. The teams who have requested application blanks, but who have not returned them are: Lebanon High, Smith County High, Liberty High, Smithville High and Gladeville High, the winners of last year’s tournament. The Tech Preps will also enter. These teams are the pick of the Upper Cumberland section and should present the lovers of basket ball with quite an array of fast, hotly-contested games. Mr. J.T. Martin, formerly of the University of Oklahoma, and now an instructor in the Castle Heights Military Academy will officiate. The following are the rules which are to govern the tournament: 1. Each player must have been in school at least six weeks continuously, prior to March 5, 1926. 2. Each player must not be over 21 years of age. 3. Each player must be passing at least three units of standard high school work. 4. No player is eligible who has finished four years of high school work. 5. No player is eligible who played over three years of basket ball. 6. All team must be in the charge of the Coach or some member of the faculty: said member in charge to be responsible to the housing committee for the conduct of its members at all hours. 7. The tournament committee has the authority to disqualify any member of any team on any of the above reasons: also to disqualify any team or any member of any team for any misconduct on the part of any member of that team. 8. Entrance fee of $3.00 is enclosed. 9. All entrance blanks must be received by February 25th. CO-EDS LOSE TWO ON TRIP On a trip to East Tennessee last week the Tech Co-Eds lost to both Carson-Newman and Maryville by rather one-sided scores –to Carson-Newman 39 to 20 –to Maryville () 39 to 21. The Tech victory makes eleven straight for Carson-Newman. Their passing and floor-work was exceptionally good. The only consolation we get out of the game is the fact that we ran up a higher score than any other team they have encountered this season. In the Maryville game, Miss Shipley was high scorer for Tech with 15 points. For Maryville, Miss Belk was high scorer with 17 points. HISTORY OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association was first organized on June 6, 1921, with T.W. Kittrell as President. Since that time the following men have been president: Cleburne Hatfield and Henry Barger, T.W. Kittrell having been elected for the third time in 1925. The growth in membership of the Association has been rapid. The first class graduated in 1918 and numbered twenty-two. The number of students receiving diplomas at the close of summer school has tripled during the three years that diplomas have been given at that time of the year. The growth of the graduating classes is shown by the following: Class of 1918 Institute graduates 10 Technical High School 7 County High School 5 Total 22 Three members of the high school class later graduated from the institute. Class of 1919 Institute Graduates 6 Technical High School 6 County High School 11 Total 23 Class of 1920 Institute Graduates 6 Technical High School 6 County High School 23 Total 41 Four members of the high school graduated later from the institute. Class 1921 Institute graduates 7 Technical High School 16 County High School 24 Total 47 One member of the college class later completed the three-year college course. Five members of the high school class graduated from the Institute, one of the five completing the three-year course. Class of 1922 Institute Graduates 12 Technical High School 27 County High School 16 Total 55 One member of the college class later completed the three-year course here. Ten members of the high school class graduated from the Institute, four of them taking their third year in college here. Class of 1923 Institute graduates 11 Technical High School 27 County High School 9 Total 47 Two of the institute graduates later completed the three year course. One of the high school graduates completed the two-years of college work here and two of them will graduate from the institute department at the close of this year. Class of 1924 Institute Graduates 14 Technical High School 44 Total 58 Two members of this class completed the three-year college course, one of them having been here for seven consecutive years. Class of 1925 Institute Graduates 6 Technical High School 51 Total 57 This was the first class to complete the three-years of college work. All six of these graduates had been graduates of the High School Department of T.P.I. at some time in the past. GRAND TOTAL 350 TENNESSEE TECH CO-EDS DEFEATS LOGAN COLLEGE In a game that was fast, and yet at the same time uninteresting, because it lacked that dash and vim so necessary to a good game of any kind. The Tennessee Tech Co-Eds defeated Logan College of Russellville, Ky. Monday night Feb 8th, 29 to 17. The Logan girls were visibly tired as a result of a long trip, but as the Tech girls were considerably below the form they had displayed the previous week in defeating the Nashville Y.W.C.A., the affair was about even. This is the first game Logan has lost this season, having previously defeated the strong Western Kentucky Normal team and others. Miss Shrader was outstanding in her efforts for Logan. In fact she is the equal of any center seen on the local court this season. Miss Shipley was high scorer of the game and for Tech with 14 points to her credit. Tech Line-Up Logan Shipley (14) R.F. (1) Belcher Shanks (4) L.F. (3) Morgan L. Whitson (11) C. (8) Shrader Moore R.G. M. Ellis Starnes L.G. Anderson Substitutions: Tech: McKeel for Starnes; A.P. Whitson for Moore; Van Hooser for Shanks. Logan: O’Neil (5) for Morgan: King for Ellis; Ellis for Anderson. King for Ellis; Ellis for Anderson. Referee: Wihite (Transylvania). Timer: Miller (Tech) Scorer: Robbins. “See here, young man,” stormed Mr. Officer from the hall at one in the morning, “do you think you can stay in the parlor with my daughter all night?” “I’ll try, sir,” replied the imperturbable Jobe modestly, “but I’m really afraid I’ll have to be leaving about four five o’clock.” EXCHANGE COLUMN A Boomerang When a bit of kindness hits ye, After passing of a cloud, When a bit of laughter gits ye An’ yer spine is feeling proud, Don’t forgit to up and fling it At a soul that’s feeling blue, For a moment that you sling it, It’s a Boomerang to you. “Face The Sun” Don’t grumble, don’t bluster, Don’t dream and don’t shirk. Don’t think of your worries, But think of your work. The worries will vanish, The work will be done. “No man sees his shadow Who faces the sun.” Something that runs in the best of families –silk hose. –The Babbler. THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The Administration Building was erected in 1912. In 1921, some additions were made bringing the total cost of the building to $110,000. The building contains the offices of the school administration, the auditorium, library, domestic science laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory, Gymnasium, Bookstore, and Fourteen Classrooms. EXCHANGE COLUMN A chaperon is an old maid who was sweet enough to eat in her young days, but none of her suitors were hungry. –Exchange. The Charleston The Charleston began when a farmer armed with a two pronged pitchfork and a hound dog with sharp teeth and a nasty disposition caught a worthless man in his chicken run. The farmer jabbed the colored boy with the pitch fork and that brought into being the first step of the Charleston. Then the dog attaches itself to the seat of the thief’s pants making movement number two. The dance steps, alternative from that point on with successive jabs from the pitchfork and bites by the dog ending in a grand climax as the colored boy cleared a six-foot tone wall in a frenzied bound. –The Blue and Gray EAST DORMITORY The East Dormitory was erected in 1916, at a cost of $35,000. It contains twenty-five Rooms, and the School Dining Hall is located in the basement of this building. WEST DORMITORY The West Dormitory is similar in cost and construction to the East Dormitory and was also erected in 1916. The Biology Laboratory is located in the basemen of the building. If You Were Busy If you were busy being kind, Before you know it you would find You’d soon forget to think it’s true That someone was unkind to you. If you were busy being glad And cheering people who were sad Although your heart would ache a bit You’d soon forget to notice it. If you were busy being good And doing just the best you could You’d not have time to blame some man Who’s doing just the best he can If you were busy being true To what you know you ought to do You’d be so busy you’d forget The blunders of the folks you met. If you were busy being right You’d find yourself too busy quite To criticize your neighbor long Because he’s busy being wrong. PREP CO-EDS WIN TWO GAMES Friday, Feb. 5th, the Prep Co-Eds played Algood in basket ball. The following girls plaed: Hazel Thompson –Forward Virginia Wilcox –Forward Estelle Wall –Guard Annie P. Whitson –Center Letha Capps –Center Mattie Whitson –Guard Mabel Cassity –Guard Mary F. Whitson –Forward. Due to a three division court, and six players, our girls were not as successful as had been expected. The forwards played well, Thompson scoring 4 and Wilcox 6 Wall, Cassity, and Whitson guarded well throughout the game. The team outclassed Algood in every way Score 10-3. Saturday, Feb. 6 the Prep Co-Eds played Monterey Annie Pearl Whitson was the star player in the game, caging 3 long field goals in the last 4 minutes of play. The forwards played a good game, Cassity scoring 2 and Shanks 3. The guards Cassity, Wall and Whitson fought a hard game, Score 11-10. INCREASED STIPEND FOR RHODES SCHOLARS Rhodes scholars from the United States and Canada during the past 20 years, according to a statement of the American secretary of the Rhodes Trust, have made almost identical academic records at Oxford University. Among the 420 candidates for appointment considered at the last election of scholars to enter the university in October, 1926, Ohio led with 30 candidates, and Pennsylvania had 30. The stipend has been increased recently and the 32 men elected will have an annual income of 400 each for the three years of their residence at Oxford. A Warning Wives of great all remind us Men may die any time And departing leave behind them Widows more or less sublime. Widows that perhaps another Traveling through this vale of tear A bereaved and forlorn brother Might take on in spite of years They are zealous, they are earnest And a man their only goal. When they try to do their earnest You had better hunt a hole. --the babbler THE TECH ORACLE Official Publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Printed by The Herald Publishing Co. Entered as Second Class matter at the Cookeville Postoffice, Cookeville, Tenn. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Bryce D. Stone ’26 Assistant Editor Edward McKay ‘27 Assistant Editor Nola Quarles ‘27 ASSOCIATE EDITORS Athletics M. Douglas Robbins ‘27 Wit and Humor Robert Cox ‘30 Exchange Elizabeth Ensor ‘28 Classes Martha Sedivak ‘27 Society Sheila Officer ‘29 Alumni Hazel Wall ‘27 Literary Mary Crenshaw ‘27 BUSINESS Business Manager Lee S. Darwin ‘27 Asst. Cir. Manager Robt. Smith ‘27 Asst. Cir. Manager David Terry ‘29 Subscription Rates $1.50 per year PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY In a recent speech to the Chapel assembly President Smith spoke of loan funds and scholarships as being a desirable aid in building up a school. We are glad to announce that plans have already been worked out for the establishment of at least one scholarship to Tech. Details of the plan will be published later. Also, in regard to the plan for student speaking campaign we have thought for some time that students could, with proper organizations get as good or better results through this means than faculty members have gotten. But regardless of the origin or novelty of the ideas, they are good ones, and we should use them for all they are worth. Tech is a growing institution, and is now in a stage of development where every student can do something tangible towards aiding the school to increase its scope of usefulness. Do not let the opportunity pass. If you have an idea or a suggestion for improvement, take it to the administration or to some student organization. But remember that there is a remote possibility that your idea may not be practical, so do not get disappointed if it is not immediately adopted. The world is an echo that returns to each of us what we say. –Emerson. VALUE OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION The uppermost question in the mind of nearly every young man is how to achieve success and gain financial independence. There have been many men who by clean living and honest effort alone have reached positions of trust and honor in the hearts of their friends and acquaintances even though the years brought them nothing in the way of financial reward. Such a life has its compensations, but does not a man owe himself and his family something more than just the means of keeping the proverbial wolf barely from the door? The average man must think so since one of his greatest goals is to be able to enjoy a reasonable number of life’s luxuries. Bearing that thought in mind our young men energetically set forth with a high ambition to figuratively conquer the world. Entirely too many try to plunge themselves quite unprepared into the business world. What is the result? They find themselves hopelessly stranded and unable to compete with the vocationally trained men who surge over their heads every day. It is possible, of course, for a person whose education in limited to push himself into prominence by sheer common sense and will power. He can get by on this mixture of nerve, bluff, and experience; nevertheless, such a person will always be at a disadvantage in competition with trained men with an educational background. The old age is gone, and many of its axioms have been discarded. There is a college within reach of everyone. The man who fails today has no excuse and only himself to blame. The idea that colleges are institutions only for the rich and privileged has no foundation. American colleges are based upon no such principles. Indeed the very opposite is true. A college is the gateway to success. It is founded with the purpose of keeping young men of little or moderate means to become successful and capable of enjoying fuller life. On the other hand a college graduate is not given success on a golden platter the day he gets his diploma. He is prepared to fight and work for it intelligently; and when he gains prosperity he is able to enjoy it to the fullest and to spend his money for the good of himself and others. The way is open to all, but there is little time to hesitate. As said before, the old age with its standard is gone. The standard of today is most exacting, and the person who falls short is left behind and pushed into oblivion. FRIENDSHIP Friendship, peculiar boon of heav’n. The noble mind’s delight and pride To men and angels only giv’n To all the lower world deny’d --S. Johnson There is no friend like an old friend Who has shared our morning days, No greeting like his welcome, No homage like his praise --O.W. Holmes There is no better book In life, than a wise friend; For with his teaching-look His teaching-voice shall blend. --Calderson. A speaker comes to the chapel Some wise words to say He looks at the student body And then says “Let us pray.” --The blue and gray. OLD FASHIONED VALENTINE PARTY One of the most look-forward to events in Tech’s school year took place Saturday evening, Feb. 13, when the B.L.S. and S.L.S. entertained with their annual Valentine social in the form of an Old Fashioned Party. The halls and auditorium were beautifully decorated with red hearts and red and white streamers. On the stage a large red heart covered with smaller hearts held the secret of the most interesting contest of the evening. The young men shot arrows toward the heart and the small heart which they chanced to pierce contained the name of their partner for the remainder of the evening. The handsome and stately 18th century couples found one of their chief diversions in the gymnasium in the form of the Virginia Rell, which followed the grand March. In this Miss Mamye Gibson and escort were awarded the prize as the best costumed couple. Various other contests and amusements were enjoyed which proved equally interesting. Delicious refreshments consisting of brick cream, cakes and nuts, carrying out the Valentines idea were served. Tiny, red, heartshaped baskets were the lovely and unusual favors. It was a new, well planned and splendid party and one in which every guest seemed to throw himself with abandon and the single view of a good time for everyone. CAMPUS GOSSIP Jess Clark has decided to sell books again, beginning June 1. Bob Rose was seen driving with a young lady who formerly drove with Lochinvar Puckett. Trouble brewing. Fred Terry is trying to borrow $500 by June 1. Wonder why? Some dire calamity will surely overtake us, since the “Dean” has turned evolutionist, and Mr. McClanahan is now espousing the cause of fundamentalism. James Miller’s mustache seems to need pruning. Those visiting McMinnville last week were Lee Darwin and James Carlen. Simon “Selling” Suggs hasn’t offered anything new for more than a week. NEWS NOTES Among our visitors at chapel for the last few days was Mr. Coley, a traveling secretary from Bowling Green Business College. He made an interesting talk, telling us something of their school. Another visitor of much interest was Mrs. Graham secretary of Presbyterian Board of Missions. “Our Relation to Foreign Countries.” The points and illustrations she brought out made us consider the other part of the world. The Prince of “Wails” now wails louder but less frequently. MARY N. MURFREE –ONE OF OUR TENNESSEE WRITERS By Mary Crenshaw In the period immediately following the civil war there was very little literature produced in the South, and most of this was poetry. We have our supreme Southern poet—Lanier, who gave utterance to the feelings and aspirations of our entire Southland. Timrod and Hayne of South Carolina, although not as great as Lanier, helped to perpetrate Southern ideals in poetry. But during this period there was little fiction written. In 1884, “In the Tennessee Mountains” a volume of stories, was written by Miss Mary N. Murfree under the pen name, Charles Egbert Craddock. Other stories followed from her pen. In 1887 another book of short stories, “In Ole Virginia” was written by Thomas Nelson Page. These provided the stimuli for other Southern stories. Thus Miss Murfree became a leader in Southern fiction. Charles Egbert Craddock interests us not only as a Southern story writer but also because she was a Tennessean. She was the great grand-daughter of Colonel Hardy N. Murfree of revolutionary war fame and for whom the town of Murfreesboro in 1850. When a child, she had a stroke of paralysis which left her lame and could not play with other children she became a great reader and scholar. As the family fortune was greatly reduced after the civil war they moved a number of times, going from Nashville back to Grantlands and then to St. Louis. At St. Louis, Miss Murfree and her only sister, Fanny, attended a girls seminary. After they had finished school there they moved back to Murfreesboro Miss Murfree continued to devote her time to very extensive reading. As her father was a lawyer she became greatly interest in law and even wrote a book on the subject. In recognition of this, the University of the South conferred on her the honorary degree of L.L.D. However, the subject of law was not her chosen field, for she began to write stories of life in the Tennessee Mountains, where she had spent much of her time. The people there interested her; and she created many beautiful stories about them and their ways of living. Her stories appeared in the living. Her stories appeared in the Atlantic Monthly, always under the name of Charles Egbert Craddock. It was several years before her identity was known. In fact she had created much interest among critics and north men of letters, none of whom suspected that the writer was a woman. After she had published a number of stories, she went to New York, at the request of her publishers. When she was announced to them, they were completely surprised to find that Charles Craddock was a woman. Miss Murfree never married but she and her sister, Fanny, lived a very quiet life in Murfreesboro. Later in life she had very serious trouble with her eyes. They were afflicted with cataract growths and an operations was performed which was unsuccessful and she became totally blind. Although crippled and blind she was always cheerful, and cordial to her friends. She died in September, 1922. Miss Murfree’s stories are interesting because they picture a type of real life that is romantic in its simplicity and its natural air and pitiful in its ignorance and superstition. The settings are found in the East Tennessee mountains –one of the most beautiful regions of the entire South, while the characters are true mountaineers. The author has treated her subjects with a freshness and fidelity born of a keen perception and a complete familiarity with what was typical and appealing in them. Not only has she written as one who understands and sympathizes with the rugged conditions of mountain life and with the veracity of its people. And above all she tells the story well. Her descriptions are beautiful and are used to create the proper atmosphere for the story. She knew the dialect of the people and she let them tell the story in this dialect, thus adding a flavor and a charm she could not have attained in any other way. She does not criticize nor ridicule the people but shows them as nature made them. Superstition plays a great part in the life of these people and our author makes very interesting as well as weird stories based on this element. One of the best of these is “Phantoms of the Foot-Bridge.” She has not created any outstanding characters, yet she has certainly individualized her characters and made them live for us. “The Haint that walks Chilhowee” is one of her most typical stories. In this story superstition plays an important part. The author shows the people’s ignorance of law and life in the “valley.” We see something of the customs of the mountaineers’ family life. Not only do we get a good picture of the life in the mountains but also of the characters –and we must sympathize with the heroin, Clarise, in her narrow world of superstition and ignorance. Even if Miss Murfree’s stories are never classed with the truly great in literature, her work assures her an honored place among the Southern writers of her generation. Y.W.C.A. Miss Betty Webb, national Y.W.C.A. secretary, who is making a tour of the Y.W. organizations met with the group at this institution on Feb. 13. In a delightfully informal manner Miss Webb outlined the World Student Friendship fund project making suggestions whereby our small band might contribute to this international student movement, which is occupying a chief place of importance in Y.W.C.A. work at present. The plan is raising a fund for aiding needy students in all parts of the world, thus establishing friendly relations with students across the sea. The charming personality and business-like efficiency of Miss Webb won the admiration of all who came in contact with her. WILL YOUR WIFE LOVE YOU? Some writer asserts that “a French woman will love her husband if he is either witty or chivalrous; a German woman if he is constant and faithful; and Dutch woman if he does not disturb her ease and comfort too much; a Spanish woman if he wreaks vengeance on those who incur his displeasure; and Italian woman if he is dreamy and poetical; a Danish woman if he thinks that her native country is the brightest and happiest on earth; a Russian woman if he despised all Westerns as miserable Barbarians; an English woman if he succeeds in ingratiating himself with the court and the aristocracy; and American woman, if –he has plenty of money.” THE BEST YOU CAN By Nola Quarles What use to frown when things go wrong? A frown won’t set them right Be brave of heart, and sing a song To make the burden light. That this is true I quite believe He is the wisest man Who sings when care and trouble come. And does the best he can The man who broods o’er trouble finds His burdens heavier grow, As he climbs up the hill of life The wise man does not so. He gathers flowers beside the way; He says to fellow-man; “Let’s make the most of pleasant things And—do the best we can.” Think and Grin When Louise Woods Fainted Doctor No. 1: “Did you hold the mirror to her face to see if she was still breathing?” Doctor No. 2: “Yes, and she opened one eye, gasped and reached for her powder puff!” Suggs: “Don’t tell a soul, but I need five bucks.” McKay: “You can depend on me. I shall act as if you had not said a word to me about.” McCoin: “How are you?” Frank Hall: “Rotten. I’ve gotten insomnia.” McCoin: “How come?” Hall: “Woke up twice this morning in Geometry class.” “This soup isn’t fit for a pig.” Said the indignant Buford Murphy. “I will take it away,” said the waiter, “and bring you some that is.” “You will notice,” said the eccentric physics teachers as he placed his fingers on a piece of mechanism and seized the handle, “that this machine is turned by a crank.” And he wondered at the titter that went round the class. I hear that you have lost your valuable dog, Mr. McClanahan,” said a sympathetic friend. “Yes, in a railway accident. I was saved, but the dog wasn’t, “replied Mr. Mac. “Goodness! What a pity!” “Count!” McKay: “May I call this evening?” Lucille Cameron: “Oh! I’d be tickled.” “Count”: “Aw, I’m not that kind of a boy.” Mr. Hudgens: “Why is it that you are always at the bottom of the class?” Joe Frank: “Oh! I doesn’t make any difference. They teach the same at both ends.” Obliging Book Agent (entering Governor’s office): Pardon me, sir. Clement Governor (reaching for pardon slip): Certainly. What did you do? Sick Man: “The doctor has given me a month to live.” Jew: “Iss ye insured?” S.M: “Yes.” Jew: “Den vy worry?” Grocer: “So you want a job, eh? Do you ever tell lies?” William Massa: “No. But I’m willing to learn.” It’s torture “Talk about torture—” “Yes?” “nothing is worse than sitting in a barber’s chair with your mouth full of lather, watching the boy trying to give another customer your new $6 hat.” Rah! Rah! Rah! Steam Captain (who had just fallen overboard): Don’t stand there like a dumbbell! Give a yell, can’t you? Green student deckband: Certainly, sir. Captain! Rah! Rah! Rah! Captain! Sunday Morning Customer: Give me change for a dime, please. Druggist: Sure. And I hope you enjoy the sermon. Three of a Kind Jessie Beau (waiting for her to come down stairs): Is Jessie your oldest sister? Kid Brother: Yep. Jessie Beau: And who comes after her? Kid Brother: You and two other guys. TECH VANQUISHES BETHEL The highly-touted basket ball team of Bethel College, Russellville, Ky., received a rather rude jolt Tuesday night, Feb. 2, thanks to a revamped but aggressive, Tech team. Tech had much the better of a 44 to 23 contest, despite the fact that two regulars –Watson and Winningham –were missing from the line-up. Nothing daunted, however, Tech went in and come out with more spirit and desire to win than has been shown in any game of the present season. The game was rather rough, probably due to this aggressive spirit, but it was a fair one at that. And if such a spirit wins ball games, and we are inclined to think that, it does, give us more of it. put Tech on the map. Jobe was a individual star of the game, if there was one, having 18 points to his credit. He caged them from all angles with equal ease. M.L. Robbins played a good game, and added 10 points to the evening’s totals. For Bethel, Reynolds, who scored 10 points, was the whole show. Tech Line-Up Bethel Jobe (18) R.F. (10) Reynolds Lewis (3) L.F. (2) Gish Moss (8) C (3) Bush R. Robbins (2) R.G. (6) Higgins Davis (1) L.G. (2) Baker Substitutions: Tech: M. Robbins (1) for Lewis; Lewis for Jobe; Denny (2) for Moss. Bethel; Sanders for Gish; Brandenburg for Reynolds; Higgins for Bush for Higgins; Sanders for Higgins. Referee: Houtchens (Tulane). Timer: Miller (Tech). Scorers: Robbins (Tech) –Sanders (Bethel). Moss: “Is he mean?” Jelly: “Mean? Say, that guy should have apologized to the doctor when he was born.” Most marriage ties are made of beau knots. East Tennessee Teachers’ College will confer degrees on approximately 40 students at the end of the present school year. Careful psychological tests have revealed that eighty-five per cent of women are inherently insincere. We are forced to wonder how long the other fifteen per cent. Have been dead. –The Babbler. At 6 she wants a candy store, at 16 a box of sweets, at 26 a “sweet papa.” –highland Echo. The age of adolescence is when a girl begins to powder and a boy begins to puff. –The Stampede.

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