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Volume 003, Description 04 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript: THE TECH ORACLE “EAGLES” PLAY CUMBERLAND FRIDAY Number of Students to Accompany Team On next Friday, November 20th, Tech meets an old rival in Cumberland University, and judging from their present season’s record, one whom it will be difficult to defeat. They won from the Tennessee “Doctors,” 17 to 0, who were defeated by the famous Centenary College team only 17 to 14. They held the strong University of Chattanooga team to a 12 to 7 score, who the next week defeated Mercer by a similar count. Coaches Overall and Smith saw the Carson-Newman game and both are of the opinion that Cumberland should have won. In weight their team will compare favorably with an in the South, averaging about 185 pounds. In Martin, from the University of Oklahoma they have a 225 pound tackle, whose play has been outstanding all fall. “Goob” Vaden, a former Tech man, and for the last three years a mainstay on the Milligan College team, is now a “Bulldog” lawyer. He happens to weigh 180 lbs, and is the lightest man on the regular squad. The two ends, Hicks and Wesson are heavy and experienced men and both good at their positions. In Singleton, from Texas, they possess a triplethreat man of no mean ability. He is a punter of repute and will push Hughes for punting honors. The ability of “Tiny” Knee has been demonstrated to Tech teams before, to our great sorrow. We know what to expect from him. Our team knows what it is up against and are preparing to “do or die.” With the student body squarely behind them we are going to carry off the banner of victory. Let’s show them we are for them by our presence at the game. The probable Line-ups: Tech L.E. Hicks Brown L.T. Martin Moss L.G. Grant Clark C. Humphries Miller R.G. Vaden Wilson R.T. Wesson Watson R.E. Wesson Hughes Q.B. Singleton Lewis L.H. Brooks Starnes R.H. Knee Jobe F.B Cockrill WITH THE ALUMNI A number of graduates of T.P.I., have received degrees from other institutions. Those who received their degrees from Peabody College are located in the following places. Constance Gregory is reaching in West Palm Beach, Florida. Naomi Ensor is also teaching in () David Lipscomb College in Nashville. Mamye Fox, as Mrs. William Locker, is living in Gallatin. Dorothy Gregory is teaching in San Marcus, Texas. Rettie Ensor is teaching in Texas. Lilian Smartt is teaching in the Algood High School, Algood, Tenn. Thelma Rose is teaching Home Economics in T.P.I. Valeria Burton is teaching in Florida. Mary Tom Quarles is teaching in the Williston High School in Williston Florida. Victor McClain received his degree from Vanderbilt and is now engaged in engineering work in New York. Johannon Noonan received her degree from the University of Tennessee. She taught in the Cookeville High School last year. Ruth Gwaltney received her degree from Tennessee College and is teaching in Lenoir City this year. Walter Ross Burton received his degree from Columbia and is practicing law in Miami, Florida. Bascome Countiss received his degree from the University of Illinois and is connected with the Department of Agriculture of that University. Wm. A. Morgan is superintendent of the Nuyaka, Okla. Sudie Mary finley is teaching music in Lebanon after receiving her degree from Cumberland University. Barlett McCormick taught in Mulligan, S.C., last year, having received his degree from Milligan College. Thos. M. Lowe received his degree from the Massachusetts School of Technology and now has a position in the University of Florida. Liza Anderson, Leonard Dunavin, and Odessa Johnson are graduates of Carson-Newman College. Miss Anderson, as Mrs. Bedford Morgan, now resides in Cookeville. Leonard Dunavin has a position in the University of Florida. Liza Anderson, Leonard Dunavin, and Odessa Johnson are graduates of Carson-Newman College. Miss Anderson, as Mrs. Bedford Mogran, now resides in Cookeville Leonard Dunavin has a position in the Algood High School and Odessa Johnson is teaching in the Holston High School, Blountville, Tenn. Cleburne Hatfield received his degree from the University of Tennessee and is now teaching in Chattanooga. “GO TO COLLEGE MOVEMENT” Received Unanimous Endorsement of Tech College Students! The members of the United College Classes met in the auditorium on Tuesday, October 10, to perfect plans for a “Go to College Campaign” which will be conducted throughout this section of the state. Briefly stated, the plan is this: the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute extends to every member of the senior classes of all high schools in this section a free subscription to the Tech Oracle for one year. The Tech College Student Body agrees to furnish the material for, and to cooperate with the Oracle Staff in editing a special column in the paper devoted to this campaign. The aim of the campaign is to show by facts and figures the beneficial effect of a college education on every activity of life. We printed, in the preceding Description of the Oracle, statistics which prove this contention beyond question, and abundant evidence and information in furtherance of this topic will be given in succeeding Descriptions. The Tech Collegians voted unanimously in favor of the Campaign, pledging their support to put it over in true Tech style. WORK TO BEGIN ON DRAMA At a recent meeting of the college students, Mr. Stone, president of the organization appointed a committee to cooperate with Messrs. Passons and McClanahan in selecting a suitable Shakespearean play to be given by the organization during the latter part of the school year. The Committee: C.W. Davis, Chairman, Rebecca Johnston, Martha Sedivak, Hazel Wall, Robert Rose, Douglas Robbins, Harry Draper. The committee is expected to report its selection within the next two weeks. FACTS ABOUT FRESHMEN The 1925 Freshman College Class is one of the most interesting first year classes that has entered T.P.I. in years. This class is mature and well-balanced, and its members lack much of that greenness so characteristic to freshmen. T.P.I. welcomes this class very cordially. No former freshman class has seemed to catch the Tech spirit so readily as they have. We members of the first year class number 55. There are thirty two boys and 22 girls. The average age of the boys is twenty years and that of the girls is eighteen years and four months. The freshmen are taking courses in many different departments of () the school. Seven are taking Agriculture, eight Engineering, twenty Home Economics, ten Commercial work, and ten are taking the regular academic work. The first year students represent twenty-seven counties and sixteen high schools. Seven have taught school, and thirty-six have travelled out of the State of Tennessee. The following counties are represented by at least one student in the first year class: Scott, Morgan, Dickson, Overton, Robertson, Jackson, Clay, Putnam, Sequatchie, Pickett, Monroe, McMinn, Montgomery, and Hamilton. The three magazines that are read most by the members of this class are: The Literary Digest, The American and the Ladies Home Journal, By far the most popular authors with the freshman are: Harold Bell Wright, Zane Grey, James Oliver Curwood, and Gene S. Porter. We are expecting great things of this class, forty of whom intend to go to college four years and get a degree. Just Another Victory for Tech On last Friday the Tech “Golden Eagles” won another victory –this time at the expense of Hiwassee College. But as the score indicates it was just another victory, for a 39 to 2 count doesn’t reveal much opposition. Or else, journeying thru the beautiful and picturesque Sequatchie Valley, our team was filled with such feeling of sublimity that when the game was on it rose to the ethereal heights from which it would not be downed. Anyway, we came away with with the verdict and the honor of being, according to Hiwassee players, the best team seen on the Hiwassee field this year, the U.T. Freshman notwithstanding. They declared that our blocking was almost unsurpassable as well as unpassable. Jobe Dowell, Watson, and Wilson were the outstanding players for Tech. Jobe was especially efficient on off-tackle plays—gaining at will. Dowell’s skirting of the ends for fifteen and twenty yards was another feature and a frequent one at that. Wilson, playing his usual stellar game at tackle, had no less than five chances to score, once on a kick-off, twice on recovery of end punts. But each time, after eluding almost the entire Hiwassee team, the last man brought him down. The greatest individual honors, however, must go to Watson, our versatile right end. It seemed that he could not miss. On () four occasions he snagged the oval for distances of thirty yards and more. Once he caught one over the end zone, which does not count. Hughes’ punt averaged forty yards despite the fact that much of the kicking was against the wind. For Hiwassee Dickenson played a great defensive game. Hiwassee scored their only points when Dowell, in attempting an end run, was forced far enough back to e downed behind his own goal line, thus resulting in a safety for Hiwassee. The line-up and summary: Watson L.E. Dickenson Brown L.T. Deakins Moss L.G. Hall Clark C. Youell Miller R.G. Waner Wilson R.T. Lewis Davis R.E. Crockett Hughes Q.B. Hudson Lewis L.H. Kennedy Starnes R.H. Martin Jobe F.B. Cox Scoring touchdowns: Jobe, 4; Dowell, 1; Starnes, 1. Points after touchdowns: Hughes, 3. Score: Tech 39 Hiwassee 2 Referee, Sloan (U.T.); Umpire, Robinson (U.T.); Head Linesman, Carson (Maryville); Timekeeper, Hines (U.T.).

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Volume 003, Description 06 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript: Girls’ Basketball Tournament February 24, 25, 26,1927 T.P.I. vs. Castle Heights, Tuesday Night, Feb. 15 Societies prepare for debate Question: “Resolved, That Labor Unions as they exist, are on a whole beneficial to the American people.” The century-old labor question will again be brought into forensic prominence at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute this year when the representatives of the Sherwood and Upper Cumberland Literary Societies meet in the annual intersociety debate on April 8th. The question as submitted by the Sherwoods to the Upper Cumberlands on last Tuesday reads as follows: Resolved: That labor unions, as they now exist, are on the whole beneficial to the American people.” The Upper Cumberland Representatives will announce their choice of sides of the question on February 10th. The Sherwoods will be represented by Stanley Carr, of Livingston, and Leonard Crawford, of Baxter. While the Upper Cumberlands are basing their hopes for victory on Robert Smith, of Winchester, and Paul Moore of Cookeville, Route 6. A loving cup is offered the winning team by Womack Drug Co. The society winning the cup three years in succession retains it as a permanent trophy. Home Economics Club Organized The students of the Home Economics department met and organized a home Economics Club. The purpose of which is to further the development of this department at T.P.I. and affiliation with the State organization, so as to better the conditions and increase the efficiency of the work throughout the state. Regular meetings will be held under the supervision of Miss Rose and Miss Johnson. The officers elected were as follows: President: Rebecca Johnson Vice-President: Eleanor Haile Secretary: Mary Della Pointer Treasurer: Jonny Bilbrey Spring Quarter Opens Mar. 14, instead of Mar. 4 An error was made in the general catalogue of the school concerning the date of the opening of the spring quarter, which will be on March 14 and not on March 4 as printed in the catalogue. Some additional instructors will be added to the faculty and several new classes will be organized at that time. A large number of new students are expected both at the beginning of the spring quarter and the spring short term, which will be on April 26. “Be an Optimist” A Great Success On January 28th, at the City School Auditorium, the Sherwoods and Belles Lettres Literary Societies gave the Baker royalty play, “Be an Optimist.” In spite of the rainy weather, there was a large and appreciative audience present. The play is dedicated by the author to “everyone, everywhere who is considered a grouch.” The many complimentary statements received by the young people who were in the play made them feel that they had a done a splendid service in removing any tinge of grouchiness that may have existed in the minds of those present. They appreciate the many congratulations they have received on the manner in which the various parts were presented. The characters were as follows: Isaac Golditch: Leonard Crawford Beck, His Daughter: Alberta Cassety Jimmy Maynard: W.B. Murphy Mrs. Clinton: Lena Breeding Mike: Hollis Ours Ray Hudson: Harry Burrows Miss Hull: Edith Gentry Maggie: Vallie Huddleston Ethel Peabody: Hazel Swafford Spencer: Paul Tidwell Madame Goopher: Ruth Weaver Direcotrs, J.M. Hatfield and J.E. Lane; chairman of publicity and business arrangements, Lester King; costume committee, Treva Cooper, Maurine Quarles. Palladians Entertained One of the most delightful social events of the season was that participated in by the Palladian society at the home of Miss Shelia Officer. Miss Officer, assisted by Misses Rebecca Johnson, Eleanor Haile, Elise Young, and Jessie Barnes entertained the members of the Palladian society with a card party on Saturday, January 29th, from three to five o’clock. Both were progressive bridge and rook were played, with Miss Mary Francis Whitson winning the prize for highest score in bridge, and Miss Virginia Wilcox for the highest score in rook. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon by the charming hostesses. The party was heartily enjoyed by all. Moon-light cabaret minstrel Sponsored by football letter men and directed by Mr. T.W. Kittrell. Practice begun last Monday night January 3lst, on the Moonlight Cabaret Minstrel that is being sponsored by the football letter men. This Minstrel is being given to raise money with which to give each letter man a nice sweater. If you like a dry, uninteresting play, don’t see this Minstrel; but if you have good sides that can stand lots of laughter, don't fail to be there. The Minstrel book is a 1926 edition and this guarantees a new set of jokes. We are very fortunate in securing a very able director in the person of Mr. T. W. Kittrell. Mr. Kittrell as everyone knows, has had much experience in directing plays and al— ways makes them a great success. The following characters make up the cast: Director: Mr. Kitrell Interlocutor: B.M. Carr Sam: Oyama Winningham Melancholy: Robert Smith Pete: Gradis Winningham Jolly: Sewell Brown Buck: Merrill Hughes Clarence: Stanley Carr We promise you a good time, and we believe that you will get your money’s worth. The date and the price of admission will be announced soon. Watch for them. Be present, enjoy yourself, and help a good cause. Burritt College Co-Eds defeated by Tech Girls The Burritt Highlanders went back to the hills the other night following a humiliating defeat handed them by the Eagle Co-Eds, 45 to 2 on the local gym floor. The Preps also contributed their part of the big Tech night by winning with as much ease from Celina. High School to the tune of 45 to 22. There was very little out of the ordinary about the game itself. Had the Highlanders played a little better or the Eagles played a little worse, it might have been an exciting game, but as it was, we can only say that it was one of those uninteresting runaways. The line-up follows: Tech Pos. Burritt Thompson F. Northcutt A.P. Whitson F. Bell L. Whitson C. Simrell Hale G. Johnson Moore G. Drake Substitutes: Tech-Watson, Jared, M.F. Whitson, Whitaker, McCormick Burritt – Acuff Cumberland loses to Tech 28-18 Speed of Tech Co-eds make Cumberland Five Appear Slow. It was evident from the first few minutes of play that the visitors did not have a ghost of a chance, but the Co-Eds from Lebanon kept at it and gave the gallery something good to watch at different times during the struggle. They were obviously suffering from too much and too hard basketball squeezed into too few nights. The game was far different from the great runaway that the locals staged against Burritt College just a few nights before, but they had in their possession a decided margin on the score board all during the scrap. The line-up follows: Tech Pos. Cumberland Thompson F. Whitlock A.P. Whitson F. Alexander L. Whitson C. Vaughn Moore G. Smartt Hale G. Stockton Substitutes: Tech-Watson. Second game McDonald F. Sedwell Moore F. Wendell Greenwood C. Davis Matheney G. Hahnan Rich G. Gates Substitutes: Tech-Robbins, Cobb. Dr. Crume Makes Talk in Chapel On Thursday morning, January 27th, Rev. Sam Edwards and Dr. T.C. Crume, who is conducting a revival at the Baptist church, were present at the chapel exercises. Dr. Crume made a splendid talk on“Making Good in Life," which was enjoyed very much by the students. We were indeed fortunate to have a man of Dr. Crume's ability to visit our school and to give us such an interesting talk. Valentine Party On Saturday evening, February 12th, the Belle Lettres and Sherwood Literary Societies will give their annual Valentine Party for the student body. Elaborate plans are being made for entertainment and each and every student is promised an evening full of pleasure. B. G. B. U. Takes Victory from Take One could travel many a mile in any direction from any given point without seeing a slower game than the one between Bowling Green Business University and Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. Both teams labored under the handicap of it being a warm night, but it was, no doubt, Tech's night off. They would work the ball down the floor, through the scanty defense of the Businessmen and then miss a crip shot. The Eagles held the visitors very. Well during the first quarter but after that they simply couldn’t hit the hoops. They had all the breaks against them, too. Time and again the oval rolled around the loop, only to fall over the wrong side. Too, a number of personals were called on the locals and most of the free throws were made good by the visitors. The line-up follows: Tech Pos. B.G.B.U H. Evans F. Sledge Robbins F. Perisho Moss C. Williams Watson G. Weems Winningham G. Seale Substitutes: Tech – K. Evans (1), Jobe B.G.B.U. – Lewis, Stamper. Tech Preps Lose to Livigston The Livingston Academy basketball team defeated the Tech Preps 22 to 18, in the former gym, about a week ago. The Preps played ruggedly due to the lack of intensive practice. The line-up follows: Tech Pos. Livingston Vaughn F. Stonecipher McDonald F. Speck Moore C. H.Hinds Matheney G. Bone Rich G. D. Hinds Substitutes: Tech – Cobbs, Robbins Prep Girls Trim Carthage Displaying the same team work that has featured their play all season, the Prep girls continued their winning pace by defeating Carthage High, 47 to 7. The Preps took the lead at the beginning of the game and were never checked. Good passing and excellent teamwork featured the victory for the locals. Thompson, Jared and A. P. Whitson almost shared equal on the offensive plays. Carthage fought hard during the entire game but went unrewarded. In fact the defense of the Preps was so good that they only shot at the goal three times during the first quarter. The line-up follows: Tech Pos. Carthage Thompson F. Jenkins Jared F. Hughes A.P. Whitson C. Malone McCormick G. Armistead M.F. Whitson G. Webb Substitutes: Tech – Reagan, White, Starnes. Lebanon Five Beats T.P.I. Castle Heights ran roughshod over T.P.I. in their gym Saturday night, 35 to 14. The cadets took an early lead and at the end of the first half were leading 18 to 7. Burns for the winners, was the high scorer of the game. Robbins led the scoring for the Eagles. The line-up follows: Tech Pos. Heights H. Evans F. J. Martin Robbins F. T. Martin Moss C. Burns Watson G. Haley Winningham G. Dawson Substitutes: Tech – Vaughn, Cobb, K. Evans Castle Heights – Wood Algood Club The Algood boys and girls true to their home town tradition, form a band of united workers who loyally and faithfully enter into every duty that devolves upon them. This group of ten have organized into a club and elected as their officers the following. President: Jasper Harp Vice-President: Mary Della Pointer Secretary: Henry Mallory Treasurer: Odell Cornwell Senior College Class The Senior College Class were in charge of Chapel exercises Friday, January 21st. The program was planned to commemorate the life of one of the South’s greatest heroes, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Because of a visiting minister, Rev. B. T. Watson, only one of the numbers was given, this being a splendid talk on the “The Life and Work on Jackson” by Mr. Benton Carr. Everyone expressed their appreciation by the splendid applause. College students have access to art collections Art loan collections valued at $100,000 for use in teaching art will be sent by the Carnegie Corporation of New York to 20 colleges in the United States and Canada. The collections consist of 1,800 reproductions in photograph and color facsimiles of the greatest works in architecture, sculpture, and painting; 50 original prints representing different processes and schools from the sixteenth century to the present; a set of textiles in 35 pieces illustrating materials and designs of different races and ages; and 200 books, many of which are rare volumes in French and German, as well as English, on the art of every period and people. Cabinets have been provided for the sets and a catalouge prepared giving a description of each piece in the collection. Seventeen colleges in the United States, representing 13 different States and 3 colleges in Canada, are the beneficiaries. All of them are smaller colleges without heavy endowments and located in places not easily accessible to metropolitan centers. Cooperative plan involves half-year alternations One semester each year for three years is spent in an industry as nearly allied as possible to their chosen line of work by students in the department of engineering at the College of the Pacific, Stockton, Calif. During the fifth year students remain continuously in college. This is said to be the only college west of the Mississippi following the co-operative plan of instruction, under which students are enabled, after the freshman year, to gain valuable first-hand experience in the work they expect to follow as a profession and at the same time to support themselves while attending college. College Friendship College friendship is a deep, quiet, enduring affection for our college association. It is affection arising from mutual esteem and good will. College friendship is essential to a successful college career, for the more friends we have in college, the more we get out of college life. It is the desire of every college student to become as popular as possible with his college friends. Popularity, being based upon friendship, depends upon the number and kind of friends we acquire. College life would be a drudgery if it were not for the friendship we establish. If knowledge was the only thing we could get at college, many students would drop out, or not even start to college that would otherwise graduate. Friendship when once established is hard to destroy. It is something you can not loose, nor can it be taken from you so long as there is mutual esteem and good will existing. A large part of our education comes through our college associates. By discussing a topic with one or more college friends we get their views, and thereby broaden our own conception. There are many ways in which we can develop friendship while in college. We can develop it by trying to appear pleasant at all times, regardless of the state of mind. Also by participating in athletics, musical clubs, dramatic clubs, college journalism, class social events, literary societies, alumni associations, and any other organization or function connected with college life. There are many religious organizations in which we may make friends, friends that are worthwhile. Friendship is one of the greatest acquirements during college life. While in college we make friends that will last throughout life. We meet the people that we will expect to help us in the time of need, and those to whom we will render aid. These are the people which we will always cherish. A student goes to college to acquire training in leadership which better enables him to render efficient service to society. Leadership is developed, principally through friendship, therefore the greater friendship is developed in an individual, the more service he is capable of rendering to society. There is nothing that will promote and increase a student’s love for his Alma Mater more than college friendship. It is not, necessarily, the college that holds a warm place in a college man's heart. It is the college friends, and sweet memories that composes the Alma Mater. There is nothing more satisfactory to an Alumnus than to relate the cherished memories of his college friends, and his Alma Mater. Many times positions are obtained through college friendship. A college graduate, when selecting some one to hold a responsible position, over which he has charge, will usually select an old college friend, because he has been tried, and he knows what his friend is capable of doing. The friendship of no one is more desirable than that of a college man, because he is to become a leader in society, a man among men, in the near future. Some of Tech’s Friends I take this means and opportunity of expressing the appreciation of the 1927 Eagle Staff to our friends who have purchased advertising space in “The Eagle.” They merit the patronage not only of our student body, but that of all friends of Tennessee Tech. Those who have reserved space to date are as follows: Williams &' Terry Bros, Jere Whitson Hardware Co, Maddux & Proffitt, Citizens Bank, Cookeville Motor Co., “33" Service Station, Murray Ball, Jewler, Womack Drug Co., Herald Publishing Co.. Gainesboro Telephone Co., Crawford Motor Co., First National Bank, Lassater & Carr, H. 8. H. West Side Drug Co., Royal Cafe, Jenkins & Darwin Bros, T. Robbins, Pressing Shop, Shanks Hotel, ]. A. Isbell, Ragland. Potter & C0., Cookeville Marble Works, Brown Shoe Shop, Apple's Place, Barnes & Clark., Ohero-Cola Bottling Co., Crawford 8: Bates Café, Sam Pendergrass Hardware Co., Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Model Laundry, T. P. I. Café, Clark Shoe Shop, Menzies Shoe Co., Baxter Seminary, Tennessee Central Railway, I. L. Loftis & Co.. The Harding Studio, Tech’s advertisers are “Tech’s, Friends.” Patronize your friends. B. M. CARR, Editor. Y.M.C.A The Y.M.C.A. met in regular meeting room Wednesday evening, January 26th, and enjoyed a most delightful program. Each man took part in the discussion with zeal. The program was as follows: School-days: Wallace Mitchell Childhood Friends: Robert Smith School-day: Wallace Mitchell College friends: Paul Moore Friends in Life: B.M. Carr There has been good attendance at the Y.M. meetings, but there are men in the “halls” who should be in the Y.M. Come next Wednesday evening and help us while we help you make the best of our time. Upper Cumberland Literary Society The Upper Cumberlands are working hard to win the Wilson Banner this year, and furthered their plans by electing Paul Moore and Robert Smith the debaters, to defend the Black and Gold, with Benton Carr and James Carlen as alternates. Both debaters are experienced debaters and the society is looking forward to a winning team. The play “Be An Optimist" given by the .Sherwood and Belles Lettres was enjoyed and appreciated by the Upper Cumberlands and we wish to congratulate the societies and more especially the cast for their splendid performance, and we hope to help further this program by presenting, with the assistance of our sister society, a play in March. Watch Oracle for announcements. Making the Assembly Hour Interesting There is one particular form of sport that seems to be especially attractive to the students in this college; it is that of cutting assembly. So pleasant is this diversion that dire threats and unpleasant publicity are called into use as a means of preventing such untoward behavior on the part of the students in general. I am wondering if in this case cure might not be better than prevention and may we not suggest that with a little forethought on the part of somebody in the planning of assembly programs they might be made so interesting that the enjoyment gained from being at assembly would overbalance that derived from being absent, thus taking from the precedent established by the school authorities. In other words, speaking in the language of the teaching profession, the work should be made so interesting that the students will want to get it instead of punishing them for not wanting to get it as it is. The student goes to assembly after two hours of intensive concentration on work requiring the greatest mental effort. Following assembly he again takes up work of the same nature for another two hours, before the time comes for any break in his work. Viewing it in this light would it not be wise to make the assembly period one more or less of a recreational nature, thus giving an opportunity for relaxation from the strain of the regular class work. Physiologists agree that inhaling fresh air is one of the best ways to refresh a tired mind or body; therefore the assembly room should be well ventilated, It should be the special duty of some one to see that this is taken care of. Singing is one of the best methods of getting this fresh air into our lungs and is a good form of exercise as well, and is also one of the best forms of relaxation. Hence would it not be a good idea to devote a greater part of the period to singing than has previously been done. There is nothing that any group enjoys more than peppy enthusiastic singing in which each one may take part. The assembly program should also be of an inspirational nature and after a few minutes of relaxation a well -planned devotional exercise would mean much to the student body; an exercise into which the one in charge had put some original thought bringing out something different from the subject-matter presented in the class room. This would mean of course that upon some one would devolve the responsibility of seeing that every assembly program was definitely provided for with a leader in charge and that leader notified in time to allow him time for special preparation, If the student does not feel that he is getting enough from the assembly programs at present to justify his attendance, he should feel some responsibility in improving them. The primary object of all clubs, societies and other organized groups on the campus should be to minister to the college life in general. What greater service could any organization render than that of presenting an assembly program that would give enjoyment and inspiration to the entire school? Let’s get busy with our special programs then, and with faculty and student body working together let’s make the assembly hour the most outstanding hour in the day. Why shouldn’t it be? It is the one hour when the entire college gets together. When this improvement has been accomplished we will no longer hear the low rumble of criticism that is now leveled against assembly by the student body in general and the monitors can throw away their little white cards and enjoy the hour with the others. – Chalk Line Agriculture Department From time to time articles will appear on subjects based on the study of Agriculture. This is the second of this series and from them we get an idea of many practical things studied in the Agricultural Department. Clean Milk and Pure Milk Milk may be clean and yet not be pure. To obtain clean milk the following precautions should be observed: First, to have a well ceiled .barn to prevent dust and other flying things from entering the milk While milking; second, to keep the barn well bedded with dry bedding; third, brush the cow and clean the udder with a damp cloth before milking; fourth, a thorough process of cleaning the vessels that are to contain the milk; fifth, to strain immediately after milking through a brass wire strainer of not more than fifty meshes to the inch and three or four thicknesses of loosely woven cotton or woolen cloth. The vessels that it is strained in should be closed well. As far as looks are concerned the above described milk would be alright for use, but it may not be pure These further precautions should be taken to make the milk pure: First, to test the cows for diseases; second, to wash the utensils with hot alkali water, and if possible expose to sunlight two or three hours; third, pasteurize to kill germs. This is done by heating to 155 degrees F. for fifteen minutes and quickly cooling to 50 degrees F. This will not develop a boiled taste. It should be of interest to the dormitory students to know that the milk supply for the lining hall comes from a source where the rules to obtain clean and pure milk are observed. Virginia Offers Extension Teaching In Citizenship Citizenship instruction, through single lectures or short courses, is announced by the University of Virginia Assistance in arranging citizenship institutes is also offered local communities or organizations by the bureau of citizenship education of the university, which will furnish information on any subject in the field of citizenship and government. A short-course meeting presents popular demand in connection with the proposed reorganization in Virginia of State and local governments, embraces a general study of city, county, and State government, and includes public health, education, public welfare, and other activities in which there is State and local co—operation. Lectures will be arranged to suit local convenience, the only expense being for travel and maintenance of the lecturer while absent from the university. Suggested Gifts for Brides Patent snore silencer and romance preserver. Dictograph for recording sleep mutterings. A self-reducer for household bills. Electric Searchlight for use in pocket larceny. Box of chalk for drawing the line. Rock crusher for biscuits. – Exchange. Letter Found by Janitor While Archie, the janitor, was cleaning the rooms at Springbrook during the holidays, he ran across a letter. It was addressed to Mr. Leonard Miller, and read as follows:“My Dearest Leonard: “I said I’d never come back, but here I am.” You know that ”I shouldn‘t mind if you find someone new.” “But I do, you know I do.” Leonard, “I'd climb the highest mountain,” if I knew I’d find you there “sitting on top of the world.” "All alone,” I’ll go where you go and do what you do, “as long as I have you." “So how come you do me like you do?" For ”I love you truly," Lew, and “I’m sorry I made you cry” “all through the night." “But what can I do after I say I’m sorry}? “Dear heart I’ll see you in my dreams,” and “Memories" of “The hours I spent with thee,” make me wonder“where my baby is tonight.” “Sweetheart,” “I wish you were jealous of me,” “as jealous as I am of you,”“Because" it makes me “Angry” to think that you may be “Cheatin’ On-Me,” “My Own” where we have “a cottage small by a waterfall,” “then I’ll be happy," and “at peace with the word.” “Honest and truly," “I love you dear,” “but if you love me I’ll never cry,” so Black-bird, By-Bye. Farewell to thee “Till we meet again.” Thy Own, “Little" Lucy. —The Broadcaster. “Why do people cheat on exams?” Because they hate to “flunk out.” That is such an illogical way of reasoning. A degree is a proof of a person’s having passed successfully certain subjects. If you receive a degree and are a hopeless ignoramus, you become a laughing stock. It is better to know nothing with no pretensions than to pretend knowledge that you do not possess. “Cheating on exams isn’t clever; it is dishonest. To steal another’s brain work is as dishonest as stealing his books. When a paper is handed in the pupil. Whose name is signed to it is swearing that the work is wholly his own. A pledge is superficial—a person who signs h 3 name has signed the best pledge he can. Giving help is as bad as receiving, if not worse. There is a double weight of dishonor on the giver—his own and that of the receiver, who could not cheat even if he wanted to without the giver. “Cheating on exams is the most cowardly of all thefts because it involves the most inordinate of all human instincts, personal pride. The cheaters want to get something for nothing. They hate to fail an exam, regardless of the fact that they have made no preparation, because they hate to make a low grade when their classmates make “A.” They are ashamed to make “F" because others will find out, but they aren’t ashamed to look over a student’s shoulder and “copy." These people can see only as far as their noses—they cannot see how momentary weakness leads to genuine dishonesty. College age is too late to cure the cheating disease. It is a mental habit that grows by leaps and bounds when endured. The Dean’s solution—to expel those who are caught cheating—is about the only course to be followed. It may not eliminate cheating, but it will help rid the school of cheaters. This measure that provides two chances .for an offender is both wise and lenient. Stressing the point may make the practice less common, and people may see the error of their ways and mend them accordingly."—The University Echo. FINALE The longest trail has somewhere its ending; The sweetest day has its twilight of gall, When the Star of our hopes into darkness descending Fades and leaves but the black and the pall. The longest river finds somewhere its ocean; The tallest peak finds somewhere the sky. The sublimes faith and a whole heart’s devotion In the ultimate crux may perish and die. The rarest of flowers has its day of decaying, When its gospel of Beauty no longer it flings To the breeze, and its wilted petals are saying: “We’re dead—but we want no angel wings!” ——Vadus Carmack Tote Fair There’s an awful lot of happiness In this old world I find, If we think well of other folks And treat ’em middlin’ kind. If we meet and everywhere, We do the best we can There's a heap of satisfaction In just “toting fair.” There’s a powerful lot of gladness In being true to men, In carryin’ out your promises Every time—and when They don’t seem to appreciate it— Why, don’t you never care, You’re more ahead than they are By just “toting fair.” There’s rules' and regulations For being happy here But honest, you don’t need them And don't you never fear— You’ll be happy and contented If you treat your neighbor square, For the best way to be happy Is to just “tote fair." ——George P. Kissberger. Formal Instruction for Deans of Women Special course for training advisers of girls and cleans of women have been established in at least 24 higher institutions in the United States, as shown by a survey conducted by the National Association of Deans of Women. Courses vary somewhat in the different institutions. In 10 institutions courses in relation to the high school only are available; in 6, courses in relation to higher educational institutions as well as to high schools are offered. In others the particular field of interest was not stated. The dean of women is the instructor in charge in nearly all the institutions, and replies from 19, indicate that credit of from one to six semester hours is granted. From 50 to 70 pupils a year receive scholarships from the Nicaraguan Government for education in foreign countries, principally in the United States. Jokes Mr. Parsons: “When was Rome built?” Flop Tallent: “At night." Mr. Passons: “Who told you that?” Flop: “You did. You said Rome wasn’t built in a day.” A bright—eyed, shabby little fellow was working his way thru a Crowded street car selling his papers. A white—haired old gentleman seemed interested in the boy, and questioned him about his way of living and his earnings. It appeared that there was a young brother to be supported. “Jimmie is lame and can’t earn much himself," said the boy. "Ah, I see," said the gentleman“That makes it hard. You could do better alone.” The shabby little figure was erect in an instant, and the denial was both prompt and indignant. “No I couldn’t," replied the boy. "Jim's someone to go home to. He’s lots of help. What would be the good of having luck if nobody Was glad? Or of getting things if there was nobody to divide with?” “Fourteenth street!" called the conductor, and as the newsboy jumped out into the gathering dusk, the old gentleman remarked to nobody in particular: “I've heard many a poorer sermon than that.” An absent-minded man was strap hanging in a tram car. He swayed to and fro and finally the conductor said to him, “Can I help you, sir?” "Yes," said the man, ”hold onto this strap while I get my fare out.” Mable Matheny: “Sometimes you appear so manly, and sometimes you are effeminate. How do you account for it?” Willis Huddleston: "I suppose it is heredity. Half of my ancestors were men, and the other half were women." Servant: “The doctor’s here, sir.” Absent-Minded Prof: “I can’t see him. Tell him I’m sick.” Clerk: “The customer asks if this shirt will shrink?” Ikey: “Does it fit him?” Clerk: “No, it’s a size too large.” Ikey: Sure, of course it shrinks.” How much did Philadelphia, Pa ? How much did Cleveland, O.? How many eggs could New Orleans, La? Whose grass did Joplin, Mo? What was it made Chicago, Ill.? Twas Washington, D. C? She would Tacoma, Wash, in spite of a Baltimore, M. D,? You call Minneapolis, Minn.? Why not Annapolis, Ann.? If you can't bet the reason why I bet Topeka, Kan? Who was it lent Nashville, Tenn, when he was nearly broke? Could Noah build a Little Rock, Ark., if-he had no Guthrie, Ok.? Would Denva, Colo. cop because Ottumwa. la., dore? For tho my Portland, Me., did love, I threw my Portland, Ore. “Is Johnny’s new dog a setter or a pointer?” “He’s neither. He’s an upsetter and a disappointment.” If we were asked what it is the most taxed thing in the world, our first guess would be – a mothers patience. “Oh, Ma, C’mere quick!” “What is it, Mary?” “Look, Johnny ate all the raisins off that sticky brown paper.” Do you discipline yourself as severely as you criticize others? Impatience causes as many failures as stupidity. An Englishman just returning to London from a visit over here, was very much impressed with our current slang phrase, “So's your old man," In telling his friends about his visit he said: ”They ’ave a very clevah saying over theya‘h jus’ now. When a man wishes to er— pun, so to speak, another friend. ’e simply says, “Your fawther is the same way. Haw, Haw! Clevah, isn’t it? Haw, Haw! A young minister, attracted by pretty Sister Grace, was dining with the family. Little Evelyn, aged 7, was talking rapidly when the minister was about to ask the blessing. So, turning to the child, he said in a tone of mild reproof, “Evelyn, I am about to ask grace.” Well, its about time," answered Evelyn. “We've been expecting you to ask her for a year and so has she.” High-School Alumni Aid worthy Students Student loan funds granted last year by the student benefit club, an activity of the Lansing (Mich) High School Alumni Association, enabled 13 girls and 8 boys to continue in school. A total of $2,250 was loaned to these 21 pupils. In the 15 years since the organization of the club 82 pupils have been aided. The principal of the fund now amounts to nearly $6,000. One per cent interest is charged until the pupil has been out of college one year, when it is expected that the loan will be repaid. Collegiate Study The Palladian's regular Monday afternoon program was made more interesting by a study of what other college’s are doing. Mary Francis ‘Whitson entertained the members with a charming selection "On Being Collegiate." ”Roommates" and the art of ”getting along” was brought out by Letha Capps. Sheila Officer gave the latest news on“Drinking and Dancing.” “Short Saying” in college life were given by Charlotte Watson. An instructive and much appreciated talk on "Being Young" was given by Muriel Gipson. Eleanor Haile concluded this snappy program by giving the very latest “Collegiate English.” Sherwood Society The Sherwood Literary Society met in the regular meeting room, January 24th, and rendered the following program: Devotional – Chaplain. Debate: Resolved, that Stonewall Jackson was a greater leader than Robert E. Lee. Affirmative, Henry Mallory; Negative, E. J. Wood. Oration –Roy Leonard. Several new men affiliated with the society. We are always glad to have new men come in and put their heart to the work and help us along. Our enrollment is increased at almost every meeting and we are continually climbing to higher things. If you are not affiliated with a society, we welcome you to ours, open heartedly. To establish 100 scholarships for rural teachers in summer schools of George Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, Tenn., the sum of $100,000 has been donated to the college.

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