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Volume 009, Number 05 of the Tech Oracle student newspaper.

Volume 004, Description 01 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper. Transcript:  THE TECH ORACLE FOOTBALL PRACTICE BEGINS TODAY Eleven Letter Men Expect to Return, Prospects Best in History, Schedule Announced. When Coach P. V. Overall calls the 1926 Tech football squad together today on the Tech field it will mark the beginning of some exceedingly keen competition for places on this year’s team for with the return of eleven letter men, six reserves, and the addition of six new warriors, each of whom bears no mean reputation as a pigskin performer, every player will be called upon to exhibit his best football wares before being assigned a permanent position on the eleven. Jobe, fullback; Starnes, half; Hughes, quarter; Dowell, half; Carr, half; Miller, end and guard; Moss, tackle; Suggs, center; Davis, guard and center; Brown, tackle; and Poteet, guard; are the old places on the team. With the exception of Jess Clarke lost by graduation, Watson and Wilson who were lured away by the stinking of wedding bells, Davis, who goes to Vanderbilt, and Lewis, at Tennessee Wesleyan, Tech can boast of returning the same team that made such an excellent record in 1925. But more yet –from the 1925 reserves come Minor, end; Matheny, quarter; Little, half; Gill, guard; Johnson, guards and Huddleston, tackle. New men expected are Koffman, quarter, Trenton High Bennett, center and tackle, Decherd High; Ikard, end and half, Decherd; Trye, end, Shop Springs; Vaughn, half, Livingston: End and end, University of Vermont Freshmen. There are from one to five candidates for every position on the team with the exception of fullback and if Jobe measures up to his past record, no other is needed for that places. While Coaches Overall and Smith are both optimistic and well pleased with prospects, they are saying little but are carefully laying plans for the best season in the history of the school Football Schedule 1926 Oct. 8 –Sewanee Freshmen at Sewanee. Oct. 16 –Middle Tenn. Teachers College at Murfreesboro. Oct. 23 –Hall-Moody College at Cookeville. Oct. 29 –Cumberland at Cookeville. Nov. 6 –Tenn. Wesleyan at Athens. Nov. 12 –Ogden College at Cookeville. Nov. 24 –Cattle Heights at Lebanon. Visitors to Tech are often heard to comment favorably on the appearance of our campus. This is a splendid recommendation for the school and it is within the power of every Tech student to add something to this beauty. During the past five years much time, money and attention have been expended in the improvement of the school surroundings and now that the basis has been laid, let every student plan and do something during the coming year to increase the beauty of our Alma Mater. GREATEST IMPROVEMENT OF THE YEAR What is it? why the Athletic field of course. Have you noticed the splendid arrangement of the field with ample seating space for visitors to be located separate from the students –and that no one will be allowed to chase up and down the sidelines during a football game, thus obstructing the view of others. Tech students should seize this opportunity for the development of some real school spirit, such as prevails at other colleges and universities. There should and probably will be a special entrance to the field for students and a special section of stands reserved for them. Tech student! Get with your presence worth something to the team and the school by active and cooperative support. TECH LIBRARY GREATLY IMPROVED During the vacation just closed many and various improvements have been made on our school library. New furniture of the very best and latest type has been installed reference shelved, lighting, and magazine racks are also new and much better than formerly. The library now has upward of 5000 volumes and is equipped to carry 30,000 volumes conveniently. Miss Hallie Ray is to be librarian again this year so we may expect continued courteous and efficient service. Read the library rules on another page of this paper. The library is yours –use it. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ORACLE Have you subscribed for the Tech Oracle for the coming year? You haven’t finished your registration until you have seen the business manager and given him $1.50 for a year’s subscription. The school paper is one of the chief factors in building up school spirit because through the paper the student learns definitely what is taking place in every organization and he not only knows what his own school is doing but he learns what other students and educational people are saying and doing. Subscribe today and don’t miss an Description. $1.50 is a very small sum for this paper which is published semi-monthly. This is the opening of Tech’s eleventh year. Let’s make it the best of all, by supporting all worthwhile organizations in the school. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO HAVE ACTIVE YEAR The Tech Alumni Association, considered by some as the most dormant organization connected with the Institution, is due to come to life this year according to a statement made recently by B.D. Stone, President of the Association. The appointment of James Miller, Oden Cornwell, and Rebecca Johnston as the Alumni Executive Committee is proof that the association members will be called on for work of a progressive nature. If you are a graduate of either the high school or college departments, you are expected to take part in all association activities. Watch for further announcement. NEW FORM OF ATHLETIC TICKET A great change has been made in the athletic tickets for this year. Instead of having only one small card which served for the entire season, ten tickets are bound together in an attractive booklet, one ticket being used for each game. The school colors are used in making the covering, which is gold, printed with purple ink. On the inside of the front covering are found the rules for the use of the tickets. Alma Mater is printed on the inside of the back covering and on the outside is the varsity yell. This form of season ticket is a great improvement over the old and is another one of the signs of the growth of Tech. MEDALS OFFERED THIS YEAR Do you wish to receive a medal at commencement next Spring? Now is the time to begin to work for it and also toward winning the Wilson Banner for society, Medals are not won by working during Commencement week; they are earned by the efforts put forth during the entire year. If you wish to be successful, don’t wait even until the beginning of the second term, but begin now to win one or more of the medals offered by the citizens of Cookeville. Not only will it be an honor to you but you will be giving one point toward winning the banner for the black and gold or the old rose and gray. Read the catalog for full information concerning these medals. Following is a list of the medals offered this year; together with the names of students who won them last year. Howard Scholarship Medal –Jack W. Morrison, Sherwood () Essayist Medal –Della Lemmons, Palladian Readers’ Medal –Amy Shipley, Palladian J.M. Anderson Domestic Science Medal –Ruby McKeel Palladian History Scholarship Medal –Elizabeth Foster, Palladian Declaimers’ Medal –Douglas Robbins, Upper Cumberland Holladay Prize in Mathematic –Harry Burrow, Sherwood Davis Oratorical Medal –Leslie Myers Sherwood. Athletic Medal –Robley Jobe, Upper Cumberland History Medal –Bryce D. Stone, Sherwood Womack Loving Cup for Debating Sherwood Literary Society, Wilson Banners –Palladian and Sherwood Literary Societies. TWO LOANS FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE Interest On Bank Balance and Proceeds from Annual Play to be Used for This Purpose Two loan funds are now available for the use of students of the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute who find themselves in need of financial aid during the coming year, according to announcement made recently by the school administration. The first loan fund ever established at the Institute was the result of action taken by the United College Students last March, the second fund was authorized by the State Board of Education in a resolution passed on May 7 of this year. The establishment and operation of these funds is clearly stated in the following regulations: THE UNITED COLLEGE CLASS LOAN FUND Established by the United College Classes, March 15 1926. 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 Institution 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 per cents. All interest shall be added to the principal of the loan fund. 7. Applications for loans shall be made at the Bursar’s office at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute. 8. This fund shall become operative as soon as available funds to the amount of $100.00 have been placed in care of the Bursar. BRYCE D. STONE President of Class of 1926, FRANK S. LOOMIS, President of Class of 1927, () F. MONROE POWERS President of Class of 1928. BRYCE D. STONE, Pres. United Col. Classes 1926 CHAS. P. McCLANAHAN, Chmn. Of Student Activities. UPPER CUMBERLANDS WELCOME ALL It is a great pleasure for us, the Upper Cumberland Literary Society to welcome to the old and the new students to the best school in the Upper Cumberland section. The Upper Cumberland Literary Society extends an invitation to the gentlemen to attend their regular meetings at all times. The purpose of this society is to become efficient in debating and all other kinds of literary works. Each Upper Cumberland works hand in hand with every organization for the upbuilding of a bigger and greater Tech. Join a society and help Tech grow. Grinographs “Sir, your daughter has promised to become my wife.” “Well, I don’t come near me for sympathy, I knew something like that would happen to you hanging around the house five nights a week.” Visitor –“And how old is your baby dear?” Small Sister –“He isn’t old at all. He’s a this year’s model.” HOW SHALL I SHOW MY LOYALTY AS A STUDENT USE OF FREE TIME “After setting aside eight hours for regular schedule of student, eight hours for sleep, and two hours for athletics, there are free periods totaling six hours for eating, sociability, amusement, and free activity. In this free activity, you will reveal what you are or shall amount to –your fortes and your and your faults –most strikingly. Here it is that initiative and leadership crop out. The men who succeed best in life are the men who make the best use of the odd moments at college. A natural leader is born a leader and leads from the cradle to the grave. College men are or should be selected leaders. The ability of a leader depends first of all upon his intelligence and knowledge of his opportunity; but with these he may fail utterly if he has not acquired, through persistent practice, habits of confidence in himself, confidence in the other fellow mastery of his body and mind in meeting the other fellow, readiness in the rules of the game of life, charm of personality and the ability to inspire loyalty. This social power is acquired through college life more rapidly and more effectively than in any other period of life and no one can afford to postpone this training until after college. It is acquired in the routine work of classroom and playground but is especially favored in the so called activities and social life of the institution. The time that should be allowed especially for such activities depends in large part upon their nature. Debate, oratory, and all other sorts of intellectual and artistic competitive exercises partake of the nature of study and should dovetail into the time scheduled for the regular studies, expanding it within reasonable bounds, but not so as to cause overstrain or serious neglect of regular work. The student who maintains that he has no time for social activites is the student who does not know how to make use of them, and is, therefore, more desperately in need of this type of development. But leadership does not consist necessarily in presidencies and honors. Indeed, the man who is continually in search of distinction and fritters away his time in petty offices will be the ward-heeler type of leader. Social engagements of all kinds in the college fail either if they are undertaken as work, or run to excess. Many kinds of work offer excellent sociability. Eating is a splendid opportunity for sociability. The are of conversation may be one of the finest exercises for the acquiring of the higher sentiments. But avoid being a lounge lizard, a cake eater, a loafer, a floater, a fusser, one who merely sits or strolls and gabs. Do not hang on the telephone; do not stay after you have paid your visit; stay away from the smoke house, the corner drug store, the commercial pool hall, and your friend’s study room.” –An Open Letter to a College Freshman. THE TECH ORACLE Official publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY Subscription Rates $1.50 Per Year CLASS SPIRIT There are five classes in Tennessee Tech. each of these should meet and perfect a class organization. Competent officers should be selected. The classes which do not have a constitution should adopt one which will permit them to do effective work as a class during their years at T.P.I. When the organization is in good running order, the class should select some definite ideal which will be for the advancement of Tennessee Tech and should work hard towards the attainment of that ideal. There are many improvements needed around the campus. The High school class of 1926 left a drinking fountain. The United Colleges classes of that year established a student loan fund. These actions of the past might well serve as incentives for the classes of 1926-27. Each Wednesday is set aside as class meeting day. Let us urge each class to meet Wednesday, September 20, and start their organization. Through effective class organization great things can be accomplished at T.P.I. this year. Class rivalry has been keen in the past. Let this year be no exception. May the best class come out at the top. Y.W.C.A. The Y.W.C.A. officers for this year are: President Ruth Weaver Vice-President Mable Cassetty Sec-Treas. Alice E. Tardy Chairman of Program Committee Alberta Cassetty The Y.W.C.A has just finished a most acceptable chapter of its history at T.P.I. this year we are planning for a bigger and better organization than we have ever had before. The President, Secretary and Chairman of the Program Committee attended the Southern division of the Y.W.C.A. Student Conference at Blue Ridge, N.C., in June. The conference program provided for both work and play, tho we would hardly say work when we mean listening to such interesting speakers as Dr. Bruce Currey Dr. Kirby Page, Dr. Morse and others. The play part of the Conference was made up of hiking, swimming, riding and reading. This was a full program, yet we all found time early in the morning to go down to the “Glen” and to glean from each morning watch, something to bring back to our campus. Our goal this year as before is not a financial one but rather a spiritual one, that of helping to create and maintain a higher Christian standard on our campus. We heartily seek the cooperation of the Y.W.C.A. to help us attain our goal and we pledge to them our loyalty. PALLADIAN The Palladian Literary Society, one of the two literary societies for girls, was organized about twelve years ago under the efficient leadership of Miss Emily Sue Dow. Since that time the society has played an important part in all school activities. It was the lofty aim of the founders of the society to establish an organization for the development of forensic and social activities and through out its history of twelve years the Palladian Literary Society has been carrying out this ideal of literary achievement. The Palladian spirit, good fellowship and unselfishness –has won the society the highest respect and has been the chief factor in the accomplishment of the founders’ purposes. This spirit has been felt in every phase of school life. The Palladian girls have stood for a clean competition in all school activities. The members of the Palladian Society have always won their share of honors in the reading and essay contests and have come in for a grand portion of the honors for scholarship, history and cooking medals. The Palladians have held the Wilson Banner, and banner given the society scoring the highest number of points in average attendance and medals, during the years of 1920-21, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1924-25, and have won it for the approaching year of 1926-27. The Society has ideals of harmonious with those of Tennessee Tech and it has always been its chief aim to be loyal to the Alma Mater. Palladians’ history is rich with achievements and its ideals have been carefully guarded and perpetuated. Greater achievements and higher attainments each succeeding year are the wishes of each member of P.L.S. The Palladians invite all the young ladies to visit the society and to become members. Wanted-Modern house on vacant lot. “IS your husband trying anything to cure his deafness? “No; he has postponed it until the children have finished their piano lessons.” STUDENT LOAN FUND OF T.P.I. At the regular meeting of the State Board of Education on May 7th, a resolution was passed authorizing the presidents of the State Teachers Colleges and the Tennessee Polytechnic Institute to use the money received from the local banks as Interest on the deposits of the state and local funds of the institutions as a loan fund for the purpose of assisting needy students while they are getting an education. Follow in the plan for administration of this fund: 1. That the money received as interest on the daily balances of funds deposited in the local bank or banks, together with any other money which may be added to this fund from time to time, be known as the Student Loan Fund of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and that this fund be deposited in a local bank as a separate account, drawing interesting as the other funds of the institution, and handled in accord since with good business methods. 2. The student Loan Fund shall be administered so as to aid needy and worthy students by loaning them such sums of money as the amount of funds on hand and the nature of each case may seem to justify. In administrating this fund loans shall be made to those students only who have made good records over a period of at least three quarters, and who have habits of economy. Preference shall be given to students of the senior and junior years respectively. 3. Each student to whom money is loaned shall make a satisfactory note or notes, bearing 5 per cent interest penannum, and payable in monthly, quarterly or such other installments as may be agreed upon; provided, such note or notes shall bear interest from the date of the student’s withdrawal from school; and provided further, al sums of $100 or less shall be repaid to the institution within one year from the date of the student’s withdrawal, and sums of more than $100 shall be repaid within two years from the time of the student’s withdrawal. Approved August 13, 1926 WELCOME TO TECH The membership of the Sherwood Literary Society is pleased to offer a cordial welcome to all students, who are entering Tennessee Polytechnic Institute at this time. Our chief aim is the advancement of Tech and Tennessee through the development of lofty ideals and the cultivation of efficiency in forensic work in members, and we confidently expect to see Tech become the state’s leading school in the not too distant future. We invite the consideration of the young men of Tech toward the Sherwood Literary Society and its purposes.

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.