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.
title:
The Oracle, Volume 004, Number 02
creator:
Tennessee Technological University
subject:
College student newspapers and periodicals
subject:
Tennessee Technological University
subject:
Tennessee Polytechnic Institute
subject:
Literature Societies, etc.
subject:
YMCA of the USA
subject:
Student Loans
subject:
Poetry
subject:
College attendance
subject:
University and college Faculty
subject:
College sports
subject:
Football
subject:
Smith, Q. M. (Quintin Miller)
subject:
Universities and colleges Furniture, Equipment, etc.
subject:
Glee clubs
description:
Volume 004, Description 02 of The Tech Oracle student newspaper.Transcript: THE TECH ORACLETENNESSEE TECH BEGINS 11TH YEAR205 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 PEABODYDean 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 MEMBERSUpper 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. CarrVocal Solo Mary Ellen RashTalk Hazel WallMusic 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 WAYTech 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 LeeVice-President Alberta CassettySecretary Edith WindleTreasurer Vallie HuddlestonChmn Prgoram Committee Ruth WeaverChaplain Edith Gentry Sergeant-at-Arms Anna Pearl WhitsonReporter 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 CornwellVice-President Eleanor HaileSecretary Charlotte WatsonTreasurer Elsie YoungCritic Hazel WallReporter 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 KingVice-President Eugene WoodTreasurer Houston haileSecretary Harry BurrowAttorney-General Harvey ColeSergeant-at-Arms Joe McCoinCritic Leslie MyersChaplain 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 ORACLEOfficial Publication of the Students of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute PUBLISHED SEMI MONTHLYSubscription Rates $1.50 Per Year.EDITORIAL STAFFEditor-in-Chief Hazel WallAssistant Editor Eleanor HalleAssistant Editor Benton M. CarrAssociate EditorsAthletic Harry BurrowWit and Humor Robert SmithExchange Alberta CassettyClass Editor Lucille LeeSociety Odell CornwellAlumni Rebecca JohnstonBusiness manager David TerryAssistant Business Manager Circulation in managerPaul TidwellAsst. Circulation ManagerPrinted by Herald Publishing Company Entered at the Cookeville post office. Second-class rate pending. ExchangesWhat a Football Thinks AboutSo 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 amWhat 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 CoachA 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 EducationBooks, 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 ELSE1 Thou shalt not quit.2 Thou shalt not alibi. 3 Thou shalt not gloat over winning4 Thou shalt not be a rude loser5 Thou shalt not take unfair advantage 6 Thou shalt not ask odds thou art unwilling to give7 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 sportsman10 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 LIBRARY1 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 materials9 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 schoolMabel 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 schoolBeulah Lee is married and living in DetroitLuke 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 GraduatesEunice 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 ViolinLilian Young ViolinLauren O’Dell ClarinetRobert Smith CornetFrank Neely CornetRobert Cox Saxaphone Clem Allen Womack SaxaphoneAlbert Brogden DrumsMerrill Hughes PianoMiss 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. GrinographsDavid 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 ORGANIZEFRESHMAN 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 BakerVice-President Willis HuddlestonSecretary Dannie Wright JarvisTreasurer Aubrey JohnsonSergeant-at-Arms Richman HargisCritic Ruth WeaverReporter 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. BurrowVice-President A.C. WhitefieldSecretary Odell CornwellSergeant-at-Arms Alva StarnesReporter Leslie MyersAttorney-General Raymond HighSponsor Coach OverallSENIOR 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 TidwellVice-President Robert CoxSecretary Vallie HuddlestonTreasurer Donald MooreSergeant-at-Arms Lauren O’DellReporter Elise OfficerSponsor 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.
date:
1926-10-06
type:
Text
format:
pdf
identifier:
Oracle_1926_10_06
publisher:
Tennessee Technological University. Archives and Special Collections
source:
The Oracle
language:
eng
temporal:
1920s
spatial:
Cookeville (Tenn.)
spatial:
Putnam County (Tenn.)
rights:
In Copyright
rights Holder:
Tennessee Technological University
access Rights:
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).