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SIMMONS COLLEGE ABILENE TEXAS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15 1923.
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COWBOYS WILL OPEN SEASON
ON HOME FIELD SATURDAY 22D
CLASH WITH BAYLOR BEARS AT
WEST TEXAS FAIR ON
SEPTEMBER 29.
OPEN WITH WAYLAND HERE
Will Be the Heaviest Football SchccI
. ule Ever Made by West
Texas Team.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE.
Sept. 22 Wayland College at Abilene.
Sept. 29 Baylor University at
Iene.
Abb
Oct. 6 Austin
Falls.
College at Wichita
Oct. 13 T. C. U. at Fort Worth.
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Oct. 19 New Mexico Aggies at
Paso.
El
Oct. 26 Canyon Normal at Abilene.
Nor. 5 Daniel Baker at Brownwodd&a.
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Nov. 9 St
lene.
Edwards College at At
Nov. 16 Trinity University at Waxa
bachie.
Nov. 29 Howard Payne at Abilene.
Only nine days remain before the Sim
mons Cowboys will open the football eca
son here with the Wavland College Jack'
rabbits pn Parramore field Saturday Sept. &' of hursar and Secrelary-Treasurcr
22. This contest will launch the Purple of llle Doari1 of Trustees and bus made
and Gold warriors into the heaviest ached- "c uf llle mosl competent business man-
ule ever undertaken in the'history of Sim- aers '" connection with any college
mons. Some of the strongest teams in the During the war Mr. Carswell was in the
state are to be encountered and every United Stales navy and left it with the
date is full from the first game to the rank of ensign. He was stationed at Mare
Thanksgiving battle with the Howard- Island California and Pelbam Buy Park.
Payne eleven Prof. Chandler who is to take up Mr.
Due to a T. 1. A. A. ruling which pre- Curswell's 'duties has been head of the
vents any of the teams from training be- Simmons mathematics department for
fore the opening of school the Cowboys eleven years and bus become a part of the
will be rather raw when they meet the college. He hud been granted leao of
Jackrabblts and it is not expected to be a ubsence from school for this year before
run-over affair. The Simmons machine is accepting bis new position. Ho wus ex-
largely made up of veterans however and pecting to lake graduate work in George
no danger of defeat is expected in the first Washington University Washington D. C.
game. Miss Ivy Rhodes first assistant in the
The gridiron classic of the year and the office will continue in Jhis capacity. Miss
greatest battle ever staged in West Texas Rhodes is another honor graduate of Sim-
will be seen at the West Texas Fair when mons finishing in 1918.
the Cowboys clash with the Baylor Bears o
on the last day of the fair Sept. 29. The
Bears were the undisputed Southwestern
champions last year and although they
are losing many stars will no doubt
have a powerful team oguin this year. In
this Simmons probably faces the hardest
fight of the season. Thousands will sec the
fray and the Cowboys vill fight hard tu
avenge two defeats received at the hands
of Baylor In the last two years.
The third game is likewise another cli-
max of the season On October 6 Coach
Hays' veteran eleven will collide with the
Austin College Kangaroos at Wichita
j Falls. When the Cowboys met T. C. U.
' there last 'year Wichita Falls fans were
so' well pleased that they asked for a repe-
Htion of the performance. Later they de-
elded that it should be an annual affair
jdiat Simmons should play at the Texas-
Oklahoma fair having unbounded faith in
the Cowboy gridiron possibilities in the
future. Accordingly the contract for still
another season has been signed providing
I for another game between Simmons and
1 1 Austin. The contest this year will be an-
other attempt at revenge by the Cowboys
las they suffered defeat at the hands of
the Kangaroos last year by a 14-0 score.
The fact that the notable "Hub" Hollis
.later declared ineligible was the great The twenty-ninth session of the Summer
factor in spelling defeat for Simmons does Normal held at Simmons was a very sue-
'tot dampen the desire for a comeback. ccssful one of eight weeks duration. Ninety
Two more games away from home fol- four women and eight men took the ex-
' low the Wichita plash before the Cowboys aminations this being the largest number
r.turn to Parramoro field. On October 13 for years. There were u large number of
Hie T. C. U. Horned Frogi will fight the appllcants-for- permanent certificates which
Cbwboys on their own fWdf at Fort Worth is an unusual feature of the normal. Fifty-
'IIls contest "will projokej .much Interest one took examinations for first and second
a thp T. C. U warrloit nlwaya present a grades and permanent primaries. There
sliff fight and they Jook as if they were were fifty-one building from lower to
gfing to be better than ever this year. higher certificates.
(The following week the Cowboys will Students from Van Zandt on the east
.meet at El Paso 'die New1 Mexico to El Paso on the west were registered in
Agglas the fast Jeanl that .trounced the the normaUand south to Comanche county
CojMwys at the fair here last year 6-0. amj lortn 0 Lynn county. This year's
m Northwest T-xas Normal Buffaloes facuiy wag composed of Mr. Rogers of
Will W taken on text at parramore Field Angot)( Mr D M McKeown dean of
ctobsr 26. A'thls game Simmons fans McM"urry College. Mr L. A. Wooldridge
vlll se? the Cowboys at home In xntd- 0j Stamford Mrs H E. Dayls Mrs. Rob-
season form and though Coach Hays ex- ert Walker' F. M. Boren and Dr. O. H.
(Cwrttewd on page eight.) Cooper.
MR. CARSWELL RESIGNS
HIS POSITION AS BURSAR
AFTER SEVEN YEARS SERVICE
HE QUITS Or I ICE FOR
NEW .WORK.
BEEN WITH SIMMONS 14 YEARS
He Will Be Succeeded By Prof
Chandler Well Known
Math. Teacher.
T. N. Carswell bursar of Simmons
since 1916 has resigned bis position with
the college the resignation to tako effect
October 1 and will bo succeded by Prol.
A. E. Chandler former head of the math-
ematics department. Mr. Carswell is an
honor graduate of Simmons and bus been
connected with the college for fourteen
years first when he was a student and
secretary to the Field Secretary and bur
sar and registrar for the last seen years.
Mr. Carswell has accepted a position as
treasurer of the Western Produce Com-
imm'&''flP-TTna.
Carswelll first' came toAbileno in
Ueorgia jasjaminstructor' In1' UiSjfwhlt-umbrellas with the words "West
BuS1ne9YColieeSHo7.eriterSSTexas Falr!Abllene-Tcxas September 21
Simmons in 1909ia4;ri tojlate'has been 0 29 1923" printed lnredonrlheiuThe tion is enjoyed by everyone in his classes
connected with it ever since excepting 'uu u tp the'reguiatlon cowboy' uVlfonrlsand-hcJipasts of being the "funniest man
absence during the World War. AttlicpUrch'a8ed forrttrem lastY-aV'by thoQiamS onilhefacuItyiiUhutigli he does not try
time of bis graduation Mr. Carswell was jer 0f Cmmercekf i '$$&$$ 'lli&0aPP'itbatVTay in publfcJDrFryVwork
acting both as secretary to G. B. Puxton Promptly at 6:45 P. At. orrthe. day- MtrlsrauchjUi.the life of.Simmon?IIe holds;
then bursar and President Sandcfcr. for their departure the band assembleTanM?fwraJrVake Forrest College."'
In 1916 he took over the duties of the the T. & P. depot and began to play. In Dr. oTEBakerl'wjiPcontidue'tO. serve
TWO PROFESSORS AWAY
ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Prof. L. Q. Campbell head of the Eng-
sli department in Simmons und Prof. C.
C. Risler professor of history ure both
uwuy for one year uu leave of aboence
working on highei degrees und doing teach-
mg ulso. lioth teachers will return to
Simmons next year and resume their work.
Prof. Campbell is ut the University of
Texas finishing hi M. A. and working on
his Ph. D. Prof Rister is at Washington
D c. finishing his Ph. D. in George
Washington University. Mr. Campbell is
one of the strongest teachers that Sim-
mons has ever had and he will be missed
doubt but students can look forward
l0 jg return. Mr. Rister is one of Sim-
mona ablest und best informed instructors
having made a record in his. grades at the
University of California
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NORMAL SCHOOL HAS .
SUCCESSFUL SESSION
COWBOY BAND PLAYS
IMPORTANT PART IN
ABILENE TRADE TRIP
All West Texas was stirred by the melo-
dious strains of the picturesquely garbed
Simmons Cowboy Band during the last
wcck oi Aiigusi. i lie occasion was inc
long-heralded excursion of (ho Abilene
Business Men's Trade Boosters which left
Abilene August 21st for a four-dayg trip
Sixteen members of the Cowboy band
all who could be assembled after the
break-up for vacation made the journey.
The excursion had been carefully planned
for several days before hand and it large-
ly duo to the cooperation of these boys
who gave up their work that the plans
were a complete success.
The trip was made in a special train
C0MsjslnB 0f a baggage car four standard
I4.srcli drawing room sleepers an
lerVutioii car and u diner; the train
wa9 cratcd by specially selected crews
au accompanied in large part by prnmi-
nen 0fficjas 0f tlc cn different railways
ovcr wjc j pas8Cd. Ono hundred and
lwcnty.five of the leading business men
aj promincnt citizens of Abilene made
le trip Among them were President
Sandcfcr of Simmons President Hunt of
McMurry Congressman Blanton and
fvn Pnml.. Th imdn.irlnni-r
...WJW. WWW WW. W . W ...(.J.w.w
whie at8 wit" red nds bearinG 1e
words "West Texas Fair." and carried
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The Presidents Welcome
I am happy through the courtesy of
The Brand editor to extend these words of
welcome to our incoming student body
both old and new.
We are beginning the 32nd annual ses-
sion of this western pulsating Christian col-
lege. On behalf of our trustees our faculty
the Alumni and Ex-Student Association
and in fact of all of those who know us and
love us I bid you welcome thrice welcome
to our walls.
You will appreciate this frank state-
ment from me: Our faculty our equipment
and all that we have are yours but we wanl
no student in this institution who is not com-
ing with a serious mind to meet all of our
requirements both as to deportment appli-
cation to studies and conformity to all rules
prescribed by the faculty and the student
body to the end that the entire institution
maintain the highest type and standards
that must obtain if as a great Christian col-
lege we meet the expectations of our loved
ones at home and those who have sacrificed
that you and we have the privileges of work-
ing together and making our lives more
wprth while to each other and to the world
and making our countiy the choicest place
in all the earth for .men and women to live.
If you are in accord with the state-
ments herein expressed link up your lives
with ours and .Simmons College and you
will never regret casting your lot' with us.
' Welcome thrice welcome' you are to
this your college home.
LITERARY FACULTY
CHOSEN FOR YEAR
IS VERY ABLE ONE
The very best of Instruction is assured
in all the departments of the literary work
in Simmons this year on account of the
auie faculty clioscn. 1'ractically all ol
the old faculty will return and those few
out will only be away for a year on leave
of absence.
Dr. Julius Olscn returns for the twenty-
second year of teaching in Simmons. Dr.
Olsen will continue to bold the position
of dean which he has held since 1906 and
in addition is head of the chemistry and
pyhsics departments. As a scientist Dr.
Olscn is unexcelled In the state and stands
among the best in the nation. He holds a
Ph. D. from Yale and a D. Sc. from Beth-
any and has studied with Sir J. J. Tbomp-
80" and Other noted men of science abroad
Ur. Oicar II. Cooper chairman of the
faculty and head of the education and
philosophy department is well known
among educators' over ibe whole southland
He has held many responsible positions
including the presidency of Baylor Uni-
versity. Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion in Texas and was once president of
Simmons. Dr. Cooper's name stands among
the leading educators of America. He re
ceived his LL. D. from Yale and has also
sUicu auroau-
Dr. W. F. Fry who has held the chair
of Biblical Interpretation for many years
will continue to do so. Dr. Fry's instruc-
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PADEREWSKI TO APPEAR IN
CONCERT HERE IN FEBRUARY
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CONSTRUCTION ON NEW
MEN'S HALL IS STARTED
PLANS ARE THAT IT SHALL BE
FINISHED BY END OF
SCHOOL YEAR.
BUILDING TO COST $150000
Will Be As Modern and Complete
As Any Dormitory For
Men In State.
Construction work has begun on the
new $150000 men's dormitory to renlace
Cowden Hall which was destroyed by fire
in the spring of 22. Materials are being
placed on the ground and workmen are
making excavations for the foundation.
The new hull Is locuted immediately
south of old Cowden the walls of which
have been razed to the ground in prepara-
tion for construction work on the new
building. The new home for Simmons
bo)s will be completed during the current
Fchool year. It will be 170 feet long 70
feet deep and three stories high. The
construction will be fireproof throughout
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and as thoroughly modern in every respect
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na Hint ill rnhniMil inn tint It nir mI an !h
as that in connection with any college in
the state.
The building will be cut into several
suites with shower baths in each suite.
jjveryuung possible win ne none to insure geciuded life. When tile war started he
comfort-andcanvenience combined with saw he great opporunitv for service
safety and elegance inevcry. feature of fceling it wag time for p0iand'8 indepen-
this jiuccessorjo" the venerable ami -Jongence. (Knowing in world up-heavels
remembered. Cowden vIIalI.-Af."-wraaiuaoWn.trodden nations seek self ex-
Every where. the Alumni of Simmons ' pre
College hu've responded generously witnV"t"
donations toward rebuilding the hall.-inltobc able to take the aectureatfarwiwiS
addition to their pledges to other denom-
...ui...u. uiura. iin i. i. miner u
Simmons alumnus of Ist year's class has
been on the field as a representative of the
Alumni Association this summer and has
met wilh encouraging respom.e wherever
he has gone.
Oilier moneys are being contributed in
the form of private gifts the two largest
of which hae been $10000 each.
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One of our dignified seniors after buy-
ing a ticket to heur Elmun the celebrated
Russian violinist gave the ticket away on
the grounds that he couldn't understand
Russian.
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FORMAL OPENING OF
CALDWELL HALL FRI.
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On Friday evening during the hours of
-Km ... .en ... ri) mere is 10 l.e a lormul
opt'inng of and u public reception in the
latest addition to the Siminuiis campus
Hie Caldtwll Fine Arts Building which
is iinex. died It) an building of its kind
111 Tt-vus 01 even the South uccording to
heuisay.
As you enlei the building which has its
entrance on the south side the expression
department is on the left of the main en-
trunce This the expression department
is directed by Miss Pecaut of Sioux City
Iowa who is a French lady. Still buck of
this is Miss Willie Ray McDonald's room
Miss McDonuld who needs no inlroduc-
tion is ussislunl in expression and direc-
(or of the girls gymnastics.
The fust room on the right of the en-
trance is the Dean's (Stiles R. Anderson)
office. Leading out of it is a double stu-
dio which will be devoted to the hearing
of music lessons.
All of the north side of jhe building op
posite the main entrance is devoted to art
It is made up of one long roomtand two
small ones one at each end of the center art has ever risen to the heights in his
room. The central room is the work room art that knew anything about statesman-
while the end ones are display and kiln ship diplomacy governmental affairs
rooms. Breat economlp questions engrossed the
The second floor front is made up of alen'.ion f men of affairs?
seven studios for piano violin voice and "The imile(1 ""Morium facilities" Mr.
also' a room fx.r harmony and history of Anderson said "of our community is one
music classes. ;Across the hall on the embarasslng situation thatthose who have
north is the small auditorium which is !e hooking of our attraction in charge
devoted to special concerts and recitals 'ave 0 'ace
seating perhaps one "hundred and fifty "f"" T- Finch who Is the most au-
people.
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On tie third floor is the handsome ex-
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hlbit hall and practice circle made up of
twenty-six rooms. The exhibit and recep-
tion ball h'as many unique and beautiful
features Among them are Its handsome
collonudes and lighting arrangements.
Slender Corinthian cplumns rise lip cap-
ped by beautifully moulded ornamental
capitals tP support the Celling above. The
lighting effects obtained from concealed
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WORLD'S GREATEST PIANIST TO
BE FEATURE OF YEAR'S
ATTRACTIONS.
BE AT BAPTIST FIRST CHURCH
By Far the Biggest Tiling Ever
Brought to This City
or College.
Ignacc Jan Padercwski world's leading
pianist famous for his art and for his
character is coming to Abilene some time
during February under the Simmons Art
Course and will give d concert at the First
Baptist Church. This is by far the big-
ges ollracion that has been brought any.
where near Abilene or to Abilene and is
a triumph for Simmons College and every-
one concerned.
The nearest approach to Abilene that
this world famed artist has heretofore
made is Fort Worth When Prof. Stiles
R. Anderson of Simmons heard him In Ids
concert at Dallas last winter the desire
that he had secretely held for a long time
that of bringing Padercwski to Abilene
was stimulated still further and now he
is going to be here.
rauerewski who is sixty-two years
.
old made his famous world tours nearly
Padercwski who is sixty-two years
thirty years ago" explained Prof. Ander-
son when interviewed. "He was a sensa-
tion for several years. Xust before the
war he retired to Switzerland and lived a
BterejTffieSEneiiwJ ttp'ngue
EngTislT'speakinY countries if elh8!tltjr
inrougn ine spoicen worar-nurae-sagoi
patriotism and zeal would be heeded-
more than through his art. However he
combined the two. He toured Great Bri-
tain and the United States both as the
foremost pianist of the age and as nn
orator so convincing that nany who heard
him declared that his appeals were ir-
resistible. He was called by Wilson to the
White House before the latter sailed for
Versailles for the peace conference for
consultation on Polish affairs feeling that
'be Information from Paderewski was more
authoritative than from the great number
of small statesmen in Washington at the
time Padercwski was made delegate 50
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lies serving in this capacity for nearly
two years. But the many factions and
jealollsies engendered in Poland after the
war )y e variou8 polilicaj paries ed
to the elevation of General Pilsudski
commander-in-chief of the Polish armies
to the place as military dictator. Mr. Pad-
erewski withdrew from the political arena
und resumed his concert activities after
being away from the piano 'for nearly
four years. He declured while premimer
that he would never uppear again on the
platform as a pluyer but this seems to
he another case of a wise man changing
his mind.
"His tour of America last year was the
greatest triumph in his career of music
both finuncially and artistically. The to-
tal receipts in the two San Francisco
concerts alone were over twenty-four
thousand dollars while the total receipts
for the entire American tour were nearly
a half million.
"His capacity for drawing crowds has
never been equalled. As a player he Is
unique. He is altogether a picturesque
figure a unique character and an artist
without a peer. Who in all history of any
inoniaiive ngure on tins continent wrote
ie louowing in tno new roric .evening
n . r. . A. 1
"osr of April 23 1923 the day after the
cosq of he 8eagon.
Fr tle fir8t tlme nce mU80 became
a fine art three centuries ago if has paid
10 be the foremost living musician. Ignace
Jan Paderewski has earned since last No.
vember an average of $7000 for each of
sixty-slx piano recitals a total of over
$4&)000. Of this sum some 9400 was
taken In yesterday afternoon for Pader
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