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THE SIMMONS BRAND
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A weekly college newspaper published every Saturday during the
'school year by the Simmons Press Club in the interest of the Student
Body of Simmons University.
Entered as second class mail matter June 22 1917 at the Politoffico at
Abilene Texas under net of March 3 1912.
On Tti Mange
First and foremost let us burst
forth with a bit of philosophy and
advice for Jane Quinn "Giggles do
not expose brains."
Subscription price per year $2.00
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Editor-in-Chief Frank Juncll
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Simmons History Voices
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Strength Born of Hardy Life
Hall Happenings
By HAGGARD
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EDITORIAL
Grace Carol Ponder Dorris Garrett Dan Tarpley Myrtle Haggard
Kathryn Duff Ccarley Kinard Charlie McGrnw Lucille Scifcrt Elvergn
McFarland Frances Lawlis Pauline Shillcr Anna Mary Gafford Vir-
ginia Garner Saxton West. v
BUSINESS
Ike Ardis Lloyd Parmelly J. G. Bodenhamcr.
This Mabcrry is really a ladies man.
In a week and a half he's given
Brown Eyes and Joy (Dizzy) Pender
the rush and is now looking for new
material. Stringer what did you do
to our friend Maberry? This sltupa-
tion reminds us of the Cowboy Band
favorite ''And her pappy turned her
picture toward the wall" only it was
Mabcrry that did the turning. Of
course Wo aint been over to Mary
Frances lately but we would bet that
Stringer did a little turning herself.
Poor Solomon life with him was Just
one Trial after another.
THINK THEN JOIN
A word to first-year students about choosing clubs is in order just
at this time.
One of the best ways a freshman may find a place for himself in the
life of Simmons is through active membership in one or more of the clubs
on the campus. The choice of which clubs to join should not however
be made carelessly.
In choosing a club the student should first acquaint himself with the
purpose and aims of the organization and be sure that meeting Irours of
the group will not conflict with his other arranged activities. When his
name is entered on a club roll it should stand as a pledge of his regular
attendance at meetings and his willing participation in the activities social
or otherwise of the club.
The student should clraose organizations which by their nature arc to
associate him with other students whose interests are his interests. He
should by all means take this opportunity to become acquainted with the
faculty members who have a common field of interest .
Selection should be seriously considered then after the clubs arc
chosen enthusiastic support and eager participation in their activities
should identify the student as a member throughout the year.
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. EXCLUSIVELY FOR FRESHMEN
Carl Pratt can really take it. In
spite of all those many letters a day
from J. W. he still hangs around Lota
Fnye and looks nt her with that old
gosh you're swell look.
From what we've heard these fresh-
man girls in Mary Frances need a
little training in learning the proper
attitude toward their betters. The
other night an uppcrclassmcn hall girl
told Slime Allan to do something for
her and Frankie said "Why you
never did do anything for me." Such
nerve.
Last week an editorial appeared in these columns with the intended
Eurpose of helping the class of '37 find things easier on the campus
fpperclassmcn were advised to think of the days when they wore tire
green and gold in their actions toward the newcomers. It seems now
however that the well-intended word should have been given the first
year students rather than to the old heads.
Never before in tire history of Simmons university has a freshman
group been treated with more friendliness and respect than has the class
of 37. And how has the class retaliated rrom close observation it
would seem that several individuals here for the first time really need
just what was advised against last week. One or two of the new students
especially girls have taken it upon themselves to criticise everything and
everybody on the campus. Nothing is right and the young upstarts act
as if the whole worla and this university should be operated for their
pleasure alone. Many of the newer students have also taken it upon them-
selves to keep the officials at Mary Frances in touch with what is going
on at all times exaggerating the stories to a great extent. If they only
realized that this type of action will only serve to make matters worse in
the long run.
Probably every girl in one of the upper classes has gone through the
period of trials and tribulations while a freshman and can partially sym-
pathize with a few unthought of actions. Of course we are glad to have
new students here but at the same time fail to sec how the constant flaunt-
ing of sassiness and "you had better not say anything to me" will help
matters any. Uppcrclassmcn are trying hard to do their part but can do
so only if they get a little encouragement and co-operation from the
freshmen. If you don't like tilings here be quiet about it or go some-
where else. It is left up to you Class of '37 whether you will become an
object of ridicule on the campus or have it said that the Class of '37 did
more to promote school spirit and friendship than any class on the campus.
If you do not make a radical change at once things arc going to
start popping on this campus that even the administration will have a
hard time quelling.
LOUD-MOUTH VACANT HEAD
It is said that there is not so much
loss of beer bottles by breakage as
before prohibition. Maybe the boys
can't get happy enough out of the
contents to start throwing 'cm.
And in connection with that listen
to this: .
Roses arc lue
Violets are pink
After the
Thirteenth drink.
Duffy and Rogers just ran in with
their little gold and purple ribbons
on and they were thrilled in a big
way. By the way we're in the Brand
office and not over at Ferguson.
"A loud mouth bespeaketh a vacant mind" said one of our ancient
philosophers.
In days of old audiences took a delight in loud talking screaming
and much hand clapping. The actors or speakers entered into the spirit
of their auditors by engaging in swift repartee with them. Just as the
old-fashioned surry has gone out of existence however so should have this
practice of booing performers become extinct. Simmons is known through-
out the country for her spirit of friendship and fair-minded student body.
Through the thoughtless actions of some of the students however visitors
to the chapel exercises are going away thinking that they have been in the
midst of a group of barbarians. Even though you are not enjoying the
program being rendered out of respect for yourself and your school don't
express your feelings by yelling and making "queer gutteral noises." These
chapel visitors are invited to Simmons and are our guests. WE must treat
them as such and make them feel that they are welcome. Out of sheer
courtesy we owe these guests our undivided attention. Such things as this
may seem unimportant to the average student but they will constantly re-
flect upon your school and student body.
Here's a suggestion
Save all of the loud noises for use in the Corral and on Parramore
field where the fighting Cowboys will appreciate such actions. Although
things may arise which seem to call for loud actions think the things over
before expressing your pent-up emotions. A hearty hand clap is appre-
ciation enough for the best of entertainers.
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Insul is Freed in Greece Headline. And a number of American
bondholders wish the third letter in the third word was an "i" instead
of an "e". Lass-o.
Faye (the girl who went to Chicago
this summer) Morrison has been go
ing around singing 'Tell me am I
only moon struck or is this really
love?" lately and if we're not mis-
taken it all means that she has the
well known S. A. on Slime Kinard.
Some guys have all the luck.
This Rupert Jackson has Lura
(Tex. U.) Frost all agog. We could
list the rest of his public if space
permitted.
Charlesy Guimcrin's public is a
dern pest. A little privacy is desir-
able every once in a while anyway.
It even follows her to town when
you want to buy her something to
drink.
Margaret Daniel is really a Jonah.
Every time anyone takes her any-
where in a car someone lets the air
out of the tires. It's an awfully cute
trick if you don't get caught. For
references see Parmelly or Joe Bacon.
Japan doesn't really believe it should be blamed for this trouble in
China. Supposing you were walking along minding your own business
and someone suddenly hit you right in the knuckles with his head. Lass-o.
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War it seems not only doesn't pay but isn't even paid for. Amer-
ican Lumberman (Chicago).
Dr .Richardson says that "The stu
dent who goes down in history fails
to become famous."
Don't give up girls we're nearly
through but before We go home and
argue with Mom let us go to the
show tonight tut tut and this school
too may we bring you a great truth
of the most profound importance to
all "Being broke is inconvenient
even when it is fashionable."
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CARPENTER Y. W. A.
TO GIVE PAGEANT
Forty-five years ago the Simmons
campus was a mesquite flat without
a single suggestion of higher learn-
ing. Forty years ago a proud stceplcd
belfry of a single building on the
site of the present science hall
marked an outpost of higher educa-
tion Christian education in a coun
try in which any typo of formal aca-
demic training was in its infancy.
Simmons college was in tho midst of
her second year.
Simmons opened her doors for the
first time September 0 1892 when
eighty-nine students registered. Dr.
W. C. Frllcy present administrator
of A. & M. college was the first
president of the institution.
The first student to enroll now
Mrs. Dora Kelly Polk of Albuquer-
que N. M. signed her class cards
as she was seated on the knee of the
president.
But she was not the mature coed
of the type which now throng the
professor's desks on registration day
she was a tiny girl and she enroll
ed in tho primary department of the
academy which made up the major
part of tho curriculum for the first
several years.
"Well little girl this may not bo
such a big school now" she said the
president said to her "But who knows
but that some day it may be n great
college."
The first suggestion of tho insti-
tution which later became Simmons
was made by Judge Saylcs in 1888
when he stated that a college should
be established in Abilene. Nothing
was done toward achieving this ob-
jective until 1890 when the First
Baptist church of tho city appointed
a committee to submit tnc luea to
the annual meeting of the Sweetwater
Baptist convention. The idea met with
approval and the association appoint-
ed a committee to consider bids for
location of tho school.
Only two sites were considered and
both were in Abilene. One was on
the hill around what is now Seventh
and Sayles Boulevard and the other
was in "North Park" an "addition"
a mile north of the nearest house
which a land syndicate was trying to
promote. The latter together with
a gift of 5000 was accepted. Con-
tract for a building to cost $12000
was let to R. A. Miller now called
General Miller by tho old timers. This
was in February 1892. Mr. Miller
immediately set to work making brick
from the mud of Elm creek and haul-
ing them to the site.
Simmons Steps In
Before the building was finished
the $5000 ran out and no more mon-
ey was forthcoming. It was here
that Dr. James B. Simmons for
whom the school is named Bteppcd
into the story. Rev. G. W. Smith
chairman of tho committeee was the
one who heard of Dr. Simmons and
solicited his aid and the answer to
Rev. Smith's letter was a check for
$5000. This finished the building
and changed the name from Abilene
Baptist College to Simmons College
the latter pgalnst Dr. Simmons'
wishes.
Incidentally Dr. Simmons' aid to
the struggling little institution did
not end there. During the next few
years he came to Abilene from his
New York home several times to see
about the progress of the college and
to give aid and encouragement. There
seems to be little doubt that except
for this aid and encouragement the
school founders would have given up
more than once and Simmons College
would have been no more.
Faculty Members
Faculty members for that first
term included: George O. Thatcher
Greek Latin commercial science;
Robert L. Paschal Latin higher
mathematics French and German;
Settling down now to a peaceful
lifo on the open range. Fall round-
up's over and all the mavericks nro
marked and branded in Aha usuil
green.
And speaking of freshmen wo have
a mighty cocky bunch this year. They
have really put Us poor sophomores
in our places (and what I mean they
arc insignificant places). Esther says
she has to cat "Pep" every morning
Miss Oxshee'r English; history shortl Joforo . hnf tho curoKe to 8Peak
hand typewriting; Miss Hubbard to ono without P1K1"K-
and Miss Friley music; Miss O'Neal
mathematics and Latin; Mrs. Thatch-
er drawing and painting; Miss Brum-
by principal of tho preparatory de
partment; Mrs. Ellen D. Friley gov-
erness of tho homo department.
Of the 89 students enrolled 75
were from Abilene and the others
mostly from ranches. Among the
number were Jack Estes (Dr. J. M.
Estcs) Gcorgo Mlntcr prominent
Abilene merchant and Misses Mary
and Susie Parramore (Mrs. Ed
Douthlt and Mrs. E. V. Sellers).
Forty years have made many
changes. Tho one building that was
Simmons College has disappeared its
own walls having been built into
those of the present science hall. The
little grove of oaks to which the
horses were hitched day after day
has vanished. Tho Simmons cam
pus of today with its curbs walks
trimmed hedges and twelve modern
buildings bears faint resemblance to
the post oak hill of 1892 standing as
far apart from tho town. But for a
few of the old-timers there are mem-
ories memories of not so long ago
for changes have come rapidly in
western Texas in the last four de-
cades of the grand and hlstory-mnk-ing
occasion of that sunny day of
September 0 1892 when Simmons
College came into existence
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THAULOW PRESENTED
IN FORMAL CONCERT
If you happen to notice that Glynn
isn't eating this week think nothing
of it... Just ono look at that tell-tale
third finger explains the semi-con
scious condition... Wonder who cave
it to her?.. Your guess is as good as
mine since we all happen to know
that it couldn't be anyone hut Ross...
Slimes "Chunky?' Williams ondj
Fayo Morrison (they're town girls
dean) had to walk home tho other
night but it wasn't for the Boko of
purity but for the sake of uppcrclass-
mcn. Tsk tsk Gcrnldinc and Jane.
GRANDMOTHER
The sweetest little woman to my
mind
Is Grandmother so sweet so pure so
kind.
Always helping tho other one
Whether it bo in work or fun.
She docs God's work in a willing
way
Helping others across the boy;
But when her cares and troubles
abound
About them she never makes a sound.
She has had more sorrow and care
In her lifetime than is her share;
Yet always cheerful and smiling sho
goes
What's in her henrt no one knows.
It seems she will always bo to me
What I Bhall ever strive to bo;
I Always so sweet so purc so kind;
A sweeter Grandmother you'll never
find.
Woodworth.
Caught up with Mona last night.
We know now how she keeps that
"girlish figure." Night after night
when all tho lights arc out and nil
the little girls are asleep Mona rolls
up and down on thnt hard 'ole ce
ment hall with her 1-2-3-4.
Dorothy and Wilhclmina have be-
gun those water fights again and
Pauline slides up nnd down on the
slippery floor sometimes up mostly
down. (Do you think there's a
chance for them to drown themselves?)
(Continued from page one)
the fore in the second group as the
composer of n wholly original and
vnstly interesting sonata for violin
and piano. It is needless to remark
that the violinist did the work full
justice but much should be said ancnt
the flare for composition displayed
by the young composer. His gifts for
melody for rhythm nnd for harmonic
combination in the modern vein are
extraordinarily good and unquestion-
ably original. His sonata scintillates
with contagious tunes and sweeping
rhythms while in group III a series
of his soli showed an imagination
that is romantically intense especially
in the direction of the weird tho pas-
sionate and tho pathetic. With this
element was constantly evident a
striking sympathy with sheer animal
vigor combined with a somewhat bar-
baric wildness nnd hilarity traits
that will undoubtedly win the ap-
plause of the masses.
The closing group a scries of tran
scriptions by Thaulow proved to be
well-wrought additions to violin lit
erature. Two Brahms works. "Cap
ricco." and "Intermezzo" "Octave
Caprice" by Pnganini and tho Lecu
ona "Malaguena" comprized the set
each of which the violinist played with
his usual artistry.
In response to insistent ovations
Thaulow gave as an encore his own
arrangement of Godowsky's "Alt
Wien" as lovely a gem as has been
mined since Schumann worked his
golden vein.
Page Emily Post our freshmnn
girls have discarded all eating uten-
sils but the knife. They are quite
skillful too. We want especially to
congratulate Slimes Cassel Burnet
Tippcn and Wilson on their unusunl
agility.
MY FATHER'S STAR
As I think of those who arc dear to
me
Of those wh oarc my shining stars
Of all my stars it seems to me
My father's will always shine afar.
If ever I come to the troubled sea
And should lose that shining light;
Out of tho dark It will come to me
And guide my feet aright.
I pray that God will keep that star
Forever safe nnd shining through
Tho black of night across tbe bar
That something worthy I may do.
If every Dad could be liko mine
What a great world this would be
He is made of all things fine
Like him I'll nlways strive to be.
Woodworth.
PHILOSOPHICAL PHRASES
Everything that you have forgotten you have never learned. Dr. D.
"M. Wiggins student dean Simmons university.
And my lectures are plenty good. They ought to be. I take most
of them right out of a book. Prof. E. M. Landers associate professor of
history Simmons university.
I sometimes wonder if adult speakers do not often attempt to please
themselves rather than a student audience. Peggy Morris associate editor
Farm and Ranch.
The gentleman wants a green suit Jason turn on a green light.
Johnny Hill Cowboy athletic performer.
When we made that last touchdown I forgot that there was a Thigpen
in Texas. Coach Leslie Cranfill athletic director Simmons university.
(Continued from page one)
niva Llndsey Avis Debris Lillian
Stokes Mollie B. Stokes who plays
the part of the mother and Lois Ar-
rant who is the child. The five hin-
derances are: Pride played by Tom-
mie Boren; Selfishness Ruby String-
er; Love of Riches Elizabeth Raw-
lings; Unfaithfulness Irene Mc-
Creary; and Indifference by Cecilia
Clay.
Miss Carpenter selected tho follow
ing costumes appropriate for each
representation. Revelation Opportu-
nity and Consecration will be dressed
in Greecian robes with special crowns
typical of each character. The ten
Pilgrims will wear white Greecian
robes and the foreigners will appear
in typical costumes of their country
Of tho Hinderances Prido will wear
a purple gown and the crown of pride.
Selfishness will appear in a green
gown wearing a crown typical of her
nature. Love of Riches will be robed
in a golden costume and upon her
head will wear a crown of money.
Unfaithfulness will wear a rose gown
and Indifference will appear in a
yellow gown. Each will wear a crown
signifying her nature.
The double quartet will bo dressed
in white robes and will carry a palm
leaf. Miss Maxine Higgs will take
part as soloist In the drama.
The blonde "Greta" has decided
that it would be nice to have a se
cret crush on a certain football play
er but Beth advises her that its no
use. Well we are not saying because
she really has that look of "We Come
to Conquer."
Mary Frances parlor resembled a
young art gallery the other day when
the freshmen introduced their true
love's likenesses. Billy Fulwilcr was
the only Abilene boy present thanks
to Slime Terry. Norris had a pic-
ture that resembled nn advertisement
for Gillette razor blades. Slimes
Southern Clay and Rollins also made
contributions to the good of the
cnuse. Not bad freshmen.
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THE BRANDING IRON
PIGGLY-WIGGLY
Four Stores Four Markets
In Abilene
Owned and Operated by
J. P. NICHOLS & SONS
Welcome Students
SIMMONS SHOE SHOP
(Continued from pago one)
Come in and chat a while or your
name will be mud next week. Catch
on.
Come and see Mintcr's styles they
will cost you no more and you get
more for your money.
From tlh PunMk Pross
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIMENTS
When President Roosevelt finishes
his work at the high position he now
holds there will be much discussion
concerning the most important piece
of work ho contributed for the bet-
terment of the country. Some will
contend his NRA program led the
list. There will be others who will
hold his C. C. C. plan led the list.
No few will point to one of the hun-
dreds of other "trade tricks" as the
most outstanding.
But the thing which carries little
actual weight probably will be over-
looked. Future historians no doubt
will mark down "Tho Period of Ex-
name Roosevelt Administration.
Although education has been in the
field of research for the past decade
the President's experimental moves
have had their effect. The country
over experiments in various lines of
work are being inaugurated by the
dozens.
The latest rcpdtt relating to this
matter to reach this desk is two new
experiments at the University of
Wisconsin one designed to train
young men and women for public
leadership; the other to gain a more
economical system of graduate study.
The big butter and egg man Ram-
sey is again giving love-hungry co-
eds a break. Today it's Boren yes-
terday it was Jones tomorrow it will
be . Ain't it awful to bo cursed
with such charm?
Here and there: Bodcnhamer and
Petty swiping signs. Dillingham with
an A. and M. sticker. Mildred Riche-
son and "Don't take my physique in
vain." Blanton McCord over for n
little visit. Shillcr a bright thing
from Texas. Thnt urge to be in
Brady. Cowgirls with gloves. L. T.
B's. in tennis shoes and so far into
the night.
When You Want Good Candy
EAT A
NUTTI-BILL
They Are Good
George L. McGee
Anywhere Anytime
TAXI
CITY SERVICE BUS
DIAL 5221
O. B. Fielder Prop.
Rent Cars 357 Cypress St.
N. E. HICKS
GROCERY & MARKET
A Red nnd White Store
Everything to Eat
Meats Groceries Vegetables
926 Ambler Avo. Phone 5755
Early to bed and early to rise is a
penny earned.
SajWv2ivE0BH
C.M.Presley
Jeweler
209 Pine St.
One of the experiments involving
the training of students for public
leadership will consist of a four-year
course in classical humanities. nro-
vidlng for the study of Greek and
Roman civilization in a manner that
will provide an indirect attack on
modern American problems. Enroll-
ment in this course is limited to ten
students. The course of study in-
cludes art philosophy history eco-
nomics politics religion and early
literature.
To quote Dr. A. D. Winspear who
will direct the course: "The students
will be trained to see these human ac-
tivities in their proper context and
not divorced from the unity of hu-
man experiment and treated as ab-
stractions but rather as bearing upon
and influencing one another in tho
unity of the wholo of human life."
The other experiment involves a
new method of graduate study under
which tho University of Wisconsin
will give several dozen of its scholars
important research subjects. . No lec-
tures will be held but rather infor-
mal talks between the experienced
and the apprentice. The Daily Texan.
Abilene Laundry Co.
The Good One
768 Walnut St.
Phone 8866
Welcome Students and Friends
ANNOUNCING
A New Cleaning and Tailor Shop
Expert Workmen of Wide Experience
All Work Guaranteed
We Earnestly Solicit Your Business
Cash and Carry Also Call For and Deliver
BELL CLEANERS
(Formerly University Cleaners)
1317-1319 Ambler Aye. Just Off Campus
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