Vol. II A. & M. School, Carrollton, Ga., Feb., 1928 lli^iij^m/ yaiiliSL j&mm %\>y Vk> No. 5 THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 THE AGGIES STAFF A Ray Stallings Editor-in-Chief Golsten Stevens Junior Editor Chas. Paschal Soph. Editor Herbert Walker .... Freshman Editor Paul Andrews Art Editor Minnie Williamson . . Exchange Editor M. Henderson Joke Editor Clara Nolen Faculty Adivser J. C. Bonner Faculty Adviser Science and The Future The study of science probably covers a greater field than any other subject and in it have been made discoveries that have comV pletely revolutionized man's life and habits. When we think that not more than five hundred years ago people everywhere believed that the earth was flat, did not know of the revolution of the earth on its axis, and had not the slightest knowledge of the laws of magnetism, steam, and elec- tricity, we better realize what tremendous steps have been taken. There is every reason to believe that much remains to be done in the field of science. The things that seem most logical to scien- tists in regard to future develop- ments in the field may be divided into three heads, namely: The harnessing of the waves of the ocean and the surplus energy giv- en to us by the heat of the sun; the ascertaining of the inhabita- bility of Mars and other planets, and possibly communication with them; and the picking up and amplification of the sound waves given out by voices in the years that have passed. The first, the harnessing of the surplus energy, has probably more possibilities at present than either of the other two. Already dams are being built which con- vert the energy of falling water into electricity, the most versatile of all energy. Much has been written on the subject of harness- ing the waves and tides of the ocean and this alone, presents a great possibility to future scien- tists. To give an idea of the great amount of energy wasted that might be utilized, only one one- thousandth part is stored up in coal, petroleum, water, etc. Of this fraction, we are actually us- ing one-eighth. These facts show that there is enough energy be- ing wasted to accomplish all of man's work and then have some to spare. The theory of sound is that vi- brations of matter produce waves which radiate in all directions and continue indefinitely. Some believe that the waves given out in all the time that has passed are still existing and the only prob- lem is to find them, amplify them so as to be perceptible to the hu- man ear. To perfect an instru- ment that would do this is, of course, very improbable, but not entirely impossible. In one hun- dred years or five hundred years people may be able to sit by the fireside and listen to the orations of Caesar or hear the sermons of Christ just as they were spoken centuries ago. No matter how much we discredit this prediction or how impossible it may seem, it is doubtful if the facts of the radio and the aeroplane would have seemed less preposterous to people of ancient times. To determine whether or not THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 Mars and other planets are inhab- ited is indeed a very interesting question and one that will prob- ably be solved within the next fifty years. There is no very good reason why planets should not be inhabited, as the conditions on some of them at least are known to be favorable to both plant and animal life. Even if this were not true, life is something that adapts itself to conditions and environ- ment and it is both possible and probable that life exists on other planets that would perish if sub- jected to the conditions that exist on earth. Many stories have been told of mysterious messages com- ing from far-off sources to our observatory stations and some believe that they came from planets inhabited by more intel- ligent and more civilized people than we are. These and many other subjects help to give us an idea of the possibilities of future scientific developments. J. C. BONNER. Fair Play Fair play is a thing we should all cultivate a little more. Fair play does not necessarily mean treating every one alike. When a certain boy or man is punished for doing something another boy or man has done and gone un- punished because he has lots of influential friends, then the ele- ment fair play is missing. This very thing is often the case but it does not make it just. The boy or man without friends is entitled to equally just treat- ment as the man with influential friends. When this is said it does not mean that both should go un- punished but that both should be punished equally. If a person says, "Oh yes! I believe he ought to be punished if he's not a special friend of mine," then there is something radically wrong. There is a faint tendency to show this type of spirit here in school. At least among a few of the boys. It is well for the school that this spirit is shown to a marked de- gree by only a few. Sometimes, perhaps, they may influence a few of the better type to act with them but we are glad to say this is a very seldom occurrence. Come on all fair minded boys, let's pull for justice here in school and out. A February Perhaps no other month as that of February, the shortest in the year, can claim the birthday of so many of the world's great- est men. This year has added another to her family, that of Colonel Charles A. Lindberg. In the field of science we have Thomas A. Edison, our modern inventor. Through his long hours of toil he has given the world more comfort and con- venience in the electric lights and long distance telephone than any other man. As for our statesmen, February has played her part. The most important of these are George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Alexander H. Stephens, and James Otis. There were numerous writers born in February. Among the most important are Henry W. Longfellow, James R. Lowel, THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 Sidney Lanier, Charles Dickens and William H. Prescott. This group of writers have produced some of our greatest literature. Sidney Lanier, our Georgian, ranks among the best of poets. C. JACKSON '28. -A- Boarding the Cab Outside in the darkness, gray with whirling snowflakes, Robert Morris saw the wet lamps of cabs shining. He darted along the line of sedans and coupes in frantic search for his own. "Oh, there you are," he panted, flinging his suit case up to a snow-covered driver. "Do your best now; we're late!" He leap- ed into the dark coupe, slam- med the door, and sank back on the cushions, turning up the col- lar of his heavy overcoat. There was a young lady in the farther corner of the cab, buried to her nose in a fur coat. At in- tervals she shivered and pressed a fluffy muff against her face. A glimmer from the sleet smeared lamps fell across her knees. Down town flew the cab, sway- ing around icy corners, bumping over car tracks, lurching, rat- tling, while its silent occupants huddled in separate corners, brooded moodily at their respec- tive windows. Snow blotted the glass, melted and ran down; over the watery panes yellow light from shop windows made a distorting vis- ion. Presently the young man pull- ed out his watch, fumbled for a match box, struck a light, and groaned as he read the time. At the sound of the match striking, the young lady turned her head. Then, as the bright flame illuminated the young man's face, she sat bolt upright, dropping the muff to her lap with a cry of dismay. He looked up at her. The match burned his fingers; he dropped it and hurriedly lighted another; and the flickering radi- ance brightened upon the face of a girl whom he had never before laid eyes on. "Good heavens!" he said, "where's my sister?" The young lady was startled but resolute. "You have made a dreadful mistake," she said, "you are in the wrong cab." JSEPHINE COLE, '27. The Band The A. & M. Band after mak- ing a rather slow beginning is now making much headway due to the untiring efforts of the ef- ficient bandmaster, Mr. Gray. Mr. Gray is a musician of long exper- ience and he knows just what to do with a band, hence our sud- den progress. The band has already plan- ned several road trips though some of the plans were unsuc- cessful due to unfavorable weather conditions. The next trips planned are, Centralhatchee Feb. 21, Ridgeway Feb. 24. All the players are looking forward to these trips. The band last year was pleased very much with the trips made over this part of the state and the band this year is counting on going back to these places and giving the public just as good and even better music than they had last year. THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 Why Many Boys Remain Over The Week-end A crowd of A. & M. boys, about twenty in number, gathered in the lobby of the boys' dormitory Thursday night. After much dis- cussion it was decided to descend upon the carnival at the foot of the campus. Upon arriving they found nearly everything closed. There was no fun to be had and after a few minutes of standing around they were disheartened and ready to leave which some eventually did and by the nearest and quickest exit. In the meantime Mr. Bonner had "checked up" in the dormi- tory. Come the dawn of Friday morning, and also some eighteen names were posted on the bulle- tin board, plus five hours. Eleven-thirty, chapel. Eleven thirty-two, the five hours were doubled giving a grand total of ten. This was the thoughtful work of Mr. Ingram who could not sit back and watch the boys conduct themselves in such a manner without paying them some little tribute. Thus we found A. & M. a very industrious place durng the week-end. W. M. WIGGIN, '23. A. & M. Glee Club The Glee Club has been work- ing on an operetta under the di- rection of Miss Clara Nolen, our Glee Club director. This operet- ta, 'The Windmills of Holland" will be given in the near future. From the enthusiasm and interest taken by the members of the Glee Club, we are sure this oper- etta wil be a great success. The Glee Club is one of the most educational organizations in our school. Not only does it help us to learn more about music, but our minds are broadened, and our contact with other students is also helpful. The Glee Club develops the taste for good music, and this is the main purpose of the organization. No matter how well a person may be edu- cated, unless he or she is able to appreciate good music their edu- cation is not complete. Every member of the A. & M. School should be proud of their Glee Club, and give it their strongest support. R. CASWELL, '28. A Just Here and There The quarterly holidays are here. This means our commence- ment which really begins the lat- ter part of April will soon be here. Gov. Hardman has been asked to speak. Our trustee from Heard County, Hon. O. A. Moore preaches the commencement ser- mon. Further notices will appear in the next issue. Mr. Ingram, our Principal, left Tuesday for the annual meeting of the superintendents who as- semble in Boston. He will stop over in New York. He goes a few days earlier with Superin- tendent Knox Walker of Dublin and President Guy Wells of Statesboro Normal. Miss Nolen, of the English de- partment is quite popular in town as well as the school. Miss Nolen has appeared as a soloist before the Lit Mu, Carrollton's only wo- THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 man's literary club, and also in several of the churches. The Georgia Day program and banquet were successful in every respect, certainly the dinner. Mrs. Ingram, who has attended the occasions for nine years, stat- ed that this one climaxed all pre- vious ones. The basketball team will go to the Tournament in LaGrange. The team has some outstanding players. Coach Luckey will fol- low this by an intensive track program. Several entrants will participate in various track meets. The gymnasium is under con- struction again. Just about the time we get out of funds, some old alumni kindly sends a check. It is the purpose of the Athletic Council to finish it by commence- ment. Mr. Bonner, of the class of '21 and head of the Science Department, has the raising of the funds in hand. Mr. Johnson seems to be suc- cessful with his chicks. In ad- dition to this he is acting as manager of the girls' basket ball team. "There is always plenty to do", says Mr. Johnson. The firm of Kitchens and Sillay are keeping the building in bet- ter shape. The Junior member is more active, but the Senior is less talkative. The debaters will be selected in a few days. The school has al- ways had a strong team. It is hoped that the present members will not fall short of the reputa- tion of their predecessors. Stal- lings, Worthy, Cole, Stephens, Caswell, Dyer and others com- peting say that that will be easy. Professor J. H. Melson, former Principal of the school, goes back into educational harness. He was recently elected Superintendent of Schools for Troup. Professor Melson wil make a capable of- ficer and the schools will go for- ward under his wise and able leadership. The Domestic Science depart- ments knows how to cook and serve meals. Miss Sara Petty heads this department. As a student she had a reputation for doing things "better than the teacher." This course is one of the most popular courses in school. There is much talk about how unorthodox Frank Dennis is about dressing up. Frank says that it is because he wishes to wear out his old clothes. The boys smile at this explanation. Among those who have ap- plied to hang out stars and flag meteors are Ray Stallings, Swy- gert, Liggins, Jim Hamrick, Spru- ell, Williamson and possibly some others. The Fourth grows them tall. A student was entered some time ago by parties who desired that he be taught farming. They stated that this school was chos- en because it had the best farmer, Mr. Harmon. Fall will be time enough to comment. The school has great difficulty in making financial ends meet. Additional teachers should have been added this year but for lack of funds. However, the legisla- ture will surely remedy this next time. But, in the meantime, bills go unpaid and friends ask why the discrimination. The First Baptist is proud of the class of A. & M. boys at their church. This church is one of the most active and wide awake THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 churches in the vicinity. The A. & M. appreciates the courtesies of these splendid people. Professor and Mrs. Starr of Newnan were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ingram on last Sunday. Mr. Starr is superintendent of the Coweta Schools and teaches Education at the A. & M. during the summer session. Some of the A. & M. boys did not like it because the carnival located so near the A. & M. campus. They say it's hard for them to resist temptation. Oth- ers contend that the sight of a carnival now infuriates them. Many of the present seniors will come back this summer and take the Normal course in order to secure licenses to teach. Others are coming back to keep them company. One wonders sometime what is being understood. A Senior con- tends that China is one of the forty-eight states; another that a man is a capitalist simply be- cause he does not work; that the Conway Cable is a cable across the ocean; that a pound of fish placed in a basin of water does not increase the weight of the water; and that Carroll County is an independent state. Remember: April 1st, April 6th, April 12th, April 20th, April 28th. The spirit of the A. & M. has been the finest this year. It is a great place after all. It will be- come a greater place to those who enter into its spirit: Strag- glers never know this spirit. But there are few stragglers. On Friday morning, about 2 o'clock, February 3, I awoke with a start, knowing that something was wrong. After rubbing my eyes and collecting my senses I recognized the sound of fire en- gines. Something was burning! By the time I was dressed and had reached the front door peo- ple were running toward town and I heard the cry, "The court house is burning down!" Every- body seemed to be going, so naturally I started too. When I was within a block of the burning building I could hardly push my way forward for the large throng of people who had gathered to watch the dear old court house burn. Every- thing was lighted up by the giant like blaze which curled upward. Huge clouds of smoke rolled out over the entire town. Finally I edged my way up nearer the building. Here I saw the flames coming out both win- dows and doors. It reminded me of a huge dragon spitting fire out of its mouth, nose, and eyes, which we have all read about in story books. After some time everyone seemed to be interested in the old clock, which had struck so many alarms for other buildings but which could not come to its own aid. It ran on, faithful to the very last! When all that was beneath fell, of course the old clock had to fall too. My, how we hated to see it go ! Another thing that was of in- terest on this night was the moon. It hung like a great yellow ball on the western side of the building. Looking at it from the east, through clouds of smoke, made it seem to be in a perfect quiver and appear as if it would like to speak a word of sympathy to the old building which was fastly THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 burning to ashes. I left with the picture of the ruins of our old court; house in my mind. This picture reminded me of the ruins of some ancient and grand building. LUCILE JACKSON '28. "Our Lindy" An old story, perhaps, but one we shall never tire of hearing and telling. There isn't one among us but likes to talk of "our Lindy. ,, We love him, he belongs to us. There is always something new to say of him, and now that he is back home again, we review his aerial voyage with eager interest and one wish that we could have been included in his "We." Children literally adore him; so do we. There is a reason for this the very reas- on why Charles A. Lindberg is loved and trusted and acclaimed by everyone everywhere, as the great hero of today. We know that he cannot be tempted by the offer of millions to do a thing merely for money, this has been proved. He has no axe to grind; his work is for the betterment of humanity, the promotion of peace, and the fur- therance of aerial navigation. By his strict attention to duty, his refusal to become spoiled adul- ation, and offers of great wealth, his singleness of purpose, he ap- peals to the best there is in all; he has endeared himself to the whole world. SOLLIE COLE, '28. A Hope stays at the bottom though it raises us to the skies. The Candy Pulling The Ciceronians entertained the Hawthornes Saturday evening, February 18th at the dining hall. The entertainment was in the form of games and a candy pull- ing. In spite of the fact that it was very cold, a large crowd was present. Several interesting and amusing games were played, af- ter which the girls and boys roll- ed up their sleeves, greased their hands and got down to real work, "pulling candy" that Miss Hughes had cooked. One of the girls lost her ring in the candy and it is not known just who ate it. The candy was delicious. Everyone seemed to have had a sticky time as well as a delightful one. MINNIE WILLIAMSON, '28. A Around the Campus We are glad to welcome Joe Hannah back to our senior class. Joe has been absent for a couple of weeks on account of getting his leg seriously hurt. Edmund Worthy spent Thurs- day night at the dormitory with Render Caswell. Misses Julia Brisco, Wawena Hughes, and Clara Nolen went to Atlanta last week to see the tune- ful operetta, "Rose Marie." Miss Jessie Bell Foote spent the week-end in Heflin, Ala. Miss Julia Nasworthy spent the week-end with her mother in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Cansler visited their daughter, Mozelle, at the A. & M. School Sunday after- noon. The first and second section of THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 the senior girls entertained Mr. Ingram and Mr. Bonner at a six o'clock dinner Friday evening in the Domestic Science dining room. Misses Mae Trammell and Mary Chappell spent the week- end of February 11th with Eula Jackson. Miss Zelma Dorrough attend- ed the Georgia Day program and remained over Sunday with Lu- cile Owens. Fae Kent and Dora Williamson were out of school for a few days last week on account of sickness. Miss Sibyl Wilson spent the week-end with her parents. Miss Gerila Denny spent the week-end with her parents at Tyus. The A. & M. band declined to take a truck ride to Grantville, the 17th. We are having plenty of par- ties lately including Georgia Day, the quarterly society party, and the Washington Birthday mas- querade. Mr. Ingram leaves for Boston, Mass., to attend the National Superintendents Convention in a few days. Debating is coming into promi- nence again. Tennis, one of A. & M's. old favorites, has come back on a vis- it. A. & M. is evidently going to take part in politics, as several of the teachers and boys registered the other day. Some of the boys have a violent attack of morals. Let's hope its lasting, for all who are afflicted. Most of the A. & M. teachers went to see the operetta give by the Bowdon Players, Tuesday night. A Phophecy For I dipped Iisto the future, far as human eye could see; Saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be; Saw the heaven fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails, Pilots of the purple twilight, dropping down with costly bales; Heard the heavens fill with shouting, and there rain'd a ghostly dew From the Nation's airy navies grappling in the central blue; Far along the world-wide whisper of the south wind rushing warm, With the standards of the people plunging thro' the thunderstorm; Till the war-drum throbb'd no longer and the battle flags were furl'd In the Parliament of men, the Federation of the world. -A- -Tennyson Georgia By Paul Andrews Georgia the beautiful, dear Georgia so true, Georgia, the beautiful, I love thy name, With singing birds and skies so blue, In storm or sunshine you are the same. I love your rivers and brooks so small That wind through the mountains and under the hills, Going as if to answer a call With fragrance and love my heart they fill. Your horizon is dotted with trees and flowers In colors of every hue, To me it is only happy hours When I'm at home with you. Your colors I shall always wave, Your standards I shall keep Until I sink into the grave, And there remain to sleep. A CAUTION If you your lips Would keep from lips, Of these five things beware: Of whom you speak, To whom you speak, And how, and when, and where, A All things of real value are bought with self-sacrifice. THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 SPORTS Basketball The 4th District A. & M. School opened the season by de- feating the Bethesda High team on the local court. The game was very slow and rough due to the cold and windy weather and two weeks of signal drills and light scrimmages. A. & M. next met the fast C. A. G. team and played a fine game although they were on the small end of the score. The scoring was held down due to the fast playing, good floor work and close guarding. In Captain Denny we have a guard who is a guard in the true sense of the word. Jim Hamrick, at center, dem- onstrated his ability to play the game. Our two flashy forwards, Hammett and Morris, put on a good demonstration of fast play- ing and passing. Feb. 6 A. & M. journeyed over to Powder Springs to meet the 7th A. & M. on their court. The game was played on an outdoor court and in a cold rain; neither of these conditions had confronted our team before. Due to the slippery court and loose refereeing the game was rather rough. A. & M. met with their second defeat in as many starts. The boys did not play with the same old fighting spirit nor was the team work so good, but there were several individual stars. Again we are back home. This time to meet the team from Mt. Zion. It was A. & M's. game from the opening whistle. The Mt. Zion team was played off their feet by the fast A. & M. team. Our team ran up a large score in the first half. Whitley Morris sank difficult shots from all angles of the court. Hamrick and Ham- mett also added largely to the scoring. Denney and Gladney both played well at the guard positions. Feb. 10, the 7th A. &. M team was met and defeated in a fast game. The boys were playing together well and opened up a passing attack that completely bewildered the visitors. Hamrick was finding the bas- ket from all corners of the court, Hammett and Morris found the basket on numerous occasions and ran up a large score of 52 points. It is hard to pick out the individ- ual stars as the team as a whole played a fine game with many bright spots. It is a beautiful thing to watch the passing of Hamrick, Morris and Hammett and a two point counter is usual- ly the result of this passing at- tack. The A. & M. team has played several scrimmage games with C. H. S. during the past few weeks in preparation for the tourna- ment, to be held in LaGrange, February 24, 25. The team is working into fine shape but will miss the service of Hammett and Morris at forward, due to eligibility rules. Crowder and Willis are fast developing and it can be expected that these two boys will account for them- selves in a good manner. LIGGIN, '28. THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 ATHLETICS A. &. M. Boxing Tournament The boxing bouts put on by Coach Luckey and the A. & M. boys were intensely enjoyed by a very small gathering. There were several very interesting bouts, and several of the boys showed promise of developing in- to fairly proficient demonstrators of the manly art of self defense. Basketball has been hindered by the work that is being done on our new court. The team on the whole has had a very successful season. Only one more game, (besides the tournament), is on the schedule. This is with Mt. Zion whom we have already de- feated decisively. Some of the track candidates have been in training for several days. Prospects are unusually good for a fine track team, with Hamrick, state champion in the shot put; Hannah, one of the state's best discus men, and Rich- ard Hamrick who tied for the state championship. There are several fine winners in Styles, Worthy, Morris, Russel and Rob- ert Stallings. # R. M. S. The order of the bouts were as follows: Charley Sillay vs. Johnny Heath. Glen Karr vs. Bob Steed. Hal Crowder vs. H. Russell. Taft Swygart vs. Sam Liggin. Grover Willis vs. Cecil Buf- fington. Tom Gladney vs. R. Stallings. "Notty" Hammett vs. James Sewell. M. Henderson vs. Claude Rob- inson. Buford Murphy vs. Leonard Dennis. Sterling Kitchens vs. Oliver Hammonds. A SOCIETIES Loving Cup Awarded Each Year The two literary societies are vying with each other for the loving cup which is to be awarded to the society which has the most literary points at the close of the school term. A great deal of friendly rivalry is being manifested. Hawthorne and Ciceronian representatives are working faithfully on their debates and on all the literary subjects that may help them toward that goal, the "Silver Lov- ing Cup/' Ci ceronian Society The declamations and debates given as a part of the programs of the Ciceronian society at many of the latest meetings have been a considerable help toward mak- ing the program more interest- ing. It must be remembered too that not only these but other lit- eray contests are the events which count toward winning the cup. We have only one more quarter in which to work. Each Ciceronian should take an inter- est in the events in which he or she expects to take part in order to be prepared at the time of the various contests. J. JACKSON. THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 The Hawthornes The third quarter of this school year is just about gone. Natural- ly every Hawthorne is asking himself, what have I done for my society this quarter? As a whole we can all say we have done our best. Our attendance has been good and we have gotten up our parts on the program. We are all considering this one of our most successful quarters. Next quarter however we are going to do better for this is the time to award the cup and we are all wanting it more than any other one thing now. A HOME ECONOMICS Some Do's and Dont's of Eti- quette, as explained in the ac- companying "Little Talk on Great Things." Well bred persons tend in- stintively to follow the code of good manners which we call etiquette. Its rules govern our behavior in social intercourse and in business life. It is eti- quette that teaches us how to conduct ourselves at the table ; the usages to be followed by the host and hostess and the guests at a dinner party or other enter- tainment; the correct clothes to be worn by a man or woman at a formal dinner, ball, or luncheon or tea, or on the street. It teach- es the correct usage in introduc- ing people to one another that a young person must be present- ed to an older one, and a man to a woman. It sets forth certain forms for formal invitations and for accepting and refusing them, certain forms of address for busi- ness correspondence, and others for social correspondence. In fact, etiquette prescribes a thou- sand and one little niceties of behavior which go to make up the conventional "good man- ners" that rule in any given socie- ty. There is nothing absolute in these rules, and they vary greatly in different times and places. The ground work of etiquette is al- ways thoughtfulness for others, courtesy, and a gracious manner. Various helpful manuals of good social usage have been pub- lished, among them "Boys, Girls, and Manners," by Florence Howe Hall; "The Board of Good Man- ners Etiquette for all occa- sions," by Mrs. Florence Kings- land; "Manners and Social Us- ages," by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood ; "Everyday Etiquette," by Marion Hoaland and Virginia Terhune Van de- Water; "Etiquette," by Emily Post, and Vogue's" Book of Eti- quette." Good Manners at the Table All your life you will sit at tables with other people three times a day. If your table manners are offensive, your family may over- look the matter, but well bred acquaintances will never ask you to eat a meal with them. So here are some useful points of table etiquette : Sit uright at the table. Do not slide down on your spine or sprawl forward on your elbows. Lay your napkin across your lap ; don't tuck it in your neckband or button-hole. Don't fidget with your fingers, or tap your foot on the floor. These are nervous habits that annoy other people. Don't make a noise in eating and THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 drinking or take enormous bites or chew with your mouth open. To eat fast looks greedy and is bad for the digestion. Don't bite into a whole slice of bread, and butter each piece separately. Don't bend over your plate and give the effect of shoveling your food into your mouth, and don't reach for things. Never put a knife blade into your mouth. The dinner knife is used only for cutting food. For spreading butter on bread a but- ter knife is used. Soups, watery vegetables, and fruit sauce, ber- ries, grapefruit, halved oranges, cantaloupes, ices, and soft pud- dings are eaten with a spoon. Bread, small dry sandwiches, crackers and cheese, small cakes, many solid fruits, nuts, olives, pickles, celery, radishes, and corn on the ear are properly tak- en up in the fingers. Practically everything else is eaten with a fork even peas, soft layer cake, club and mayonnaise sandwiches. In eating soup the edge of the spoon that is farthest from you is placed in bowl first, and take the soup from the other side, not from the tip. Don't tip the plate to get the last spoonful. The but- ter spreader when not in use is laid on the bread-and-butter plate, the teaspoon in the saucer. Don't litter the tablecloth about your plate. Put bones, potato skins, and other refuse on your bread-and-butter plate or at the edge of your large plate. If you wish a second helping of anything, ask for it. A deli- cate appetite isn't fashionable, and a hostess is flattered when people like the food she has pro- vided. Of course it is very bad manners to criticize the food or cooking. You need not eat any- thing you do not care for, or that you know is not good for you, but let it be served to you and say nothing about it. Children es- pecially should be taught not to say that they "do not like" some- thing that is on the table or be surprised at an unfamiliar dish, or ask for something that is not served. It is a mark of social ex- perience to have a taste for a variety of foods and styles of cooking. Table-talk is a fine art. Be- cause unpleasant thoughts inter- fere with the enjoyment and di- gestion of food, disagreeable topics must not be mentioned at table. At a dinner party or any other formal occasion, when you have finished eating, drop your napkin unfolded beside your plate, and lay your knife and fork on your plate, side by side, not crossed. If you are obliged to leave the table before the others do, ask the hostess to excuse you. At home that is mother, remember. A The Alumni Building A renewed effort to complete the new gymnasium is now being made. In the last few days more work has been going on than formerly and the frame work of the building has suddenly ap- peared as results of the work of the carpenters. Lumber is being hauled. The carpenters and boys go hurrying and scurrying around in order to complete the structure at the ear- liest possible date. Although the alumni has been very gracious in sending in sub- scriptions there is a much needed THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 place for more money. Even though there was enough money now on hand to complete this building it will cost a considera- ble amount to equip it with the necessary supplies, and it is for this purpose that I make this call on the senior class. We all know that each student in school was expected to pay $1 toward this building and quite a few have responded. But after all, nothing like half of them have paid. It then looks like the senior class is failing to do its duty for if we do not pay then the others cannot be expected to pay. So come on classmates and let's lead the school in donations for this building. A dollar will not bankrupt a fellow; neither will it make anyone rich. Be- sides the help it will be toward the building it wil be something we can be proud of in the future when we know that we have giv- en something for the benefit of others. HARVEYDYER, '28. Qualities That Make A Leader in Athletics It takes something more than just being big and strong to be a leader in athletics for sometimes a small person makes a better leader than a large one. A good leader in athletics must be a natural leader and know how to handle people. He must be, not only quick to think, but quick to act, and know how to take vic- tory as well as defeat. He must not be a coward or a weakling, a bully or a shirker. He must be pa- tient, clean-minded and able to hold his own under all circum- stances. He must have good health and know how to protect his health. It is only on these conditions that he will make a good leader in athletics. The principle to follow is: Play hard; don't foul and don't shirk, but play hard. Just Imagine Liggin not flirting with all the A. and M. girls. Miss Petty wearing short dress- es and using make up. Christine Martin being inno- cent and quiet and never sarcas- tic. James Sewell falling for an A. & M. girl and not being conceited. Miss Brisco dancing with Mr. Lucky. Janie Maddox with straight blonde hair. Hewlett Russell ever being serious over anything and keep- ing quiet. Mrs. Clark not giving oil when anyone is sick. Pauline McCrary not flirting and not loving Bob Steed. Bonnie Teel not being shy and bashful. Paul Andrews ever getting enough to eat. Miss Hughs ever loving anyone but Mr. Whitmire. Robert Stallings being athletic. Golson Stephens ever being in love. JULIA NASWORTHY, '29. THE AGGIES FEBRUARY, 1928 Esteemed Colleague Messenger (to newsboy) "Who's that swell guy ye was talkhY to, Jimmie?" Newsboy "Aw, him and me's woiked together for years. He's the editor o' one o' my papers." Life. ********** Guest in hotel "There are two mice fighting up here in my room." Room Clerk "How much are you paying for your room?" Guest in Hotel "One dollar." Room Clerk "What do you expect for a dollar, a bull fight?" ********** Profit and Loss Tisinger "Did you ever real- ize anything on that invest- ment?" Spruell "Ah, yes!" Tisinger "What did you real- ize?" Spruell "What a fool I had been." No Child's Play Old Photographer "Now, watch the pretty birdie, little girl." Modern child "Oh, don't be a nut. Expose your plate and get this over with." ********** Don't you think that Words- worth was right when he said 'Heaven lies about us in our in- fancy?' "Sure, but he forgot to add that everybody lies about us in our maturity." Hardware Age. ********** The other night Ray heard the chickens making an awful noise so he got up and went to the chicken house and said, "Who's there?" "It aint nobody but us chickens," was the reply in negro brogue. ********** A Plenty She "What do you know about love?" He "Plenty: I drove a taxi for three years." Times Print Carrollton, Ga.