Abilene Christian College - Prickly Pear Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1926 volume:

The Prickly Pear Priefcly Pear VOLUME 50 Published by ClheSetioP Glass 3? ABILENE CURISTI IM COLLECE ABILENE , Copyright Schley Duel i i. e. Blavney 1EL turn to that same dust, our physical beings are the same. Guided by one Supreme Hand our spirit- ual selves should be held together by a common •to That spirit, then, which closer sympathy of man The Prickly Pear is sin- cerely dedicated. Qrdw of Boojjj Adm.ir irtra ii ot Cfa? POP Pdigioup Aofteliep Aihl Kop 0 rgarxiz a t ion. p Oolloqe Year Adv ?rHpon 9rJp Aclmini r 0TV Imn-iTv- ■■ i .i.. n iiTrrirr: IM Ml 11111« 5WADY 0£CC n Pfi€SI6£NT'5 HOME -d ZeetNER HALL SPpEleaseUT AflNTAmdM Board of Regents J. S. Arledge . . . J. C. Reese W. H. Free ............ E. L. Fisher, Dallas J. B. McGinty, Terrell T. A. Russell, Dallas J. R. Powell, Tuscola W. H. Free, Abilene E. A. Jones, Quanah A. A. Huffstutler, Georgetown 0. E. Bonner, Sweetwater Dabney Harvey, Abilene Judge Allen D. Dabney, Eastland J. C. Reese, Abilene R. Martin, Lubbock R. L. Travis, Ralls Otto Foster, Cleburne W. D. Haynie, Roscoe J. D. Overbey, Iowa Park W. A. Wakefield, Corpus Christi ....................President . . . . Vice-President ...........Secretary-Treasurer J. S. Arledge, Abilene G. C. Helvey, Abilene G. W. Birchfield, Fort Worth W. H. Arnold, Winters J udge W. B. Lewis, Dallas R. H. McKay, Ferris J. E. McKenzie, Abilene Judge R. 0. Kenley, Wichita Falls R. L. Cooner, Gorman C. T. Hutchinson, Abilene A. N. Wheeler, Windon B. W. Logan, Rhome J. D. Pepper, Sweetwater W. B. Lee, Spur J. W. Watson, Colorado E. L. Crawford, Abilene Harvey Hays, Abilene —18— Never -to-be- Forgotten To “Prexy” and Sister Sewell, who have given the best years of their lives to the building of Abilene Christian College, we un- reservedly, give this space in the Prickly Pear. JAMES F. COX, B. S., M. A. Dean of Abilene Christian College BATSELL BAXTER MRS. BAXTER in the hearts of the men and women of Abilene Christian College, as well as the respectful admiration and trust of the Brotherhood over the land. —23— M. A. WALTER H. ADAMS, B. A. Chickasha, Oklahoma Instructor in Mathematics and Physical M. V. SHOWALTER, B. A., M. A. Abilene, Texas W ol Ancient 1««- « Professor of English n . , an Ppnrffp Peabody College —27— G. A. SCRUGGS jo, Nashville B C. C. 1909-11; President took B.gA d Cohfge lW;1 ! C. C. 1926-27. -30— The Senior Class OFFICERS Ernest M. Walls...........................................President Harvey M. Porter.....................................Vice-President M. Ethel Martin...........................................Secretary It may not have been 2600 years ago, and it may not have been Aesop who said it, but somewhere down the line, one of our sager predecessors cast upon the ears of the credulous world the statement that “in union there is strength.” A living testimony to the infinite truth of this maxim the members of the Class of ’26 believe to be none other than themselves. And for proof they point to their unbroken string of victories in the various fields of interclass competition during the year that has just passed, including interclass basketball, the Queen Contest, and the winning of the cup offered for the best class edition of the Optimist. Numbered among this procession of diploma contenders are to be found men of talent in the average graduating class. Athletes, musicians, debaters, artists of the powers of expression, and journalist—in the fields made up of each of these, the Class of ’26 offers both amaleurs and professionals. Though slowly dwindling from the number of 125 which entered the doors of A. C. C. as freshmen four years ago until the list of graduates has fallen to around fifty, cooperation has been the constant watchword of the fifteen members of that original group, and of the remainder who have been added to the class from time to time. Possessed of occasional ideas of their own, some of the Seniors have met with a few conflicting regulations, but notwithstanding, each leaves his Alma Mater regretfully, as the many pleasant memories connected with those four years, which have flitted by all too rapidly, are recalled. HARVEY MAYNARD PORTER, A. B., Ennis, Texas A. C. C. ’24, ’25, ’26; Fish Yell Leader ’24; College Yell Leader ’25; SubT-16; “A” Club; Senior Basket Ball Team. invariably call to their minds one “Bud” Harvey Porter, whi the school 1110,1 ;i!,l in the rapariU of ,-11 loa.lor. Km,,, 1 the Yellow Cottage as a freshman to his activities as v holds the time record for graduation, having completed 1 MRS. EUNA BRYAN, A. B., Abilene, Texas A. C. C. ’22, ’25, ’26; Taught school 17, ’19; “W” Club. -36- MARVIN HUDDLE CARR, A. B., Abilene, Texas “A”c,ub: Press Club: Track ,25’ ’26; Cap,ain Club; A. C. C. ’23, Leader ’26. Major: English Six; Ah Ha Club; Senior Basket Ball Team; Ass’t. Yell Away from the sunny bay of Corpus Christi A. C. C. has lured John each September since 1922 to become one of the most noted characters on the campus, first as a resident of the Old Grey Cottage, then of the Yellow Cottage, and finally of McDonald Hall. He is possessed of one of those dare-devil spirits, and we’ve felt a thrill and a joy in the intimate association with one whom nothing interests that fails to hold in store something of the reckless. As assistant yell leader since last Christmas John has supported the Wildcats loyally, and though never actively indulging in college sports, he led the Senior basket ball squad to its first inter-class cham- MRS. WILLARD 0. LOUISE MILLER, A. B., Waxahachie, Texas HARRY BROWN PORTER, A. B., Ennis, Texas ■ Cw“in ,25; B-l““ '2S- Song of the Seniors Of risir ig and of setting sun, Of men lories and hopes. Of dayi : and nights past and da In triun iph and humility we sin Sweet promise of the spring of youth. Fair tree of spring, what half-ripe fruit Thy branches in the boiling cauldron flung: Days of devotion to the muse of art. Days to the guardian hand of science given, Long hours of patient toil, now interspersed With joyful nights beneath a full-grown moon Or banquetings beneath our streaming colors; Victorious fields clouded with Texas dust. Or else the memory of silent groups Where shouts had given way to words low-spoken; Things done and things undone. Friendships and enmities, Joys, sorrows, triumphs and defeats. We merge them all into our melody. Of thee, oh rolling Texas plains, we sing. Of large days underneath an azure sky. And, loveliest flower of the plains. Of thee, oh town of Abilene; A song for thee, but thanks, thanks, thanks Unto our Alma-Mater true. To noble hearts who patiently have given The strength and glowing ardor of their lives To build our thought, and cultivate The nobler plant of virtue in the soul. And weave into the texture of our lives The fair word “Christian”, word we love. One backward-looking glance, one tear; To friends one long farewell. And unto thee, our school beloved, a pledge. As through our dreams of yesterday emerge Gaunt outlines of the days to come; With hail and welcome to thy promise full. Oh Future, do we dedicate to thee Our lives, our manhood and our womanhood; And answering the benediction sweet Of thee, dear school, and benefactors all. We breathe the humble prayer of grateful hearts. —50— —John Wolfe Childress Cordell, Okla. Troy, Tenn. Childress Cordell, Okla. Troy, Tenn. Frank Etter.............................................President Vera McCurley...........................................Secretary J. C. Green........................................Vice-President The Junior Class of this year conforms to the mediocre position that is typical of a junior class. It holds no monoply over any student activity, yet take the class from the activities, and each division would suffer accordingly. Someone has said that a junior is too far from a slime to attract attention, and not dignified enough to command any appreciable respect. In fact, he is referred to as the most neglected individual in school. And such may be said of this year’s Next year, the class intends to carry on the policy of previous classes by weilding the ancient sceptor of senior recognition. It is then that a new light is expected to draw in the history of the class as the royal battle for senior privileges continues as it has in the past. Summing up the case for the Juniors, it is found that there is about an equal number of boys and girls to encumber the foremost chapel seats, to comment on the college’s social aspects, to publish a year book, to hold the positions of leadership, and finally to recede by the diploma route in favor of the succeeding class. In the light of these facts, the most important work of the class is yet to be done, with the spirit of unity that has always typified this organization, it is expected that this class will ably carry on the work of its predecessors in a manner that may bear out the adage, “There shall be no regrets”. —52— Lora Mae Counts Clyde Ernestine Pratt —56— Special Students Every year there are a few students in Abilene Christian College that are pre- paring themselves for a certain work and do not need the regular offered courses. These students register as “Specials” and are accorded the same privileges as regular students. Lubbock San Angelo Lubbock Dalton Hill . Maude Lanford Alvin Brown President . . Secretary Vice-President During the years of ’25 and ’26 the Sophomore Class has admirably upheld the ideals of the college. Where cooperation was necessary this group of students has responded eagerly, a fact that accounts for the rapid advancement of the class. the athletics of the college, to the musical organizations, to the debating teams, and to the high scholastic standard in the school. Much of the success in the progress of A. C. C., then, has been made possible, to a large extent, by the hard working, never - say-die spirit so prevalent in this group of second year students. Judging from the rapid progress of the Sophomores in their first two years in the annals of the school’s history should they continue at the present rate they will have been a remarkable asset to Abilene Christian College at the close of their school career. —60— Willie Treat Jean Sayler Louis Norman Claude Locke Louise Kirk Lucille Lucas Margaret McClure Frances Blondell —65— Abilene Fit Evelyn McDonald (Editor’s Note: The reader must not be deceived by the above drawing. Hazing in any form is prohibited in A. C. C.i r Coleman Aquilla Potosi Caskey Livingston......................................President Essie Marie Hartis.....................................Secretary Robert Coffman....................................Vice-President In the fall of 1925 the college spirit brought almost two hundred young men and women, filled with zeal and enthusiasm, to become students of A. C. C. These boys and girls represent almost every state in this great union of ours. The class is the largest in the history of the college and represents the school in all activities. Two of the freshmen class lettered in basketball, and four in football. Both of the pep squad leaders, of the fair sex, were members of the best class (Freshman) in school. There is no doubt but that the athletic achievements of A. C. C. were brought about to a large extent through the Freshmen class. Strange as it may seem, three of the College Favorites were chosen from the members of the first year class. In fact, most of the beauty and intellect of A. C. C. is found in this collection of high school graduates. In the years to come the Freshmen will uphold the ideals and principles of the college and exert all efforts to be loyal and true to the dear old Alma Mater. —68— Georce Tucker Rosa Cozart Healdton, Okla. Abilene Mildred Moyers Fannie Mae Calloway James Taylor Wolfe City Wilma Wren Johnnie Shotts Mattie Lou Lucille Neil Thelma Price Mrs. E. L. Nichols Hulinc Robinson JBwell Montague Cahua Guice Jessie Chipman Ray Tisdale Tuscola Thalia Daley Little Rock, Ark. Avis Wiggins Tincie Hughs Gertrude Mayfield ha B. Cox Mabel Pope Will C. Brown Katherine Arrington Abilene Brownfield W eatherford Valley View Burnet Clarence Bryant Miles Mace Jones Odessa Ledbetter Roy Bollock Ralls -76- Thelma Mae Cross 01 pin Harold McDonald Hedley Potcsi —77— Day’s End In the gorgeous sepulchre of the west The mighty monarch of the day is laid; Liveried sentries of the sky—the clouds— Reverent band, a-guard the grand cortege. At last the mantling pall of night Shrouds all the scene; And west ling winds blow taps across the plains. With such pageantry—though lesser far— We mark the passing of a nation’s great; A king or statesman high, whose mighty deeds Or words set human hearts astir. Not like thee would I go, Oh Radiant Sun, Leaving naught but deepening darkness in thy wake. Let me go, rather, as passes the morning star, Withdrawing its constant, modest beams That a greater light may grow. —C. R. B. Senior Academy j The Senior Academy Class History Top row, left to right: Dupree McGrady, Gray, Cloudt, Hough, Brookerson, J. D. Moss. Second row: Holt, Robinson. Third row: Shipman, Harris, Spain, Holland, Boone, Mary Ann McGrady, Moore. -«1- Top row, left to right: Wallace, Ellis, Darden, Thompson, Lakey, Wray. Second row: Blakley, Bacon. Third row: Wortham, Grantham, Duggan, Thorp, Brandon, Baker, Scrygley. —82— Top roiv, left to right: Carrol, Baldridce, Patillo, J Gililland. Second row: Martin, Havins, Faulk, Moore. Third Williams, Chandler, Adrain, Merrit, Allen, Brown. ackson, Blair, row: Roberts, Religio1 8 Activities Religious Education Among the many problems confronting man today, the one being discussed most and receiving the most attention by those who are seeking to improve the world is the problem of human conduct. Our economic, social, political, and religious conditions are very imperfect. They are filled with evils because men will not do that which is right but that which is evil. Therefore in order to improve present conditions and to maintain as good society as we have developed, thousands of means are beng used to develop citizens who are righteous in their conduct. The people who have contributed to the development of Abilere Christian College have done so because of a desire to contribute to this great crusade against evil. They believe that man can be made good only by God. “Out of the heart the mouth speaks.” Then a man’s life will never be better than his heart and his life will always be as good as his heart for “a good tree can not bring forth evil fruit neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.” Therefore the only way to make a man good is to change his heart. The Spirit of God alone can do this. The people who have built Abilene Christian College believe that God does this by his word, the Bible. “The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation.” “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of the soul and spirit.” “Seeing ye have purified your soul—being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” Believing this to be true and that men can never be made good except by God through his living word, Abilene Christian College has been made a place where be made right by the power of God. Every student in A. C. C. studies the Bible during the entire period of his stay here. A. C. C. is proud of all of her departments. She endeavors to make them second to none. But if she had nothing more than good science, education, geography, English, history, mathematics, foreign language, and fine arts departments she C. C. is justified only by the fact that she seeks to develop hearts that will bring Left to right, top row: Lammey, Norton, N. Chism, Givens, Adrain. Second row: Nichols, Wallace, Hooker, Hooker. Third row: Mayfield, Dill, Norman, Mrs. Nichols. Fourth row: Bottoms, McDonald, Murphey, Moss, May. Fifth row: Kennamer, Smith, I. Chism, Hill, Pratt. The Christian religion is a taught religion, therefore the only way to spread Christianity is to teach it in our schools. With this end in view the Mission Class has made careful study of some of the foreign fields with respect to the customs, manners, history and present living conditions of the people in heathen lands. To the finding out of these things a number have diligently applied themselves by work- ing together in the capacity of a Mission Study Clas This class meets each Wednesday evening a are given to show the alarming conditions that e great need for Christianity. The class is glad that one who was once a member of it is now doing actual missionary work in India. The members of this voluntary mission study group do not claim to be responsible for the decision of one who has sacrificed friends, loved F. B. Shepherd, Abilene “The Church’s One Foundation”—Sunday, Morning, February 21. A. R. Lawrence, Abilene Hugh A. Clark, Winters R. R. Brooks, Lubbock C. B. Brewer, Nashville, Tenn. “Paul’s Manner of Teaching”—Tuesday Afternoon, February 23. E. M. Borden, Oklahoma City, Okla. “Church Music”—Tuesday Evening, February 23. “The Kingdom of Christ”—Wednesday Morning, February 24. Foy E. Wallace, Sr., Gainsville. “The Church”—Wednesday Afternoon, February 24. C. M. Stubblefield, Plainview “The Plea and Principles”—Wednesday Evening, February 24. W. L. Oliphant, Dallas “Science and the Bible”—Thursday Morning, February 25. C. A. Buc hannan, Cleburne “Home Missionary Work”—Thursday Afternoon, February 25. S. P. Pittman (Main Speaker), Knoxville, Tenn. “Sovereignty of Christ”—Thursday Evening, February 25. L. S. White, Wichita Falls ‘The Pulpit of Power Is the Pulpit of the Gospel”—Friday Morning, February 26. S. P. Pittman, Knoxville, Tenn. “Come and See”—Friday Afternoon, February 26. “Love”—Friday Evening, February 26. U. R. Forrest, Brownwood; “Standing at the Cross”—Saturday Morning, February 27. S. P. Pittman, Knoxville, Tenn. “Eli vs. Demetrius”—Saturday Evening, February 27. “Paul at Mars’ Hill”—Sunday Morning, February 28. “Why Seek Ye The Living Among the Dead”—Sunday Evening, February 28. MORGAN H. CARTER, B. L., B. S., M. A. Extension Division FALL MEETING The annual fall meeting extending from November 29 to December 7, was under the direction of Brother Horace Busby, one of the most powerful evangelists of the South. The meeting came immediately following the close of the one at the Church of Christ on the north side, making an extended meeting of three weeks. Brother Busby did the preaching at both places with Brother Free in charge of the song service and at a few meetings people were turned away for lack of standing room. Simplicity and sincerity coupled with a charming personality and consecrated life seem to be the keynote of his success as an evangelist. But few preachers have the power to arouse people to action as does Brother Busby. His meetings are characterized, almost without exception, by a large number of baptisms, restora- tions and identifications. During the series of fall meetings in Abilene there were fifty-five baptisms, fifty-five restorations, and twenty-three who identified themselves with the local congregation. Brother Busby’s services are in such great demand in Texas and adjoining average he holds about twenty-four meetings a year and has some of them scheduled two and three years in advance. Brother Busby will do the preaching for the meet- ings in the fall of 1927. THE SPRING MEETING The annual spring meeting, from April 18 to 25 inclusive, was conducted by Brother E. A. Elam, of Nashville, Tennessee. Although many members of the congre- gation were already acquainted with Brother Elam, this was the first opportunity afforded an Abilene audience to hear him deliver his forceful messages concerning the vital principles of Christian living. A plea for Christian unity according to New Testament teaching was the central theme of a number of his inspiring sermons. There were no additions during the meetings but to measure its success by this means would be impossible for the influence of the association and talks of this Godly Bible scholar, sweetened by the years of experience is far reaching. Although Brother Elam has passed his three score and ten years he still ranks REGULAR SERVICES Students in Abilene Christian College attend church twice every Sunday with been here for the past three years, and is doing a wonderful work among the students. Athlete9 A. B. MORRIS Head Coach of Athletics “I won’t be a cheater” is the motto that Coach Morris has in- stilled into the minds and hearts of his men, that makes them give their all on the athletic field that makes victory deserved, and that gives the players a clear conscience if the game is lost. The Wildcat mentor is to be complimented upon the teams he has produced in his second year with Abilene Christian College, especially the basket ball club, which took second place in the T. I. A. A. race. His popularity with the men is testified to the fact that of the letter men of ’25 who were eligible to return only one failed to do so. Morris plays no favorites with his charges and his custom of playing the deserving man keeps the regulars on their toes. His quiet manner of accepting victory and defeat alike gives him the respect of both student body and faculty. It is to be hoped that his connection with A, C, C. wil be continued indefinitely. -93- Not only can Scruggs coach the three major sports but he can play them just as well. With his superlative pitching in baseball, the Abilene Eagles won the West Texas League pennant in 1920. When he was a student of Thorp Springs Christian College he was one of the best known basket ball players in Junior College circles. Since his college days, he has spent one summer in the coaching school conducted by “Doc” Stewart of the University of Texas, and now he is passing his knowledge on to the Wildcats of Abilene Christian College. —94— G. A. SCRUGGS Assistant Coach of Athletics well in the ideals of the college as does Coach Morris. At Abilene Sept. 24... At Dallas Oct 2....... At Abilene Oct. 9..... At Abilene Oct. 19.... At Dallas Oct. 23..... At Fort Worth Oct. 31... At Clarendon Nov. 6.... At Abilene Nov. 11.... At Brownwood Nov. 26.. Wildcat Squad SEASON’S RECORD A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. A. C. C. . 0 Howard Payne.........18 .7 S. M. U..............52 .13 W. T. S. T. C........ 0 .19 E. T. S. T. C........ 0 . 3 Dallas U.............13 .9 T. C. U..............21 . 0 Clarendon ........... 0 . 7 Texas Tech...........10 . 7 Daniel Baker......... 7 Team Southwestern .. Siminons Howard Payne. A. C. C........ US.' t. 0 Austin .... E. T. S. T. C. Sam Houston W. T. S. T. C... St. Edwards S. W. T. S. T. C. Daniel Baker... T. I. A. A. STANDING 4 2 .6 4 6 4 5 2 6 2 3 1 4 1 .5 I 7 I 6 0 L T Pet. 0 1 1.000 1 0 .857 1 1 .800 1 1 .667 2 0 .667 2 0 .667 3 0 .400 4 0 .333 2 0 .333 3 0 .250 3 1 .250 6 0 .143 4 2 .000 The Season perform consistently, would be the unbiased description which would most perfectly fit the Wildcats of ’25. And certainly the best was in demand at all times, for the Christian gridsters were fighting under the stiffest assignment ever given them. —99— S. M. U. Playing a Southwestern Conference team for the first time in the history of the school, A. C. C. lost to the Southern Methodist University on Ownby Oval, at Dallas, Oct. 2, by a score of 52 to 7. The Mustangs counted first following long end runs by Visor and Craig, but failed in their attempt at goal, and Abilene forged ahead a few minutes later when a drive started on the 60 yard line ended in a touchdown by the overhead route, Adams to Stevens. Kerr kicked goal and the quarter ended 7-6, A. C. C. Three touchdowns were counted by the Methodists in the second period but Many of the Christian regulars were forced from the field by injuries before the could not halt the terrific plunging of the Ponies, led by Cortemeglia, All-South- W. T. S. T. C.—E. T. S. T. C. Sweet revenge was experienced by the Wildcats on Parramore Field Oct 9. when the West Texas Teachers, who in 1924 had beaten A. C. C. at Canyon, fell before a great running and plunging attack of Stevens, Powell, and Beall by a score of 13-0. Following the blocking of the punt by a Christian linesman, Powell gained five yards, and Stevens went through tackle twenty yards for a touchdown. In the last period, Stevens followed beautiful interference, especially that of Haw- kins, who cut down two would-be tacklers at once, to return a punt 55 yards for a second counter. A fifty yard dash by Gamel featured the play of the Buffaloes. For the first time during the season, the Morrismen were afforded the oppor- tunity of matching their strength against an enemy in their own class on a dry field when the East Texas Teachers visited Abilene Oct. 19. Spurred on by the words of Captain Beall, who was unable to suit out for the occasion, the Wildcats did the best work of die year. T. C. U.—CONTINUED Poor defensive work by the A. C. C. backfield lost the game which the battling Abilene linesmen had practically cinched in the first three quarters. Twice Carson and Taylor broke through the line for touchdowns, and another came on a long pass started from scrimmage on the Frog’s 30 yard line, Clark to Taylor. The score was 21 to 9. Hill, for the second time during the season, was the outstanding figure in go between A. C. C. and Southwestern Conference crew. He was in the midst of every play, and in the second round, broke through on one of Clark’s boots, blocked the kick, and raced 55 yards for a touchdown. The prowess of “Piffle” Kerr’s edu- cated toe was again utilized as he put the pigskin between the uprights from the 35 yard line for the first score against Texas Christian University. George Brown, pitted against the highly touted “Tubby” Brewster and “Bear” Wolfe, T. C. U. tackle and guard, held his own. Powell’s punting was on a par with that of Herman Clark, All-Southwestern quarter. TEXAS'TECH Before a record smashing throng of football fans that occupied every available bit of space in the grandstand and around the field at West Texas Fair Park, the Wildcats lined up against the Texas Tech Matadors Armistice Day. The Matadors came with a clean record. They left with a clean record. Tech, 10, Abilene Christian, 7, tells the story in figures. It falls far short in other respects. The crimson tide from the north came in for ten points by the end of the first half, but sunk to low ebb in the last chapter. Alford counted three points from the 19-ya:rd line in the first quarter, and the touchdown in the next resulted from a broken field run for one-fourth the distance of the field and a final six-inch plunge by Wooldridge a minute before the half ended. TEXAS TECH—CONTINUED In the third watch runs by Stevens and Powell worked the ball to Tech’s 22 yard line, from which point Powell passed over the goal to Smith. Kerr added the addi- tional counter on a goal from placement. Not enough passes could be completed in the last period to gain a victory, though Adams attempted one on practically every down. Lack of punch in the first half that they showed in the last had cost the Wildcats another battle. Brown, Kerr, and Rogers all did great work in the line. The ends showed a decided improvement over any former appearance of the year. Colley’s work was especially noticeable, as he crashed through the Tech interference repeatedly to drop the backs for losses on attempted end runs, while his pass receiving was little DANIEL BAKER On Nov. 26, A. C. C. met Daniel Baker Hill Billies at Brownwood in the annual Turkey Day grid classic between the two schools. Half the student body made the trip to see the ancient rivals clash, and the band was also on hand to furnish further enthusiasm for the occasion. It was the last opportunity George Brown, Virgil Smith, Cliff Brown, Bill Stevens, Frenchy Thomas and Harry Porter would have of wearing the Wildcat uni- form on the football field, and all of them given the opportunity gave his all to But not every college athlete can be victorious in his final appearance, and the whistle which sounded the swan song for these six men on the gridiron, and ended the season for the rest, after four fiercely fought quarters of football found the two elevens tied at seven-all. Doped to win over the Brownwood team, the Wildcats ran rough shod over their opponents in the first quarter for Powell to score a touch- down after Adams had sent the Christian backfield through the line and around end for five consecutive first downs. Beall, taking part in the game for the first In the next period, however, the A. C. C. machine weakened, and the count was knotted, as the lanky Schlatze Patterson, D. B. C. quarter, passed from the 30 by the Wildcats in the last two quarters, but fate plus the Hill Billies ruled a tie. Once a Christian wing got by the entire Daniel Baker defense for a pass, only to have it slip through his arms, as he was blinded by a glaring sun. The Season Scoring 17 wins in 20 games the Wildcat basketeers of ’26 enjoyed the most successful season of any in the school’s history. A desperate battle was waged in all but a few games, and by the end of February, Coach Morris’ charges had forced their way into second place in the T. I. A. A. standing. One Wildcat placed on the all- T. I. A. A. team, two drew the choice for second team berths, while one received honorable mention from the coaches making the selection. Brown, Adams, Powell, and Hill constituted the Christians’ contribution to the all-association material in the order named. —Ill— BROWNWOOD—CONTINUED. AT ABILENE Little difficulty was experienced in vanquishing Howard Payne in a two nights’ go, 31 to 19 and 27 to 21. Roughness was the outstanding characteristic of all the Brownwood games, a fact to which the first loss might be attributed, when a controlling percentage of the Wildcat first string five went out on personals. Daniel Baker visited Abilene the following week and a split series was again the result. After suffering a crushing defeat the first night 14 to 30, the visitors downed the locals 30 to 18 on the second occasion, due chiefly to the stellar work of Miller, all-T. I. A. A. forward. Howard Payne, next in line on the cage card for January 29 and 30 in Wildcat Gym, fell before a veritable hailstorm of field goals by Hill and Powell, 50 to 22, and 36 to 19. SAM HOUSTON The greatest thrill of the season on the home court was furnished in the appear- ance of Sam Houston Feb. 5 and 6, the Bearkat bowing to Wildcat in both of the 16. Although Hill and Powell, scoring aces of the Wildcat crew, deserve the cus- Adams and Brown, that must draw the greater chare of attertion in the double victory over the champions of 1925. Brown rung five field goals in the first game, and the spectacle of Chilli Adams, his face stained with blood streaming from a gash over one eye, battling the opposition to a sta d:till in the final furnished a lasting im- presson upon the memories of Wildcat fandom. Wash Coons, substitute, was also a determining factor in both affairs, an injected into the fray at exactly the right moment each night, he counted eight points in the last five minutes of both encounters. ST. EDWARDS—TEXAS TECH St. Edwards furnished the next associat’on competition, but was an easy mark for the Wildcats, who downed them 28 to 15 in a slow game in Abilene, Feb. 11. Texas Tech next met with two reverses here, 39 to 27, 31 to 19. CANYON—TEXAS TECH Sweetest of all revenge to the Morrismen came in the first tilt with Canyon, which was taken by A. C. C. 37 to 31. It was the Buffaloes’ first defeat at home in three years. Porter, Powell, and Hill divided scoring honors almost equally, and the guarding of Adams and Brown drew a great deal of praise, even on a foreign court. The second round was lost 35 to 25. Texas Tech was again vanquished as the Wildcats stopped over in Lubbock for two nights on the return home, the scores being 34 to 21 and 41 to 23. SUL ROSS A great season was brought to a close in Abilene March 1 and 2, with games against Sul Ross, 47 to 22 and 37 to 19 were the scores of the two affairs, though the work of the Alpine crew gave the Christians more trouble than the score-book might indicate. The brilliant performance of Harry Porter, enjoying a whirlwind finish to his basket ball career, furnished the thrills for the stands. Baseball Wildcat Squad SEASON’S RECORD AND SCHEDULE At Abilene Mar. 51 A.C.C. B W. T. S. T. C 4 At Abilene April 1 A. C.C. 9 W. T. S. T. C 2 At Abilene April 5 A. C. C. 1 Daniel Baker.. 3 At Abilene April 6 A C. C. Daniel Raker 2 At Abilene April 22 AC. C. 2 Howard Payne 7 At Abilene April 21 A. C. C. 1 Howard Payne ... 2 At Abilene April 20 AC. C. 2 St. Edwards 16 At Abilene April 27 A. C.C. i St. Edwards 10 At Canyon May 7 A C. C. vs'. W T. S. T. C. At Canyon May 8 A.C.C. vs. W. T. S. T. C. At Lubbock May H) A. C. C. vs. Texas Tech At Lubbock May 11 A. C. C. vs. Texas Tech A. C. C. is tied for the T. I. A. A. leadership at the time of this writing with a rating of four wins and two losses. Each of the eight remaining clubs have lost at least two games, though data available is insufficient to give the complete standing of the teams. -116- After threatening through the first half of the 1926 season for a T. I. A. A. championship in baseball, the Wildcats collapsed under the most crucial test and kicked away the two games that would have given them the association gonfalon, when they lost to the St. Edwards team by overwhelming scores. Eight letter men were in the ranks at the beginning of early spring training. An entire infield of experienced men were ready for the first game with Hill on first, Chili Adams at second, Stevens on short, and Porter at his old post on third. Gorman Kenley, perhaps the most dependable infielder in the club was the fifth member of the inner diamond circle to make the grade. Colley, the only letter man in the outfield, was assisted by Powell or Thurman in center, and Bailey, Shankle or Ashley in right. Smith, wearing the mask resigned by Esker Curtis after four years of use, and Powell and Thurman, mound men, finished the list of letter men. Rob inson was the rookie hurler of the Wildcats. THE SEASON—CANYON Despite a rather poor brand of hitting by the team, and more or less miserable fielding, there were several bright spots to mark the season. Among these were the fifteen strikeouts scored by Thurman in his appearances against Canyon and Daniel Baker, the no-hit game pitched by Powell against Howard Payne, and the hitting of Chili Adams. A. C. C. opened the season here March 31, against the Canyon Buffaloes and a game characterized by loose fielding by both sides which accumulated thirteen errors. Behind Captain Thurmans pitching the Wildcats won 8 to 4. Fifteen of the Teachers were retired on strikes. Porter led the offensive attack with three bingles out of four appearances at the plate. Powell had the Canyon team well in hand the following day, and kept their hits well scattered, giving the Morrismen a second victory 9 to 2. Ashley and Colley each laced out a double for the leading performances with the stick of the day. DANIEL BAKER—HOWARD PAYNE Vengeance for the Wildcats’ failure to win the basket ball race, for which Daniel Baker was responsible, was taken out on the Hill Billies when they visited Abilene April 5 and 6. Thurman occupied the box in the opener and again whiffed fifteen batsmen, and allowed but four safeties. Only four hits were secured by A. C. C., wildness by the opposing hurler being responsible in a large degree for the runs scored for the Wildcat win of 3 to 2. Daniel Baker lost the last game 4 to 3, when White, pitching for the visitors, walked three men in the first inning, and a hit, with several errors brought in all the Wildcat runs in the initial frame. Fourteen hits off Preacher Thurman, seven of them of the extra base variety, together with three errors by his team mates, spelled defeat for the locals for the first time, Howard Payne taking the first of a two-game series here April 22, 8 to 3. The feature of the affair for the Wildcats was Colley’s smoking line drive to left, which found the only opening in the barrier in that section and went through for a home run. Adams was on base following his double to the palings in port. —119— HOWARD PAYNE—ST. EDWARDS Powell’s no-hit contest against the Yellow Jackets followed two days later. the seventh was required to Ml asIpowellWc 0no-hit glme in as many years. His first was a no-hit, no-run victory over St. Edwards in 1925. The only undefeated nine in the T. I. A. A., the Wildcats faced the St. Edwards crew here April 26 and 27 with hopes of carrying off first honors in the association. the Saints slugging outfit, while their support in the field was only theoretical and the scores of 16 to 2, and 10 to 3 do only fair justice to the story of the slaughter. A four-game road trip to the north in which Canyon and Tech were to be played the second week of May was to close the 1926 season. THE TENNIS CLUB Track 1926 After a period of comparative inactivity which lasted over three years, track in Abilene Christian College was revived in 1926 on a larger scale than ever before. Coached by J. Eddie Weems, all time champion half miler of the T. I. A. A., the Wildcat cinder pathmen made a fair showing in the first triangular meet of the year, and were bidding fair to furnish stiffer competition in the triangular meet to be held at Simmons University, Abilene, April 30, between A. C. C., Simmons, and Austin College, and the T. I. A. A. meet at Denton the first week of May. A. C. C.’s entry in the track and field meet held in connection with the South- western Exposition and Fat Stock Show at Fort Worth in March resulted in bringing no points back, but was not to be considered a failure in view of the fact that some several hundred athletes were entered in the various events. Though rated beforehand as possessing greater strength in the dashes, the Wildcats fell down on the shorter races in the triangular meet between A. C. C., Simmons, and Trinity University, held on Parramore Field, April 10, and copped the distance runs. With two first, two second, and six third places, A. C. C. finished behind Simmons and Trinity. TRACK 1926—CONTINUED Nelson took the mile by a good margin over the Simmons entry and Raymond Kenley finished third in the same event. Standlee Mitchell broke the tape in a pretty exhibition of the half-mile, and the relay was lost only as a result of not having a fresh man for the third lap. Carr was runner up in the high jump, and the following third places were taken: 100 and 200 yard dashes, Wallace; 440 yard dash, Dawkins; javelin, Carr; discus, Ewing. oiioivs Witt Humphrey Coffman Willis First Male Quartette The Male Quartette is one of the most prominent organizations of which Abilene Christian College boasts. Not only the college, but the city of Abilene has found occasions to boast of one of the best quartettes of the West more than once. Ernest Witt, high tenor, has a voice that has protected him from all competition for five years. Cullen Willis, a two-year man on the quartette as low base, is another member who has reason to feel sure of his place. Burton Coffman, baritone, and Millard Humphrey, second tenor, are both new men on the quartette, but each possess a strength that promises success. -126— Hall Walls Bryan Robins Second Male Quartette Closely akin to that organization to which it is second, this quartette of warblers is fast approaching that height which can be enjoyed only by singers who are pos- sessed with superlative ability. Standing, left to right: I. Chism, Allen, Adrain, Miller, Crawford, Vaughn, Kennamer, Free, Crowder, Purcell, Price, Jackson, Hughes, Leggett, Dabney, Conley, Golden, T. Vaughn, Burgess. Seated: Cure, Harris, Phillips, Free, Bonner, L. Vaughn, Rose, 0. F. Rose, McKenzie. The Piano Class This section of the Fine Arts Department of Abilene Christian College is grow- ing more prominent every year, and promises to be the outstanding organization of its department. Left to right: Powers, Daley, Gray, Hogue, Showalter, Morris, Peters. The Art Class The Art Class of ’25-’26 has the distinction of being the fjrst class in the art of mixing and applying paints to obtain sweaters. This is a good indication that Miss Hogue is doing her part to maintain the A standing of A. C. C. along the artistic line. Miss Lois Hogue .....................................Instructor Standing, left to right: Gibson, Estes, Williams, Givens, McGaughey, Hall, (Shore, Hill, Burges, Norten, Conley, Hogg, Livingston. Seated: Walker, Wilmon, Humphrey, Witt, King, Walls, Howard, Coffman, Willis, Bryan, Robbins. The Glee Club The Glee Club easily maintains a record that shows the organization to be near the top of the list of organizations in popularity, efficiency and advancement. The Glee Club means to these singers what the athletic teams mean to the athletes, and almost without exception the boys subordinate other attractions for practice or recital. OFFICERS Ernest Walls........................................President Burton Coffman.................................Vice-President Henry Hogg.......................................Sec’y-Treas. Miss Myrtle Dunn......................................Director Standing, left to right: McDonald, Witt, Harvey, Hughes, Nelson, Ellis, Lucas, Tubbs, Chrane, Daley, Black, Sayler, Lewis, Crowder, Hopper, May, Chism, McCanlies, Adrian, Rambo, Walden, Kelley, Nichols, Harris, Walden, Leggett, Adrain, Cure, Allphin. Seated, left to right: Beard, Dabney, Lammey. At the piano: Juanita Jackson. The Choral Club The Choral Club, a warbling organization, composed of members of the fair sex, is one of outstanding ability in this department of the college activities. Letters are awarded only to those that do not miss practice and have the superlative tone to pass the unbiased criticism of Miss Dunn, the instructor, whose power to instruct is a la Juanita Jackson.......................................President Rita Adrian...........................................Secretary Juanita Jackson.....................................Accompanist Miss Myrtle Dunn.......................................Director Left to right-. Gibson, Gililland, Locklear, L. Vaughn, Bryant, Ellis, Campbell, Wilmon, Shankle, Estes, Conley, Humphrey, T. Vaughn, Robinson, Sweet, Banister, Coffman, Thomas, Adams. The Wild Cat Band “Hail, Hail, The Gang’s All Here;” “What Makes A Wild Cat Wild?” With these songs in the air, which is the real spirit of the Purple and White Warriors, we are led to cast our eyes on that uniformed group, who are real artists with the wind instruments, known as The Wild Cat Band. Under the supervision of Sullivan Gibson the band has secured recognition all over the state as one that has great promise to be the future leading activity of Abilene Christian College. J. Sullivan Gibson..................Director arid Manager —132— Practice School Band If age and experience play a leading role in the development toward perfection, by the time these “babies” reach manhood they will have attained that much coveted degree. This young rival to the renowned “Old Grey Mare Band” made its debut in the spring of ’25, and its popularity is steadily increasing. Miss Essie Rambo...................................Manager Top row: Henry Hogg, Abner Morris, Burton Coffman. Second row: Ernest Walls, Virgil Smith. Third row: J. C. Green, George King, Robert Coffman. Be it known to the world that these “argumentators” are of a class that very few are able to attain. With the veterans, Smith, a four year man; Burton Coffman, with a trio of years to his credit; Abner Morris and George King, doing their stuff for the second year; we have the one J. C. Green who hails from David Lipscomb College, holding the honor of being the best in that institution in the argumentative line, and to supplement this acme personnel, this department has been greatly strengthened by the super quality of Ernest Walls and Robert Coffman. Walter H. Adams...................................Coach Ernest Walls...................President Louise Miller .... Secretary Henry Hogg . . Forensic Manager Burton Coffman . . Vice-President “Double L” Blarney . Yell Leader Mary Sue Cantrell Ass’t. Yell Leader Mabel Harvey . Ass’t. Yell Leader John Davis . . Ass’t. Yell Leader “Government of the people, for the people, and by the people.” This is the sentiment of the student body of Abilene Christian College, and ample proof of this is shown in the selection of officers. The students made no mistake this year in selecting this group since each one of them has demonstrated his ability as a leader and a worker. Every year the Senior Class of Abilene Christian College publishes the year book, and this publication is known as The Prickly Pear. THE STAFF L. L. Blaicney . . Louise Miller . . Maxine Allen Schley Riley . . Weldon Cooper . . Harold L. Anderson Buford Tune . . Emmet Bryan . . Willet Thomas . . Clifton Brown . . George Brown Ernest Walls . . Harvey Porter . . . . . Business Manager Managing Associate Editor Assistant Editor . . . . Editor-in-Chief Assistant Business Manager . . . . Associate Editor ..................Art Editor . . Assistant Art Editor . . . . Assistant Editor . . . . Assistant Editor . . . Assistant Editor . . . . Religious Editor . , . . Assistant Editor The Optimist is the weekly publication of Abilene Christian edited by students elected by the Press Club. A fair representation c of the college is given in this paper, and it ranks high with other Texas. The Optimist is a member of the Texas Inter-Collegiate Pr n College, a, rf all the acti ress Associati THE STAFF ..............Editor-in-Chief . . . Business Manager . . . . Associate Editor Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager . . . . Religious Editor . . . . Assistant Editor . . . . Assistant Editor . . . . Assistant Editor . . Circulation Manager Burton Coffman . Alvin C. Brown . Henry T. Hogg . . Price Sanders . . Frank Etter . . Virgil Smith . . Loyd Wilmon . . Ernest Witt . Millard Humphrey Emory Morris . Top row, left to right: Walls, Witt, Morris. Second row: Coffman, Carr, Hogg, Milholland. Third row: King, Adams. Fourth row: Weems, Scruggs. The most prominent honorary club of the college, the “A’ Club, has shown more than a few evidences of its strength. It has grown to an organization in which membership is a coveted position. Among its accomplishments may be mentioned OFFICERS Ernest Walls..........................................President Ernest Witt......................................Vice-President Abner Morris......................................Sec’y.-Treas. Editor’s Note: Ellis McGaughey is a member of this club and his picture should be with the above group, but was overlooked by the compiler of the list. —140— Top row, left to right: Maxine Allen, Louise Miller, Juanita Jackson, Ethel Martin. Second, roiv: Lillian Beard, Odelle Chrane. Third row: Lula Lawrence. Fourth row: Esther Stagner, Fannye Shipp, Vera McCurley, Vera Bottoms, Mrs. Davis. The “W” Club is a woman’s club which has been for several years an outstand- ing organization in Abilene Chritian College due to its influence in creating a standard to be maintained by the college women. OFFICERS Ethel Martin Louise Miller Presdent Secretary Top row: Blasincame, Livingston, Carney, M. Lewis, L. Bailey, J. McCanlies. Second row: I. B. Cox, G. King, Black, Purcell, Cavness. Third row: Blair, R. Coffman. Fourth row: V. Nelson, Milholland, Jordan, McGaughey, J. Sayler. Fifth row: E. McDonald, C. Nelson, Hampton, Hobbs, V. Smith, Dailey. FALL TERM OFFICERS Standlee Mitchell Virgil Smith Rita Foster Cecil Hill . . . . President . . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Business Manager Top row: N. Chism, Damron, Brandon, Story, Etter, G. Cox. Second row: M. Pope, Murry, Winstead, D. Moss, P. McCanlies. Third row: P. Ewing, B. Coffman. Fourth row: Simpson, Mitchell, Forester, D. Hill, Hartis. Fifth roiv: F. Williams, E. Morris, Shotts, McCurley, Goodwin, Houghton. WINTER TERM OFFICERS Ross Dawkins..........................................President Ottie Goodwin...................................Vice-President, Evelyn McDonald.............................Secretary-Treasurer Cecil Hill....................................Business Manager -143- Top row: J. Jackson, Shore, Ellis, Powers, C. Hill, Pratt. Second row: Lammey, Hocg, Whitmore, W. Adams, Foster. Third row: A. Morris, Wilmon. Fourth row: May, Green, Hollar, Tune, I. Chism. Fifth roiv: Morgan, Dawkins, Wren, Whitt, Callan, Thorp. SPRING TERM OFFICERS Ernest Witt . Dalton Hill . Vera McCurley Cecil Hill . . . . . President . . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Business Manager The Personnel of the Club: G. Brown, Blondell, Hill, A. Brown, Riley, Sanders, E. Kerr, J. Kerr, Simpson, McDonald, Shipman, Stagner, J. Brown, Hooker, Mrs. Hooker. The Lubbock County Club is a loyal organization in A. C. C. whose numbers increase each year as Lubbock sends her young men and women to the colleges over the country. Superiority in numbers is not all this club boasts of for not a few of the real leaders of A. C. C. claim membership in this group. OFFICERS —145— George Brown Frances Blondell President Secretary Top row, left to right: Duggan, Chipman, Tucker, Story. Second row: Smith, Adams. Third row: Smith, Givings, McCurley. Fourth row: Dotson, Seymour, Price, Fouchs. Oklahoma has contributed many students to Abilene Christian College, and each year a goodly number of the leaders of the college are included in this list. Athletes, ministerial students, debaters, literary genii—all are found in the ranks of the Sooner aggregation. OFFICERS Bennie Beal . Faye Story Thelma Price Walter Adams President Vice-President . Reporter , Sponsor -146- Top row, left to right: Alvin Brown, James Kerr. Second row: Huling Robinson, Billy Hall. Third row: Price Sanders, Dalton Hill, Theo Powell, Charlie Burrus. This group of “high ambitious” young gentlemen is always in the market for a good time and they allow no obstacles to keep them from this coveted degree. This is no new organization, because we remember very well its inauguration and the hilarious parties that they have sponsored since that time. OFFICERS Alvin Brown........................................President Price Sanders......................................Secretary James Kerr.........................................Financier -147- John Davis Harry Porter Harvey Porter Irvin McFadin The Ah Ha Club Here you are. Four of the most wide awake boys in the world. This quartet was organized in Abilene Christian College three years ago, but it has chan ged its name, since the old name, The Dirty Four, was too uncouth for the elite members. Every activity in the college is strengthened by the abilities of this double duet, and they will be missed next year since they are to depart in June with the present grad- uating class. OFFICERS John Davis.......................................First, Harry Porter.....................................Second Harvey Porter.....................................Third Irvin McFadin....................................Fourth —148— Left to right: Chism, Daley, Caruth, Kelly, Tubbs, Lanford, Baldridge, Hughes, McDonald, Hollar. The Yaki Hula Club Speaking of growing, this club had only four members last year and look a no other musical organization in Abilene Christian College. They entertain a member last Fall at the Hallowe’en Festival given in the Gym, that music wa; furnished throughout the evening by this group of “Hawaiians.” OFFICERS Floriene Tubbs.......................................Leader Maude Lanford...........................Secretary-Treasurer Irene Chism........................................Reporter Virginia Scott.................................... Sponsor In this double-octet of young men we see some of the schools best talented students. It is the purpose of this club to have a good time and to foster the spirit of good comradeship. All phases of student activities are represented in this group since the best debaters in college are its members, athletes in every sport, are on its roll and the club claims entire ownership of the College Quartet. The Sub T-16 sails at least once a month during the entire year, and good times are always reported, since the members are all friends and good comrades. The inhabitants of the girls halls are treated with several numbers given by the college quartet under the sponsorship of this club when they are out at sea. Some of its members leave A. C. C. this year with the graduating class and they leave with a host of pleasant memories of good times spent as members of the jolly crew of the Sub T-16. —150— Girl’s Aid to Athletics! ! ! Yes, this club is an aid to athletics, but more specifically it is an aid to the athletes, especially in making college more enjoyable and being an athlete more worth while. Aside from the regular meetings of the club with refreshments and round table, or rather around the bed discussions of every thing else but politics, banquets, dinners, and sometimes a hunt furnish the club members and the fortunate few who may be either athletes or honored guests, or both, with many hours of enjoyment. Vera McCurley Altha Leggett Clover Peters OFFICERS . President Vice-President . Secretary Anderson . . . President Riley . . . Vice-President Blakney . . Legal Adviser Cooper . . Financial Agent Thomas . . . Publicity Mgr. Kenley .... Bus. Mgr. 8. G. Brown . . Sleuth Hound 9. Morris .... Klan Kook 10. Davis . . . Justice of Peace 11. Kerr . . Frat. Physician 12. C. Brown . . Bottlewasher Twin Six and Twenty-Six—they sound a lot alike, and there is quite a connec- tion between the two. Organized among the Freshmen four years ago, this club has formed a large contingent of that group ever since, eleven members of that same class being numbered with the Double Sixers now. Though Senior privileges granted to and exercised by such a large majority of the klan have kept the meet- ings to a minimum the past year, each member has many a pleasurable remember- ance of the activities of this “old gang” that has been a real gang if there ever Top row, left to right: Foster, Moyers, M. Allen, L. Miller, Lucas. Second row: Cook, M. Miller. Third row: Simpson, Gray. Fourth row: Kirk, Showalter, J. Allen, Bishop, Loving. Oriental in name but quite American, and modern at that, is this organization of collegiate young ladies who gather at regular intervals to spend an hour in ex- changing gossip, discussing styles, the college administration, prospective exams, and new plots for further entertainment. Even though this is a Japanese club, rice is by no means the popular refreshment found at these gatherings, for varied menus are offered to club members, and now and then guests are invited to become tem- porary members at a banquet or dinner. OFFICERS Maxine Allen......................................Yaki-Kiah Top row, left to right: Greene, Brewer, Shore. Second row: Kennamer, Lonc. Third row: Pattillo, Brandon. Fourth row: Huey, Winstead, Shotts, Faulk. Every year in A. C. C. there is a group of students that come from the east side of the Mississippi. This year we have a goodly number, not all of whom are shown above, and they are classed among the school’s selected group. We are glad to have you, old friends, and are glad to say that our present graduating class is honored by having some of this club in its ranks. OFFICERS J. C. Greene.........................................President D. P. Shore.....................................Vice-President Pearl Winstead.............................Secretary-Treasurer Left vertical: N. Chism, Nichols, McDonald, May, Bottoms, Baldridge. Right vertical: Fuchs, Cozart, I. Chism, Merrick, Humphrey, Nelson. Center: Nelson. OFFICERS Nell Chism..........................................President Mabel Fuchs...............................Secretary-Treasurer Miss Nelson...........................................Sponsor Motto: B. ? U. R. This is the seventh year the Z. H. B.’s have been functioning as one of Abi- lene Christian College’s leading dormitory clubs. The association of these girls with the student body has strengthened the ties of friendship into a closer union. Twice a month this club enjoys a feast given by one of the members in her room in Zellner Hall. —155— Autie Anthony . Theresa Forester Virginia Scott . Sec’y.-T, Top row, left to right: Etter, Anthony, Humphrey, Cook, Conley, Magness. Second row: Wilbanks, Locke. Third row: Damron, May, Humphrey, Hawkins. Fourth row: Locke, Adcock, Estes, Montague, Smith, Loving. OFFICERS Autie Anthony.........................................President Claude Locke.....................................Vice-President Trixie Lee Wilbanks...............................Sec’y.-Treas. Motto: “Not the biggest, possibly not the best, but always for progress.” “The Panhandle is one point in the Star That makes the Lone Star State; We may have our sand and our wind and our snow, But our good points are too many to relate.” -157- right: Wiggins, Cox. Second rou “NEUVO MEXICO” : Beard, Merrick. Third r Conti. “O Fai r New Mexico We love, we love you so. Our hearts with pride o’erf low No matter where we go O fair New Mexico We love, we love you so The grandest state to know Fair New Mexico.” OFFICERS Avis Wiggins , Lillian Beard Virgil Smirh —158— President Secretary Sponsor Top rou left to right: Dawkins, Cantrell, Harvey, Bryan. Second rvu : Moroan, Saylkr. Third row: Coffman, Powkrs, Bacon, Coffman. OFFICERS Emmet Bryan...........................................President Burton Coffman...................................Vice-President Mary Sue Cantrell.................................Sec’y.-Treas. Ample proof of the high standing of Abilene Christian College is the number of Abilene High School graduates which enter the doors of our institution every fall. This year there was a large number in this group, however only a few of them are represented here. Members of this club are among the leaders in the college activities which can easily be seen by looking over the Favorites section of this book as well as at the names on the staffs of the publications. -159- Top row, left to right: Damron, Ewing, Nelson, Bryant. Second row: Tucker, Williams. Third roiv: Mayfield, Jordan. Fourth row: McDonald, Little, Kraner. OFFICERS Eugene Kraner......................................President Sallie V. Jordan...................................Secretary “Eat and be merry” is not only the motto this club has for themselves, but they think it best for the entire student body since they are the ones who serve the eats in the dining hall. By doing this great thing in rendering help to the students, they were recognized as the leading organization in school during the 1925-’26 session. Presentation Louise Miller The Prickly Pear Queen Favorites Mary Sue Cantrell Julia Allen Theresa Forester Louise Kirk Modelle Simpson Essie Marie Hards Louise Miller Mary Sue Cantrell Theresa Forester rs Louise Kirk Modelle Simpson Essie Marie Hartis Fall Term TWENTIETH ANNUAL OPENING For a score of years there has been a Christian College in Abilene and as the CROWN OF ROYALTY COES TO SENIOR CANDIDATE Along with the famous maxims of other great men, such as Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death,” and Charles C. Pickney’s “Millions for de- Edito'r Schley Riley, “Don’t forget the Queen Contest.” In chapel, in the dining hall, and in his sleep, the chief executive of the annual staff plead with those in his hearing to keep in memory that election which was to decide the identity of the young lady to be especially featured in the Prickly Pear’s favorite section. And his efforts were not without avail. With the contest nearing a close, the FAREWELL SERVICES FOR DESHA One of the most impressive and touching ceremonies of the year was the farewell given Brother Geo. K. Desha, his wife and two children, upon their take- off last October for the long trip to India, where they were to serve as missionaries. Two of the songs most familiar to the students, “Dear Christian College,” and “Send the Light,” constituting a portion of the parting service, was sung at the train by the entire student body just before the departure of the group so well known to them all. Desha, who was a member of the class of ’25, met with some difficulty at New York in securing transportation to India, and did not arrive there until the first of the present year. MORLAN HOME IS SCENE OF YEAR’S FIRST SOCIAL a Hallowe’en party for the Seniors given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mor- the occasion, and listened to blood curdling tales, born of the fanciful imagination of Ernest Witt and other members of the party. Another feature of the entertain- ment was an apple eating contest, which Frenchy Thomas and Louise Kirk won by a slight margin over Ernest Walls and Geraldine Brookerson. GAY HALLOWE’EN FESTIVITIES IN GYM The student body of A. C. C. celebrated Hallowe’en in a very unusual way last October in the form of a mask party in which the entire student body took part. “Red imps,” clowns, witches, and otherwise costumed young men and women of concealed identity gaily milled to and fro, from side show to side show, and from booth to booth. Lively music, bright colored confetti, thin sandwiches, pie, and red punch served to keep these weirdly dressed youths amused until the campus patrol urged adjournment. G. A. T. A. CLUB FETES WILDCAT GRIDSTERS A lull in the grid schedule following the Tech game was taken occasion of by the girls of the G. A. T. A. to entertain the football men with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Russell on the night of November 13. The tables spread for over twenty of the Wildcats and the yell leaders groaned beneath a load of food, and ’tis said the gridders echoed back the groans the following night, all of which is intended to be complimentary to the G. A. T. A’s. attempted to express the appreciation of the men for the occasion, it was intimated by their words and delivery that feasting, and not exhibition of oratorical eloquence, should be considered the chief attraction of the entertainment. NEW CLUB ORGANIZED On the evening of October 3, 1925, at six o’clock, a group of girls met for the purpose of organizing a club. This club was christened the “Tri Q.” At this meeting proceedures for the year were planned, the outstanding events to be a hike and a dinner. Regular meetings were to be held every two weeks. STUDENT BODY PAYS VISIT TO BROWNWOOD VOTES FOR MEN IN SUFFRAGETTE’S FAVORITE CONTEST 1 types of beauty were to be found among the six winn unated, there being three of the golden haired lassies, :„randMEaJe CORDELL DEBATERS WIN FIRST CONTEST PANHANDLE CLUB BANQUET Though always presenting a strong team in the interclass basketball tourna- capture the intramural title in the floor game. Not a single game was lost by the higher dignitaries, who cinched the championship in the final game with the Fresh- men by a score of 24 to 22. It was the proverbial last straw to the fish, who came through with a clean slate; in other words, the first year men failed to place in the desirable side of the won and lost column, a very unusual performance for the frosh tribe in A. C. C., who in years past have taken interclass championships as a matter of course. The classes played this year for the first time under a schedule arranged by the college authorities, and previous to the regular basketball season in order that Coach Morris might get a line on material available for the Wildcat five. Since eligibility rules were strictly enforced, the tournament seems to be developing into something more than a means of arousing interclass rivalry. Outstanding players of the tournament were: Davis, Carr, Cooper, and Ramsey, Seniors; Ashley, Juniors; Colley and Morris, Sophomores; Coons and Bannister, Freshmen. FINAL STANDING OF THE TEAMS W L Pet. 3 0 1.000 2 1 .667 1 2 .333 0 3 .000 Class— G Seniors 3 Sophomores 3 3 3 SURVIVOR OF PICKETT’S CHARGE LECTURES Winter Term NEW MASCOT ARRIVES FOR THE ATHLETIC TEAMS Perhaps it is a fancy to the mind to believe that the possession of a mascot has helped the Christians’ athletics, but it has been noticed that a decided advance in the Wildcat’s rating in the T. I. A. A. has been made since the date of Mrs. Thomas’ arrival. SNOW FALLS; NO FOOTBALL GAME THIS TIME ft is EIGHTEEN COMPETE IN QUARTET TRYOUT SEVENTEEN The Dramatic Club presented “Seventeen” as the term play for the winter quarter. This comedy portrayed the life of a typical American family, and the problem presented to the older generation by the youths with their individual ideas of life and how it should be met. Because of a successfully selected cast, devoted practice, and capable direction, the staging of the play proved to be quite a triumph for the Dramatic Club. DIRECTORS PLAN NEW AD BUILDING Perhaps the announcement of most importance that ever came to A. C. C. was in February; namely, that a new administration building with a vast auditorium was to be erected on the campus. Both the church, which holds services in the college auditorium and the college had felt the need of a new building, and it was dicided to combine the efforts of both in making a better structure than either had planned individually. Construction is scheduled to begin before the close of the present year. CAGEMEN ARE ENTERTAINED BY G. A. T. A.’s Members of the basketball team enjoyed a very pleasant evening, March 4, when a dinner party was given in honor of the Wildcats by the G. A. T. A. Club at the home of Mary Sue Cantrell. The house was attractively decorated with colors of purple and white and various symbols emblematic of athletic activities. Dinner was served by members of the club, after which speeches were heard from Captain Powell, Coach Morris, and Yell Leader Double L. Blakney. Powell —178— and Morris expressed their appreciation of the entertainment and of the support given the team in the season just closed by the girls, while Blakney complimented the work of the team. TWIN SIX IN FIRST AND (MAYBE) LAST BANQUET A spirit of good will and joviality prevailed at the “first, and probably last, and only banquet” given by the Twin Six in the Grace Hotel dining room on the evening of March 5. The table was prettily arranged with flowers, and black and white runners carrying out the club colors, while the programs printed in silver on black paper completed the effect. Highly humorous, the following program, as unique in execution as in presenta- tion, was enjoyed by the eighteen Twin Six members and pledges and their guests during the intermissions of a five course dinner: “Hello Everybody,” Prexy Ander- son; “Oh, All Right—How’s Yourself,” Standlee Mitchell; Profuse Strains of Un- premidated Art, Harry Porter; Reading, Nell Hollar; Criminal Records, Double L. Blakney; “The Anvil Chorus” (in Two Knocks), Jack Morris; Now You See It and Now You Don’t, Frenchy Thomas; Confessions of His Editorial Schleyness, Schley Riley; Memories, G. C. Morlan. Spring Term MORRIS AND KING WIN THREE DEBATES Making the most extensive, and at the same time, the most successful tour ever engaged in by A. C. C. debaters, Abner Morris and George King made a clean sweep of a series of three debates with Oklahoma Colleges late in March. Eight of nine votes cast by the judges in the three verbal encounters were awarded the local speak- ers, Child Labor was the subject of each debate. Oklahoma City University, affirming the proposition, lost 2 to 1 at Oklahoma City, and a unanimous decision was given Morris and King, who held the affirma- tive, against Phillips University at Enid. The final victory was over the East Central State Teachers’ College at Ada by a score of 3 to 0. “X” MARKS THE SPOT The thrill of the year, particularly to those actually participating in the event, was furnished by three gallants of the Senior Class for the entertainment of their guests at an intended sunrise breakfast early in the spring. Proceeding southward on the road to Lake Abilene, the prearranged destination of the party, the driver, an aspiring highway engineer, essayed a bit of road work in straightening out a sharp curve, a detriment to any thoroughfare. The attempt was doomed for failure, how- ever, and the effects upon the conveyance were much more marked than upon the surrounding scenery, and Mr. Brown learned as did Napoleon and Kaiser Wilhelm before him, the futility of endeavoring to conquer the world. The lineups: Ledbetter, Story, and Cook; G. Brown, Anderson, and Thomas. No substitutions were made, though several were thrown out. CUP FOR BEST OPTIMIST GOES TO SENIORS Supremacy of the Seniors in interclass competition reached its climax when the near graduates won the cup offered by Wendell H. Bedichek, A. C. C. alumnus, who for three years was editor of the Optimist, for the best class edition of the school paper. Well written articles, attention to human interest, and good editorials was the judges comment upon the winning paper. The Juniors finished second, while no third place was given. Louise Miller was editor of the Senior edition, with Weldon Cooper, Prexy Anderson, and Ernest Walls assistants. Competition among the classes in journalism this year was far greater than ever before, and the various editions proved superior to those in former years. FACULTY DEFEATS SENIORS—NO APRIL FOOL Connecting with nothing more than the great open spaces, Senior batsmen went down before the faculty in their annual April Fool baseball game with those august personages for the first time in history. Scruggs on the mound for the pedagogues was invincible, and set the sheepskin aspirants back in routine order without allow- ing a single hit or run. Thomas drew the box selection for the upperclassmen, and was touched for a number of safeties, giving the sages a 4 to 0 decision. Senior alibis are to the effect that the win was presented the faculty as an April Fool trick to give the latter an exaggerated idea of their importance and ability. FOURTH APPPEARANCE OF THE MIDNIGHT LAMENT With April Fool’s Day, and the school holiday thereon, the fourth annual edition of the Midnight Lament, “unofficial publication of the black hand,” made of many prominent faculty members and students were made. Many of these, it seemed, had been detected in unspeakable affairs, and that the school was on the downward course. No action however, was taken against any of the guilty parties. The chiefs of the staffs for the 1926 sheet were A. Phule, editor, and Philbert BAND GOES TO CROSS PLAINS The progress of the band under Gibson’s direction was recognized by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce March 23, when that organization carried the Christian musicians with it to the Cross Plains district convention. A twenty-piece band, The Wildcats, demonstrated their ability along the music line, and received much favorable comment from other band directors attending the meeting. It was stated by some that the A. C. C. band had easily the best cornet section of some six or seven organizations that were present. —180— TRIPS TO CLYDE AND LUBBOCK The first glee and choral club trip of the season was made to Clyde on April 2. A program consisting of classical and semi-popular numbers, mixed with vocal solos and reading was enthusiastically received, by the largest crowd that has ever at- tended an entertainment of that nature given by the college there. Following the custom of former years the A. C. C. Glee Club journeyed to Lubbock the 8th of April where a varied and appreciated program was rendered. Although the audience was not as large as was anticipated, on account of the threatening weather conditions, those who came out for the program declared it to be the best ever put on by a college glee club in Lubbock. The credit for this success goes directly to Miss Dunn, director of the club, Mrs. Alexander and Miss Mikkelson who assisted in several exceptionally well-rendered numbers. MILLIONAIRE LEAVES A. C. C. TEN THOUSAND The largest single gift the college ever received came in April of this year, when the will of Morgan Jones, aged multimillionaire, pioneer citizen and rail builder of West Texas, was found to bequeath ten thousand dollars in cash to A. C. C. Individual donations previous to that time had never amounted to more than 85,000. The money left by Mr. Jones is to be used in constructing the new Administration Building. PRESS CLUB BANQUET IS SUCCESS Attended by more than fifty students, the annual banquet of the Press Club held in the Grace dining room Friday evening, April 16, was distinctly a success. Features of the program were the presentation of a loving cup by Wendell H. Bedichek, city editor of the Abilene Reporter, and an alumnus of A. C. C. to Louise Miller, Senior, for the prize winning class edition of the Optimist, and an address by Prof. J. Eddie Weems upon “The Advance in Journalism.” Double L. Blakney, representing the Prickly Pear, and Burton Coffman, the Optimist, reported the progress the two college publications were making. SPEAKERS SCORE VICTORY OVER WHEATON Again arguing the affirmative side of the Child Labor question, Morris and King maintained a clean slate for the year by winning a unanimous decision over Wheaton College of Wheaton, Illinois, here Saturday night, April 17. It was the fourth straight victory for the two speakers, and especially notable, because the Illinois men had won 9 out of 11 encounters on a nation-wide tour before coming to Abilene. Two more debates were scheduled for the year. Howard Payne at Brownwood, and St. Edwards at Abilene. Morris and King are to take the floor against each of these colleges. “SERVANT IN THE HOUSE” GIVEN AGAIN The Winter Term play that was given by the Dramtic Club in the auditorium March 15, 1924, in which Don Morris, in a sheikish Oriental costume, sent a decided thrill over the feminine portion of the audience, is to be given again this term. This time he will play the same role and will be assisted by practically the same cast. Rita Foster, Maxine Whitmore, Ernest Walls, Burton Coffman, Henry Hogg, and Ernest Witt will admirably depict the various other characters in the play. DELEGATES ELECTED TO T. I. P. A. CONVENTION At a meeting of the Press Club early in April five delegates were chosen to ciation at Howard Payne College, Brownwood, April 29-30. They were Schley Riley, Double L. Blakney, Frank Etter, Henry T. Hogg, and Burton Coffman. Eight dif- ferent papers by Burton Coffman, Henry Hogg, Vera McCurley, Leroy Williams, and Winnie Locke were entered in the T. I. P. A. literary contests. TRI-Q ENTERTAINMENT To carry out their plans made early last fall when they organized, the Tri-Q Club entertained their guests with a theatre party followed by a banquet, on Saturday night, April 10, which was enjoyed by every member of the club and appreciated by their guests. THE KO JO KAI DINNER The Ko Jo Kai Club has had a very successful year and in order to celebrate this, a dinner was arranged for all members of the club and also their guests. This dinner was given at the Grace dining room April 10, 1926. Although it was quite a formal affair, those present did not hesitate in declaring that it was a “jolly good time” they had. THE CHAMPION “The Champion,” another avenue for the display of the talent enthroned in the wearers of the Black and White, was chosen as the play to be presented by the senior class. The play is one abounding with humor and human nature and the char- acteristics of an old aristocratic English home, yet with a touch of pathos now and then adds to the appeal of the comedy. The selection of the cast of characters made it possible for some of the actors to act naturally and gave others the opportunity of showing their dramatic ability in assuming the personalty of the new characters. A. C. C. HAS GROWN AND WILL CONTINUE TO GROW Looking over the above writeups and taking each of them for what they are worth, the 1925-’6 session of college life in Abilene Christian College has been far above the average in that it has been a year of progress for the school that has never before been equalled in the history of the institution. Abilene Christian College stands for a number of things, but the outstanding purpose of her beginning was to educate the young men and women of Texas both physically and spiritually as well as morally and mentally. We are looking forward to the continued growth of our dear Alma Mater, and there can be found no better man in the world to direct her in this line than our beloved president—Batsell Baxter. Picked-Oriole s Review1 —Introductory —Chapel —Football —Thriftiness —Skirts —Cosmetics —Social Hour by Some Bird That knows a lot about some things he shouldn’t perhaps. It is our purpose in this space to air the weaknesses and strong points, likewise, of some of the out- standing custom's, personages, etc., and so on which are to be found in this insti- tution in which we have sojourned for the past four years. Provided the Prickly Pear is as late about getting out as usual we may escape with our degrees and whole skin, in spite of having written this. We hope those whom it may concern take to it kindly, but suspect some of them may not. In case any one finds out the identity of the writer and wants to fight over the matter, they will find him in his room. Him, be it understood, in the last instance refers to Jack Dempsey, Wayne Cates, Dalton Hill, or some of the more husky lads. So far as the writer is concerned— well, he is not at all pugilistically inclined. First, let us look at Mark Antony. This remarkable character attended a funeral some several decades past, and whether of his own accord or upon being asked, we forget which, he arose to say a few words. He spoke as follows: to praise him.” In spite of this, that he ever carried out his stated undertaking. This is only an example of the great failing of the human race—a tendency to talk when they might be doing something worth while. If all the energy wasted upon the hounds of —184— the form of speeches could be conserved we would have enough hot air to give a cli- mate that would be the exact duplicate of that of Florida, not to say that of some other regions of which we have heard. Freedom of speech is a right allowed all Americans and many there be who avail themselves of their opportunities in our morning assemblies. There’s nothing more soothing and conducive to sleep than a nice quiet chapel talk—it’s these orations a la Patrick Henry against which we are protesting. Why, we ask, raise so much disturbance when not over a fourth of the audience is listening? Statistics from the University of Iowa bear me up in this last assertion, eh, G. C.? The gentleman in the accompanying cut has just completed a play “for the ladies.” This type of the gridster always has to be carried off the field immediately after carrying the ball for more than a two-yard gain. It is an ancient precedent that he wouldn’t have broken. This is the guy that originated the saying, “I ran ninety-five yards for a touchdown and forgot to carry the ball.” His name is Blank. Well, every time he is on the field and hears someone say “Fifteen for Blank,” he has to look to see if it’s the yell leader calling for fifteen rahs for Blank, or the referee giving him a fifteen-yard penalty. Generally it’s the latter. Such then, is the story that inspired our artist, Mr. Tune, to produce this especial creation which bears the title, “Bringing in the Cheese.” fied in one Mr. (Censored). It seems that (Censored) met up with a wealthy old gentleman that was slightly off his bat. The old boy took a liking to (Censored) and gave him a ten dollar bill, and the result is that we have hardly been able to get any sleep since. And all because (Censored) thinks it wouldn’t have hurt him any worse to turn loose with twenty than it would ten, and is about griped to death on account thereof. We bet that was tough. Thinking of course, of of those Mulebarn feeds we missed last Along with several other trials and tribulations suffered by our co-eds during the past year was the rule passed by the faculty forcing the length of their skirts to three inches below the knee. This, along with the building program of the college, shows that its officials are interested in the skirt liile of the institution as well as the skyline, and is to be highly commended. Although a well accusation of fraud against Baxter and Nelson, charging that they “framed” the affair with local merchants, obtaining fabulous sums of money from the profits enjoyed through the sale of new dresses, this theory is believed erroneous. It is thought by the writer that they were concerned with the health of the fair daughters of our Alma Mater, fearing that they would contract pneumonia dur- ing the winter months by following the dictates of the prevailing modes of fashion, and that they were not by a mistrust of a sense of modesty in the young ladies. Personal Glimpses —189— The 1926 Prickly Pear is Done Our tired hands have dropped nervelessly from the roaring typewriters as we send the last page to the printer. We no longer have to sit around in the old press room and groan when we think of time limits and discounts. The 1926 Prickly Pear is done. You are now hold- ing the year’s endeavors and tireless efforts of one of the most loyal staffs with which any editor has had the pleasure of association. The 1926 Prickly Pear is done. We have been docked several hours for class cuts, and our temper has become sadly afflicted with Prickly Pear “edititis.” We perhaps have given you some new names but please be just in condemning us because we do not deserve all the credit. The 1926 Prickly Pear is done. We are thankful to Mr. Higginbotham for getting the photography of the book out on time; we are thankful to the engraving and printing companies for their patience; we are thankful to Mr. Tune and Mr. Bryan for the art work which they have contributed, and, last of all—we are thankful that it is all over. The 1926 Prickly Pear is done. To the Prickly Pear editors of the future we extend our felicitations. It has been said that some people are born crazy, some' are temporarily insane, and others edit a year book. —Schley Riley. 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WRITE FOR LITERATURE Address OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ABILENE, TEXAS -194- To every young man and every young woman looking forward to the time when they shall take their places in the ranks of those who, by the strength of their minds and their hands, shall carry on the work of the world, nothing could offer greater inspiration than a contemplation of the modern miracle wrought by the electric light and power industry. Here the genius of the scientist and the inventor, backed by the sound commercial acumen of straightforward and intelligent busi- ness men, has brought about in less than half a century greater changes in industrial and social life than any dozen centuries com- bined had been able to accomplish before. And this is but the beginning. Still greater achievements lie ahead for the men who are devoting their lives to such inspiring tasks as these. Never in the history of the world have there been such opportunities for the individual as now. 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Cunningham Directors Don’t fail to take advantage of our services— on the corner of North Second and Pine streets We service all makes and sell Willards for all cars—for radios, THE EMPORIUM •1,0. Millinery, Ready to Wear Thaggard Battery Co. Mrs. J. W. Pool 218 Oak St. Phone 1763 Up to the Minute Styles 100 Per Cent Business Training NOTHING LEFT UNDONE OUR HOME IN PARK OFFICE BUILDING 1. The opportunity to study standard, accredited courses. 2. The use of modern, approved text books. 3. The opportunity to earn the H. G. B. degree—Honor Graduate in Business. The degree is conferred only by Accredited Schools. 4. The benefit of free membership in a nation-wide Employment Bureau. 5. The privilege of having grades made in one school transferred to another school. 6. Definite knowledge that the school in which he is registered maintains high business and educational standards, and that its advertising is never exaggerated and never contains mis- representations. THE NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL AS- SOCIATION OF ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS. IT pays to attend a school that is fully accredited. Look for the Trade-Mark. POSITIONS SECURED FOR GRADUATES —199— THE WILSON Eats, Drinks, Sweets, and Smokes C. L. JOHNSON, Proprietor 222 Pine Street Abilene, Texas H. H. HARDIN LUMBER “EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER” 402 Chesti J. R. Fielder, Manager “THE BEST OF BANQUET SERVICE” THE TOURIST HOTEL MR. and MRS. S. E. PARKER, Proprietors “The Desirable Place to Eat” PHONE 1620 THE HOME OF SMART CLOTHES CALEB REED’S MAN SHOP Let Us Serve You BRADLEY-JONES COMPANY Wholesale SPORTING GOODS Retail Headquarters for College Students Saving Is the Difference Between Success and Failure” President Coolidge has said that “Every one knows that it is not what is earned but what is saved which measures the difference between success and failure.” The saving of money is inborn with some people. They make every dollar perform its fullest duty. Others acquire the ability to save money and it becomes a habit with them. Buying inferior goods because they are cheap is not thrift. It is wasteful be- cause the service is correspondingly short. The way to decide “where savings are greatest” is first to look into the ability of the store to buy right; then the reputation of the store for selling right. The buying power of this store is tremendously increased because of the co- operative buying for the stores of this Nation-wide Organization. This advantage is your advantage each time you buy from us. And paying cash you enjoy an added saving. WHOLESALE-RETAIL Shelf Hardware Builders Hardware Kitchen Ware House Ware Garland Stoves Acme Paint Moline Plows Moline Wagons In addition to Abilene, wholesale houses at San Angelo and Lubbock. 931 South First Street -203- Retail Phone 42 Wholesale Phone 48 MINGUS-PRICE THE MEN and BOYS’ STORE HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL COLLEGE BOYS COMMENCEMENT TOGS A SPECIALTY Also featuring LADIES’ SILK CHIFFON HOSIERY—the noted EVERWEAR brand—$2.25 value—sold at $1.95. Trade with the stores that Advertise with you BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE EVERY CONVENIENCE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS THIS IS YOUR BANK ABILENE STATE BANK “WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME” “Say it with Flowers’ THE PHILPOTT FLORISTS Quality Flowers and Dependable Service Shop 1026 North Second Greenhouse 1940 South Third Phone 1602 Phone 1091 COMPTON’S COLLEGE DRUG STORES A Welcome with a College Spirit greets you when you enter any one of our four stores. Our fountain service is unexcelled in drinks and lunches. COMPTON’S, Drugs and Jewelry —204— —205— New Shoes while they are new TECH SERVICE CO. Popular Prices GARAGE YAGER SHOE CO. Repairs, Supplies, Accessories, Stor- Foot-Fitters Abilene Lubbock UNITED STATES TIRES Genuine Ford Parts Two blocks North of T. P. Passenger High Grade Repair Work Station Phone 321 BANKING STRENGTH It is not the building, its size or beauty that counts most, they are after all merely symbols of the bank’s soundness-In its loans and investments lies the true measure of the Bank Strength. The Farmers Merchants National Bank Abilene, Texas The Palm Barber Shop Thanks the A. C. C. STUDENTS for their patronage Our service is the best in Abilene “In Palm Hotel” GOOD POSITIONS DRAUGHON'S PRACTICAL —206— Abilene, Wichita Falls, Texas A. C. Rose Department Store Everything for the College boy or girl to wear at the price you want to pay Phone 132 Comer Third and Pine Street Grace Hotel Dining Room A Better Place to Eat DINNER PARTIES AND BANQUETS A SPECIALTY CLIFF BALDWIN, Manager THE MANHATTAN CAFE PERRY SHOE CO. Day and Night Service Snappy Novelty Your Patronage Appreciated SHOES — FOR MEN and WOMEN Hotel in Connection 227 Pine Street 1050 North First Street -207- SMART APPAREL FOR THE COLLEGE GIRL Poston-Hernphill Co. Pine and Second STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF The Citizens National Bank OF ABILENE, TEXAS At the Close of Business December 31, 1925 ASSETS LIABILITIES 3,195,102.44 $5.195,102.44 The Above Statement is Correct. JAS. A. LITTLETON, Cashier. Your Past Business Appreciated Your Future Business Solicited We measure the success of our business during the past year by the service have been able to render to the student body. WE HOPE TO CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU A. C. C. BOOK STORE PAUL C. 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No matter where bought bring them to be soled and heeled to the Goodyear Shoe Shop 1125 North Second Street 09— MIMS The Store of Individuality ON MIMS CORNER Headquarters for College Merchandise ‘A Smile With Every Bite” Bufrfrrel A Health Giving Food That Beats Them All BAKED BY MEAD BAKING COMPANY C. W. CLARK H. P. SIMMONS We believe in Christian Education and think the College boys and girls deserve the best all the time We Thank You For Your Patronage ABILENE LAUNDRY COMPANY Launderers and Dry Cleaners of the Dependable Sort PHONE 107 —211— Jennings Plumbing Co. Plumbers and Electricians The house that wants your business. “Everything In Music” HALL MUSIC CO. Ivers and Pond, Gulbransen Players, Henry F. Miller Grands. VICTROLAS 246 Pine St. Abilene, Texas He: “Who are you?” Him: “Pm the new justice.” He: “Justice who?” Him: “Justice as good as you are.” —Princeton Tiger. He: “Jane lost her job in the grocery store because she refused to do what her boss asked her.” She: “What was that?” He: “He asked her to lay some eggs in the window.” —Cornell Widow. “What’s good for my wife’s fallen arches?” “Rubber heels.” “What shall I rub ’em with?” —Technique. He: “What do you think of ‘Idaho?’ ” She: “Idaho lot rather be some- where else.” —Okla. Whirlwind. McFaddin: “Have you seen them Book Salesman: “This book will do half your work.” Stude: “Gimme two quick.” Our idea of a nervy guy is the bird who found burglars under his bed and made them hunt for his collar button. —Georgia Cracker. She: “How long will it be before your track team has rehearsal?” Coach: “Just as soon as they put their —Purple and White. Girl: “A penny for your thoughts.” Boy: “I was thinking of going.” Voice from head of stairs: “Give him two-bits, daughter.” —Texas Ranger. W. T. Wilson Transfer A. C. C.’S NEAREST and Storage Co. High School Service Station Let Us Handle Your Trunks Best Grade Oils Accessories—Tire Service Phone 1236 South First Near High School MILLER GORMON Successors to MORRIS MILLER FURNITURE CO. Complete House Furnishers LET US FIGURE YOUR NEXT BILL Phone 286 East of Post Office Majestic, Palace, Gera Enjoy Thirst An Abilene Institution (bc fwla ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW Texas Coca Cola Bottling Popular Prices Company Stribling Brothers Co. Ralph Paint Paper Co. Distributors of Bunte’s World Famous Candies Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Pic- ture Frames and Art Materials Bar, Pail and Penny Goods in West Texas — “If Not Right Return It” '6SESTED EQUIPMENT7 - POP THE GIBES Let Us Bring the College to You The Correspondence School provides an opportunity whereby students will be able to continue their college education while teach- ing, or while engaged in other employment. If you are planning to secure a degree, or to build to a higher grade Teachers’ Certi- ficate let us assist you in the realization of your goal. Write for a Correspondence School bulletin. Address G. C. MORLAN, Director A. C. C. Correspondence School Abilene, Texas —215— FULWILER MOTOR COMPANY FORD DEALERS Abilene Texas PHONE 456 Jos. E. Busby, D. C. Roy Crowder, D. C. BUSBY CROWDER Latest and Most Approved Methods In Chiropractic and Swedish Massage 14 Years Successful Practice Abilene, Texas Miss Isophene Toler Mrs. Allie M. Erwin THE FAIR STORE Dresses, Hats, Gifts, Books, Greeting Cards for all occasions “Fair Prices” Opposite Post Office 957 N. 3rd St. Phone 1342 WESTEX CREAMERY Abilene’s Most Accommodating COMPANY Prescriptions filled by Registered Ice Cream and Sherberts Come to see us or phone us for real DRUG STORE SERVICE Fancy Bricks and Molds for Parties LINTON DRUG CO. Phones: 1731 and 1732 Abilene (On Chestnut Street) BURTON - LINGO CO. RETAIL Lumber and Building Materials -216- Phone 181 Abilene, Texas DAVID S. CASTLE COMPANY Architects and Engineers MEMBERS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Abilene, Texas Offices: 701-4 Alexander Bldg. ENDURING MEMORIALS THE ABILENE MARBLE GRANITE WORKS (C. M. Tandy Estate) J. K. SHIPMAN, Manager CAMERON CAFE Home of Good Eats Quality and Service —218— A Fit Guaranteed If Left to Us REED SHOE CO. HOME OF FLORSHEIM SHOE 256 Pine Street Phone 425 Phone 460 Motor Ambulance Service Laughter Undertaking Company Furniture, Floor Coverings and Draperies 220 Cypress St. Phone 306 Abilene, Texas BEAUTY AND ART SHOP Abilene, Texas '-''HOICEof Traub Genuine Orange Blossom engage- good taste of the wearer. Rex A. Smith 326 Pine St. Jeweler 233 Pine St. Spend Your Leisure Time With Us We Cater to College Trade COLLEGE GROCERY AND CAFE G. C. HELVEY, Proprietor Just West of the Campus —219— A DRUG STORE OF SERVICE re Courtesy and Service to Our Patrons are Param WE INVITE YOUR PATRONAGE “WE DELIVER” HARVEY HAYS DRUG CO. The Tailor Shop of Quality COLLEGE TAILORS WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER Six Hour Service JACK MORRIS, Proprietor Just West of the Campus HIGGINBOTHAM-BARTLETT LUMBER COMPANY ABILENE’S BIG BUILDING MATERIAL STORE Phone No. 7 4th and Pine Streets The West Texas House THE HILL-PENDER COMPANY MANUFACTURING STATIONERS COMPLETE LINE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES Furniture—Filing Devices—Safes—Loose-Leaf Systems -220- Phone 57 ABILENE, TEXAS Dr. Jno. Dressen t Dr. G. M. Gillespie DIFFICULT CASES SOLICITED Rooms 407, 408 Citizens Opthalmoscopist and Registered Orthodontist Practice limited to the correction of crooked teeth Phone 248 Alexander Building FACULTY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS MISSOURI STATE LIFE POLICY A Missouri Life Policy is not only PROTECTION to your Family but a SAVINGS as well OVER $500,000,000 INSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $50,000,000 ADMITTED ASSETS Has Been Represented in Abilene for 30 Years —Writes all form of Life, Accident, Health, and Childs Educational Policies. It will be a pleasure to explain these policies to you. You have invested Time and Money in your scholastic Training YOUR TRAINING IS YOUR CAPITAL Protect your Capital and your Family with a HOLLIS L. MANLY Supervisor of Agents for the W. J. Behrens Agency Dr. B. F. Rhodes Youngs Dry Goods Store DRY GOODS SHOES and CLOTHING We Appreciate Your Business 349 Walnut St. Phone 1518 —222— Abilene Printing Stationery Company Complete Office Outfitters, School Furniture Primers of School Annuals, Catalogues and School Supplies Large Stock of Memory Books, Him Books, Photo Books, Memo Book Scrap Books, Loose Leaf Fillers, etc. This Book Was Produced Complete in Our Factory AUTOGRAPHS -224-