University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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(§fCxttt nf tlj Alumtti AHBartatton President ' ice-President Secretary-Treasurer C. K. Lee, Fort Worth John W. Philp, Dallas John A. Lomax, ' 97, Austin lExptuttDP Qlounril Will C. Hogg, Houston, LL.B., ' 97 Dr. D. H. Lawrence, M., ' 02, Galveston Dr. ilargaret Holliday, Austin, A., ' 01, M. D., ' 06 H. J. L. Stark, ' 10, Orange D. A. Frank, Dallas, A., ' 05, L., ' 03 H. D. Audrey, Dallas, A., ' 99, L., ' 01 (§nx SI|trtiftl| Anmu rfiarg The Campus is going to be the scene of a real celebration this commencement. Thirty years of pent-up energy, thirty years of success, progress, go, good spirit and fellowship will run nuirathon-like around Clark Field and the Perip, and only those who neglect to come for this, the thirtieth anniversary of the University, will fail to get the laurel wreath at the end of the first lap. To Major Littlefield of Austin must redound the credit for fostering this anniversary movement. The aimable Major, as- sisted by Tom D. Caldwell, has succeeded in raising the sum of five thousand dollars from the merchants and business men of Austin, which sum is to be expended for no otiier purpose than the merriment, jollification, and edification of our returning alumni. The Au.stin Chamber of Commerce, headed by Secre- tary Vining, is also behind this movement, and every physical effort is being made to out-countenance any previous ' arsity reunion. The plan calls for a number of interesting events. Jack Garrett has been asked to again foist his Varsity Circus on an unsuspecting public. Doctors Mather and Kuehne have trans- formed the Physics lab into a moving picture forum in order to produce suitable films for exhibition on Clark Field. The campus and the shady lanes will be illuminated ; there will be the usual barbecue at the dam, the usual speech making, perigri- nusings of famous alumni. Even the Globraskers have been prevailed upon to produce a real comedy. Up to this time, however, no provisions have been made for the Milky Way. The thirtieth anniversary promises to be the big event. The alumni are making some strides these days.

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®lj Mcniht That the alumni have cauglit the spirit of progress is fairly evi- denced by the appearance of the first issue of The Alcalde, the official publication of the ex-students and alumni of the Uni- versity of Texas, on April 5, 1913. The Alcalde is intended to reflect the past and current history of the University, the doings and short-comings of the students, ex-students, faculty, and regents ; and its pages from time to time will contain discus- sions, comments, criticisms, and plans for ' Varsity ' s future. Matters of vital concern to all who ai ' e interested in the edu- cational and cultural upbuilding of Texas and its University will be treated. And it is the idea of the capable and imposing board of editors to make their publication an open forum for the free discussion of those matters that demand a sympathetic, intelligent, and hearty co-operation not only of the alumni and faculty, but of the best citizenship of the State. A glance at the first number and its contents proves that The Alcalde is well founded, and that its high and interesting pur- pose will be carried into effect. Welcome, this newest of pub- lications ! Prngr Bfi at % 099 HHoupm nt From the time of the inception of this movement, the cause of higher education in Texas has never failed in having a stimulat- ing and an intelligent champion. The purposes of the Hogg movement are too well known to admit of recapitulation in this year book. It is sufficient that the alumni know that during the past 3ear the directing heads of the organization have never lagged in attracting mature thought and attention to the edu- cational work of Texas. Student speakers spread this message throughout the State this summer. The secretary of research prepared an excellent comparative monograph, showing how much physical and financial attention the institutions of Texas need in the light of the present status and progress of similar institutions of our sister states. The proof of the activity of the Hogg movement is shown in the vigorous interest in educational affairs which was shown in the recent message of Governor Colquitt, and the delibera- tions of the Thirty-third Legislature. The purposes of the Hogg movement are not complete by any means. Its progress so far is evidenced only by this added interest in education throughout the commonwealth. The work will be pressed on and the alumni and Mr. Hogg, in the course of a few years, will see their efforts culminate in the greatest educational propa- ganda of the age.