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

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Regents declare orange and white school colors 1900 Known for their independent spirit, University students have often gone out of the way to make a statement. On April 11, 189C . this group of seniors socialized at an antisenior picnic. That we believe Cleanliness is next to Godliness is proven by our frequent use of the towel (each man carries his own head unless some other knocks it off with a towel tied in a knot). C. B. Williams ' 99 Class Historian AA The Regents select Miss Pearl Nowell as the first physical direc- tress. July 10, 1899 The old temporary Capitol, where classes were first held, burns. Sept. 30, 1899 (b The University of Texas Day is held at the Texas State Fair in Dallas. Oct. 21, 1899 A William Lambdin Prather, a member of the Board of Regents since 1887, is elected president of The University. Nov. 4, 1899 |b The Board of Regents outlaws drinking and gambling in Brackenridge Hall. Jan. 25, 7900 f Regents declare orange and white to be the colors of The Universi- ty following a count of votes cast in February. May 10, 1900 UjThe Sidney Lanier Literary Society is organized. June 7, 1900 s The custom of presenting flowers to speakers and members of the graduating class is established on this commencement day. June 20, 1900 tf| The city of Galveston is devastated and the Medical Branch seriously damaged by a hurricane. Sept. 8, 1900 JljThe Faculty adopts a committee recommendation that all students be vaccinated for smallpox before Nov. 1. Oct. 2, 1900 (IfThe first issue of The Texan, student newspaper, is distributed. Oct. 6, 1900 |||A group of fraternity men watch the Texas- Vanderbilt game in Dallas while sitting in a horse-drawn carriage on the sidelines. Oct. 13, 1900 The University ' s First Century 17

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1897 l|| The Regents give the president control of all rooms in University buildings. Oct. 31, 1896 |l| Twenty women meet at the home of Mrs. James B. Clark and establish the University Ladies ' Club. Nov. 9, 1896 Jt, The original Clark Field, named after University proctor, James B. Clark, is built on the site where Taylor Hall now stands. 1897 Students celebrate March 2 AJL William Jennings Bryan, political The University. Feb. 1, 1897 statesman, addresses students at Swante Palm, Swedish vice-consul residing in Austin, donates his private library of 25,000 volumes to The University. Feb. 22, 1897 University students first celebrate Texas Independence Day. - March 2, 1897 The Texas House of Representatives vote to investigate political and social heresies at The University. June 10, 1897 The Regents appropriate $15,000 towards the addition of a clock in the Old Main Tower - June 16, 1897 (J) The Regents instruct President George T. Winston to have an elec- tric elevator installed in Old Main. July 18, 1897 |1| Elevator installed, the Regents authorized President George T. Winston to employ an elevator boy at $15 per month. Peg. 15, 1898 NOTICE! Texas expects every man to do his duty and be on hand at the Capitol at 8:15 tomorrow, The march will start from the Capitol Grounds for the University at 8:30. The Band will play for the occasion. Formation of the Departments for the march is as follows: Academs first, Engineers second, Laws third. Exercises in the Auditorium will begin promptly at 10 o ' clock and last until 11:15. Let every loyal Texan show his patriotism and take an active part in the celebration of our natal day. UT ' s annual March 2 celebration marks Texas ' independence from Mexico. The first March 2 celebration revolved around students borrowing a cannon from the Capitol after President Winston denied their request for a Texas Independence holiday. 16 The University ' s First Century

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7900 Band initiates football music shows JL Requirements for athletes and required physical education courses for freshmen are instituted by the Athletics Committee. Oct. 15, 1900 fc The Texan announces the cancellation of the UT-LSU football game at the news that the LSU team had been disbanded. Nov. 6, 1900 111 The All Saints Episcopal Chapel at 27th and Whitis opens. Nov. 9, 1900 The University Band first plays at the football game between The University and Kansas City. Nov. 24, 1900 111 For the first time, seniors decide to order caps and gowns. Dec. 8, 1900 |h Students meeting in mass form a temporary organization to study the possibility of forming a students ' association. Jan. 10, 1901 111 Because of low demand, The Texan lowers its subscription price to $1.00 for the remainder of the year. Jan. 8, 1901 JL The Athletic Council awards T ' s and monograms to the members of the football team for the first time. Jan. 13, 1901 111 According to a Texan editorial, The great chief reason why Texas separated from Mexico was because the people of Texas refused to be governed by an inferior race ... Feb. 12, 1901 u 1 President and Mrs. William L. Prather give an at home for the students. Prather, a former member of the Board of Regents, served as the University ' s third president from 1900 until his death in 1905. March I, 1901 M A letter in The Students ' Forum in The Texan complains about the loud and boisterous conduct at black baseball games on the University field. It advocates limiting use of the ballpark. March 27, 1901 Organized in the fall of 1900 by Dr. Eugene Schoch, the band made its debut during the Texas-Kansas City game. Pictured is the 1905 version of The Showband of the Southwest. 18 The University ' s First Century