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

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1904 Freshman class president kidnapped Ai Carrie Nation visits the campus a second time. A big flurry occurs between the Engineers and the Laws over the Water Tank. Oct. 14, 1904 A- The National Council of the Phi Beta Kappa authorizes a chapter at The University. November 1904 111 Upperclassmen kidnap the president of the freshman class. Nov. 15, 1904 Carrie Nation visits The University campus again. She eats dinner at B. Hall. - Nov. 24, 1904 111 The Prohibition Club holds its first meeting. Jan. 26, 1905 |1| The Prohibition Club dissolves at the request of the president of The University because of the political nature of the club. The club reorganizes to investigate the liquor problem in an unbiased way. They call themselves the Liquor Investigation League. Feb. 3, 1905 Legislation passes which states that a graduate from the UT School of Law can practice law without taking any further examination. - April 1905 1 President Theodore Roosevelt visits The University. April 6, ' 1905 l|| The Reagan Literary Society is organized. May 3, 1905 tit. Dr. William L. Prather dies during his term as president of The University. July 24, 1905 In 19O4, S. Royal Ashby gained recognition as The University ' s first Rhodes Scholar. While change at The University has been constant, there seems to always have been a time and a place for students to socialize. Here, a group has congregated in the junior room. 22 The University ' s First Century

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Texas teams first tagged as ' Longhorns ' 1904 A. M. ANSWERS The students of A. M. College are in hearty accord with the proposed plans for a parade on Thanksgiving morning. Contrary to reports, they are making all necessary preparations to attend the game. A FOOTBALL RALLY Will be held tonight in the Auditorium. The meeting will start at 7:30 sharp and will adjourn at 8:30. The team will be there. Every LOYAL STUDENT is urged to be present. This is our last rally and it should be the greatest. Only two speeches will be made. ALL FLANS FOR THANKSGIVING WILL BE PERFECTED. UNIVERSITY CO-EDS are cordially invited to attend. Division No. 3 must not have a vacant seat DON ' T GO TO THE DEVIL TONIGHT An-lln I ' tlr.llna Ci. . Amtltl. TV The Faculty decides that only term grades will henceforth be reported Nov. 3, 1903 The Regents authorize the employment of a University night watchman at a salary of $480 per annum. They also authorize the purchase of one dozen fire extinguishers. Nov. 5, 1903 U| The Texan becomes the property of the Students ' Association. Dec. 9, 1903 Texas athletic teams are first referred to as Longhorns by Texan sportswriter Alex Weisberg. 1904 |1| The Ancient and Honorable Order of the Gooroos that once flourished on the banks of the Nile holds an initiation. The order of the Gooroos is the Oldest secret organization in the college world. Their venerable ceremonies and traditions are said to be handed down direct from ancient Egypt. The previous year, the an- cient and original manuscript of the Gooroo secrets was conveyed and entrusted into the hands of those who formed the mother chapter at The University. Jan. 12, 1904 111 The first annual all-University picnic at Landa Park in New Braunfels attracts 350 people who come from Austin by train. April 21, 1904 i| From The Texan: The Freshman girls are beginning to arrive. Get a reserved seat on the steps. Come early and get in the rush. Some pretty ones have already been seen at the Registrar ' s window. Sept. 28, 1904 tf| The new university water tank is labeled with the Junior Law numerals and the warning Beware Freshie. The 150 ft. water tank became a favorite spot for class groups to post graffitti. Oct. 13, 1904 A 1908 flyer promotes a pep rally between The University and A M. Reflecting the interests and provincial values of a primarily rural Texas culture, The Rustic Order of Ancient and Honorable Asses was, in 1907, an early on-campus organization. The University ' s First Century 21

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UT women initiate ' boyless ' junior prom 1906 Prominent Women Will Address Tonight ' s Rally Through a misunderstanding on the part of Dr. Penick, chairman of the auditorium graft, the committee on Public Lectures, the committee on Public Rallies, and the management of the Harris-Toombs Stock Com- pany were all given the privilege of using the audito- rium tonight. By agreement an arrangement was made whereby the three programs will be carried out under the auspices of the committee on Public Rallies. The Rally Committee Announces the Following Program Indian.. Farmer, .nd Footi.1 Judge T. W. Gregory Mr Dock . Uea of Football. Prof. E. C. H. Bantel Ei.tern Football Star, and Their Addition u the Teu Turn or What We Learned From A. fir M. Coach Billy Wa.mund The Committee on Public Lecture Announce the Following Lecture Jacobr and the Faciiky Banquet, Mrs. Carrie Nation Why a Mairr Mr.. Wiltan, J. Bottle Cnmmai v. Srmi-talor.i and their Relation to Footbal. Mrs. Morgan C. Callusaway ' M r. Brauly. and Dignity. Ms Mustasehey Rail The manager of the Harris-Toombi Stock Company hai no an- nouncement to make REMEMBER 1 . Bring your yell books. 2. Bring yourself. 3. Bring some enthusiasm. 4. Buy your tidret for the game at once. 5 Bring your gal. Aj, Dr. David F. Houston is elected fourth president of The University. - Aug. 15, 190) U| The Hogg Debating Society is organized. Oct. 5, 1905 The Seal of The University is adopted by the Regents. Oct. 31, 1905 The boyless Junior Prom begins. The junior girls dress up in their boyfriends ' tuxedos and escort the senior girls; the prom is held in the Women ' s Gym (the old Woman ' s Building.) 1905 Summer law school classes are established. Feb. 2, 1906 Students return from the National Student ' s Volunteer Conven- tion. The Student ' s Volunteer Convention is held by the Student Volunteer Movement, in which students volunteer to be Christian missionaries to foreign countries. March 6, 1906 The first official basketball game of The University is played in Austin against Baylor University. Texas wins, 29-17. March 10, 1906 A- U| Jh U| The basketball team loses its first game. April 21, 1906 The first Varsity Circus is held to benefit the athletic program. - May 25, 1906 The Regents appropriate $56,000 for the construction of the Law Building. Oct. 16, 1906 Flyer from a 1904 rally gives hints at what may have been the pressing topics of the day. It was custom until the 1920s during Commencement Week for the seniors to pass symbols representing their college to the juniors. Here, a law student holds the symbolic Peregrinus. The University ' s First Century 23