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

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1909 University receives riverfront property Regent George W. Brackenridge gives The University approx- imately 400 acres of land fronting the Colorado River. Dec. 11, 1909 jjjy The cornerstone of the YMCA building on Guadalupe is placed. April 27, 1910 The Regents vote that the presence of graduates at commencement should be rigidly enforced beginning the following semester. - May 1, 1910 jjjj The cornerstone for the first library building (Battle Hall) is placed. Nov. 2, 1910 jfti Cass Gilbert, nationally known architect, is hired as a consulting ar- chitect. His first building, which was Battle Hall, is followed by the Education Building in 1918 (now Sutton Hall). 1911 111 The senior edition of The Texan reports that the Friar Society, a secret men ' s organization, has been formed. Feb. 18, 1911 HELEN MARK KIRBY Yor c; WOMKX STUDENTS are asked to remember that as far as possible they are to regulate thru own eon- duct, accepting the responsibility of self-government, and helping to es- tablish the success of co-education. They too often feel that since they are only one of many, ' ' and are among strangers, their identity is in a meas- ure gone and that they are therefore divested of responsibility. At approved, boarding houses young women only are to be accommodated. Callers will be received twice a week, on Saturday and Sunday even- ings, from 8 to 10:30. Young women attending entertain- ments should return to their board- ing houses by twelve o ' clock. Sitting on steps or loitering with escorts is discountenanced by refined society, and should be avoided by Uni- versitv women. Sunday excursions, dining unchap- eroned at hotels or restaurants, and driving in buggies, arc altogether ob- jectionable. For the sake of proper order, as well as for the convenience of locating the women when necessary, they will, when going out, advise the lady of the house the hours of leaving and return- ing. After having made arrangements for the year women are expected, as a matter of simple justice to their landladies, not to change from one boarding house to another during the year, except at the close of each term of three months and that for serious cause. There is another reason for this understanding: The University must at all times have the exact ad- dresses of all students. In any event, women must not make changes with- out consultation with the Dean of Vo- men. HELEN M. KIRBY, KATE E. WHITI :. LULU M. BAILEY. House ( iiiitt c for o in 01. Issued by The University, these were the official Regulate..:, for App. .cd Boarding Houses for Women. Helen Marr Kirby (above right) saw to it that the guidelines were followed. 26 The University ' s First Century

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Students initiate April 1 holiday 1909 A- The Regents approve the faculty recommendation for creation of a Graduate Department for the establishment of a doctoral program. Jan. 31, 1908 d| The Delta Tau Delta house burns just a week after the Phi Kappa Psi house suffered a similar fate. Feb. 2, 1908 Jn The first UT women ' s basketball game of the season is played against a team from Austin High School. UT wins. Feb. 5, 1908 ||| Students cut classes and start a traditional holiday on April Fool ' s Day. April 1, 1908 | The resignation of David F. Houston as University president is ac- cepted and Dr. S. E. Mezes is selected president. July 6, 1908 |L Students clash at halftime during the Texas-A M football game. - Nov. 9, 1908 The University celebrates its 25th anniversary. Nov. 28, 1908 A A Judge James B. Clark, proctor, dies suddenly while attending a lec- ' ture by William Jennings Bryan. Dec. 6, 1908 d| Results of a religious survey show that more Methodists than any other religious group attend UT. The poll is possible because each student is required to state his religion when applying for entrance to The University. Feb. 3, 1909 |1| Stark Young organizes the Curtain Club. Jan. 7, 1909 A A President Elliot of Harvard University visits the University campus. Feb. 25, 1909 While the current University catalog prohibits hazing, such was not always the case. A popular sport between the upper and lower classmen, pushball games such as this 1912 contest were refereed by 24 men. Holding, tackling and wrestling were permissable. The University ' s First Century 25

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Bellmont appointed athletic director Program CIMrttetb anniversary Tlexas June 7. 8, 9, 10. 1913 Huf tin, Ccxas J ' Saturday, June 7th: 8:00 P. M. Open House Y. W. C. A., and Y. M. C. A., at the University Y. M. C. A. Huililinp. corner 22nd and Guadalupe Streets. Sunday, June 8th: 1 1 KM) A. M. Baccalaureate Sermon, Dr. James I. Vance of Nashville. Tennessee, Uni- versity Auditorium. X:OO P. M. Address before the University Christian Associations by Dr. Vance, Univer- sity Auditorium. Monday, June 9th: ' .1:3(1 A. M. Business meeting of Alumni Association: address by Fritz G. Lanham; and music by Austin Bands. 10:30 A. M. Class day exercises, Univer- sity Auditorium. i . ' P. M. Luncheon for Alumni Women, I mvi-rsity Commons. 3:30 P. M. Baseball between University .in l Alumni on Clark Field; Music. .. .10 P. M. Barbecue in Wheeler ' s Grove, K:i t 21th Street: music and speaking. Speakers Hon. C. K. Lee, Fort Worth: Hon. F. M. Bralley. Austin; Gov. O. B. Colquitt. Austin; introduced by Major Geo. W. Little- field. 8 to 1 1 P. M. Band concert on University Campus by 3rd Field Artillery Band and Austin bands; rendition of College songs with band accompaniment. Headquarters for Alumni in the University Y. M. C. A. Building. German. Driskill Hotel parlors Reception 8:3 ; grand march 10:30 P. M. Tuesday, June 10th: 9:30 A. M. University Parade; music by hands. 10:00 A. M. Commencement exercises. Uni- versity Auditorium; address by Dr. Milton W. Humphreys of the I ' diversity of Virginia; address to the graduates by His Excellency, O. I). Colquitt, Governor of Texas; music by bunds. 3 to 5 P. M. Concert on University Campus by 3rd Field Artillery Band and by Austin bands. 5:OO P. M. Parade of Alumni and Students in decorated automobiles, carriages, and floats, and drive around the city. x to 11 P. M. Lawn party; band concert by 3rd Field Artillery Band and Austin bands, University campus. The University ' s thirtieth anniversary celebration included four days of festivities. 1913 A freshman student shoots a senior during the Texas Independence Day festivities. March 2, 1911 Regents decide not to sell University land in Andrews County. Oct. 17, 1911 University T-Men, all those who lettered in a varsity sport, form a permanent organization. Dec. 6, 1911 first pushball contest is held at Clark Field between the freshman and sophomore men. March 2, 1912 The first May Fest is held in the Women ' s Gym and a Queen of May is crowned. May 17, 1912 ||| Seniors present a sundial to the University. Jane 3, 1912 -jp The Athletic Council is reorganized and L. Theo Bellmont is ap- pointed director of athletics at the beginning of the 1913-1914 ses- sion. 1913 ||| The Present Day Club is organized. Feb. 14, 1913 The LAST of the DODGERS IF THE DODGERS HAVE TO GO WHAT IS TO TAKE THEIR PLACE? THE SEMI-WEEKLY TEXAN CAN ' T DO IT ITS TOO SLOW. LET ' S SPEED IT UP A BIT AND ISSUE A DAILY TEXAN IF YOU VOTE FOR THE AMENDMENT TODAY YOU VOTE TO MOVE OLD VARSITY ANOTHER NOTCH UP TOWARD A UNIVERSITY OF THE FIRST CLASS. VOTE FOR A DAILY A STAY-AT-HOME VOTE is a Vote AGAINST Amendment A 1912 flyer encouraged students to make The Texan, a daily newspaper. The University ' s First Century 27