Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE SERj I ECHOES GOLFING. "Dr. Dilly" (after his drive) "Kaddie, where did that ball go?" Kaddie (solidly) -Nowhar. Dar hit is on de tee." IMPOSING ON TILE INNOCENTS. Fresh. Mace (showing his three new Freshmen the golf links)--"Yes, those queer-shaped piles of dirt are prehistoric Indian mounds." SOMEWHAT MIXED. Bush the Larger-"I wish they would get one ot iese Catholic popes for a contest judge." GEOLOGY'S LATEST. Dr. Twitchell-"You know they call these little bugs microbes in Ireland, germs in Germany, and parasites in France. Remarkable, isn't it?" DO YOU KNOW? Why didn't Moses carry bees into the ark? How often does "Dilly" 'phone to Columbia College each day? An Important Question Dear Friend: The time has come when I must ask you a question, the contemplation of which has caused me many a sleepless night, bitter tears of anguish and corresponding days of anxiety. This is a subject of which I hesitate to mention to any one, as I know the whole community is upset at the present time by this same ques tion which agitates me. Many a happy home has been broken up by this same cause, and I, too, the young, must share the burden of this wicked, uncouth world. I dare not even communicate my state of mind to my folks, as they are so skeptical about such things. In my distress I turn humbly and appeal to you for sympathy. It may surprise you to know that I would consult you upon such an im portant subject, which only my heart should know, but like the morning rbxvn, the whole must come to light and the public sooner or later, so I ask your friendly advice and I know you will understand me better than I can explain. I am asking a great favor of you, andl, while you are considering this I wish you to set aside all cares, al.! so cial joys and p)roperly considler the question. I hate to ask it, but must come to the point: Do you think it is time to take off my winter underwear? After considering the question closely, let me hear from you. Your true friend, "Dumb" Graydon. Mr. J. S. Hoey, who has been ill in the infirmary, is improving rapidly. Mr. C. L. Shealey, 'o8, who is teach ing in Camden, was on the campus last week. OUS SIDE . THE ALUMNI AND THEIR HONORS T. S. SEASE. Thcnias Sidney Sease, at present solicitor for the Seventh Judicial Cir cuit, who has been elected by the Leg islature to succeed Judge D. E. Hy drick on the circuit bench, is a Caro tory schools in Newberry, his native county, lie entered the South Carolina College, graduating in academic in 1891, and in law one year later. His election by the Legislature without oposition is no new thing to Judge Sease, as he has been three times chosen solicitor in the same flattering way. He will be the youngest judge on the South Carolina bench when he takes his seat. C. M. GALLOWAY. It is always a pleasure to the faculty and students of the University to learn that any of the alumni of the college are doing well in life and are rising to positions of high standing. Those at the college who were ac quainted with Mr. C. M. Galloway were elated a few weeks ago when they heard of his appointment as pri vate secretary to Congressman E. D. Smith. Mr. Galloway has for several years been connected with The State paper and distinguished himself as press operator, telegraph editor and news editor on the paper. In 1899 he entered the Law Department of the college, but owing to his heavy work on the paper he was obliged to give up the study of law until 1905 when he re-entered the University, finishing in '07 with the grade of proficiency. While in college he took an active part in the literary work of the Euphradian Society and was a true Euphradian until he finished his course, and has still a warm spot in his heart for his alma mater and his society. Mr. Gal loway won many friends while in col lege and was an admirer of Col. Jo seph Daniel Pope, under whom he had the honor of taking the study of law. His work as private secretary to Congressman Smith will begin the last of this month, and he will be in Washington during the session of Congress. Mr. Galloway will also take the law course at George Wash ington University while at the capi tal. Those who know the ability of the secretary chosen by Congressman Smith are satisfied that he will fill this p)osition with honor to himself, and they wish him much success in the fu ture. Are you trying for The Gamecock prize? In the recent English examinations at Harvard, Mr. Reed Smith, who took his M. A. at Carolina, was high ly distinguished. His graduation the sis will be on "The Allegory." Are you trying for The Gamecock prize? "AS YOU LIKE IT" BYFOURTH ENGLISH CLASS. There was presented in the chapel last evening by the Fourth English class, the most elaborate production of Shakespere's "As You Like It" that the world has ever witnessed. It was gratyd, superb, magneefeesaunt. There was absolutely no room for improve ment, though there was plenty for an audience. Mr. Dargan, Mr. Girar deau, Mr. Murray and Mr. Sheppard were vociferously applauded all through the play for their beautiful display of nerve. At the end of the first act, in response to the prolonged applause, Mr. Sheppard stepped be fore the curtain and delivered a short speech, the title of which was, "Shakespere Compared with Me." Shakespere won second place. To the few who were not present at the per formance the following criticism will be appreciated, probably more than the play was by the few who were present. Mr. Girardeau as Jaques acted his part well. In the beginning of the so liloquy he substituted a few phrases which had the originals discarded to a finish: All the world's a stage, they say, An(Ythe women that we meet, Make us think that some day we'll see A Salome on the street. Mr. Girardeau had the sheath gown in mind when he added this modern touch. The part of Frederick was carried out by Mr. Dargan. Mr. -Dargan wore knee-breeches and in this garb revealed some hitherto unsuspected contours in his left limb. With the exception of this, the part was disap pointing. Of course Mr. Manning played Or lando. His acting in this part, how ever, was very inferior to his parlor portrayal of Romeo. Mr. Sheppard was very successful at Touchstone, not that he possesses the natural wit of this clown, but be cause lie possesses the natural make up. Mr. Sheppard's Shakesperean repertoire is very large. He has played the ghost and the grave-digger in Hamlet, Macbeth's horse, and other strong parts. His best role, however, is that of poor Yorick's skull, as in this he has no speaking part. Mr. Murray, who last year played the mob in Julius Coesar, was quite satisfactory as 'William, the country lout. H-e used no make-up whatever and his acting wvas perfectly natural. Rosalindi and Celia, Shakespere's two most beautiful wvomen, wvere por trayed by Miss Bowen and Miss Yar borough. Their acting was not espe cially good, though in the other re spect they wvere admirable. The play, from a financial stand point, was a success. The proceeds of the per formance, amounting to 15 cents, were contributed towards a fund now being raised for the purpose of getting Crom Murray a hair-cut. Later on, the play will be repeated for the benefit of 'o9 Seniors, who will soon be leaving college and will be without any visible means of support. There will also be other theatricals at the University. It is being rumored around that Mr. John Bernard-Shaw Sheppard will soon put on a dramati zation of "Himself by Himself," and will himself play the leading part. We do not doubt the truthfulness of this rumor, as Mr. Sheppard can be seen daily in his room practicing new poses before his glass. While we would naturally deduce that a drAma from such a character would make a very strong play, it is feared that the play, like the character, will be so strong, so serious, so intensely serious, that it will run over into the burlesque, and, instead of impelling tears, will, like the character, provoke side-split ting laughter. Or, as Byron said, "If I laugh at any mortal thing, 'tis that I may not weep." "James-my hat and coat-if a bunch of evil-eyed gentlemen from the University call, say I am out-is Gas pard at the door with the machine, James ?-very well-my goggles. * * * Plenty of gasoline, Gaspard ? good-very good-now, Gaspard let 'er. rip !" Chugerchugerchuger honk I honk ! A. R. "Chicken's" Name Changed "Chicken" turned up at the break fast table the other morning minus a front tooth. This especial tooth was remarkably noticeable. It was a reg ular gold mine and could be seen a block away when "Chicken" smiled, which he did often. However, the golden tooth is no more. Many and various are the rumors as to what "Chicken" did with the tooth or how he lost it. One report has it that Covar knocked it out with his elbow while applauding vigorous ly the other night at the show. Anoth er rumor is that "Chicken," who is habitually broke, lent his rich tooth to Mr. Goldstein for a small consid eration. The report which !,as been given most general credulence is to. the effect that "Chicken" lost his shin ing tooth at one of the Cooper-Brown teas, of which lie is a frequent attend ant. However, whenever, or wherever "C,iicken" lost his tooth, the fact re mains that it is lost and that "Chick en" has lost his habit of smiling broadly. Mr. Theo. Dubose, 'o8, recently paid a visit to Carolina. Mr. H. T. Bouchier, 'o8, paid Caro lina a visit recently. Are you trying for The Gamecock prize? Our president, Dr. S. C. Mitchell, recently delivered addresses in Boston and Chicago. Dr. Mitchell created a most favorable impression on his au diences. Are you trying for T-he Gamecock prize? Mr. J. Rion McKissick, '05, now at Harvard, has been selected to carry on special work in jurisprudence under the new head of Harvard's Law School. Are you trying for The Gamecock