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THE GAMECOCK Published weekly by the Literary Sooi*ties of the University of S9uth 1a1lina. Terms, $1.50 a session, poyable ad vance. "Entered as second-class matter Novembe 30, 1908, at the potoffice at Columbiev . C., under the Act of March 3, 1879.' The Gamecock solicits humorous sketches, essays, verse, etc., and will gladly pub lish such as is available, when accom anied by the full name of the author. Unsignedymanuscripts will neither be acknowledged or returned. All checks and money orders should be made payable to H. G. Officer, Business Manager. Business Manager. H.G. Omlier, Eddy Lake. Assistant Business Manager, Rt. E. Selbels, Columbia. BOARD Ol EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, C. T. Graydon, Greenwood. Associate Editor, J. 0. Sheppard, Euphradian. Local Editors, C. A. Ashley, Euphradlan, J. I. Hasard, Euphradian. Athletic Editors, E. N. 40arns Clariosophic M. 0. Lumpkin, Clariosophfo. Y. M. C. A. Editor, T. K. Vassey, Clariosophic. COLUMBIA, S. C.,' JUNE 8, 1909. Commencement I And "The Gamecock" crows again. THE EDITOR'S POLICY The Gamecock has ever been a pub lication for the honest expression of opinion, the upholding of the honor system, the upbuilding of the Univer sity, the betterment of athletics, and the closer relation of both present and former students. It is our intention to make this paper continue to be such and, in as far as we are able, to help our institution in every way possible. We cannot say now what we will do, time alone will show that, but it is not our intention in the leqst to try and give a type of college weekly hitherto unknown. We do hope through each and every week of our connection with this paper to make our news columns so newsy, our editorials such open convictions, our jokes such harmless pleasantries and the general tone of the paper so high, that it shall be both a pleasure and a profit to read The Gamecock. EXAMINATION The fight is over and we have von -maybe. We do not intend in the least to criticize any department in college, but we 'simply wish to straighten, out a few matters which are not clear in the minds of our sup porters. The Gamecock, after exams. in February, criticized long examina tions in general, but referred more especially to the department of Philos opliy. We are glad to say, however, that bietter and fairer examinatio&is *have nlever been put up in this institu tion since our coninectionl with it than were put tip by this department tiis *term. There are, hlowever, some de partments here which, thlough the ex aminationls are not long, they are b)y no means a fair 'test of a student's ability.. We hope that this matter will be noted and remedied by the heads of the departments, for it is better to "have hoped and busted than never to have hoped at all." ThE PAST YEAR 'This year has been one of the most successful in- ivery respect for the University in her whole history. In athletics, wve put out a grood football team and .our. baseball team hs in vaded the North, and; conme back with flying colors. Of course, we do not claim to be champions of theSotjth in baseball, but we'will state that we beat Virginia at Charl9ttesville. -The standard of class work has been raised so that we have one of the best curricula in the South. The success of this year is in no small de gree due to the ex'cellent administra tion of acting President A. C. Moore. He has been kind and courteous to aft, gentle yet firm, and has, by his tactful manner, gained the respect of every student on the campus. Prof. Moore has a great future before him in edu cational circles and we only hope that Carolina will always be able to honor him highest and keep him with us. Alumni Notes--1912 It gives us pleasure to occasionally look up the police court records and report therefrom the doings, vocations and pastimes of the notorious '09 class. Messrs. Sheppard, Girardeau, Dargan and Murray were members of this famous class. These students, these men, made their marks in col lege-mostly on the desks and brick walls. It grieves us to state that many of these students who gave promise of becoming successful business men have gone to the bad, and are now secretly engaged in such occupations as teaching school, practicing law, etc., while others who, as a last resort, threatened to engage in literature as a means of existing, have reformed and are now reputable citizens. We all remember Mr. Girardeau at college as being a very studious and learned mutt. He has now outgrown this and we take pleasure in reporting his success as head linen clerk in a large Columbia department store. "The thinnest thing we have in shirt waists, did you say, n1adam? I'm sorry; she has just gone out to lunch. Oh, yes, this material will make a very serviceable evening waist-quar ter of a yard-thank you-C-a-a-shil" Mr. Dargan, who won much re nown at college in football, now wears a dress suit in a popular Balti more restaurant, where his familiar voice can be heard giving orders to the chef. "Make 'em three; sunny side up." "Hani and-sling 'em right and left." Mr. Dargan is not yet head waiter in this establishment, but lie is ambitious. Mr. Murray, who bore no particular distinction at college and whom all thought would turn out to be either a socialist, spiritualist or barber, sur prised his friends and the police and nowy holds the exalted position of head base-drum beater for the local division of the National Salvation Army. Immediately after leaving col lege, Mr. Murray joined the "Inever didskihaveahiaircutski" Anarchist Col ony in New York and wvas commis sioned to go to Russia and blow up the tzar. Murrinski, however, said this was "bum" business, and resigned. In addition to his musical connection with the army, lie also preaches. He is very successful at this, the tale of his downfall and subsequent salvation never failing to bring forth the nickels from his street hearers. We all remember Mr. Sheppard, the human fount of philosohy. This Ap ollo could run hi.fingers througic his hair atEd start forth gqch a flow, of: wisdom as, woold 'have 1nade Demis. thenes hike to the deep, tnarshes. "Yes, sir; John lBernard-Shaw Sheppard was a deep andt-are thinker, when. he was thinking/ 6f 'himself, and a bril liant and learned speaker, when .he was speaking of himself. He was liked by the professors, adored by the co-eds., and loved by himself. And we are glad to be able to report that Mr. Sheppard is now an important figure in the industrial world. He holds a position of great power. Gi gantic systems are directed by his massive brain. One wave of his com manding hand is sufficient to start or stop the vast movement of commerce. He is flagman at the Shanty 'Street railroad crossing. Mr. Manning is on the stager play ing melodrama. Mr. Cooper is married and runs a six-lung auto. Mr. White--alas, poor Yorick-is a professor. A. R. Author's Note.-The above article, professedly comic, was written by me while over 3oo miles from old Caro lina. It is my lAst contribution and I take pleasure in herewith returning to my classmates, in absolutely spotless condition, their noble characters which I borrowed and have been using for three years as a vehicle for my near humor. And I desire to thank these students for the good-natured spirit in which they have accepted all my ar ticles, and to wish them good health and success in their worldit. battles. A. -R. Mr. L. W. Parker, a distinguished alummis of this institution, was elect ed president of the American Manu facturers' Association at their last meeting in Richmond, Va. UNION .SAV Two Doors North< The Most Convenient I OPEN YOUR ACC JOS. NORWOOD. President J. H. M. BEATY, Vice President BookC, Stat Office ! The Gonzales] Headquarters rpn n r 4#aff Elected a s e t b y nfeeting on May 5th ihe s , for next year's "Gar net knd ack" S elected. The re sultof the electioin vas as follows: I. F. Belser, editr-in-chief. R. F. Bradley, business manager. E. N. Carnes, assistant business manager. C. T. Graydon, graduate editor. T. H. Moffatt,ilaw editor. H. G. OfMleer, campus editor. R. E. Seibels and L. A. Buie, art editors. H. L. LeR. Izlar, athletic editor. P. L. Wright, teachers' editor. C. A. Ashley, advertising editor. Profs. Bradley and Potts have gone to Europe to spend the summer. For 65 Years the Colege Book Store. X0e .1A. lirgan (go. Books, Stationer, Fine Printing and Bnd nw. Two Storqs on Main Street COLUMBIA, S. 0. 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