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Coach Robert V. White Takes Charge. (Cont'nued from Page One.) \Vhite thinks that a student with the firmness of purpose to train regular!y for his studies as he should, would have ample time for football; and that those who have not this fixity of purpose must get into athletics for the training which it gives them. Buckle dtown. boys! Don't wait for the other -fellow ! Let us help Coach White get out a winning .team. Grand Athletic Rally in Chapel. (Continued from Page One.) spirit. ie gave a good definition of college spirit, "-forgetting self in the interest of the college." IHe said that college spirit was everything. He considered that one-fourth strength, one-fourth brains and one-half spirit was the secret of successful athletics. He said that some men would not come out because they were seniors, and would have but one year to play if they made varsity; others because they were ineligible for that year. le made a plea for the men to lay aside such ideas and to come out to work for the interest of the team. At the end of his talk he showed the need of three separate teams in order to pick a varsity team out of the three. I. P. Belser, President of the Ath letic Association, made a short talk. le said that the old Carolina men were watching us with interest and waiting to see wlhat We were going to do. ie emphasized the point that good college work could be done at the same time as athletics. He showed that it was possible to produce a fhan of strong mind and strong body at the same time. IHe spoke of how athletics promote friendship. "The South has need of men of strong mind and body." He ended with a peroration in "Carolina spirit." Dr. Mitchell made a few concluding remarks on the plans of the trustees for the new gymnasium in the Science Hall. Hle said they hoped to put in an up-to-date swimming pool, football and baseball rooms and new appa ratus. Thus ended the first meeting be tween the faculty and the student body. May we have many more suc cessful ones. Notes. Mr. J. R. McKissick, a graduate of this institution in 1905, with the de gree of A. B., anid who has lately receivedh a LL. 11. at H-arvardl, is nowv city editor on the Richmond Tinmes Dispatch. Mr. MclKissick has no mean ability in this line, and we predidY a brilliant future for him. Allen Jones. '07, w~ho has beeni with us for some (lays, aiding in coaching the foothall team, has beeni called to his wvork in the llatesburg Mill. We regret losing Mr. Jones, butt congratu late his newv emloyers in secuiring a man of such ability. Sendl a cop~y of TimlE Gami cocic home. Subscribe t o im o Cr' iw eroi, Golden Rules. Upon the earnest solicitation of my friend, the editor of TiHE GAMECOCK, I have .taken time from my arduous duties as crochet editor of The Police Ga.ette, and consented to scratch off a few paragraphs of advice to the Freshmen who are about to pitch their lents for four years, more or less, upon the greensward of the campus. Hav ing been a Freshman several years. and a Senior for several more, I feel that no one is more competent to offer these suggestions in all fatherly solici tude, by heeding them, even the most verdant member of the class of 1913 will in time accustom himself to the various usages and manners peciliar to the University. These suggestions I have set down under ten heads, not that they are to be regarded by the frivolous as in any sense the Campus Ten Commandments, but only as em bodying, briefly and succinctly, the golden precepts which the young aspir ant to Sophomore honors might well cherish as his Law and his Prophets. I. When you arrive at the Union Station, Cooley and John Hoe) will meet and try to make you join the Y. M. C. A. Don't do it, for these men are in college politics and want your vote only for their own selfish ad vancement. II. Take a Main street car, and get a transfer to the asylum. After in specting the buildings, walk back slowly, breathing deeply, yet naturally, for there is nothing so fresh to a Freshman as fresh air. Stop at a fruit store and pturchase a pair of purple socks with yellow stripes; secure a derby at the nearest savings bank, and return to the campus. III. Stroll leisurely into the Presi dent's office, pushing aside any profes sors or other rude persons who may obstruct your passage. Remember that the University is looking at you. Light a good cigar, and offer the President a cheroot, saying. "Well, Prexy, old scout, I'm here at last. Pretty airish, ain't it ? I'll really have to make my valet get out the blankets tonight. Won't you take a 'nifter' with me for old times' sake. No? Well, here's how! Ah, that was good ! Now, old man, just put me anywhere; I'm not par ticular. I'd like a measly, little, rat faced grind of a Senior for a room mate, please, for I generally don't get home until about 3 a. i., and don't especially care to be bothered." The President will then pat you on the back and express his pleasure at your spirit. Marshal D)yches will carry your- grips to a select room in Monte Carlo, in wvhich you will find abundant locks for your wet goodls. I V. Get a good Turkish bath up town, and have IBen D)avid send a hot meal up to your room, wvith a bottle of champagne. A fterwvards, dIon a necat suit of tweeds, soft shirt with silk scarf and pin, P anama hat and put tees, andl promenade before Dr. IBur ney's house, uttering an occasional yodel or two. V. Make it your business to meet the p)rofessors, and most of the promni nlent students within the first few dlays. You might then give a dlinner' at Ridlgew~ood, to which you would naturally invite the P'resident and Facutyv. also several of ihehigh mods. notably "Grease" Graydon, Crum Murray, and Hemingway. These are men that it would be wise to consolate. VI. Bear in mind that different pro fessors have (lifferent vagaries to which you must become habituated. "Many pien, many minds." The Pro fessor/6f History indulges sometimes in not too immoderate conversation. The Eiglish Professor is fond of poetry ; you will please him and Miss Rion by clipping a poem from some stan(lard anthology in the library, and submitting it as your own.. When you have beei ten days here, challenge Prof. Colcock for a round of golf, but let him beat you at least four strokes, else your chance of passing I Math. will be pretty slim. VII. Watch football practice in your auto twice a week, but don't thi-Ok of playing, Reginald. Your dear mam ma vould be terribly grieved if you allowed your Adam's-like shape to be mauled and hammered by these un couth barbarians. If the scrimmage is not to your liking, inform the coach what remedies you can advance. He appreciates advice. VIII. Do not allow yourself to be hazed. This practice is a relic of the (lark (ayp, and Red Russell severely frowns uponi it. If any one attempts to haze you, throw a spit-ball at him, or say "King's Ex." Subscribe to th( "CAROL Extra subscriptic those who now I for the small sum at once and get sent to one of yot A. D. OLIPHAN Ha-we you pe scription to "GasmecocKI' Don't be Tigi Help the BI IX. Don't go to class unless you feel like it. There is no system in it, as Houseal and "Reddy" Metts can tell you. Spend- your spare time at George's, shooting pool, and smoking Piedmonts. When you lose over ten games, tell George just to charge it. George is very benevolent, and loves tq credit Freshmen. X. Never ~drink more than a pint (laily. It's bad form, besides being expensive, and only plutocrats like John Hoey can afford it. You might, however, quaff a little (lark porter be fore meals and wheii retiring. By following these simple regula tions, your mind will be constantly brisk and vigorous, your body strong and your morals above reproach. Be a good ladies' man. Remember that unless the fair sex regard you favor ably, you stand as much chance of being adopted by the elite as Fresh Wilson would have in a 100-yard dash against a lightning-bolt. Ponder over these thoughts, my young friends of '13, and endeavor to follow the spirit which lies in them. In time .that you will rejoice at thus having kept your feet from the quag mires which so oft beset the young colleagian, is the heartfelt prayer of one who in other haunts and happier (lays was called by those who knew hin, "RIEGY." I N IA N" ns will be sold to told subscriptions of $1.00. See me the October issue ir friends. r, Business Mgr. lid your .rub the9p yet.e If not, why not? It RD to Crow