Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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To The Alumnae. Columbia, S. C., Oct. 7, 1909. Dear Alumne: You are alutiin of the University of South Carolina, and you are proud of it. We know it. You look back on your college days, and as you think of the time you spent here your boson swells with pride atnd your face glows with happiness. You think of the joys and happiness of the time you spent on the campus, on the athletic field and in the literary socie ties; you think of your associates and friends of college (lays, many of whon you will never see again. As you think of these old college (lays at the old college fond memory brings to light the other days around you, and your thoughts and heart go - back to the old campus where you wvere a jolly college man. We spoke a minute ago of the ol college. We were wrong-it is not an ol college. No, it is newer and better than ever. While memories of the days gone by still linger round the gray walls, as ivy vines cling to not a fev historic brick walls, but melts the light of past (lays strong in us, we are nov ing forward to a better light. Yes, we are in the forward move; we are progressive. With a progres sive President and an able faculty and a spirited student body, what else could we (10 but move on ? We said we were progressive; so we are. We have established a weekly paper that is a hummer. It gives the news. It gives the alumni notes and the speeches of our (istinguished alumni when they address us. You like to read about those things. Don't you? Well, then, subscribe to the GAMicoc< and help us along. The GAMECOCK is a certainty, it has come to stay. It is too deeply rootcd into the heart of college life to move it. But won't you alumni help us make it a better and stronger paper? If you will (and we believe you will), send $1.50 to Mr. H. G. Officer, the Busi ness Manager. This is an appeal for your support. Help us,, and though your pocket will be slightly lighter, your heart will be happier. Remem ber your college (lays. Yours looking for a check, Tn iGAMcocx. Second Shandon Dance. On last Friday night the second of the fall series of Shandon dances was given upon the pavilion. 'rhe even ing was ideal for dancing, and we may well say that it was a most enjoyable occasion to all. Again the music wvas furniishied by Pinckney 's Orchestra. The thirdl of this series of (lances, wvhich was- to be held next Friday night, has been called off on account of the opening German,. wvhich is to be held on next Thursday night. This is p)erihps the last Shandon (lance until spring time, andl we will each one look forward with great p)leasure to this feature of the spring. Dr. Mitchell Honored. D)r. Mitchell has been invited to serve on the Unitedl States Prison Commission. This is no small honor, even for a man of our President's -ability. We understand that he has acceptedl. Fortunate commission. To The Freshmen. In glancing over. an exchange seve ral (lays ago, we saw the following little "skit:" "Solomon Grundy went to school on Monday, Entered on Tuesday, Hazed on Vednesday, Examined on Thursday, Flunked on Friday, Shipped on Saturday. 'Sic transit" Solomon Grundy." This little poem forcibly impressed us as being the average college career of a large number of college men. There are men who enter and stay only a few (lays. Some don't like thj' looks of the place, and hence leave; others are not men enough to stand the little fun called "ha--ing" at some places, and so they drift off. Still others stay a month or two, and some until after the dark clays in February. Many hang on until June anld depart, never again to -enter the college walls. The evolution of a class is interest ing to watch. They drop off year year after year, until when the senior class goes forth to join the ranks of the world, about one-third of the origi nal class graduate. But where are the other two-thirds that dropped in the beginning of the conflict? Tei to one they are occupying some obscure posi tion. We are writing this principally .to the freshmen, as they have a large class. Are you going to hold the class together? Are you going to work and do your dity ? Off in your home your parents are watching you. They are probably making personal sacrifices to keep you at school. Are you going to do your duty to your parents who are making these sacriftces? The faculty has its eye on you. They are going to work for your interest, anl they expect the same from you. The older classmen are watching you. They see where they have erred, and they want you to avoid these mistakes. Freshmien, whatever of good and benefit you get out of college life you get by hard and consistent work work in class-room, on the athletic field, in the society halls, work, hard work everywhere. Take our advice, and when your class graduates it will be one that the University of South Carolina will be proud to send from its walls. Dean Colcock Attends Convention. Dean Colcock, the head of the engi neering department of the University, wvho is very much interested in good roads, will attend as a dlelegate from this State the convention held at Ashe ville, N. C. Professor Colcock is a p)ractical man who believes in actually dloing things, andl his presence at this convention will be an addition to the good roadls men of the South. In last wveek's GAMECOCK we pub lished an account of the engineering dlepartment, and we are glad to report that already twvo graduates are taking this work. WVe are also informedl that several men are arranging their course so as to take oneC of the dlegrees offered in this dlepartmnent. Send a copy of T H E GAI M ECOCv Musical Feature In Chapel. One of the most interesting of the Chapel exercises of the University in recent years, was enjoyed last Mon (lay morning, when Mrs. Twitchell delighted her eager and al)l)recia-tive audience with a violin solo. The en trancing strains. f Schubert's Sere nade were rendered most ably. Dr. Mitchell is eiideavoring by means of such meetings as these to arouse the everliving interest of the faculty and student body alike in these exercises. Jim Hammond to Josh: "Josh, I can't see good. The dentist put bella dona in my eyes today." Send a copy of Ti-HE GAIrCOCI home. Subscribe to TH. GAMECOCK. Gonzales Book Co. ALL KINDS OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY FOR THE CAROLINA MEN j* t , .S C. K. Dittingbam Campus Rgent PARLOR RESTAURANT B. DAVID, Prprietor 1336 Main Street - - Phone 207 EVERYTHING THE MARKET AFFORDS NEXT TO SKYSCRAPER OPEN ALL NIGHT Subscribe to the "CARO L Extra subscriptio those who now h for the small sum at once and get I sent to one of you A. D. OLIPHANI Ha-ve you pc scription to "Gamecocf(' Don't be Tigi Help the BI Opening German Tonight. Tonight at the Steward's Hall the University German Club will give its opening dance. This dance is always one of the most enjoyable occasions of the year, and we feel io hesitancy in saying that this year will be an exception only in as far as it is better than all previous ones. GEORGE TOPSHE'S College Fruit Store Is where the Carolina Boys hang out. He carries a full line of'the National Biscuit Company's dainty Cakes and Crackers. Cigars, Cigar ettes and Tobacco BEST SOFT DRINKS AND ALL FRUITS IN SEASON GIVE "THE SENATOR" A CALL "THE RENDEZVOUS FOR YOU" How About Mechanical Drawing Instruments0 I have a full line of Instruments, Pencils, Rules of all kinds, Ink, Paper, Drawing Boards, and in fact can give you a complete outfit very cheap. No use to go up town, I sell as cheap or cheaper than any one in'town, and am only a few steps from your room. Try me. J. S. DANTZLER No. 5 Elliott St. Palmetto Restaurant Opposite the Skyscraper GOOD THINGS TO EAT Norfolk Select Oysters and the Best the Market Affords SANITARY KITCHEN OPEN FOR INSPECTION ,I N IAN" ns 'will be sold to old subscriptions of $1.00. See me :he October issue r friends. , Business Mgr. id your .rb the9 yet e If not, why not? RD to Crow