Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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You Know. Above the blackened chimneys, The sun has shot his rays. The birds wake in the treetops; And mid the dewy sprays The bees begin to hover; And up the mossy wall, And o'er the vineclad parapet The clinging sunbeams crawl. But creeping ever higher Through an openi window shot The light of day describes a scene Of blackest grief begot. Within a dingy chamber A man was sinking fast, Three others sat beside him, As to and fro they "passed." His moments now were numbered, And at quickened intervals The three who sat beside him Measured time left by their calls. The one they called the "doctor" Broke the silence yet again, He gazed upon the hand he held, And said, "I'll give him ten." Two minutes flew, the next in line. Spoke out, "eight more," lie said, "Six more," the third said nervously, The man was well--nigh (lead. The sinking one raised up and called, The "doctor" flung the hand He held, away from him, and then All four came to a stand. The sick one smiled a sickly smile, "I bluffed again," lie spoke, "Your four small jacks look good to me; I might as well be dead ; I'm broke." A Gift to the University. . A fine evidence of the enthusiasm of the alumni of the University of South Carolina has just been given by Mr. F. H. McMaster in the presen tation of an annual medal to be awarded annually to the former stu dent of the University who has ren dered notable service to mankind. This is unique among college medals, teiding to stimulate in the widely scattered body of alumni to nobler ideals of civic service. Its significance will be of increasing value throughout the years, by reason of the gradual growth of a list of men distinguished for social service that will i,flect re nown upon their alma mater, and the commonwealth. It is hard to con ceive how a similar sum could have been used more wisely to accomplish so large a purpose. Its effect will be to make every former student realize that the University of South Carolina has its eyes upon~ him, howvever distant lie may be and howvever lonely may be the p)articular path wvhich he himself is treadling. This gift is chocked full 'of encouragement for the great host of alumni throughout the nation and the world. The opinion was generally exp)ressedl by those learning of Mr. Mc Master's gift that he has in this excellent suggestion set a precedent that is hound to be followved in other institutions of learning. He has riveted bondls anewv between the 0o(1 University and every student wvho has shared the intense fellowvship of its life. The State will watch with ex pectation the annual awardh of this mledral by the faculty to the peso dleemedl to have rendleredl the most im.. portant service to mankind from its constituency. The faculty were most hearty in their appreciation of this gift, and at once appointed the follow ing gentlemen as a committee to con fer with the donor as to the design of the medal, and the details of the con ditions of its award: Dean Andrew C. Moore, Prof. G. A. Wauchope and Prof. M. Herndon Moore. This contribution to the University, coi ing right along' with Mrs. Ann H. Jeter's gift of the beautiful Wallace Thomson Infirmary, and the donation by- Prof. Edward S. Joynes of his Modern Language library of over twelve hundred volumes, indicates strongly the loyalty and active sup port of the friends of the University. It is a great privilege to build one's life into an institution of learning that is destined to wax in strength as the centuries advance. Such an act by an individual enlarges his own life, and expresses his intense sympathy with the progressive purposes of mankind. Mr. F. I-. McMaster is himself an honored alumnus of the University of South Carolina, of the class of 1888. He later pursued graduate studies and wrote as his thesis an excellent work entitled "Provincial Governors of South Carolina." His letter tender ing the medal to the University was as follows: Dr. S. C. Mitchell, President, Colum bia, S. C. Dear Sir: I tender the University of South Carolina a medal, annually, so long as I am able to give it, to be awarded by the faculty to some for mer student who may be deemed worthy of honor for some service he may have clone mankind. Should this be approved by the faculty of the University, I should ap preciate the appointment of a con nittee to aid me in the selection of a design and superscription for the medal. Respectfully, F. H. MCMAST)R. Ask Him. When some one says to me, What's at the college tonight? I always get very angry And always want to fight. Why ask me, I don't know. Stop, think and consider, Consult the encyclopedia, Ask Merry Widow. Often I am asked, Who is the prettiest girl at the college. Now, they must think I'm A man of great genius and knowl edge. But I forthwith r.eply (And also give a cuss), If you want to knowv anything, Ask Gus. Sometimes girls say to me, Is it correct, Trhat Merry has forty-seven college girls, Who obey his call and beck? I say, I dlon't knowv. And they laugh with a twvitter, And say wve'll ask our friend, Merry Widow. Fresh D)eTreville, wvorriedl about his schedule : "Simp., I can't get my curly-cu-hum straightened1 nut." A Serio-Comic Oration. The subject which I have chosen, most peculiarly appeals to the new men, and is a stimulating reminder to the old men, which it is at the same time of vital interest to all Carolinians./. Feeling myself utterly incompe tent to aloie cope with so important a question, I have found it necessary to resort to higher authorities. These authorities I have found here, who grace our college with unmeas ured loyalty, with great erudition and scholarship, and who are most willing to freely bestow upon us the benefit of their vast experience. The first of these prominent per sonages that looms up before us, is the effervescent Grease Graydon. Grease in a most florid and phillippic manner defines college spirit as the "Sacrifice of selfish interests for the good and glory of your institution." The next who appears on the scene is none other than the stately, reliable Belser, and he in thoughtful reverie enthusiastically asserts that, "True college spirit is willingness to sacrifice individual interests for the good of the institution as a whole and desire to do something for the promotion oJ its welfare." Further on in the world-renowned list of the learned we meet with the flowery, eloquent heart-smashing Speigner. Mr. Frank, vith a smile that never wears off, expounds a theory, throughout which is formed a tincture of love, exclaiming that, "College spirit is that efflorescence of feeling and class sentiment which, if we have, we involuntarily express, and which, if we have not, we can not acquire." Then again he con tinues, as if in a thesis, that it is, "The quintescence of brass, brag and bragadocia, and the expression of class sentiment after the manner of callithumpians and charivaris." Now, hearken to what the red headed savant, sent down to us from the Olympian hills of Aiken, has to say. "Josh," in most heartrending epithets, explodes a series of con glomerations that are most touch ing, that, "College spirit is that feel ing of pride, honor an(l affection, among college men which enables them to put aside the small animosi ties and desires of the individual, and to work for the good of their institution and her athletic team. It draws the student body together and makes of them one homologous unit, whose sole purpose is to build up their college and advance the ends for wvhich it was founded, and for wvhich the best and most loyal stu dlents and alumni strive." But, Mr. Presidlent, to be more serious, I find it incumbent upon me to come dowvn to the most sensi b)le mien of the campus. As I have had this subject undler thought for many months p)ast, I have given it much study and ample considera tion, andl am fortunate in having with me now the world-renowned Coach Moody's (definition of college sp)irit, a man wvho together wvith Fuirse, put their words into action and turned out one of the grandlest all-star teams that the country has ever seen. Pulling John Shakes beer Hoey from under the Anheuser Busch, and ascendineg on the ladder4 of fame to the realms of John Lee's head, he persuaded these two most worthy students to bow down and play the famous positions of tackle against the faculty's stronger team, the result of which we all know. One of the most striking maxims that I have ever seen on this topic, is one I found in the Outing Mag azine, by United States Judge Oli ver Wendell Holmes, which every collegian would do well to imprint upon his mind, and that is, "To brag little, to show well, to crow gently, if in luck-to pay up, to own up, and to shut up, if beaten, are virtues of a sporting man." College spirit consists in partak ing of every phase of college life with honest and manly enthusiasm. To make good college spirit in a stu dent body, it requires the co-opera tion and the harmonious working together of each and every student in every department of college affairs. In society by performing your duties and regular attendance upon all its meetings. On the cam pus by mingling and associating with one another. On the athletic field by joining the team if physic ally able to play, and if you are not able to play, by showing your true college spirit in cheering your team on to victory. Let our motto from henceforth be, "United we stand, but divided we fall."-J. Fromberg. Fresh's First Letter Home. My dear patenal and matenal rela tions.: When I left niy domicile for this institution of learning emotions inexpressible rose up in my bosom. When I arrived at this institution, founded by the most distinguished personages, the deepest solemnity pre vaded my whole being. The luminary of the day had descended behind the golden West. Then it was I began to feel my in dividuality. Being exhausted by the journey, I extended my extremities across my bed. There I intended to suspend action and secure invigora tion. But when I went into slumberland I was aroused during those nocturnal hours by an incessant rumbling. This seemed to be vibrations of this ter estial body, caused by a loss of equi librium. A great multitude of the masculine gender and puerile nature assendled the stairway and secured an im-mediate enterance into my sleeping department. Almost simultaneously there was a revolution of my bed, and I found myself in posterior position. After the first operation was termi nated I found the exterior and anterior p)ortionls of my face wvas artisticately illuminated and lubricated wvithout any comp)ensation wvhatever. After being the recipient of these multitudinous favors and particip)at ing for some wveeks in these hospitali ties, I find I am approaching financial difficulties, and nowv, my dlear p)atenal and matenal relations, won't you re conmpense me by sending me a comn pensation. I pray that we keep up intercommun icationi. Your loving posterity, "FRSH." (F. W. S.) 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