Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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An Interesting Monday Meeting. Last Monday morning the climax of the regular Monday meetings was reached when Dr. Geo. R. Parkin, of Oxford University, delivered one of the most interesting, highly appreci ated and beneicial addresses ever heard in our chapel. Dr. Parkin, being direct from Ox ford, was well acquainted with the sub ject with which he dealt, and showed that he took a keen interest in the wel fare of our universities and, our com monwealth. He also has charge of the Rhodes Scholarship fund and is on the committee to arrange a more satisfac tory way of selecting the scholarship man. Dr. Parkin told how young Cecil Rhodes, being only a rector's son, had worked in Africa in order to be able to go to Oxford, where he finished at the age of 23, and died at the age of 49. Cecil Rhodes while in Africa made a great sum of money, and by this power he has done more for the betterment of the world than any other single man. Among some of the striking things that he accomplished was to add a country one-half the size of the United States to England; establish railways to the amount of several thousand miles in Africa; numerous improve ments to cities of the African district; planting fruit farms and many other things of this sort. This was only the preparation of his greatest help to the world, which was the donation of that vast sum that makes it possible for young men of all nations to meet and study together at Oxford. We read his life and think he did great things, and we know he did, yet when this man 'died his last words were, "So muUi.'tqo'1&k,;'so little done." All this accomplished in twenty-six years, and yet when he died he said he had not done anything. Dr. Parkin stated very expressibly and forcibly Rhodes idea in giving these scholarships, and also pointed out the benefits received while in the University, and also in that busiest place of the world (England). The students also can see the comparison of the United States with England in that that little island rules nearly one fifth of the world. The audience seemed to be much im pressed by the "White Man's Burden" that Dr. Parkin spoke of, and the kind of men our representatives are associ ated with when at Oxford. Their as sociates are the men who rule England, for a cabinet is hardly ever formed without about half the number are graduates of Oxford. His last remarks were directed to wvard the athletics at Oxford and the practicability of attending that great University of Oxford. H-e stressedl the importance of studying Greek and the common good this gathering of students from all parts of the world does to the race of mankind. Dr. Parkin's address was intensely interesting, and it being educational in its nature, was materially beneficial to the students. We thank Dr. Parkin very much for his well directed ad dIress,. andl feel very grate ful to him for it. 'Send a copy of THE~ GAMxcocIx Taft Vistts 'the University. (Continued from Page One.) introduced to Dr. Burney, Professor Snowden and several others. After this was completed, Governor Ansel gave the President a short introduc tion to the audience, saying that lie felt himself highly honored in having the .privilege of presenting to us the Presi dent of this great nation. The' President, with a broad smile upon his face, began' his speech, ad dressing the crowd as young ladies and young gentlemen, saying that he did not see any one in the gathering who was at all old. He thanked us very heartily for the kind reception which we had given him, and said he re joiced in being at such'an ancient seat of learning. He gave a very short, but interesting and impressive talk. First lie turned to the young men and said he was now looking into the faces of the future citizens and rulers of this great Commonwealth; that we were at present just perfecting our selves to make useful citizens; and that lie had every assurance that we would make wise and progressive citizens. Then lie turned to the young ladies and said that the young ladies were per haps -preparing themselves to make men happy. Here he received a loud applause. But he further added that the young ladies should drive this idea away and strive for some higher ideal, and then, should they wish to make some man happy, they should fall into it by accident. He concluded his short but pleasing little speech by raising his hand above the whole crowd and say ing: "I wish the greatest prosperity to this University. May God bless you all and this institution." Mr. Taft was then escorted,.bfck tg his car and the whole procession made its way to the State I-louse, where the President dined with some of thepost distinguished men in South Carolina. The students are certainly proud of this visit of the President of the United States, and our best wishes go with him for a pleasant and prosperous trip in his further travels through the Southern States. An Immediate Need. It is desired, for many reasons, that there be erected a flag pole on the Science Hall, which commands a view of Sumter street. A flag on this build ing could be seen for miles frorp all the region around, so conspicuous is the site of this admirable old structure. At present there is not a flag staff on the campus. The recent visit of Presi (lent Taft emphasized markedly the need of such a staff. A flag flying from tha~t height would minister to college spirit, deepen love of State, and quicken patriotic sentiment - for our country. We want to see a suita ble pole erected on the old Science Hall, and we want to see flying upon it, as occasion may suggest, three flags, the University flag, the flag of the State of South Carolina, and the United States flag. So patent is this need of the University that a friqnd volunteered to start the subscript n with $5. It is thought that for $80 the flag staff can be put in place, andl possibly other friends of the Univer sity would be willing to dedicate, y8 a memorial, no ne o11 alo the flag needed. Believing. that the friends' and alumni of the college would like to carry out this purpose, we shall be glad to receive subscriptions for it. We are happy to head this subscrip-. tion with the following name and amount: Mr. W. Arthur MAtts........ $5 00 Important Meeting of Advisory Board Eugene Oliver, an old Carolina star, was elected coach by the Advisory, Board Monday afternoon. This, however, does not mean that there will be an entire change in the policy of coaching, for Coach Benet's plans will still be pursued. This board also decided to award C's to all those who played in the Clemson game provided they play also in one subsequent game. If the Ad-. visory Board sees fit, one may 'be awarded a C without playing in these games. They also decided to give a block C for football, while an English. C will be given for baseball. In regard to class games the board' decided that no one who had partici pated in any versity game would be allowed to play in the class games. They also drew pup resolutions ex pressing their thanks to Mr. Benet for his much needed and excellent service the past few days. The Law Editor. Last week being Fair Week, the Law Association did not meet as usual. and the editor from this department is not yet elected. We hope to have him added to the staff by next week, and thereby complete the staff. 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Cigars, Cigar ettes and Tobacco BEST SOFT DRINKS AND ALL FRUITS IN SEASON GIVE "THE SENATOR ' A CALL "THE RENDEZVOUS FOR YOU" Gonzales Book Co. ALL KINDS OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY FOR THE CAROLINA MEN 0 P . P P C. K. Dillingham Campus gnt 4410400 444M** 40 0*44~~* ABBOTT'S CIGAR STORE Headquarters for Carolina GIVE US A CALL Cor. LADY and MAIN STS. The Jerome Hotel Barber Shop First-Class Work in Every Respect TRY US os in Fcolders DOZEN S3.0o PER DOZEN ftographic Studio , Proprietor ne deposit it with us and run a art right now with the Exehange Bank IA, S. C. ak in t:he Cat'olinas " T. B. STACKHIOUSEC, Vice-Prest.c GILJBJRT M. BERRY, Cashier.+ E. C. CA TunC Aa. C.ahier