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PURLIS14D WEEKILY Y Tun LITERARY SOcCI9 TIeS O' T114 UNVRsITY OP SOUTH CARO LINA. TERms, $1.50 A SASstON, PAYAL IN ADVANCE. "Entered as second-class matter November 20, 1908 at the postoffice at Columbia, S. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879." TiiE GAMECOCK solicits humorous sketches, essays, verse, etc., and will gladly publish duch as is available, when accompanied by the full name of the author. Unsigned manuscripts will neither be acknowledged nor returned. All checks and money orders should be made payable to H. G. Officer, Business Man ager. Business Manager H. G. OFPIcER, Eddy Lake. Assistant Business Manager. R. E. SEIDEIs, Columbia. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief C. T. GRAYDoN, 10, Greenwood. Associate Editor T. M. Ross, '11, Euphradlan. Athletico Editors P. L. WRIGHT, '11, Euphradian. C. G. WYCHE, '11, Clarlosophlc. Local Editor* W. S. BOLT, '12, Euphradian. J. H. FELLERS, '10, Clarlosophic. Y. M. C. A. Editor H. C. RiTrza, JR. Latv Association Editor C. A. AsHLEY, '10. GOWWHIA, S. C., NOVEMBER 25, 1909. Thanksgiving. Otadel today. All out for Charleston. Mer'cer "took" a game from Caro lina. . TiE GAMECOCK Wishes to thank Dr. Taylor for his excellent lecture. Don't fail to attend the german given to help the bird crow for the %yhole year. The clays between Thanksgiving and Christmas are fine for studying. Those between Christmas and February are better. Now is the time to think about this, for a time cometh soon when we shall be weighed in the balance. . AN EXPLANATION. On last Thursday- night our Presi dent gave a lecture in the chapel which much to our satisfaction vas very well avttended by people from the city. The ocsion was greatly enjoyed by all those present, but very unfortunately, just at the end of the lecture, the lights went out. We heard some say that the stidenlts caused .this, and we wish to vindicate the students. Of, course, oni faulty .know. that we would not ha~vb putt the lights out under any such circumstances, but the towvn-p)eople (10 nibt understand this. They believe that this is encouraged b>y some students, and that this occurs frequently, but as d matter of fact, a fuse was blown out aiid a student was not on the same floor with the switch. CO-OPERATION. Since our connection with the Uni versity, and of late especially, we have n1oticedl, with great pleasutre, the spirit of co-operation that exists betwecen the faculty and the studlent'bodly. Tlhis is a. condition of affairs -that is to be higly~-desiredl, and, indeed, without it, n'o* instituti-on can hope to attain the best r-esult Unity of acio a.,, definiteness of purpose should be our motto, and with this constantly before our minds, we shall not fail to rise to that position of prominence due us for' our diligence in the cause. The faculty represents one side of the University, while the student body, as a whole, represents the other. To have these two constituents opposing each other, pulling in different direc tions, could only serve to tear open a breach and separate the system into two factions, the efforts of each being stunne(l by the counter-efforts of the other. The final aim of the faculty and trustees, when boiled down, gives as a result, progress, efficiency and the upbuilding of the institution. That of the student body, treated in a like man ner, gives a. like result. So let us all, considering ourselves, each one of us, as a component part of the system, bend all our efforts to the attainment of that result ifor which the faculty is already striving. TmE GAMcock, as the organ of the students as a whole, is supposed to stand for tjieir rights and their inter ests. This it has always done, and shall continue to do. But in carrying out its purpose we need not come into conflict with our fellow-workers, the faculty, for their interests are our in terests, their needs, our needs. So let us, then, adopting the motto of the faculty as our motto, continue to walk hand in hand with them, co-operating with them in upbuilding our institu tion. JUST REWARDS. Last week in chapel Dr. Mitchell said, "We are very grateful to the scrub team for their work this year. They have worked hard in order to build up the varsity, and they have our sincere thanks." Now, of course, we appreciate what the scrubs have done, but we have not done enough for them. On the scrub team depends the future football pros pects of the college. It is from the scrub team thit the men come who make the varsity. They are trained for a year or two in the scrubs and then pass on the varsity, while their place on the scrubs is filled by new re cruits. The varsity is absolutely de enlent upon the scrubs, for without them they would have no one to prac tice with. For all their hard work what do the scrubs get. One game a year, usually on Thanksgiving; that's gratitude. Every evening at 4 o'clock, -regularly as the clock, the scrubs go out on the field and for an hour or two are ham mered andl batteredl about by the heavier Varsity line. For all their sore muscles andl broken bones they get one game a year, Is that doing the scrubs right? Of course not ; the scrubls shouldl have at ~1j1 THE BIGGEST AND BEST DON'T Wednesday aft< The proceeds of this will go to he We Nee last three or four games to repay them for their injuries sustainel in the gaies with th:e varsity. Another phase of the 'question \vhich we have not touched upon. On the scrubs depend the future varsity. Therefore th/scrubs should play sev eral gimes iin order to learn them the main points of the game. Some will probably say that they get enough practice in the games with the varsity. This is no point, because there is all the difference in the world between scrub-varsity game and a scrub game. In the latter, they have a chance to show love for their college by fighting for her, and this puts spirit in the game, while in .the games against the varsity it is the sameness of the thing every (lay. Advisory Board, look into the matter more closely, and give the hard work ing scrubs their just rewards. They need and should have more games in which to develop football nien * of strength, experience and moral cour age. A Letter. Ti EDITOR or Tn' GAMECOCK: I have read with much pleasure and approval theOletter of J. J. McSwain, Esq., in Tix GAMEcoCK of November 18th. Like Mr. McSwain, I am surprised and sorry to learn that so many of our students now neglect the advantages offered by our literary societies. This is, in ny opinion, to lose one of the greatest benefits offered by the oppor tunities of college life. I concur with Mr. McSwain in the opinion that in many points of view the training of fered by the literary society is of more value than any academic study. . Mr. McSwain, in his brilliant success at the bar and on the platform, is a conspic uous example of the benefits thus con ferred. I hope, Mr. Editor, that you will accept his offer and reprint in Tin GA1E:-coCK his manuscript ad dress on this subject. The Clariosophic and Euphradian Societies are among the most venera ble and valuable institutions of this University. Their history i illus trated by many noble and historic names. What can we do to secure a larger appreciation of their value? I invite reply to this question in the col umns of Tm', GAmECoCK. Your very truly, EDWARD S. JOYNES. November 20, 1909. Fresh ewis (at a dance) "My dlear, the wvorld was bitt a (desert to me b)efore I met you." Miss ----:''I can readlily believe it." Fresh Lewis: "Why ?" Miss : "You (lance like a camel." DANCE OF THE SEASON WIISS IT sr Thanksgiving p run the paper for the full year LI Money The Christian's Call to Prayer. A deafening blast rings out afar, From o(it a cow horn clear, And in response there comes at once The elect from far and near. They gain a room that's .No. Ten, At least that's what' ine hears, And yet that horn is ringing out, The Christian'. Call to Prayers. -The trumpeter was seen to sit With testament quite near, Without, but now has gone within, For he's most needed there. A rattling sound is heard within, The earnings of these elect; But what is this? a swearing sound:! And words iot so select. One might have expected different words From such a holy Seat, But still we hear, with curses there "Three Kings!" "My ace to beat!" But all at once the watcher there, Who holds his duty dear, Steps back, and in whispers makes it known That some one's on the stir. The door is opened! a silent room! And everything in place ! And there sits Cuminisky at his.books, With grave and thoughtful face. .And Cuminisky swears in pious tones That he has seen no-crooks, And having convinced his visitor, Again bends o'er his books. D. C. H., Ji. College of Chariestot CHARLESTON S. C. 125th Year Began October 4 Letters : Science : Engineering Tuition $40. Board ad -furniohed room in dormitory, $12 per month. All candidates for adInission are er mitted to compete for Boyce scholar ships, which pay $100-a year. ,F or catalogue, illustrated. circlar apd information in full, address HARRISoN RANDOLPH, President. WE ALLOW A SPECIAL 25 per cent DISCOUNT TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ' shorthand and Book keepl n g_are Inis ensuble to rapid and systeniatto work. ay adn gh 8 e Apply for terms, The Macfeat Business (ollege M. H. BOWEN, Manager Do You Want a Diami Have you ever thought that the -money you Diamon o a a a a pers of considerabile means to own a Diamond. 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