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VOL. III. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, S. C., JANUARY 13, 1910. No. 13. BASEBALL PROSPECTS VERY BRIGHT. The Schedule is Now Well Under Way. SOME BIG GAMES PLAYED. This Season is Expected to Be the Most Successful in Our History. Now that the football season has been closed for some time, the minds of all the members of the student body are turning to baseball. All ovr the campus questions are being asked as to who is going to coach the team; how many games have been arranged; what men are likely to make the team, and many others. In answer to the first question, we can make no definite answer, but we can safely say that the services of a good coach will lie secured. There are the nanes of eight men before the Advisory Board at present; among whom are Breitinstein, last year with the Columbia team, and spoken of as manager of Columbia's team this year; Sid Smith, one of the best ball players that Carolina has ever turned out; and Stem, first baseman for the Boston National's. So the imembers of the student body may rest assured that the team will be well trained this year. Among the memibers of last year's team who are back this year are Belser, for the past three years catcher for the varsity team, and last year's captain, who will again lead the team this year; Harper, the pitcher. whose great work on the Nortern trip was much appreciated by all the members of the student body; Gibson, who has done good work for the past two (Continued on Pa.ge Four.) J. H. Fowles Talks to Students. Alt the assembly hour Monday morning, Mr. J. H. Fowles, of this city, addressed the student body on the well chosen subject, "How an alum nus can be helpful to the University." Mr. Fowles began by giving some specific instances where and when an alumnus can be beneficial to his alma mater. He said one good way was to find out the public opinion about the University and report such criticisms as might be made. The speaker received a hearty round of applause when he emphati cally expressed the need of a new gymnhtasinml Onl accounIt of the decided insufficiency of the present one. The appropriationls of the State to the State institutions were touched upon and contrasted. Every wvord of the speaker's ad dress was well directed and materially beneficial to the departing students if they will give this message a moment's thoughlt and aidl tile University as MVr. Towles anageted1 DR. S. M. SMITH PASSES AWAY. Died Monday Morning at His Home in This City. THE UNIVERSITY'S FRIEND. Dr. Smith Was Beloved by Every Student Upon the Campus. Dr. Sam Smith is dead. With this short sentence many a heart-string is shattered. Dr. Smith holds a place in the hearts and minds of every citizen of Columbia, but he holds a .peculiar place in the hearts of the students of our city. He was present at our iaiy activities and seemied to be very much interested in all of our work. The night before his death, Dr. Smith, as usual, occupied his pulpit. On Monday morning he complained of acute indigestion, and the family physician, Dr. Lancaster, was sum moned. While raising up to take medicine, he fell back and expired be fore the eyes of the astonished doctor. Mr. Reid Smith, the son of the de ceased pastor, who was formerly con nected with our institution as an assistant professor, is now teaching in Cincinnati University, Ohio. Dr. Smith is survived by four brothers, two of whom are preachers, and the other two are closely con nected with the educational interests of the South. Dr. Smith himself had been repeatedly offered a chair in many colleges, but always declined the honor. The degree of D. D. was con ferred upon him several years ago by Davidson College. Dr. Smith occupied a position in the life of our instituiton, which we fear will never be filled. His life was an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. The writer feels his ina bility to express the sentiments of our students, and for lack of a more ex pressive sentence will say, "We loved hil." Fresh. Fort, uptown with Senior Law McDonald: "Mac, I believe I shall buy me a cuspidor." McDonald : "We don't want any thing like that in our room. What sort of a thing is that anyway?" The University is publishing fine bulletins often niow. This means something to the State. The one on "Good Roads" should be in the hands of every true citizen. The annual Alumni Association meeting will b)e held~ Friday in the chapel and will be followed by the annual banquet on that night. A meeting of thle Trustees is some thing more than -it used to be. DR. TWITCHELL GIVES ADDRESS. Interests Students and Town People. GOLD AND DIAMONDS. Subject Little Known by the Average Person. Those who were present last Thurs (lay evening to hear Dr. Twitcliell's lecture on "G'old and Diamonds" came away much pleased with the instruc tive address. This was the second of a series, the first having beei given before Christmas, on "Volcanoes and Earthquakes." Dr. Twitchell is well known in and about Columbia for his speaking abilities, and a goodly num ber was present to hear his entertain ing talk. His lecture was divided into two sections, the first being on the subject of Cold, and the second concerning Diamonds. In the beginning he told some interesting facts about the lead ing gold regions of the world, and showed several stereopticoni views illustrating his lecture. Among these views was a scene showing the Haile Gold Mine, in Lancaster county, of our own State. This mine is one of the most important east of the Mis sissippi river, and when mined it has always yielded a rich supply of the yellow metal. One interesting bit of information that many were ignorant of was concerning the largest nugget of goal ever found. This was found in Australia, and weighed several pounds. The seconl part of the lecture, which treated diamoids, was just as interesting, or, possibly, more so, than the first. It was fully illustrated with lantern views, which made the lecture (Continued on Page Pour.) The C Club Banquet. On Saturday night before the holi days the members of the C Club gave a most enjoyable banquet in honor of the new football letter men. Covers were placed for twenty, and after a most appetizing repast, several speeches were made. Mr. C. T. Graydon pre sided over the festive board and called upon the following men: Mr. J. H. Hammond, "1909;" Mr. I. F. Belser, "Baseball;" Mr. R. M. Cooper, Jr., "The girl on the side lines;" Mr. J. B. Rawls, "Scrambled eggs and football ;" Mr. U. G. DesPortes, -Jr., "1910," and Mr. D. B. Carter, "The C Club." Among those present wvere: Messrs. Belser, Cooper, H-ammond, Simpson, Gibson, McMillan, Gonzales, Mur (1aug1h, Blackburn, DesPortes, Carter, Rawls, Sharpton, Mobley, Graydon, Cain, Beverly, McNair, Trippett and Sligh. The club expects to give an other banquet this sp.in. FINE PROGRAM FOR FOUNDER'S DAY. The Exercises Held on Gibbes Green. MR. L. W. PARKER SPEAKS. R. Means Davis College Will Be Formally Occupied. Today is a great (lay in our history. It marks a new era in our progress. The first of the series of new buildings, which have long been the dream of our friends, will be formally occupied, while the corner-stone to another will be laid. The new building, which was completed last summer, has been named the R. Means Davis College, in honor of our former professor of that name. It seems indeed fitting that this monument of progress should be named for one who for so long strove for the good of the University. It is a very tribute to perpetuate the name of one of our greatest educators. At 3 p). Il., the Alumni Association will hold its annual business meeting in the University chapel. At 3:30 p. m. the Masons, alumni, Trustees and student body will form a procession at the library and from thence march to the building now in course of construction, where the Masons will lay the corner-stone with full Masonic Rites. Lieutenant Gov ertior McLeod will then take charge of tie exercises, with a short address. The ad(dress of the afternoon, how ever, in this connection, vill be made by one of Carolina's most loyal and distinguisled alumni, Mr. Lewis WN. Parker, of Greenville, S. C. The sub ject of his speech will be, "The part of science in the industrial development of the South." After this address the procession will be formed again and cross over to the R. Means Davis College, where Prof. Yates Snowden will deliver an address. The writer was unable to secure the title of this speech, but to name the author is enough to arouse interest in it. From 5 p. Im. to 6 p. In. the faculty will give a reception in this building. In the evening the meeting will con tinue in the legislative hall, where, after a short speech by Prof. A. C. Moore, Dr. William MacDonald, of Browi University, Providence, R. I., will deliver an address. The (lay will be closed by the annual alumni ban qluet at Craven Hall. Toast by Dr. Joynes. May THlE GAMEcocK survive longer than any chicken that I have been able to keep on this campus. F'resh. Schiffly to Fresh Forrest - "Say, where is the Columbia Labora tory. I want- to have my picture mae?