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PUBLIAs1D WE.KLY DY TilE LITERAy SociE TIES OF TilE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CARO LINA. TF.RMS, $1.50 A S.SSION, PAYAB,E IN ADVANCE. "Entered as second-class matter November 20, 1908 at the postoffice at Columbia, S. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879." Til GAMECOCK solicits humorous sketches, essays, verse, etc., and will gladly publish such 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. OFFICER, Eddy Lake. Assistant Business Manager. R. E. SErnr,s, Columbia. BOARD OF EDITORS. - Editor-in-Chiof C. T. GRAYDON, 10, Greenwood. Associate Editor T. M. Ross, '11, Euphradian. Athletics Editors P. L. WRIOHT, '11, Euphradlan. C. G. WYCiE, '11, Clarlosophic. Local Editors W. S. BoiT, '12, Euphradian. J. H. FELLERS, '10, Clariosophic. Y. M. 0. A. Editor H. C. RiyrER, JR. Law Association Editor C. A. ASHLEY, '10. COLUMBIA, S. C., JANUARY 18, 1910. Boom! Watch Carolina grow. just a freshman busting. Only two weeks, and then? The diem fatalem approaches. Baseball prospects are fine, aren't they ? Basket ball practice is being held regularly at 5 p. m., and it looks good, too. Let us turn out in full force and in our best for Founder's Day. The eyes of the State are on you, student. As Tiin Gai%cocK goes to press, we learn of the compliment paid to Dr. Wauchope by the University of Virginia. Hats off to you, doctor. THE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COURSES. There has been no reform instituted here in many a (lay, which has been and ever will be so beneficial to our institution as that of the University extension courses. TIhere is a cultural quality, which, however much one may attend lectures in the class-roomn, that cannot be obtained. Thue editor has been in formed, and the in formation has been sublstantiated b)y observation, that some professors force the men in their particular branches to attend these lecttires. Nowv, if this be true, it is unjust, for if a man attend these lectures, he can very seldom, if ever, get back to work before ten o'clock, which is just one-half an hour before the suggested retiring hour. This does not refer to the lectures, which have always been a direct p)art of the course, b)ut rather this newly instituted course. We hope that this will be looked into, and if it is true, remedied, A NECESSITY. . Time after time in past issues of this paper have we asked-nay, even implored, the authorities to keep the library open until at least 11 o'clock at night. This we (lid because we had heard the expressions of many upon the subject, and because we know that the whol' student body was heartily desirous of such a plan. The reasons have been given again and again, and are too obvious to be repeated. All our entreaties and supplication, how ever, came to naught. So far as we know, they were not even considered, and so in time we became thoroughly tired of waging a fight that brought no results, and gave up the contest, discouraged. But we have decided to enter one last plea in the hope that it may be granted in time to do, even this late, a world of good. The request is this: That we be allowed the use of the library until 11 o'clock during the two short weeks of examinations. It is a little request, but means much to many: During exams it is "master this book tonight, or never." Why is the library always filled at nights with boys, when they have a comfortable room inl which they may study? It is simply because they, for some reason, cannot do satisfactory work in their own room and are seeking a better place. If this is true ordinarily, how much more true is it during exams? THE LEGISLATURE. Ere Tim. GANIFcocK makes it's de but for 1910, the city will be crowded with the wise solons, who make our laws. The Legislature will have con venled. It is customary for Tim, GAMHCOCK, at this time of the year, to call the attention of the student body to the preseice of the Legislature in the city, so that they might treat the members of the Legislature with proper cour tesy and conduct themselves in the presence of the members in such a way as to reflect honor and credit upon the University. The Legislature has done a lot for us. In the last year or two they have given us two magnificent new build ings, one of which is today to have the corner-stone laid, and the other to be dedicated. with proper exercises. Both are monuments to the cause of educa tion. Tihey have beei good to us in the past, but we want them to be better to us inl the future. This coming year we will need appropriations for many new improvements, so as to en able the University to expand and grow. What wve will get, what they will give to us, depends in a large part tipon1 your condulct and actions in the presence of and toward the memb)ers of the Legislature. When they come upon the campus (many of them, p)robab)ly, old Carolina men), to look around and see what the University is dloing, you take an interest in answver ing their questions and showing them arouind the different points of intercst. Showv thenm our needs. Show them the newv huildlings erected by their ap propriations. It will make them feel good, and it will (10 goodl to its. Treat them courteoutsly on the campus. In the legislative halls, where, no doubt many of you wvill spend your leisure time, you will meet the nmem b)ers of the Legaure a come in contact with them. You can do us nuch good by proper conduct on such occasions. This is just a little reminder. "A word to the wise is sufficient." On all occasion, be attentive to the legisla tive members, and you will see that it will Work for our interest. Fresh Win the Cup. TiiE GAMECOCK must offer apolo gies to* its readers foi publishing this game at such a late date, but the paper has not been published since this game was played., on account of the Christ mas holidays, and hence we could not give an account of it. As our able Editor-in-Chief has said, "TiHiE GAME COCK is to be a complete record of the events which occur at the University," and should we not give- a short notice of this game the record would be in complete. The Freshmen defeated the Junior football team on Saturday, December 18th, by a score of 16 to 0. This was the championship game, and hence was hard fought throughout. The first year men easily carried the ball through the Junior's line from the middlepof the field for a touchdown, Riley carrying it over. White failed to kick goal. The second touchdown was made by Graydon in the first half also, and White kicked a clean goal. The second half was not as easy for the Fresh team as the first, and they made only one touchdown, Graydon crossing it over again. The backs of the Freshmen played a spectacular game, while the ends starred for the Juniors. This is the first time that the first year men have won the championship in six years, and they should justly feel proud of their victory. Going Home. When this day is nearly eiding, And the great red sun descending, Marks the West with colors blending Like the glorious fairy lands, Our way homeward we'll be wending Like a shepherd from his tending. Mother, father, has been sending Loving letters from their haids. We can see our mother sweeping, And her eyes are red with weeping; Down her cheeks the tears arc creep img; She is thinking of her boy. May is near the doorway peeping, Rob is in the cradle sleeping, Tom is in the backyard leaping, Playing with a Christmas toy. Oh, you time, be swvift and fleeting, For I'm longing for the greeting, And I'm waiting for the meeting With everyone today. Like a dIrunm my heart is beating. All my b)ody it is heating; Oh, you time, be swvift and fleeting, Don't you p)oke along that way. F. W. S., '12. Fresh. Fort says that in South Caro lina a man can marry his widow' s sis ter. This is a joke. WE ALLOW A SPECIAL. 25 per cent DISCOUNT TO UJNIVERSIIV STUJDENTS Shorthand and Bookkeeping are indispensable to rapid and systematlo work. Vay and ni ght classes Apply for terms, The Macfeat Business College Mi. H. BOWMN. Mansagr AANOTCH BEMONT The "Ara-Notch" makes the "Belmont" ARROW COLLAR Sit Perfectly 15c,21ot25c. Cluett. Peabody & Co., Makers ARROW CUFFS 25 cents a pair 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" Gonzates Book Co. ALL KINDS OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY FOR THE CAROLINA MEN .u r . * MWr. C. K. Dillingham Campus Rgent HE. D. EhLIS 10 mLILUOTT Represents the C. C. Laundry. Ask him P for special rates to Students Suits Cleaned $1 Our equipment for Good Printing is up-to-date, and we solicit a part of your business. Our motto: PRINTING WHEN YOU WANT IT Edward C. DuPre, Proprietor 1810 MAIN ST. PHONE 118 How About Mechanical Drawing Instruments . 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. .. S. DANTZL.ER No. 5 Elliott. UIIDEII hEW MfNANRCEIEl4T I wish to notify my cust6mers that after November 1st our studio will be ready for business. We have thor oughly renovated, refurnished and equipped our studio with all modern instruments known to the photographic art. The studio will be prepared to prodluce work second to none. Lady in attendlance. W. n. RecIptB1Isco