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Y. M. C. A. This is probably the most auspi cious opening in the history of the University, and in no department is the future brighter than in the Y. M. C.A. The need of a student secretary, who would lend his aid to the promlo tion of all student activities and who would direct and foster those agencies which tend to create a more whole sone moral and religious atmosphere, has long been felt. This need was so strongly felt and the great benefit that an efficient secretary would be to all the interests of the student body was so clearly seen that each year for the past three the Legislature was peti tioned to make an appropriation to pay part of the salary of such a secre tary, the remaining part h*aving been subscribed by students and members of the faculty. For sone reason the Legislature did not give aid to the movement. Having failed to get any appropria tion a thorough canvass of the stu dent body was made, in the spring term of last year, in order to secure 3 pledges to be paid this fall. The stu ei dents entered into the movement with 6 wonderful co-operation, and enough money was pledged to make it possi E ble to employ a secretary. The committee appointed to employ a secretary was, indeed, fortunate in z securing the services of Mr. Mills. His excellent qualifications which fit him for the position are too well known to require mention in this arti cle. He is particularly fitted for the work here, since he received the M. A. degree from the University three years ago, and is well acquainted with the problems peculiar to student life here. For the past three years Mr. Mills was a student at Oxford. The number of men who have already joined the Y. M. C. A. is espe cially gratifying, and we are sure that many others will join in the near future. You are joining no small organization when you join the Y. M. C. A. Its scope is world-wide and some of the best talent we have is engaged in this work. In most of the State universities and colleges the Y. M. C. A. occupies a large place. Our association held its first regu lar meeting last Sunday evening in Flinn Hall. The speaker for the even ing was Mr. Mills-our secretary. He made a short but very interesting and app)ropriate talk. A goodly num ber wvas present, and we hope that the number wvill increase from Sunday to Sunday. We should feel grateful for the fact that wve have a quiet, comi .fortable and really inviting p)lace where wve can meet for a short hour of worship. In these meetings all creeds and dlenominational prejudlices are dlisregardled, and a spirit of broth erhood p)revails. Fellows, come out next Sunday evening. Soph. M-lls (on the ball field at 1 :30 Tuesday night): "Freshman, what can you tell us about the Epis tles ?" Fresh Brown (very confidentially): "They were the wives of the Apostles, were they not ?" The Prospea.s for Football. (Continued from Page One.) experience at other colleges and in the high schools; some are green. Foot ball, according to the new rules, de mands light, quick men, rather than heavy men. With the material we have we hope to put out a quick, fast team." "Rut," said the coach, "what I want to urge upon the college nen is the importance of comiig out and making the squad larger. The more men we have the better team we can pick, so I hope THE-. GAmEcoci< will urge upon all men, especially the new men, the importance of. coming out." THE G.NIECO(CK Wishes to second the coach's request for men to come out. It will help each and every man. individually, and it will help the team and increase college spirit. Come out, men. and work for the interest of your college. Following are the names of the old Men who are in the squad: DesPortes. McNair, Graydon, Rawls, Knight, Woodrow, Sligh. \-Vyche, Da vis, Green, Crawford, Brice, llackburn, Metts. \Vatson, Mace, Wilson, Stoney and others. Among the new men are Willis. Stoney, Moise, Dick, Carpen ter, Chase, Kollock, Wherry, Nott. McKissick. From this squad will be selected the varsity team which will represent the University. A Letter. The following letter is publislith simply to show how some men feel after they leave this old campus. It is very interesting, and I feel that every man should read it. It is from our old friend "Grease," whom we all know so well. The "Bird" sends him its best wishes for his success at Castle Heights, Lebanon, Tenn.: LEBANON, TENN., Sept. 22, 1910. DEAR GRANVILLE: According to my promise, but rather because I just want to write back to the University, I am writing you these few lines. As I am sitting here over my table attempting to write, about twenty-five good, healthy boys are running in and out asking this and that of the teacher, and my mind naturally wanders back to ol( days, and I recall the times that I have rushed from end to end of the athletic field in the afternoon and then seated myself to a good, hearty supper at the mess at night. After finishing my mind-meal once more, in my mind, of course,' I stand before the Marshal's office with a crowd around me, con sisting of many eager-eyed, wild, un couth freshmen, yet unsophisticated to the ways of college life, some wonder ing at my flowv of language and others not even grasp)ing enough to wonder. And then there are a fewv older men enjoying the freshmen's di scomifitu re as I speak- to them. Ah ! boys, those were happy (lays, and when you hear a fellowv kidding about college you can alwvays put it (down that lie is either not dloinig his wvork right or that he is just telling you something that he dloes not believe. .If a man lives clean in col lege, standls for what is right and gets upl his wvork, the other things, such as college spirit and a good time, will conie to himi. Of course, now there's John Shakesheer IIoey, who has never been accused of real live work in his lifesv nocceeainall we ma coco-cola bottle is unearthed from the dreary wastes of his room during finals, and some one hints at the solu tion, that John must have stayed up a little to cram; and lie has all kinds of spirit. That spirit though is just as natural with him as Dr. Mitchell's "thank yer" is with the Doctor. Now, of course, John will tell you in a loud voice, so that the professor standing near by may hear it, "Yes, had to stay ill) all night, and. man, I (runk fifty dopes." But John's an exception on one extreme just like some others are on the other. I can see the others there all stand ing around, and then here comes a cigar up the walk vith Professor Snowden firmly entrenched behind it, and I hear him speak ill confidential tones to some one about Charleston and the "bottrey." And then there comes a jaunty walk down the campus and all wait to receive a "good even ing, thank you, yroung men," and the president, grip in hand, is out on a speech-making tour. And then I Do you realize that THE ( In that case you owe il Subscribe and si See the 2 VSIJVESS Che Un South ( FOUNDED BY THE STATE, 11 Spacious campus, commodious buildii sity life is marked by frater.nity betweer is given to the individual student. Th determinative for gentlemanly conduct. all kinds of physical culture. The heali first care of the governing authorities. The University has the following del I. TIM' COLLEGE, with various co Science, etc., leading to the degree of A. worth from $100 to $160. II. GRADUArE SCHOOL, with at Master of Art. The graduates of the colleges of Soul in all courses, except L,aw, without charl III. SCiiOOL. FOR TEACHERS, srve the State as teachers, principals; curse the A. B. dlegree is conferred. wrh$100--in cash-and free tuition. Iv. ENGINEERING, CIVIL, and I C. E. and E. E. thevarouscouts,and( the use of the Sta f College fees for the year, with r< vice, $26. For those paying tuition, Active teachers have the advam charge whatever. Special courses arranged for busi FOR CAT ALO4 . 8. C. JVittchell, preeidei -ear the dean speaking of the laws of the University and the necessity of attending chapel. Bit, "Granl," I miss one voice in my thought,, and that is the voice of Ir. IaMin. How sad seems the house in which he used to live, and I wonder if his place Vill be well filled. And then I hear the shouts on the athletic field, and I want to grasp Johnnie Neff's hand, though I don't know him, 'and say, "that's right, Coach; make 'em ginger up." I hope that the teai is coming along fine. You boys must make it go, for we are looking for you to put out a good team. WNe had our first scrimmage this afternoon, and this school surely has a dandy team. All kinds of spirit and team work that just makes your eyes opeln. Give mv hest to the 1910 football team, and all the members of the fac ulty, as well as the students. Wishing you all success with 'Ti.: G.\m coeK, I am. your friend. "GRE\E"GR.\Y-DON. rAMECOCK is your paper? : your financial support. md a copy home. MAJVAGER at once 0t tversity )F ,arolina 4 180J, IN THE CAPITAL CITY igs, and admirable athletic ield. Univer faculty and students. Careful nttention public opinion of the student body is There is enthusiasm for athletics and for h and morals of the young mn1C are the >artmnents of study: tirses of study in L,anguiages, History and It. and 1. S. Four general schola-ships, vanced courses leading to the degree of h Carolina are admitted to the University :e for tuition. vhich seeks to prepare mn specially to md supecrintendents of schools. In this Forty-three teachers' scholarships, eacti LICTRICAL, leading to the degree of* the degrec of 1L1. It. Te presence of tc Library gives exceptional facilities for - mom, including ifght and janitor ser $40 additional. * tages of the University without any neas young men in Columbia.c' UE,.ADDRESS t it - - Columbia, 8. C.