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VOL. IV. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, S. C., FEBRUARY 18, 1911. No. 17. INTERPRETATION Of OPERAS MRS. TWITCHELL ENTER TAINS LARGE AND APPRE CIATIVE AUDIENCE. Third of the Series-Greatly En joyed by All. The third lecture by Mrs. M. W. Twitchell, Monday night, in her course of interpretation of the Italian Opera, proved a musical treat. The chapel was well filled by the assem blage of many of Columbia's lovers of music, both ladies and gentlemen, in addition to many University stu den)ts. The evening's subject was the geat Italian Guiseppe Verdi, his life, his thoughts and his music. To give an insight into the hard cares of the young musician, Mrs. Twitchell read pleasingly from Elbert Hubbard's account. Verdi was very poor, but he had the determination that wvins success. Discredited by musicians of the time, grieved at the death of his wife and two children, deeply despondlent at times, lie yet achieved a lasting fame. Mrs. Twitchell, in her entertain ing ianner, sketched the life of the artist, dwelling shortly uponi several of his operas, but giving chief atten tion to his "Ai'da." This was writ ten by Verdi at the request of the Khedive of Egypt for an Egyptian score. With Mrs. C. V. Neuffer as an able accompaniist, Mrs. Twitchell played several selections from the music. The Oriental charm of col oring, the languid sweetness (ue to the peculiar intervals in Eastern music were well illustrated in the "Celeste Aida" and "lie Sacred Dance." The story of Aida is romantic in the highest and displays most vividly the spirit of the East. Other pleasing reniditions were the "Willow Song" and "Ave Maria" from "Othello." Music, with its refining charm, should have an important place in all systems of education. Carolina students count themselves privileged in being able to hear these studies of Mrs. Twitchell, so eitertaining, so elevating and coniducted in such an instructive manner. Quintet Goes to Newberry. Last night the 'Varsity basketball five met the strong team of New b)erry College, in Newberry. The Lutheran institution has a hardy sqjuad and a lively contest wvas thle result. Th'le following Carolina mlenl wvent to Newberry: Mr. F. E. Scho field ; Team: Reeves, H-anahan, Poole, Fitzmaurice, Stoney'. Several "rooters" went to chleer -the teaml. Thle Gamecock went to press beCfore tihe result of the g-am e asnwn "PRESENT TENDENCIES OF ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA." Subject of Address by Mr. E. D. Sompayrac to Students Monday Morning. MIr. E. D. Sompayrac addressed the students on Monday morning on "Present Tendencies of Architecture in South Carolina." Mr. Sompayrac is an alumnus of this institution and also of Cornell University, where lie did graduate work in the art which is now his profession. i-e is junior nemlber of the firm of Wilson & Sompayrac, architects, an(d is widely known as an architect of the first rank. The things that influence archi tecture most, as outlined by Mr. Soipayrac, are: Religion, war, power, love, culture, pride, and learning. The guiding influence of the Egyptians was pride ; of the Ronans, power; of the Greeks, love and culture. The Gothic and Ronanesque types were affected by conquest, learning, and religion ; and the Renaissance type by various conbinations. Mr. Sompayrac then discussed the influence and combinations of influ ences in South Carolina and the effects uiponi her architecture. Reli gion is the chief influence here, while love, culture, and learning effect the styles in a lesser (legree. The fact that architecture is an art was stressed by Mr. Sompayrac; and lie tried to show that "the niakiiig and selling of plans" was only "the means to an end." Track Outlook Promising. Manager locy, of the Track Team, is pleased with the outlook for this season. The state of his corre sponldence makes him confident that this will be the best "track" year yet at Carolitia. His plans are as fol lows: (i) A meet in Charleston with the College of Charleston and the Citadel; (2) A meet in Columbia with Davidson; (3) A meet with one or more North Carolina institutions somewhere in the Tar Hleel State; and (4) most importantlY the South Carolina Intercollegiate Meet here in Columbia. Luck to locy and Carolina's speedy track tean. Basketball Team Wins Over City Y. M. C. A. Tulesdlay night, on the splendid gymnasium floor, the 'VJarsity bas ketball team wvon a pleasing v'ictory over the squad from the Columbia Y. M. C. A., by score of 26 to 18. Carolina's representatives wvere: Reeves and Hanahan, forwards; Poole, center ; A. B. Stoney and Fitz maurice, guardls. Points: Poole, 21; Reeves, 8; H-anahian. 2; stonovy 2 MR. DAVID R. COKER, '91, OF HARTSVILLE, ELECTED TRUSTEE To Fill Position Left Vacant by Resignation of Mr. Robert Mc Farlane, of Darlington. Last Wednesday morning the General Assembly elected Mr. David R. Coker, of Hartsville, to fill the position of trustee, left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Robert McFar lane, of Darlington. Mr. Coker graduated from this school in the class of '91, and since that time has been untiring in his efforts tovards the upbuilding of his alma mater. lie was president of the Alumni Association two years ago, and while in that position did much tovards the infusion of new life into the organization. We are very fortunate in having a man chosen vho is so vell known and liked, and w\,ho seems able to make a success of wvhatever comes under his hand. Lawyers' Bat Battle. 'Tlie baseball season wvas ushered in Wednesday with the glorious Junior-Senior Lawv game. Breaking the record of history the Seniors wyon -19 to io. The game wvas calle(d at the end of the 6th. because of inabil ity. longer to see the ball. The stars par excellence wvere McLeod, Ivles and 1Kirkland. who, in their "evening clothes" scintillated l) anid dowvn the lield. Lyles' catch and three-base hit,. 1Kirklanl's brilliant wvork at short, McLeod's "gentle" advice to his team, together vith AlcGovan's phienomenal slide for home, Stoncy's three-bagger, anl Goggans' throw iig to secon(d should he Written in Carolina annals of fame. Classes Elect Officers of Teams. 'The various classes of the Univer sity are ready for the gigantic con tests to determine the class chain pionship. The- folloNving officials have been selected and wvill make arrangements: Senior-R. F. llrad ley, Jr., Manager; C. G. \Wychc, Captain. Junior-S. A. White, Manager; Tom MeMillan, Captain. Sopliomore-Il. L. Miller, Manager; J. D. Mills, Captain ; Freshman-A. It. Stoney, Manager: W. It. Mc Gowan, Captain. Senior 1 aw James Wideman, Mllan-ger; junior ,awv.-L,. K. Jennings, Manager. A schedule will be announced in the niear future. TIhe field has been openI for practice b)y the class teams Tu'esday, WVednesday, Thursday and Friday of the present week. The senior class in sociology will, during the second term, do0 notingi~ but research work, no class text be ing usedl. Books are assigned to be readl and reported on in clas TONE COLOR IN WORDS. INTERESTING AND INSTRUC TIVE ADDRESS BY DR. REED SMITH. His First Appearance in Popular Lecture Course. Last Thursday evening I'rof. Reed Smith, of the )epartment of Eng lish, appeared tpoi the lecturer's platform in the chapel and delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on "Tone Color in WNrords." While this is Dr. Smith's first appearance in the course of popular lectures we all remember with pleasure his ad dress here some two years ago on the occasion of the Poe centennial celebration. 1rof. Smith's subject 'I'hursday evening was a very difficult one, but it is nee(less to say that he treated it in a masterful manner. The vari ous things suggested by the differ-nit sonlds of tile words; how hatred, love, passion. are all expressed in the utterance of a single word; these and many other beautiful things were brought out to reveal to us the beauty of the language. While the 1-Tall was tiot crowded, there was a very good crowd out to welcome the speaker, an( needless to say the audience was highly de lighted with the treat given them. Interesting Address for Evening of 22d. Inl the I lall of the I louse of Rep resentatives, on the night of 'ebru arV 22d, Washington's birthday, the University will afford the public the Opporttunity of being )resent at exer cises that will be both entertaining and instructive. .Ir. Theodore Mar blurg, an eminent publicist of Italti more, Will deliver the principal ad di ess. Mr. .Jarburg is taking a very active )art in the efforts that this country is making to the end that an international court of arbitra tioi may be established at The Ilague. lie is the secretary of lie A,:merican Society for Judicial Settle ment of International Disputes. 'The relation of affairs concerning this great cause of peace, will be the silb ject of Mlr. Marburg's address. It is expected that the 1-all of the louse of Representatives that iiight will be crowded, for the piblic will no doubt take a(vantage of the op porttity of heariing one speak who is such a, prominent figuire in the great mlovement wvhich lhe adlvocates. *J udge C. A. Woods(1 will p)residle ove the exercises of the evening. Visitors to and roomers in "Mi\onte Carlo" report almost Stygian dark ness on the stairs to that (district. An electric light there would pre vent many stumb1lles an(i several falls.