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cog camecoclk PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE LITERARY So CITIES OF TIE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. TERMS $1.50 A SESSION, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Entered as second-class matter November 20, 1908, at the postoffice at Columbia, S. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879. THE GAMECOCK solicits humorous sketches, essays, verses, etc., and will gladly pub lish such as is available, when accom panied 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 J. P. Evans, Business Manager. Editorial Rooms in Plinin Hall. Business Manager, J. P. EVANS,..................Ci0, S. C. Assistant Business Manager, GEo. H. EDWARDs, JR...........Darlington BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief. L. K. HAGOOD..................Bishopville Associate, SAM LATIMER, JR................Columbia Sporting Editors, A. . GREEN.......................Sumter W . L. BRoituN................Wedgefield Local Editors, M. M. JOH NSON, WILFRID OFFICER................Eddy Lake Student Body Editor, J. B. M URPHY....................Arizona Law Editor, E. P. GUERARD ...............Charleston COLUMBIA, S. C., NOV. 18, 1911. Our Forensics. It's a singular fact, nevertheless true, that the number of contestants for athletic honors almost invari ably outnumber the aspirants in the forensic contests by a large major ity. College forensics is a form of college rivalry that many do not understand. It's true that there are not as many attractive features in these contests as in athletics, but they are closely related in that they are both contests and rivalry is involved. College forensics give opportu nities that many of us fail to grasp. All cannot be football or baseball stars, but some could give invaluable service in our forensic contests. Prof. Lyman has said that it not only has value in the field of con structive thinking, but in the field of expression as well. It aids one to acquire the habit of thinking accurately and to press his thoughts clearly and rapidly. The knowledge one gains from the research work is of great value. In debating both constructive and refutatory argu ments must be presented. This causes the contestant to view both sides of the question. Such intellectual sports as ath letics and forensics are essential to break the monotony of our incessant study. When out in the world wve have only faint memories of this daily study, but the time one is awarded his letter or proclaimed winner of a medal in a forensic con test is ever held sacred in his mem ory. The winner of a medal in a debating or oratorical contest has more advantages than the one who merely wins his letter on the athletic field. The football hero, after a few years is only a past wvord, but the forceful speaker can demand a place in any phase of life. Intercollegiate debating is some thing that wve should push to the front For everal yars we have been getting challenges from col leges of the various States to meet them in a forensic contest and as many times we have refused to ac cept their challenge. There is, how ever, a movement brought about by the two societies that will greatly improve these matters. In a recent joint assembly a committee was ap pointed to draw up a constitution in regard to a debating council. This council is made up of three mem bers of faculty and three men from each society, their function being to arrange debatiig contests with other colleges and select queries. This is a great improvement to our contests and should push to the front inter collegiate debating. New Plan For Selecting Judges. A new plan for the selection of judges for our debating and ora torical contests has been suggested to us by one of our students and seems to be a very practical one. The plan is that each contestant appoint a man to represent him, and that these men meet together and select the judges. These judges will be unknown to the contestants, as the chief marshal wvill be instruct ed to seat them at different places in the auditorium. The speaker can thus better do himself and the audience justice because of the fact that he does not have to speak to any particular group of persons, realizing that his every defect is being criticised by them at the time. Another advantage this plan will have over the old system of electing doctors, lawyers, etc., as judges, will be the eliminating of the possibility of the speaker's appealing to the prejudices of the different profes sions. We offer this plan to the student body, believing that it is an ideal one. NEW BUILDING FOR LAW SCHOOL (Contined from Page One.) of the school, which began in 1884 with eight students and one pro fessor-Joseph Daniel Pope. -1e dwelt on the fact that from this small beginning, by the untiring ef forts of Prof. Pope, the present school owes its origin. President Mitchell, looking at the p)roject from the university point of viewv, characterized it as the greatest work that has emanated from the University. He said that whatever benefited the law school must re dound to the benefit not only of the University, but of the common wealth as wvell. The building tip of the law school will affect the insti tution more dleeply than the upbuild ing of any other department. The expression of these senti ments caused great enthusiasm among the students, and when Mr. Cappelmann moved that a committee of five, wvith R. H-. Pittman as chairman. he appointd1 to take in hand this work and direct the cam paign, it was carried unanimously. Mr. Pittnan then arose and thanked the students for their confidence in hini. "The University is giving her best to fit us for our profession and the least we can do to show our appreciation is ))y giving our sup port to aid her. ' He then proposed that each iian present subscribe whatever he felt able. The response was immediate. Mr. M. A. Shuler told how deeply he felt his debt to the University and made the first subscription. Others followed in quick succession until nearly $4,000 was then and there pledged. Since this meeting the executive committee has been actively at work arranging the details of the cam paign and they expect to send out letters today to the friends and alumni of the University. Already, before any requests have been made, Prof. Joynes and Dean Thomas have subscribed to the building fund. A Word From "Ty." Ty Cobb expressed his regrets, in a very touching manner, at not being able to acept ,the invitation to ad dress the University students. He however, gave his best wishes for Carolina's baseball team during the coming season. They strolled among the Shredded Wheat, When Grape Nuts were in season; He asked her why she was so sweet, She answered "There's a reason." -"Dick" Reeves. S.B.McMASTER SPORTING GOODS COLUMBIA, :-: S. C. Blanchard's Art Store FOR Pictures and Frames Kodaks and Supplies ALsO Photograph Gallery on First and Second Floors 1438 MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, S. C. 4Cot?ege gar6er #op 825 MAIN. STREET Second Door from College Fruit Store Only One Square from the University Stylish Hair Cutting, Pompadours a Specialty, Razors Sharpened, Shoes Shined. Everything First-Class. Shaves I Oc, Five Hair C..t. $1.00. Men of Carolina We greet you and ask you to come and meet us. We are your nearest clothing shop. Always up to the minute. -. - - - J. A. KNIGHT. Campus Agent BAILEY CLOTHING CO. Y. M. C. A. Bldg. Phone 1213 GEORGE TOPSHE RUNS coest~ sVrtt Mtore Cold Drinks, Fruits, Candies, Tobaccos GIVE HIM A CALL MAIN & COLLEGE STREETS Colu s Best Store Qualty To the College Chap who wants the newest and best in Cloth ing, Hats and Furnishings, will find them here. 10% Discount to Students D. G. PERKIINS, Campus Representative SCRUGGS & SWAN Phone 306 1404 Main St. COLUMBIA, S. C. College Pennants and Banners FOR U. S. C. The State Company Books, Stationery, Printing COLUMBIA, S. C. ABBOTT'S 1300 MA IN STR EET T OBA CCO, CIGA RS and COLD DRINKS AGENTS FOR MAILLARD'S and APOLLO CANDIES DEADoUARTBRE FOR COLLEGE MEN Parlor Restaurant Headquarters for Carolina Men at Meal Times GIVE US YOUR PATRIONIGE AND BE CONVINCED 1320 Main Street Ben David- Proprietor