Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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TOPSHA GOLLEGE HAS GREAT DEBATE Some of the Speakers Made a Poor Showing-The Judges Selected From Famous Men. Before one of the largest crowds ever assembled in the chapel of Topsha college, the annual debate between the Peanut and Lemon lit erary societies was held on Wed nesday iiight. In the audience were many famous alumni of the historic institution who annually return to their alma mater to hear the great discussion. The query was: "Re solved, That Casey Jones was a greater man than Steamboat Bill." The judges awarded the medal to Mr. Frowsy-Bill Graydon of the Lemon society, first speaker on the affirmative. The debaters were: Affirmative, Frowsy-Bill Graydon, class 1913, Lemon; "Punch" Fhr lich. class of 1921, Peanut; Red Wing Todd, class of 1940, Peanut; Negative, Bowen Chase, class of 1971, Lemon; Fresh Levy, class of 1928, Peanut; Dick Reeves, class of 1920, Lemon. Mr. Graydon, the successful con testant, delivered one of the most thrilling speeclies ever heard, rising at times to oratory which would have done justice to Cicero. He contended that Casey Jones vas a greater man because lie said so him self. This undoubtedly won the debate. Mr. Ehrlich. affirmative, deliver ed a very poor excuse of an argu ment. In fact, without referring to the prograime, one could not have told which side lie was on. "Red Wing" Todd, affirmative, showed that he had spent a year at Erskine. Mr. Todd, hoWever, made one strong plea. He argued that Casey Jones was older than Steam boat Bill and was therefore, greater in years. He was given second place. Bovei Chase of the negative for got his speech ten times. This was excusable, considering the fact that he has been a student at the college for oily 12 years. Fresh Levy loomed ip quite a bit for the negative and almost saved the (lay. H-e po55ssesse a miost mlusi cal voice and no dloub)t if lie had sung his dlebate, lhe might have wvon the niedal. Dick Reeves wvas very funny, cracking 18 jokes. Howev'er, he failed to touch on the sub)ject ulnder discussion during hi speech. T'he judges then retired and deC cided in fav'or of Mr. Gravdon. The judges wvere: Rev. C. Jones Colcock, fornier dean of Topsha college; Geni. Crobar Crovar, past master in the railroad business; John Elliott Mack Crook Simkins, D). P., a former student who now raniks hig-h in the pictur an world; Crane Waring, a well-known speaker; T. Smythe .Flinn, who for merly held down the chair of pool. The medal was presented by George Topsha, president of the school. However, Mr. Graycon did not get the medal. Topsha said that the last time Graydon played a three handed game of pool he only paid five cents and as the charge is seven and one-half cents, he would take the medal for the debt. The marshals were: Chief, Seven Ball Mullins of the Lemon society; assistants, Lemon, Frank Simms, "Bob" Purdy and T. K. Vassey; Peanut, "Sis" Crowder, George Edwards and Brother Woodrow. "Some Rural Schools of Ontario, Minnesota and Iowa." The second lecture of the exten sion course was given last Thursday night by Professor W. K. Tate, supervisor of the rural schools of this State. His address was accom panied by several interesting illus trations. Professor Tate's subject for the evening was "Sonie Rural Schools of Ontario, Minnesota and Iowa." The fact that he has been actively engaged in this kind of work for many years enabled him to present in an able manner some impressive facts concerning the schools of those respective States. He exemplified in several instances the conditions of these schools, and compared them with some in our State. The im provemielt of the rural schools is the initial step towards the advance ient of any State. Weekly Bulletin. Today, football, Davidson vs. Carolina, 3:30 p. m. Societies meet at 7:45 p. Im. Sunday, Bible classes meet. Monday, Negro Li fe group meets. 'I'uesday, a reception is to he given to the Episcopal students at the Episcopal Sunday school rooi. Vednesdav, the regular Y. M. C. A. service at 7:15. Thursday, a violin concert at Columbia College. Meeting of the class in the challenge of the city. Extension course lecture at chapel. Friday, meeting of Bible study group. An Interesting and Impressive Lec ture in Chapel. Louis J. Bernhardt, secretary of the Prison Association of Georgia, dlelivered an address in the chapel on last Sunday evening. Mr. Bern hiardt spent twventy-two years of his life in prison, and( is now giving his life to the cause of bettering the lot of the unfortunates incarcerated in the dIifferent penal institutions. lie brought out facts showving that there is something radically wrong wvith the present penitentiary system. Mr. Bernhardt is a man possess ing a strong p)ersonality andl his add(ress miadle a dleep implression on j9BIRD Resolved, "That Chase does not want his bun knee to get well." This query will not be discussed, as the negative side is/lacking. W. H. Scott in biology: "Dr. Moore, if fishes could live out of water, would a shower of rain drown them all?" Applications for a recently estab lished chair of lying in T'opsha col lege will be received up until mid night, Novenmber 25. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. "Mutt," they yelled through the 'plhone. Ask George (Soph) .Rob inson, or phone 649. For shower baths, Freshmen may apply to "Old Head." Conductor (to James Archibald Mace, who has been riding on car for an unreasonable length of time) "Son, What street will you have?" Mace (looking up stupidly, but still holding seat with bulldog tenac ity): "What streets have you?" The University c Founded by the State in The University has the follt $ . The College, with vario guages, History, Science, etc., I $4 and B. S. Five general scho $. $150 each. S11. Graduate School, with the degree of Master of Arts. The graduates of the collel mitted to the University in all charge for tuition. III. The School of Commer< leading to the degree of A. B. men who expect to enter bu service, or law. IV. School for Teachers, wl to serve the State as teachers, of schools. In this course th Forty-three teachers' scholarst and exemption from tuition al V. Engineering, Civil and Eli . of C. E. and E. E. Practical VI. Law, with a course lea< The presence of the various cc Law Library afford exceptiona Graduates of the Law Schi +. Bar without examination. 4.* Through its system of Exte +offers correspondence courses classes, to persons unable o1 training. College fees for the year, are only $12. For those 1 Room, with light and service, Active teachers have the without any charge whatever. For Catalogue, Address +S. C. MITCHELL, President SEED + The Yellow number is now yellow with age. How much can Teddy Bear? As much as Billikin. Why did the salt-shaker? Because he saw the spoon-holder. A very interesting and exciting game of football was played at the fair grounds on Tuesday, Nov. 7. For further infornation see-Brother \Vood row. The big chief of Monte Carlo begs to assure the public that the beacon will soon be erected. It is alleged that one of the mid night crew, who entered the chicken hotel of Dr. Twitchell and tried to relieve him of several fine fowls, attended a reception at the Wash ington Street Methodist church several evenings afterwards. If you can't make a noise a tomato can. If the airship is perfected will a house fly? f South Carolina 4 1801 in the Capital City .4 wing departments of study: us courses of study in Lan eading to the degrees of 'A. B. larships, worth from $100 to 44. advanced courses leading to Yes of South Carolina are ad- g courses, except Law, without g e and Finance, with a course # Special two-years' course for g iness, journalism, the public g Pich seeks to prepare persons principals and superintendents e A. B. degree is conferred. iips, each worth $100 in cash id term fees. actrical, leading to the degrees XWork in Road Construction. ling to the degree of LL. B. >urts and the use of the State$ I facilities. )ol are admitte~d to the State$ nsion Teaching the University2 ,public lectures, and night $ :herwise to receive academic+ p18. For women college fees$ ving tuition, $40 additional. p8 a year. idvantages of the University Loan funds available. - - o1nmhian. C.E .