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RICHLAND COUNTY ALUMNI ORGANIZE The Richland County Alumni organized last Monday night in council chamber, city hall. Mr. R. W. Shand was temporary chairman. After remarks by Mr. Washing ton Clark and N. W. Ball, both of whom stressed the urgent need of a social feature to cement the or ganization, the association was launched and the following officers were elected: W. W. Ball, presi dent; C. C. \Vilson, vice-president; V. A. Clarkson, secretary and treasurer. A short talk was then given by M,r, Wilson, commending the Rea mer gift of $5,000. The floor was courteously extended to the law stu dents present. Mr. Goggans spoke forcibly and with telling effect. Messrs. Cappelnann and Johnstone succeeded Goggans and made im pressive talks. There were present a large num ber of enthusiastic alumni and the success of the meeting reflects credit upon Dean A. C. Moore and his efforts to bind the graduates of this institution closely and firmly to its support. 44 0 .**44%44. .*. * .44e "*CHRISTMAS GERMAN'.. One of the most notable social events of the year is the Christmas german to be given in the gymna sium tonight. The German Club has left- no stone unturned to make to night's affair equally as brilliant as those of past years. The committee on decorations have gone about their task with the sole view of making the gymnasium appear as beautiful as possible. The well-known artistic ability of these gentlemen guarantees that the deco rations of the hall will be very ef fective. At twelve o'clock supper will be served in the steward's hall. -It is expected that about forty couples and twenty stags will be present. FLINN HALL NOTES. The class in Negro Life in the South met on Monday night of this week in the green room in Flinn 1lall, at Vhich meeting the last chap ter of Dr. Weatherfordl's boo0k wvas discussed. This chapter, "WVhat can we do?'' discussed in a p)ractical way means for making ourselves better acquainted with the negro problem and laid down certain step)s to be taken for its solution. Cards bearing p)rinted questions concerning the status of the negro wvere distributed among the mem bers of the class. These are to be usedl in the practical study of the conditions of negroes in Columbia, soon to be und'ertaken by the class. They deal with location of tenement houses, water supply, family life, health, places of amusement and INFIRMARY DOTS. Houck had his shoulder dislo cated in Monday's har(-fought game. It is hoped that he will be in fine condition before the holidays begin. Prof. George McCutchen, who has been ill for some time, is still unable to meet his classes. Mr. Hamp NWhite, who has been confined to his bed for several days, is out again. Mr. Dwight Hughes, who has been in the infirmary for several (lays, is back on the campus again. J. B. Murphy, who starred in the Junior-Soph. game last Monday, was painfully hurt in the game and was confined in the infirmary for several days this week. Wilks, of the Soph. team, was also in ,infirmary for a few days from injuries in Junior-Soph. game. A Letter Which Shows the Spirit of Carolina. The following letter, which ex plains itself, reflects the spirit of service which characterizes all Caro lina alumni: University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C., Dec. 18, 1911. Messrs. Shand, Clark, Weston, &c., Committee of Alumni. Dear Sirs: I regret that I can not attend your meeting this evening, but I wish to express my hearty syml)athy with its objects. The true strength of every Uni versity or College resides in its alumni, for they represent its wide and permanent influence in the com munity. For more thai a century the alumni of the South Carolina College and University have been a crown of honor to South Carolina, and now, more than ever, they are a great and growing body of intelli gent citizens. The best results, to the University and to the State, should flow from their organization and co-operation. I hope that the example of such an organization in Columbia may inspire like move ments elsewhere, and that the senti ment of loyalty and of service to Alma Mater and to South Carolina may thus be encouraged and strengthened everywvhere. I b)eg that you will, at all times, command my willing service in be half of your most wvorthy objects. I am, gentlemen, Yours very truly, Edward S. Joynes, Professor Emeritus, &c. 'ro Topshe's, to Top)she's to shoot a game of 1)ool, Lost all my money, what a dlarn fool. To Topshe's, to Topshe's, the very next clay, Broke again, broke again, just the same Way. 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Special two-years' course for men who expect to enter business, journalism, the public service, or law. IV. School for Teachers, which seeks to prepare persons $ to serve the State as teachers, principals and superintendents of schools. In this course the A. B. degree is conferred. Forty-three teachers' scholarships, each worth $100 in cash $and exemption from tuition and term fees. $ V. Engineering, Civil and Electrical, leading to the degrees +of C. E. and E. E. Practical Work in Road Construction. . VIL Law, with a course leading to the degree of LL. B. XThe presence of the various courts and the use of the State XLaw Library afford exceptional facilities. Graduates of the Law School are admitted to the State Bar without examination. * Through its system of Extension Teaching the University Soffers correspondence courses, public lectures, and night j4 classes, to persons unable otherwise to receive academic $training. College fees for the year, $18. For women college fees +.4 are only $12. For those paying tuition, $40 additional. $Room, with light and service, $8 a year. $ Active teachers have the advantages of the University without any charge whatever. Loan funds available. For Catalogue, Address S. C. MITCHELL, President - - Columbia, S. C.