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LAWYERS MUST ATTEND MOOT COURT SESSIONS Rules of Law Association Are Radicaily Changed. "Some Member of Faculty or Bar Shall Preside"-Oflicers Elected For Ensuing Term. At the regular meeting of the Law Association, held Wednesday evening, November 6, officers for the ensuing term were elected as fol lows: President, D. B. McIntyre; vice-president, J. C. Wrightson; secretary and treasurer, Dubose; sheriff, T. M. McCord; GAMECOCK editor, R. O. Purdy, Jr. In accordance with the many urg ent petitions of members of the Law association the faculty of the law school has kindly consented to take s charge of the moot court. Changes in Rules. A number of new rules governing the Moot Court proceedings have been adopted, inost of which were only improvements on the old rules and by-laws of the association. However, two rules were adopted that are not only new but important. The first of these is: "Attendance on moot court shall be compulsory." The second, "The dean, or some member of the faculty or bar, shall preside, and some member of the senior class shall sit with him as associate." Mr. R. M. Kennedy Addresses Weekly Meeting of Y. M. C. A. The weekly meeting of the Y. M. C. A. in the chapel Wednesday even ing was addressed by Mr. R. M. Kennedy, librarian of the university. Due to the unavoidable absence of Mr. Bethea, an alumnus of the uni versity, who had been scheduled to speak, Mr. Guerrant requested Mr. Kennedy to fill the place of the ab sent speaker. And so, on this short notice, one of the most instructive talks of the year was prepared. The speaker presented a list of the )est books contained in the library. histories, biographies, fiction, sci ence, and religious wvorks. lHe showved the necessity of, and the advantages to be gained by, the r-eading of good books. He also madle a strong p)lea to the men to consult with him iii their selection of a book to readl; not merely to withdlrawv a 1book b)ecaulse of an at tractive title, but first gain a little knowledge of its contents, and be influenced by this in the,ir:e. We wvill meet with greate cm tion and derive more benutit by lecting a book that we k'now we : enjoy than by running ther ri taking a book from the bbrar:. hu. ginning to read it, and'iimi -i~ at i not what the title suggested to our minds. We return it only half read, the time spent in the experiment being practically wasted. As to the selection of works of science, Mr. Kennedy suggested that we look, not so much to the standard works as to the latest editions and more re zently written books. In closing Mr. Kennedy made an earnest plea for a more extensive use of the library by all the college men. Mr. Benet to Speak. On the coming \Vednesday even ing, Mr. Christie Benet will address the association. I BRING THE WORLD TO YOU Something New and In teresting Daily MONTGOMERY THE MOVING PICTURE MAN GRAND AND IDEAL THEATRES Columbia, -: - S.. C. I. C. SEASE, Druggist Sucessor to WILSON'S DRUG STORE PURE DRUGS, TOILET ARTICLES STATIONERY and CIGARS 908 Main Street Phone 1261 SAVE 20% By Buying A $1.00 Coupon Book; 24 Drinks Good at Smith's, 3nc. ARCADE STORE & 1600 MAIN STREET From Our Repreent.tive Mr. W. A. SCHIFFLEY "Bill" Clark Douglas Harbison THE COLLEGE "Where Gentlemen Recreato'l A BILLIARD HALL OF QUALITY 1231 MAIN STREET Fine Appointments, Luxurious Furnishings The Handsomest Room In the State All the Legitimate Sporting News on Tap; Come and Buzz With Us. "The Better Kind" Printing, Binding, Photo Engraving PLACE YOUR ORDERS WITH The State Co. COLUMBIA, :-: S. C. HENNIES, Photographer 1015 Main Street Over Lever's Shoe Store $First Class Work at Prices that Will Suit You. We Make Postal Cards and Penny Pictures, also Kodac Finishings Try HIENN[ES Once And You Are n. Custome Always CAPITAL LOAN OFFICE 1604 MAIN, COR. TAYLOR Bargains in Unredeemed Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Etc. We Also Handle Sample Trunks, Suit-Cases and Handbags. :-: : In offering to make your Clothes, we place at your disposal a serv Suit to Order ice that has won for us the Title of "The World's Greatest Tailors" The shears of our expert cutter skillfully model our garments and the nimble fingers of our Overcoats to Master Tailors put them together Order and build them with so much care and precision that when finished each is a perfect work of the Tailoring art. 1417 Columbia, Main Street s.C. The University of South Carolina Founded by the State in 1801 in the Capital City The University has the following departments of study: I. The College, with various courses of study in Lan guages, History, Science, etc., leading to the degrees of A. B. and B. S. Five general scholarships, worth from $100 to $150 each. H. Graduate School, with advanced courses leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The graduates of the colleges of South Carolina are ad mitted to the University in all courses, except Law, without charge for tuition. III. The School of Commerce and Finance, with a course leading to the degree of A. B. Also 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-four 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. The presence of the various courts and the use of the State Law Library afford exceptional facilities. Graduates of the Law School are admitted to the State Bar without examination. Law scholarships worth $190. Through its system of Extension Teaching the University offers correspondence courses, public lectures, and night classes, to. persons unable otherwise to receive academic training. College fees for the year, $18, including medical attention. For women college fees 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 - - Columbi a S.C