Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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COMMITTEE CITES UNIVERSITY NEEDS (Continued from Page 1.) for 140 students, there are now 232 crowded into the dining hall and the entrance hall. Students are now compelled to go outside for meals, and serious illness of four students, resulting in death in one case, was directly traceable to typhoid 'conta gion contracted at an outside eating place. This happened the past year. This death would have been averted if the appropriation asked for last year had been granted. "At Clemson and Winthrop, The Citadel and the State College, the heating is done by a central heating plant. At the university all the Ubuildings are heated by small stoves :and grates at a heavy expense and much trouble to the student body, which is inadequately warmed in cold weather, and with danger to the State's property. Fires occur occasionally and only a lucky chance has prevented serious loss. That this institution should be singled out and be made to suffer from this antiquated, wasteful, and dangerous heating system is a reflection on the State. The legislature some years ago took our view of the matter and appropriated part of the money nec essary to put in an adequate plant. This was expended for a boiler, boiler house and fittings necessary to the central station. But for lack of money with which to pipe the heat to the buildings, this machinery stands useless. Every argument of common sense and plain business judgment demands that the piping be provided and this heating system lOc o10e completed, the expense involved be ing $20,000. "The necessity for some accom modations for the Law School other than the small, ill-lighted and heated room in one of the oldest buildings on the campus is apparent to any one who visits it. This department now has nearly ioo students and is said to be the largest south of Vir ginia and east of Texas in number of students. But it has been built up in the face of inadequate equip ment. "The university, with its splendid traditions, present ambitions, well organized and efficient administra tion and splendid student body, is in far better position than ever before to render fine service. But it is pit ifully cramped for buildings and equipment. Without underestimat ing the needs of the other institu tions it has been our duty to visit, it is our carefully formed judgment that the university is most in need of appropriations for permanent im provements. You will see by an ex amination of the reports of the insti tutions that the Citadel asks for only $1,707 for permanent improvements. Winthrop for $12,240, and the State College for $4,000, and in the ab sence of any immediate necessities at these other plants, as shown by their requests, it is our judgment that the legislature may reasonably feel that it can provide some of the pressing needs of the university. We respect fully suggest that this legislature adopt a two-year policy, voting what it deens wise as half payment on buildings, the remaining cost of which will be pledged out of next session's appropriation." In their famous es says,CiceroandEmer son both omitted to say that many life-iong friendships have had their beginning in the College pipe. is the kind that fosters friendship and glori fies good fellowship. This delightful to bacco has a taste that tickles the tongue. of fault finders into words of praise-and brings to the mouths of scoff ers the smile of satisfaction. 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. II. 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. VI. 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. MITCHELLI President - - olumbia,n. C.e