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CA? I913 VOu. VI. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COLUMBIA, S. C., APRIL 26, 1913. No. 26. SOUTHERN CONTESTANTS ORATED FRIDAY NIGHT Lloyd Smith, of Pickens, Won First Place. Second Place Won by Chas. P. Barre, of Newberry-Large Audience Heard Speeches. The Southern Preliminary Cotn test was helk in the University chapel on April 18th to select a speaker to represent the University at the Southern Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest, which will be helk in Co lumbia Theatre on May 5th. L. H. Smith, Euphradian, of Pickens, was selected for first place by the judges, and C. P. Barre, of Newherrv, was second choice. The speeches were steady and showed much preparation ; the ora tors reflected great credit upon them selves and delivered their speeches in such a spirited manner that it was difficult to decide who was first place. A large audience applauded the speakers frequently. The ora tors spoke as follows: C. P. Barre, Euphradian, spoke on "Our Nation's Need." This, he said, was democracy, and showed the great need of democratic govern ment in all lands. He showed the political affairs of China and pointed out the need of a purer democracy in the United States. His speech showed preparation and careful thinking. M. C. Foster, Clariosophic, had "The Seed Corn" as his subject. Mr. Foster painted, in glowing terms, a remarkable picture of children toil ing away their lives in our cotton ills. He showed a vivid knowl edge of mill conditions, and the evil effects of child slavery in them. He made an earnest plea for a change of conditions in our State. He held the audience throughout and delivered his striking address in a masterful manner. L. -1. Smith, Euphradian, spoke next on "The United States of the World." He spoke of the uselessness of war, and explained the great agencies working for its abolition. He spoke of the slow hut steadly inl crease of the friendship andl brother hood( of man to man, The Hague Court. our . inteCr- Parlianmenta 'ry Unions, etc., are great factors in this cause. America should lead andl Americanize the nations into a United States of the World. His oration was beauti ful in style and his dleliverv was per feet. Applause UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AT ROCK HILL TOWN M. A. Wright Represented Carolina in State Contest. Reception and Dance Livens Up Thing for Visiting Students. Rock Hill is a Good Town. About twenty-five men accom panied our representative to the State Oratorical Contest held at Winthrop College last night. One of the principal attractions of the evening was the reception given after the contest. A few more from the University attended the contest this year than did last, but the in crease was not as large as it should have been. Those attending left yester(lay at 3:2O and will return some time todlay. A (lance was giv en by the Rock 1-lill German Club, to which the contestants and other students were invited. Marion A. Wright, of Trenton, represented the University this year. H4e is a member of the junior class and a new star in oratorical fields. THE COLUMBIA COMERS PLAY FITTING SCHOOL Wofford Preps Win Both Games Results of 12 to 2 and 8 to 7. The Columbia Comers mixe(d I) with \Vofford Fitting School Tues (lay on Davis Field with a final score of I 2 to 2 in the Fitters' favor. W\offorl got 17 hits to the Comers' 6, and worked well on the carlpet. ednesday a (louble-header was pulled off, the first game going to the Comers 9 to 4 and the second to Wofford 8 to 7. Both ganes were well llayel. the first ran for 7 in nings al(l the second for only 5. thundered through the audience as he finished speaking. J. D). Brandenburg, Clariosophic, delivere(l his address on "Is it a Mis take?" He said custom had changed but little in the death penalty, hang ig. HeI p)leadled for a change fromi these barbaric customis, since it dloes not cure the evil of nmurder. His sp)eech was rep)lete with stirring illust rat ions, and showed a (heel) in sight in the subject. Robert Owvens p)residedl. G;. G. Christopher actedl as chief marshal wvith Venters, Jones, Bates and Boone as assistant marshals. HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWS DECLAIM IN CHAPEL Furman Hurbert, of Sumter, Wins First Medal. Amateur Orators Speil Forth Before Large Audience-Harlan Wood, of Spartanburg, Copped Second. The State High School Oratorical Contest was held in chapel Thurs day night. The preliminaries were held in the afternoon. From the twenty-four representatives, eight were selected for the finals. Prof. H. C. Davis delivered the address of welcome and introduced the presid ing officer of the contest, Mr. Burts, who introduced the speakers. First medal was given to Fur man Hurbert, of Sumter. He had a good selection and delivered it well; in fact, he is entirely out of high school class and would rank with many college speakers. The second medal was given to Harlan \Vood. of Spartanburg. His de livery was good and his gestures were striking. J. C. \Vatkins, of Anderson, was given honorable men tion, and well he deserved it. He has an excellent voice and put a great deal of earnestness into his speech. All of the speakers held the attention of the audience, and it was a difficult matter for the judges to lecile the winners. Special men tion should be made of Poag, of Greenville, and 1-I. B. Weaver, of Dillon, who reflected credit upon the schools which they represented. The following is the program: Address of Welcome, by Prof. H. C. Davis. 1. 1 lanning Weedon, 1 iostoc. Subject : "The Last Charge of the 01(1 Guard." 2. II. B. Weaver, Dillon. Subject : "Frotm the Start to the Goal." 3. Marion O'Neal, F. F. S. Subject: "'he March of the Flag." 4. James Poag, Greenville. Subject : "Eulogy on Henry \V. Grady." 5. Harlan Wood, Spartanburg. Subject : "Eulogy on Henry WV. Grady." 6. Bruce Strnibling, Richland. Subject :"De fense o f an ex Sl ave." 7. J. C. WVatkins, Anderson F. S. Subject: "Protection of Suf f rage." 8. Furman Hurbert, Sumter. Subject :"Our Reunited Coun try." COLLEGE TENNIS MEET AT COLUMBIA NEXT WEEK Three State Universities and Clemson Represented. Southern Intercollegiate Meet Trans ferred From Atlanta to Columbia. Prizes Offered. On Monday morning, May 5th, at the io o'clock Student ,Body hour, opens the Southern Intercoltegiate Tennis meet at the University courts back of Rutledge College. This meet, held heretofore in Atlanta on I the East Lake Courts of the Atlantic Club, has been changed to Columbia by order of R. T. Goodwyn, of University of Georgia, the presi dent of the Tennis Association. The University of North Carolina, Georgia, Clemson and the old Gar net and Black will be seen in action, as will Georgia Tech, Davidson, Tulane and Trinity, probably. Last season Georgia won the singles title, which gives them the trophy offered for that event, three years. Georgia Tech holds the (loubles titles, but these CUpS are still out to be scrapped for. Sylvan has offere(d a cup to take the place of that in singles now per manently Georgia's, and he has al ready been given the (imensions, in scription and design of the one to be replaced. Not only this, but several mer chants of the city have offered prizes for the winners and runners-up in both events. S. B. McMster has of fered an extra fine $to racket, Cope lan(l Co. a pair of flannel trousers, Lever some Walkovers, and the other three will be obtained today. Columbia and Carolina expects to show how much nicer they can treat visitors. Entertainment has been promised in the homes of the faculty and friends of the University; an effort will be made to obtain automo biles for transportation from the campus to Ridgewood, for the courts of both will be use(l, and evierything is expected to work together for the good pleasure of Carolina's visitors. At a meeting of the student body this Saturday morning a mnanagei andl cap)tain of the tennis teamn Will be elected, so a practice trip can be undertaken by Carolina's first dloubles team to Spartaliuburg niet Friday. On the Country iu obihrts there WVofford and Clemson will p)rob)ably meet, so Car-olina will be in the running for the St>litherti chansi n)ionShin.