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NUMBER OF NEW BOOKS ACQUIRED BY LIBRARY Many Publications on Sub jects Dealing With Great World War. Among the new books re cently catalogued by the li brary are some that have re ceived wide and favorable criti cism and have every indication of being "best sellers." Al ready widely known and read are "Over the Top," by Empey, "Mr. Britling Sees it Through," by Wells, "The First Hundred Thousand." A new life of Calhoun by W. M. Meigs is said to be the best so far written, and has received the favorable commendations of Professor Snowden. A book of general local interest is a description and history of fa mous dwelling houses in Char leston by Alice R. H. Smith. The list which is by far in complete includes the follow ing: "Over the Top," Arthur Guy Empey; "Mr. Britling Sees It Through," -1. G. Wells; "Life of Jo)hn C. Calhoun." W. M. Meigs; "l)welling Houses of Charleston," Alice R. H. Smith; "The War of Humanity," J. M. Beck ; "Recollections of a Re bel Reefer," J. M. Morgan; "Narrative of Military Opera tions, 1861-65," Joseph E. Johnston ; "Advance and Re treat," J. B. Hood; "Under the Red Cross Flag," Ml. T. Board man; "To Verdun From the Somme," H. E. Brittain ; "War of I)emocracy,'' James Bryce; "y Four Years in Germany," J. W. Gerard; "First Hundred Thousand," Ivan Hay ; "Ger man Fury in Belgium,'' L. Mokyeld ; "Out of Their Own Mouths," (utterances of Ger man rules, poets, etc.) issued by the National Security Lea gue. SHEALY IS SPEAKER FOR FOUNDER'S DAY Cyrus L. Shealy of Lexing ton, a member of the senior law class and of the Clariosophic Literary Society, was chosen student body. speaker for Foundler's D)ay at a recent meeting of student body. Mr. Shealy is a man of experience and an ('xcellent speaker.. Among the Thanksgiving visitors were : R. L. Kerr, Jr., Frank Simrill, Jack Knight, "Bub"' Lan,gston, Hoyt Watson, H. G. Mobley, L. B. Harrison, ,J. McB1. D)abbs, J. H. Boulware, and "Bllack'" mImXrunds. TRUSTEES WILL ASK FOR GIRL'S BUILDING At a meeting of the execu tive committee of the board of trustees of the University yes terday it was decided to ask the general assembly to appro priate money in three install ments of $25,000 with which to build a dormitory on the cam pus for the young women stu dents. The committee will ask that $25,000 be made available at once so that the first section may be ready for occupancy at the opening of the next session, September, 1918. Such a building would make a desirable addition to the Uni versity community and it is hoped the legislature can be persuaded to comply with the request of the trustees. STUDENTS CELEBRATE CAROLINA'S VICTORY At a lightly attended meet ing of student body Friday morning those present voted to declare Friday a holiday in honor of the victory Thanksgiv ing lay over Citadel. Part of the students observed the holi day while others attended clas es as usual. The authorities have announ eed that each student who was absent from classes without legitimate excuse will be credited with absence and zero for the day. CHEMICAL SOCIETY MEETS THIS WEEK The Burney Chemical Socie ty will hold its first meeting of the year Friday night at Flinn Hall. All members are invited to attend. In making a bid for new members the society an nounces that two years of chemistry is a requisite to mem bership, which ordinarily would exclude freshmen. MANY OUT FOR PLAY; BASKETBALL PROMISING Answering the call to arms, about 15 men appeared Tuesday for basketball practice. All of last year's men were out, and practically every other aspir ant has had more or less exper ience in "'shooting goals.'' Coach Foster has not definitely decided to take charge of the team, but he is filling in until arrangements are made. Bowen), last year's captain, is manager of the team, and is arranging a fine schedule. Most of the games will probably be played on the home court. Among last year's stars are: B3owen, Martin, and Waring. Weston, Means, Wardlaw, and Seymour were scrubs last year and have a fine chance to be in the limelight before the season IR over.t Globe Dry Goods Co. College Boys' Trade Solicited Cleaning ai Operated 1 8--SUITS F1 Regardless of Time THE VALE] 825 Main Street DEPOSIT YOUR N National Loan an OF COLU Capital - - - Surplus and undivided prc Deposits - - EDWIN W. ROBERTSON. Pres. G. t. BERRY. Cashier The Shoe Wii The College EAR ITHOUT ORRY WATSON'S SHOE COMF Meet Me at Tapps WE WANT Y and as SOLELY I SEE US FIRST for all M always have a most completf Handkerchiefs, Half Hose an< Military Gooc THE JAMES L. Corner Main and hlanding TYPEW SPECIAL STU Opportunity to Purchase Stand How to Order a Machine This company makes a specialty of selling type writers and supplies direct to students, and Is in a position to furnish just what he wishes at low. eat consistent prices. That the student may be perfectly satisfied with the make andl model of machine he purchases, we will exchahge any machine within six months of dalte purchased without charge. For example, if he ordlers a Remington, and later decides (in a Monarch or Ulnderwood, or any other make, we wvill gladelv make the exchange. In ordering, specify make and model desired. Send deposit of $10, upon rece ipt of which we will ship the machine. and1 after satisfactory In spection, send us balance of price, If unsatisfac tory, deposit will be refunded, or typewriter ex changes, as requested. ALL MACHINES FUJ University T: Washingtn. D. C.. The College Fruit Store Hot and Cold Drinks in Season Fruits, Candles and Tobacco We Want Your Trade rid Pressing >y Students DR $i.oo-8 Uniforms Washed and Pressed 7 COMPANY R. D. MILLER, Mgr. IONEY WITH THE d Exchange Bank IBIA, S. C. - - $500,000.00 fits - $370,000.00 $3,800.000.00 T. B. STACKIIOUSE. Vice-Pres. C. CA-1-1CART, Asst. 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