Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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INTERESTING EXPERIMENT TRIED IN MARLBORO Summer Schools Do Good Work For The Community. Mr. A. L. Easterling, County Superintendent of Marlboro County, an old Carolina stu dent, spent the month of July and August working out a uni que experiment in Marlboro County, namely, the organiza tion of morning schools for children and, afternoon schools for adults. This work was done in co-operation with the State Department of Education and the Illiteracy commission. Eleven school districts were selected for work. The teach ers were employed to teach the R's to children in the morning until 12.30, then after a recess of two hours to teach adults in the afternoon until 4 or 5 o'clock. Miss Ida Crocker, a teacher of much experience in adult teaching, was employed to as sist with the supervision of these schools. More than thirty _ visits were made by Mr. East erling and Miss Crocker to these districts. A , the plan of work was not understood at first it was necessary to visit some localities three times be fore a thorough organization could be perfected. When fully organized the schools demon strated a keen interest in the work. Eleven schools were organ ized. Nine of this number had successful morning and after noon sessions. In the morn ing 'session the eleven schools enrolled 446 children with an average attendance of 78 per cent. There were , fifty-five more children enrolled in these schools than were enrolled last winter during a much longer term and the average attend ance was far better than made in annual reports of last year. In the afternoon session the nine schools enrolled 135 adults, with an average attend ance of 63 per cent. The ages ranged from 17 years to 70 years. Forty-four of the num ber learned to read and write, while many who could already read made splendid progress in arithmetic and writing. Twen ty-seven pupils received, per fect attendance buttons. The resultant good of these schools to the communities is shown in the fact that one of the districts deposited with the county treasurer during the term $600 for a new building, while another raised over $300 at a Sunday School service for school improvement and later increased the amount to $500n. Mr. Easterling in writing of this work, says: "The results from eleven county schools of Marlboro County shows what can be done during the "lay-by time" of July and August in the way of helping adult illiteracy and giving some extra school-' ing to children who help gather the cotton crop." SOPHOMORE CLASS ELECT NEW OFFICERS Lightsey Chosen President - Cox Vce President ' The Sophomore class held its first meeting last Thursday for the purpose of electing of ficers for 1919-20. J. C. Buch anan, acting chairman, enter tained nominations for presi dent. H. M. Lightsey was elected president of the class. Mr. Lightsey made a brief ad dress, thanking the members of the class for electing him to this honored position. L. B. Cox was chosen vice president. Other officers of the class are: A. H. Green, secretary and treasurer; W. C. McCall, Jr., honor committeeman; D. J. Jenkins, historian; J. D. Hum phries and G. C. Sawyer were elected as members of the post exchange. FOSTER'S MEN WIN ONE FROM ERSKINE TEAM (CONTINUEI) FROM PAGE 1.) we can't help lamenting the fact that such a good chance to pile up a big score was missed by some unknown cause. The team goes to Athens to morrow to meet the University of Georgia in a game Saturday. Georgia defeated Citadel last Saturday by a score of 28 to' 0. Crouch ........LE........... Patrick Goodman ...LT........ Thompson Marion .........LG........ J. B. Hood E. Smith ....... C ........... Agnew Ardrey ........RG.......W. B. Hood M. McMillan .. RT.......... Blakeley Timmons ...... Q ........ Lindsey Skinner .......LH ............ Young Seaborn .......RH............. Love Allen .......... FB........... Phillips Touchdown-Timmons. Time of quarters-12 minutes. An important meeting of the Freshmen Class is called for Saturday at 1.30. It is ab solutely necessary for every new man to be present as of ficers are to be elected for the year. McCORMAC'S Haberdashery Everything New in Men's Wear I1343 Main Phone 745 J. W. BRUNSON, Met chant Tailor SUITS PRESSED WHILE YOU WAIT Cleaning and Pressing Neatly Done 713 Main Street Phone 2162 YOUR PHOTOGRAPH There is a Photographer in Your City SARGEANTS' STUDIO Equipped to' turn out in the most thorough manner Photographs of Artistic Value at a most reasonable price. You are invited to see our Display. Open from 9.00 A. M. to 9 P. M. Daily. SARGEANT PHOTO COMPANY 1423 Main Street Columbia, S. C. The Wigwam Soda - Cigars - Magazines - Pool Carolina men are always welcome here. Meet your : friends at the Wigwam. Spend your leisure time with us. The Manager University of South Carolina Founded by the State in 1801 in the Capital City The University is organized with the following divisions: I. School of Arts and Science, with various courses of study in Languages, History, Secience, etc., leading to the degree of A. B. and B. S. General Scholarships worth from $100 to $150 each. II. School of Education, which seeks to prepare per sons to serve the State as teachers, principals, and superintendents of schools. In this course the A. B. is the degree conferred. III. Graduate School, with advanced courses leading to the degree of Master of Arts. IV. School of Civil Engineering, leading to C. E. V. School of Law, with course leading to the degree of LL. B. The presence of the various courts and the use of the State Law Library afford exceptional facili ties. VI. Military Science and Tactics. Regular drill five times a week. Class-room instructions. Uniforms and Equipment furnished by the U. S. Government. Reserved Officers' Training Corps. VII. New Coupses: Rural Social Science; Hygiene and Sanitation; English Bible: Business Administration. College fees for the year, $37, including medical atten tion. For women college fees are only $26. For those paying tuition, $40 additional. Room, with light and service, $20 a year. Loan funds available. IFor catalogue address W. S. CURRELL, President, Colurnbia, S. C.