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cIjt cansevor PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE LITERARY SOCIETIES. THRMS $1.50 A YEAR. Entered at Columbia S. C. postoffice November 20, 1908 as second class mail matter. Columbia, S. C., Dec. 11, 1919 R. C'. 'hom pson........ Elitor-in-('hief J. R. Ilry/son ........JBusiness Manager MERRY CHRISTMAS! To everybody. To our President. To all professors. To the printer. To the printer's devil. To Dr. Moore's beetlebug. To Professor Carson and his Ford. To the co-eds. God bless them! To the chapel bell. May it rest in peace. To the postman for services rendered. To the laborers who refused to strike. To friends and patrons of The Gamecock everywhere. To ole King Coal. May his supply increase! To the prohibitionist. We hope he's satisfied. To the poor boob who will be deprived of his Xmas "spirits." To the janitor, who didn't sweep our room for fear he'd raise the dust. To the weather man for hav ing permitted the girls to wear furs longer than usual. To the Columbia State, with apologies. Chimes of Yuletide gently 'mind us, We can leave our tiresome classes; And departing, cast behind us, Fears of profs and classroom gases. Angus Macaulay has a very unique way of "scattering thoughts." The only unusual thing about the meeting last week was the failure of SifTord to make a mo tion for ad.ournment. When "Loots" Walker called for a toast to "devils" he left out the ad.jective that is generally applied to such char acters. He has his own reason for doing so, and we might as well let it drop at that. Did youI ask about WOMEN? We refer you to our authority on the subject, Mr. Buchanan. He knows nothing about them, of course, but he can quote you some mighty gnnod scripture that sounds delightful to wo men haters. It is useless to say that we en joyed the pleasure of having the College Press Association with us last week, and trust that our actions proved the truth of this statement. It was so enjoyable an affair that the entire student body joins in to ask that it meet here again as soon as possible. Next Week's Event. The coming of Gypsy Smith, Jr., to the University is some thing very unusual. Few col leges in the United States have been so fortunate. And since we are to have this rare treat, we should show 'our apprecia tion by attending every meet ing. If you are not interested, give him a chance and attend the first of the series. We feel safe in saying that you will have all doubts removed, and will most likely be present ev ery service. Much credit is due the Y. M. C A. for the efforts they have made in securing Mr. Smith for us. Of course, some argue that it is the job of the secretary to furnish speakers for our meet ings. However true that may be, he has far 'overdone the job this time and deserves credit and commendation from the student body. Show it by standing by the Y. ValUe of U. D. C. Medals. One of the most prized hon ors given at the University of South Carolina is the Confeder ate medal. This valuable gold medal is offered annually by the Wade Hampton and M. C. Butler chapters of the U. D. C. to the student of the University who writes the best essay on a subject selected by the donors. The subject is always connect ed with the War Between the Sections. In the past 12 years several series have been given, some historical, or biographi cal, others social or economic. One of the most popular series dealt with the lives and serv ices of famous Confederate generals. Some of the most valuable papers have been re searches based upon war news papers and family records and other original information in regard to social and diomestic conditions in the South during the struggle for secession. Large numbers of students an nually write in competition and thus is accomplished the desire of the generous and patriotic donors to stimulate the first hand study of the Confederacy by the young people of this gen oration wvho are to be the lead-.1 ers of thought and the histo rians of the future. The sub ject for 1920 is "The Unfailing Faith of the Confederacy." The essays should not exceed 5,000 words in length and should be signed by a pen name and handed to Dr. G. A. Wauchope by January 11. The medal is conferred at the public meet ing of the chapters on Jnuary 19, at which time the,'winning essay is read. Euphradian Society Meets. The regular weekly meeting of the Euphradian Society was held last Friday night in the Euphradian Hall. In the ab sence of the president, the chair was filled by Mr. F. A. Thompson, Literary Critic. Messrs. Galletly and Ed wards were the readers of the evening. Mr. Polikoff as ex temporaneous speaker made a fine appearance and pleased the audience with his treat ment of the subject. Mr. C. T. McDonald, weekly orator, de livered a thoroly prepared ad dress on woman suffrage. The only objecti'on was the fact that his speech was entirely in fa vor of one side of the qdestion. The debate was an interest ing one on the subject: "Re-_ solved, That the closed shop is justifiable." Altho this query has been discussed several times during the last few years, yet there were many new points brought out and developed during the course of the argu ment. Messrs. W. 0. Gallettly and L. E. Laughlin upheld the af firmative, while Messrs. J. 0. Van Meter and H. R. McLeod debated the negative. Several members discussed the subject from the house. The negative side was chosen as the winner. Rather Honest, What? Prof. M.-"Mr. Vaughn, what is the definition of bone?" Whereupon "Josh," without saying a word, began rubbing his head. Promptly at 2:30 Monday afternoon all the co-eds in His tory II arose and left the room en masse. Prof. L. turned to Jenkins and asked: "Is there a meeting of the King's Daugh [ers today?" (Advertisement.) When your cotal burns low, visit Mann and Seaborn. Un imited supply of hot air. Ten per cent, off to students. Notice!I This is the last issue of The Gamecock that will be pub ishied before the hoays J. S. PINKUSSOHN CIGAR CO. The Oldest Tobacconist in Columbia College Mens Headquarters CIGARS, SODAS, POCKET BILLIARDS 1307-1309 Main St. McCORMAC'S Haberdashery Everything New in Men's Wear 1343 Main Phone 745 Globe Dry Goods Co. College Boys' Trade Solicited 0We furnish the 0.44 Football Teams =" Watch the Equipment : It will lead them to many a victory. : S. B. McMaster,Inc..: "Jot It Down" Have a fountain pen and notebook handy. Make your notes in ink so they will be permanently legible. Yota can carry - MOORE in your side coat pocket-anywhere. any way. 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