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STATE CITIZENS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN COUNTIES The Executive Committee of the State Citizens' Educational Association met in Columbia No vember 21, and began the work of organizing the different coun -ties for this great cause. The American Legion, the Women's Clubs, the Benevolent and Fra ternal Organizations, and all the forces of the regular educational departments in State and County are being called upon to unite in the movement. The letter of the Executive Committee to the County Super intendents of Education follows: "The State Citizens' Education al Association has as its main pur pose the enlisting of the indivi dual citizens of the entire State in a united movement to develop our public schools and higher in stitutions. The only way in which this can be effectively (lone is to secure the organization of a branch of this State Association in every county, and the best way of doing this is to solicit for this purpose the leadership of your self and the school district trus tees of the county. In order to clear the way for permanent and constructive ac tion, three questions should be considered an( acted upon: (1) Shall we memorialize the State Legislature to appoint f commission to conduct a thorough educational survey of the entire State? (2) Shall we memorialize the Legislature to put before the peo ple amendments to the Chapter on Education in the constitution that will make possible such de velopments in our school system as may be necessary? (3) Shall we memorialize the Legislature to revise and improve the tax system of the State? Now will you not get these school district trustees together and ask them to join with you in bringing about the organization of this branch county association in your county? It so happens that this propo-0 sition of ours falls into step with another educational movement al ready stagedl, concerning which the State Superintendent has Written you, and the organization of this County Citizens' Associa tion could be made a part of it. We refer to the fact that the National Educational Association and the American Legion have together issued a call to the peCo pIe of the United States to as semuble (luring the wveek from D)e cember 4-10, which they have amnedl "American Education Werek"~ for the purpose of (iscuss ing the public school situation. We, therefore urge you to ask the school district trustees of your county to call a meeting of your citizens to be held one day during that week, preferably December 10, to organize a County Citizens' Association to discuss the three questions proposed by the State Associationl, which will be bell in Colum11bia thuring the meeting of the Legislature. We are suggest ing that the nmo11liber of delegates to the State meeting selected by each county shall be double the number of representatives that county is entitled to in tihe Iegis lature, and that approximately half of these delegates be women. We request that you kindly notify Reed Smith as to whether you and your trustees have takenl action in cailing such a meeting and after the association has been formed, their decision with refer ence to the three questions sug gested and their appointment of delegates to this meeting of tihe State Citizens' Association. Suggestions for a prograiml and of possible speakers will be sent later. Earnestly urging you to take up this matter at once and join with us inl trying to produce tihe best possible school condlitions in South Carolina. REE) SMITII, for the Exe cutive Committee. Rion McKissick, Greenville. Dr. G. B. Cromer, Newberry. Mrs. E. E. Howell, Florence. Dr. R. P". Bell, Spartanbur-g. Reed Smith, Columbia. Class Spirit. Whatever tihe cause we all real ize tihe wvoefutl lack of class spirit at Carolina. Some attribute this to the fact that hazing is prohlibit ed. But class spirit can lbe, and is fostered by other means than physical violence. Class pride is One way of show ing your spirit. In other colleges there is a customl for each gradi ating class to leave some improve ment given by them to their Alma Mater. In a certain college each class builds ia section on the grand stand on the athletic field. There are numberless things that a class could builld here at Carolina, for instanrce, a new drinking fountain or have a section of tihe wlks on the camripus paved ; anrythinrg whereby tihe class couhil show to others its applreciartion of the 01(1 college. Claiss spirit can Ibe fostered by iter-claiss aithletics, football anrd basebali. At northern universi ties there are inter-elaiss games, siuch as a flaig rush, tug of wvar, 'etc., that (10 mutch to (levelop) class hoyailty and1( in tire endl college spirit. It should niot end( there. It would b)e easy to have literary contests between tire classes, (he elamattttion and dil(ebattirng contests. Thie rivalry of tire classes sihu l)b stimulilatedl. It woruid b)e a good thrinig if in thre class mteetinrgs this marttter conhlil be brought iturand class co)ntestx aur r'anged1. -E. F. BROWN ADDRESSES CAROLINA STUDENTS Lutheran Pastor Makes Talk to Members of University Y. M. C. A. The Rev. 1. 1). Brown, the new pastor of the Ebenezer Lutheran church, spoke to the Y. M. C. A. of the University of South Caro lina at its regular weekly meeting last night, his subject being "Whlat is Life?" takein from the words of the epistle of James 4:14. The speaker gave several defi nitions of life, saying it was the ocean and man the steamer sail ing between the shores of eternity on either side. Another definition was that life was i looi'upon which mien weave fabrics of eternity. Christ called it a jour ney and also a vapor, said the speaker. Ile explained the pow er that vapor may have as rain and steam. "What is your life ?" asked the speaker and propounded five ques tions as follows, giving the ans wers: "What is its foiundation ?" It should be in Christ, the speaker said. "What is tile model of your life?" This also should be taken from the Savior, he said. "What is the plan of your life?" This should be taken from the Bible, especially the New Testament, said Dr. Brown. He here mention ed that God's word has been the inspiration of all "our worthy in stitutions." "What is the influ ence of your life?" was the fourth question, the speaker saying vir tue should go forth from each person's life. The last point was: "What are the activities of your life?" Under this the speaker made the point that one should choose the vocation ill which he might best serve God and hui Inanity. le ended by giving the (lefi nitioin of Hadley of Yale, who said, "Life is not a goblet to be drained but a measure to be filled." Applying it to individuals he called it not the income receiv ed iut that givel out. "I take great pleasure in re commending Pear's soap. Four years ago I used it, since thenl 1 have uised 110 other." Cupid lill. Prof. Davis: "lIn sanls skr'it ''widlow" iems "w ithiout a man." Studenmt (aside) : "There are a 11-ell of a lot of "widows." I Ufe Art 84a HORINE'S, Inc. Picture Framers Artists' Supplies Art Goods 1517 Main Street Coia,. . C.e Co-eds Present "Miss Gamecock." Next week's issue of the Game cock will be in charge of the Co eds, it being customary for theiml to have an1 issue every year. before Christmas. They are at work on the material now and we are sure that it will be one of the best. Our Co-eds this year have inter e-sted theimlselves in college activi ties to a greater extent than many' of thie imenl students and their issue of the Gamecock will reflect their enthusiasm and wake many 'of us up to who the Co-eds are andN what they stand for. 'I LIKE 'MOSTF EVERYlODY, IBUT B.y 1I1AC: INZEN (Of the Scribblers.) I like iost everybody, ulit tlhere's one I "Just can't stand ;" IIe's the one who's prude and prissy, Wlko thinks he' simply grand(l. I like most everybody, Biut sometimes ily blood does eurl, When I hear a fellow saying That lie's a "devil around a girl." Yes, I like all the fellows,-mlost, But I do get llad to my toes, When I know a fellow has money, But von't pay what he owes. I can be pleasant to all the fel lows, But there's one I sure despise, The one, who when talking to you Can't look you in the eyes. Speaking of the inlpleasaiit fel lows, There's another I "Just can't stand." The one who gives you a cold, limp "fish" Instead of gripping your hand All iy buddies are pretty good "fellows," Biut there's one I think a fool Wllo hasn't timlie to try olit for lBut finds time to shoot his pool1. football, Yes, I like most everybody, Hlut there's one I'll a void, I've sworn; Thme one who bums10 a ciga rette, When lie has ma "deck" of hiis own. Drawing Material, Picture Frame Auto Wind Head! Webb's?A 1627 Main Street COLLEGE DIRECTORY W. S. Currell, Ph. D., Presi dent. Senlior Class. II. M. Lightsey, President. Johin C. Buchanan, Secretary. J1unor1 Class. 'ant Kelly, President. J. E. Mill.ard, Secretary. Sopiamore Class. .J. T. Sparkman, President. W. C. Floyd, Secretary. Y. M. C. A. H. 1. Lightsey, President. L. B. Cox, Secretary. Garnet and Black. Tlhad E. 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