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A GRAD'S STORY These things an "old grad," of South Carolina College, '5A, 'told his son, a sophomore or freshman, about 40 years ago. "Col. William C. Preston was the 'president of the college. He was an old man and feeble, he had had a stroke, but his noble presence and manners were of themselves an inspiring lesson. He was the professor of belles lettres, and one of the great rhetoricians and orators of the fmished, perfected style of the country. He had been United States senator before he was president of the college. "You ask what the students did in those days? Well, some of the things you do in th.se. In the afternoons many of vs went up town, singly, or in twos, or in larger parties, aid there we fol lowed our several devices, loafing mos ly. But we did not come back to the college ki that way. We assembled, a little while before the supper hell, at the foot of Main Street, where the State House yard begins-no one called it 'park' in those days. Sometimes there would be 100 or more of us, and we cheered.'' "Cheered what ?" "Nothing in particular, but the yelling was continuous. Then each man found his chum and in pairs, forming an irre gular procession, we marched, yelling to Stewards Hall. Usually I walked with my friend Bill Liviigstone, or with my roommate, Marshall." "But what did this yelling mean?" the Sophomore persisted. "It was a custom, I don't know when or how it started," the man of '51 an swered. ''The new State House had not been btilt then, nor was the town so built up between the State House and the College as it is now. "Yes, it was a warm contest wheni I was elected president of the Clariosophic Society. Two or three candidates were put up against me-first one would be withdrawn when it was seen that lie could not be elected and then another was tried out. My first opponent was a fine fellow, an older man than I, who had been in the Mexican War, and, later he lost his life fighting for the Confed eracy-but lie was too fond of convivial companiy. I was elected though-and then came the supper, costly too, $50, possibly $100. "The successful candidate was bound to give a supper, to his managers and all his supporters. Defeated candidates, too were invited. They were great occasions those suppers following an election in the Clariosophic or the Euphradian so ciety." Such things an "old grad" of the class that was graduated, in December, 73 years ago, to his son, of a class 36 years later. -Old Grad. - -U.S.C. ExrIatgrs T HE JOHNSONIAN, Winthrop Col lege. his is the best gotten up of the p)apers we have seen so far. 'ro begin the paper is attractive to the touch, the prinit clear, the headlines distinct, and the body singularly free from errors. The editorial of this issue .(Octob)er 18th) wvas interestinig, but rather a poor speci men by which to judge the editor's abil ity, since it consisted mainly of a quota tiomn from the Darlingtonm News and Press. Our congratuationis to the editor of such a paper. THE TAR HEELI, University of North Carolina. There is more news in The Tar Heel than in any other school paper we have received. Trhe editors must receive college credlits for their work, it is so scrupejously done. Our main criticism is the quality of paper oni which it is printed, but the contemplation of our own financial difficulties, shows the reasomn for su.ch a condition of affairs. TVHE ERSKINE MIRROW, Erskine College. This is a newsy little paper. We like the size and make up of your paper Your editorials, however, could be longer, and your headlines of fer a lit tle more contrast to the rest of the print. THE PERISCOPE, Coker College. TXhe Periscor'e is a neat, well-rounded little paper. It is especially good on its editorials and pesonals. We are glad to note these two things, because they are the personality of a school publica tidn. We can read the otlher things 'n the daily papers, but the.se. are ofth Ko-Ed Sassiety Kolumn An occasion which will long be re membered by the Freshmen and we hope by the Juniors, was the party given by the Freshmen in honor of their sis ter class last Saturday night in the living room of the Woman's College. This included only the residents in the Wom an's College and Annex, however, each girl had a young man as her guest. On entrance each guest was presented with a small card and told to secure as many left-haid autographs as possi ble. It was great fun doing it but it wus much more fun when we tried to fi gure out what the names were the next lay. A short and snappy program was given by the Freshmen including a solo by Miss Ellen Chaplin and humorous read ings by Misses Annie Mae McGrady, Thelma Lockman and Ora Mae Jackson. Miss Eva Jor Lockman gave a toast to the Junior Class and Miss Virginia Mc Swain responded. After a short interval each guest was presented with a contest called "A Musi cal Romance." Some of the results were read aloud and most of them created quite a laugh, especially when Mr. Burns announced that "The Fight Is On" was played as a Wedding March. Mr. Tyler and Mr. Burns were presented with ap propriate prizes for the most ridiculous answers. Then appeared tally cards, carrying out the green and white color scheme, and each person was allowed ten dates of three minutes. The time-keeper was con tinually accused of cheating but after the ten dates everyone was allowed to talk to his best girl unmolested. Many of the couples enjoyed dapcingi between intervals of ptich and cake which were delightfully served in the hall. We are sorry Dean Dillard could not be with us but appreciate "Mother Mid's" presence and feel sure that she added much to the success of the party. 'ihe Freshman Hot:se Club held a meet ing Tuesday night at 6:15 in the Woman's College Cafeteria. House rules and reg ulations were discussed at some length but were finally adopted with only a few minor changes, as they now stand. -U.s.c. CHAMPIONSHIP TIED UP BY FURMAN'S VICTORY (Continued from page 1) a Furmanite would intercept a pass or some other break would give the bail to the wearers of the Purple. One of the most exciting plays was in the final period when Brice tossed a long one to Wright for a net gain of 49 yards, Wright was caught by the last man when apparently free for a touchdown. This put the ball on the 14 yard line but Har rell intercepted a pass on the next play. LINE UP AND SUMMARY. Carolina (0) Pos Fumn(0 Meyer .............ighm Long ..........LT.....mt Edmumds ....... LG....Lnfr Dukes ..........C.....oea Blartell.........RG....Dbo Muraug.....R ........rlan Swink~.......R ........c Smith Wrigh.......Q .......anford Boatrigt .L ........Dobson Jeffords ........ RH ........ McGee Rogers.........FB ....... Chewning Officials, Strupper (Ga. Tech,) refe ree; Foster (I-lampdlen Sidney,) umpire; Black (Davidson,) headlinesman. Quar ters, 15 minutes each. Carolina .............. 0 0 0 0-- 0 [Furman..............0 3 7 0--10 Scoring: Furman Touchdown Blackwell. Field goal: Chewning Goal after touchdown: Chewning. ---U. S.c. Resolutions Sent D. C. Brock. At a meeting of the Student Body, November 12, 1924, the following reso lutions were adopted: Be it resolved that the Student Body of the University of South Carolina ex tend to Mr. D. C. Brock, one of their number, their heart-felt grief for the recent death of his mother, and their sincere sympathy in his bereavement. Be it further resolved that copies of these resolutions be sent to the bereav ed family, anid submitted to the Gamne Signed, Frank T. Meeks, Rtobert B. Stewart, C. B. Williams, A salesman bringing his bride South on their honeymoon visited a hotel where he boasted of the fine honey. "Sambo," he asked the colbred wait er, "where's vny honey?" "Ah don't know boss," replied Sam bo, eyeing the lady cautiously. "She don't work here no mo." --U.S.C. Our objection to decided blondes is they are seldom decided about anything else. Charlie & Monroe College Students Hair Cutting a Specialty Polite and Efficient Service to all University Men Opposite Jerome Hotel Next to Woman's Exchange 1128 Lady St. Phone 6061 Visit Billy Bull's "A Meal a Minute" -at 1211 Gervais St. Phone 8502 And Get a Good Lunch Quick I Pure Milk 10c per pint We Wholesale Sandwiches The Savoy Cafe "Open All Night" Food of the Best Quality Polite A<ttention 1327 Main St. Columbia, S. C. Students Are Welcome "Quality First-Service Always" MEANS BARBER SHOP 1314 Main St. Phone 7421 Six Experienced Artistic Barbers Your Patronage Highly Appreciated - Hair Bobbing a Specialty - Polite Service Guaranteed Walter E. Brown, Manager Vh e Metropolitan Cafe "T he Old Reliable" Established 1900 1544 Main St. Columbia, S. C. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THEY PATRONIZS US SHOES 10% DIS For Stylish 1536 MAIN ST. Ti 1 Head to I WINGF SAXON - CL Edwin Ci 1508 Malin St PHONE 5181 Yellow Cab Company DAY AND NIGHT The Cars That Carry Insurance For You SPORTING GOODS RADIO SETS AND SIPPLIES 0 CHINA AND GLASSWARE Lorick & Lowrance, Inc. Columbia, S. C. "Shoes For All Occasions" NEW STYLES NOW READY YOUR rNSPECTION INVITED NICKERSON'S "Quality Footwear" Main at Lady Columbia, S. C. R. C. WILLIAMS & SONS Incorporated FURNITURE, RUGS, IANOLEUMS, SHADES, PILLOWS 1638 Main Street Columbia, S. C. Phone 5815 SHAVING SUPPLIES HAIR TONICS, HAIR OILS, "STACOMB" AND MANY OTHER TOILET ARTICLES Columbia Barbers' Supply Company 1326 Main Street Columbia, S. C. Meet Me At Tap p's Meet Me At Tapp's -FOR OVER A GENERATION - This store has been the bulwark of the buying public for Ladies' Ready-to-Wear, Gent's Furnishings, Piece Goods, Notions and Ladies' Accessories. For over twenty years the good people of the State of South Carolina have been "Meeting at Tapp's," and buying dependable quality merchandise. QUANTITY WITHOUT QUALITY IS FALSE ECONOMY The James L. Tapp Company COLUMBIA, S. C. COUNT TO ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS SHOES Shoes go to KRAMER'S "THE STORE OF STYLES" COLUMBIA, S. C. )M HOOK 526 Main Street coot Outfitters for the College Man IELD DRUG STORE 1443 Main Street JLLUM SHOE COMPANY. ipp - - Walkoe r.