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'UCi GOOD WORK BY OUR CERCLE FRANCAIS CELEBRATE EIGHTH YEAR Aided War Orphan ReiW Me. bership Once Included Many The beginnings of University Prench Club activities in recent years occurred in February of 1916 when the "Cercle Francais" was oirganized. Dr. - W. S. Currell, the President of the Upiversity of South Carolitne, ImtedI Monsieur Louiq Pelamarro,neral eerqtary of the Alliance PrancaIse, to visit the Uni ver-sity. Monsieur Delamarre spoke to a gathering of University people and interested. citizebs of Columbia. As a result of this gathering and the inspiration imparted by Mr. Delamarre there was founded the Cercle F'rancais, of which several members of the French Department and some citizens of the city, not members of the University community, have served as officers. From these beginnings there develop ed at the University and in the city of Columbia a group of theAlliance Frati caise, affiliated with the Federation de 1' Alliance Francaise, which has head quarters in New York City and is it self affiliated with the Alliance Fran caise of Paris. From this organization arose the local France, through which some thousand chapter of the Fatherless Children of children, orphaned in the World War, were cared for by the generosity of South Carolinians. The statewide in terest in this work had .its origin at the University. During the past year the club has functioned exclusively as a University students' organization. At present the club has a membership of twenty. Those students taking French *are invited to attend the meetings of the club and join its roll. Monsieur C. C. Fishburne is the president of the cluS; Monsieur Antony Reeves, vice-president; and Madamoiselle Lillian Barrow, secretary. (This is the second of a series of articles giving short histories of the clubs and organizations functioning on the campus. Other articles will appear in the Gamecock -from time to time. Editor.) -U.s.c. CHRISTMAS GERMAN IN GYMNASIUM FRIDAY ANNUAL HOLIDAY DANCE Out of Town Visitors Invited Promises To Be Elaborate Affair The Christmas German will be held in the University Gymnasium, on the even ing of Friday, December 19, from 10 o'clock until 2 o'clock. The Gymnasium will be elaborately decorated in Christ mas colors, and a distinctly unique scheme in the decorations will be car ried out. Music will be furnmshed by Michael Agenof f's Orchestra, which has been playing at exclusive club dances in Chi cago, all this fall. The grand march will be led by W. W. Doar, president of the club, and Miss Frances Weston. The faculty and their wives will be the chaperones. Many out of town college boys and girls will be present for this brilliant affair. There is every indication that this will be one of the most successfuf dances ever given by the German Club. ---U.s.c. WOMAN AUXILIARN TEAS ATTRACT LARGE NUMBER Mesdames Wauchope and Davis were the hostesses at the weekly tea given at Flinn Hall Thursday. Tea and cakes were served to a large number of stu dents and facul,ty members with their wives. It is hoped that more students will come to Flinn Hall each Thursday at five o'clock and spend a social hour. --U.s.c. Annie Mae: "I got to study." Senior: "What for?" Annie Mae: "For a change." Mrs. Goddard: "Willis of DeSaus sure came over and said Dr. Melton wanted to see me." Lillie: "Is Willis a Senior?" It is announced that Mary 'uas another litte lnab E University Clubs SOCIOLOGISTS DISCUSS NEW LABOR AMENDMENT Professor Williams Speaks The proposed eigItteenth amendment to the Constitution 'of the United States was debated and discussed at the regu 14r meeting of the Sociqlogy Club. After the regular debate which was presented by Messrs. McColl and Polier for the affirmatire nd Usit. Sweat man and Millette 'for the negative, Dr. -0. Crioft Williat gave a short talk oi the subject of the debate. In the course of his talk Dr. Willams gave some in te'esting information on the growth of child labor legislation in South Carolina and Georgia in thq past f6w years. Dr. Williams also told of the beginnings and orgainzation of nation wide propo ganda on child labor. Mr. P. E. Sloan read an editorial from a current issue of life on former Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. After some comments upon the editorial and discussion of the debate the meeting adjourned. Plans are being made for an informal party to be held sometime before the holidays. -U.s.c. DR. BERBYSHIRE SPE4KS AT GREEK CLUB MEETING Ne Campus Organization The Gildersleeve Greek Club held its regular meeting last Thursday night in the Ancient Larguage classroom. Pro fessor Derbyshire lectured to the club on the life of Socrates. This club is just in its infancy, being organized only last year. It is com posed of members of the advanced Greek classes. James Hicks is president of the organization, D. H. Eargle, vice president and J. V. Neilson is secretary and treasurer. -u.s.c. MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT OF LECONTE SOCIETY The LeConte Scientific Society will hold its regular meeting Friday even ing, December 12th, at 8:15 in the Geo logy lecture room. The principle paper will be given by Dr. A. C. Moore of the department of Biology on "Mapping the Chromosome," In addition to this, Dr. G. F. Lipscomb of the department of Chemistry will give a short paper on "The Effect of Potassium Salts on th.e Formation of Fats in Cotton Seed." Professor Rowe of the Engineering de partment will give 4n illustrated lecture on "Water Purification and Sewage Disposal." This program should be quite interesting and it is hoped that a goodly number will be present. Stu dents ' are always welcome at these meetings. -u.s.c. CLARIOSOPHIC SOCIETY HOLDS SHORT SESSION Reception Next Week Mr. R. E. Smoak was initiated at the regular meeting of the Clariosophic Lit erary Society held last Tuesday night. Mr. Smoak was introduced to the society as a regular member. Action was taken asking those mem bers of the society who wish to invite young ladies from Columbia and Chicora colleges to give the names to the secre tary in order that the invitations may be sent to the colleges. The names of other invites need not be handed in. The names of the members who have been absent for four consecutive meet ings was read out. In order to pertnit the members of the society attending the performance of the Glee Club at the Imperial, the society was recessed until December 16, the date set for th~e re ception. --u.s.c. EUPHRADIAN RECEPTION FOR NEW OFFICERS There will be no regular meeting of the Euphradian Literary Society on Tuesday evening as the regular pre Christmas reception will be given. Young ladies from the various colleges and the city wvill be the guests of honor. This is expected to be one of the crowning social events of the year. -U.S.c' When you see seven passengers in a two seated car you knowv there is a col lege some where around. It is rumored that a petition has been presented to the Faculty to keep the li brary onen until eleven o'clock. Ts" PLAN FOR XMAS TIEE At FLIn HALL WAS SUCCESS LAST YEAR Poor Children of the City T9 Be Giyen Presents-Yes W* Have a Santa Joy will reign unconfined in the hearts of 50 of the poor children of Columbia this Fridaj when the Y. M. & Y. W. are giving a . Christmas for them at Flinn Hall. The time will be 4 o'clock and the school will be invited to come and watch the kids enjoy themselves. The "Y" committee is headed by Mr. 2eke Brant, The Co-ed chairman has not been announced. Each chairman is having plenty of help from a large committee. The girls are now at work trimming the dolls or making cidthes for them or doing what ever is necessary to be done to dolls to fix them up for a Xmas tree. The boys ae wondering how large a foot goes into a number 6 sock for an 8 Year old infant and what kind of a toy to buy for Johnnie Smith who is 4 years old but will prove to be about 14 when he arrives. The committee is try ing to fix things so that the kids will have a good time and incidentally they are having a good time at it. It is rumored that a special committee is thinking of feeding Bob Hope milk and mush until the Christmas holidays so that he will be fat enough to act as Santa Claus. It is also rumored that the hat will be passed to help pay the ex penses. Chip in. --U.S.c., "Y" BEGINS MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN ON CAMPUS Only 75 Non-Members The Membership Committee of the Y. M. C. A. set as its goal for the year 100 per cent membership of all the men on the campus. The Y. M. C. A.- is the largest rep resentative body of students on the campus, but did you know that of the 550 men on the campus that 475 are members of the Y. M. C. A? Are you numbered with them-if not-why not? committee will make it the motto "To see the 75 men who are not members." Present your name for membership to one of the membership committee at once. The committee is composed of D. R. Joye, chairman, J. R Patrick, W. W. Miller, Lesley Dickert, E. J Massie, D. C. Brock, and Henry Wil liamson. --U.s.c.. DR. BARRON GIVES "Y" TALK ON SUNDAY NIGHT Speaks on Service "Service is the greatest word in the English Language," said Dr. Barron in his address to the "Y" Sunday night. "The most satisfying thing in the world is service for Jesus Christ. Give love to mankind and love to your life will flow. "College boys and girls are the sour ces of the nations strength. They are the physically and mentally the nations best. But a man's life is no more than the objects to which it is given. If you put your life on the plane that Jesus set you will obtain the greatest good this world has to offer. Standi alone on a God given stand. There is< hope and vitalizing power in the Chris tian life. "Life is a process oi training, he as serted. "Nothing ever just happens; everyone that is famous became so by hard work. "Christ is the supreme example of manhood. Get a grip on him and whenii trials come on, swing to him."1 Dr. Plato Durham of Emory Uni versity was to have spoken, but due to illness, Dr. B3arron spoke in his place. The "Y" quartet sang a selection. --U.s.C.---- ' The love-triangle. Smoak-Wi-lson Thomas (soph) have been holding nigh ty meetings. Each visits the library for a date. When rushed out by Miss South- < ard, and after escorting the ladles to, the "chicken-coop," they return to Ten. 9 R. 4 to talk over the events of the 1 evening. Ko-Ad SaSiety -KbIumn* PARTIES AT DORMITORY FEATURE SOCIAL NEWS Lsst Tuesday evening four simple smons went. fishing in "Seldom Inn" 4nlice their name sake they caught no whales but a can of salmon and a box A saltines. After the catch was eaten the party broke camp and wended their ways homeward thru the wilderness andl wilds of the third floor. P. S. For further information ask any of the suckers: Maude, Delle, Lou ise and Lillie. They bit. Friday night Miss Dena Snodgrass entertained the Premieres with an am brosia supper. Cake, candy and atibro sia were served and souvenirs given to each guest. The occasion was one of the most delightful and enjoyed of those kiven this year.' The entire club was present. Miss Virginia McSwain entertained a group of friends Friday evening with an nformal dinner party in her room "Stag ger Inn." Fried chicken, pickles, crack !rs, potato chips, sandwiches, chicken ;alad, cake and fruit were served the guests. Those enjoying this occasion were: Misses Maude Ellis, W. Lee Fr,eeman, Eflen Hough, Marguerite fohnson, Dena Snodgrass, Ethel Ann ,WcClure, Delle Evans, Mary Saye, and 4illie Baker. Quite a few girls in the dormitory ,ave been suffering from minor ail nents lately, varying from colds and ever to boils. Those who have been )r still are on the sick list are: Misses 4illie Baker, Delle Evans, Louise Tho nas, V. A. McSwain, Annie Mae Mc arady, Helen Hilb, Minnie Lee Free nan, Blanche Folsom, Marguerite John ion, Elbertine Durr, Leila Robbins, gladys Young, Clyo Hughes, Nettye M. Carson, Ella Davis, Marie Bruce, Cath !rine Phillips, Iola Roberts, Eitha Ger rald, Ellen Hough, Eleanora Beasley, Virginia Doar ant Ethel Ann McClure md Mother "Mid." Last Wednesday night Misses Delle Evans and Minnie Lee Freeman enter tained with a farewell party for Miss Thelma Tidwell. Musical selections were rendered by: Misses Baker and Hough. Each guest wrote in a "Day Book" which was presented to the hon >r guest. Hot chocolate, coaconut and :hocolate cake were served, after which the guests departed to the strains of 'Aloha Oe." Thcse present wer-: Wisses Irene Richardson, Virginia Mc Swain, Ethel Ann McClure, Maude Ellis, rnily J. Hughes, Ellie Beasley, Dena Snodgrass, .Mary ,Saye, Lillie Baker, Warguerite Johnson, Thelma Tidwell, 'ladys Bell, Louise Thomas, Elbertine Durr and Irene Shaver. Our little house is becoming quite Famous. We have our fourth graduate ;tudent, Miss Neta Dicks, sister of Miss L,ois Dicks. lMiss Dicks is an accom lished musician, and she doesn't4 mind laying for one either. She acts as iostess at the "Big D)ormitory" in the 'venings. -U.s.c. ENGINEERS PLAN DUTCH SUPPER AT NEXT MEET: Regular Program Given At a meeting held in the LeConte Col efie December 5, the University chap er of the Student Branch of the Ameri an Association of Engineers carried out he following program. Mr. William Lemmond told of his 'Engineering Experiences with the Spar anburg Electric Company last summer." Mfr. J. L. Foster in presenting current Events gave some data concerning rail isay and highway accidents, Mr. E. J. Ready read an original poem "An Re roir," Mr. Goodwin concluded the pro rram with wittecisms. The student engineers, with Prof. lowe and the presidenet of the branch, 2. B. Parsons, discussed engineering ethics, membership requirements, and >lans for a Dutch supper on Friday, )ecember 19th. This meeting at which mother interesting program will be ren lered, will be the last one until January, 925, and all members are urged to see he secretary, J. P. Caldwell, and let minm know their intentions as to attend ngr it. t'AUE THREE ~" AMNEX GIRLS GET REAL SCARE SATURDAY NIGHT "VILLIANS" ON DOORSTEP Marauders Prove To Be Relatives On Visit-Mis" B. Innocent Is Victim Two of the girls that room in the Campus Annex certainly won't grow any more if "getting scared" prevents growth. About seven-thirty Saturday night these two girls were strolling along the board walk that leads from the girls Dormitory to the Annex, talking about the glory of Saturday night--doors lopen . until eleven, best beaus coming, movies. Little did they know that a thrill was awaiting theml They reached the top of the steps that lead down the em bankment in front of the Annex sud den stop I What did they see? Two men, mind you men, sitting on the bot tom step, and this step had to be pass ed to reach safety. Hearts going ninety miles an hour I "Villians like in the moviesl" "Let's go back to the dormitory." One of the men said disgustingly, "aw, come on we're not going to hurt you. We're waiting for Miss Blank." They were scared almost into conip tions but managed to toddle weakly down the steps and into the annex. They came panting into Miss Blank's room and asked her if she knew someone was waiting for her. Trembling she made her way to the porch-re-enforced by only ten other girls, who were armed with coal, shoes, curtain poles, and razor blades. I am sure the men were trembling oy this time. Miss Blank, in a small voice says, "Does anybody out there want me ?" "No," a coarse, gruff voice ans wered. The men were coming to the porch I Backed up, as she thought, by such an army Miss Blank was determined to find out who they were and what they wanted. "Oh, for goodness sakes, it's just you," escaped Miss B.'s lips. Miss Blanks spends the week-ends at home, her brother and brother-in-law were to meet the rest of the family in front of the annex, and they were early (or the family late) and so were just innocently waiting on the steps for them. Tuning to explain and to intro dice the supposed villians, Miss B. found the army gone. Of course, when we found out how it was we all laughed a bit shakingly though. If the annex girls look rather pale for a year or two in the future, well they haven't gotten over the scare.. HYPATIANS DEBATE NEW MARRIAGE QUESTIONS Quartet Gives Selection The Hypatian Literary Society held its regular meeting orn Wednesday after noon. Miss Hollingworth was installed as critic, as successor to Miss Varn. An impromptu debate "Resolved, That it is better to be and old man's darling than a young man's slave," was substi tuted for the regular literary program, "Which" was 'abser#. 'Llhe negative upheld by Misses Hancock and Car rie Nell Goff was given the decisiorr over the affirmative, upheld by Misses Lightsey and Campbell. Miss Bessie Cooper gave a brief s'peech on "The Meaning of Christmas." Messrs. Caligan, Eargie, Bryan, and Hall of the "Y" qluartet entertained the society with several selections. --u.s.c. The many friends of Miss Thelma Tfidwvell will regret to learn that she has returned to her home in Ridgeway be cause of sickness. It is hoped that she will be wvell enough to resume her stu dies in February. The picture "Class-mates'' caused a great deal of excitement in one suite over at the dormitory. We wonder whose ? ? ? Some men marry for money and others are merely careless. I love the eyes of laughing blue, I love the mystic brown eyes, too But most of all I love the eyes That answer when they're spoken to. Lets play strip poker Winner take all? Now, loser take cold