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President Melto Improvemeig (Continued tudents in the College of Arts and ences, including those taking Edu tion, Chemistry, Pharmacy and ournalism; there are 164 in the School Commerce, 139 in the School of w, and 84 in the School of Engi. ring. "In proportion to the enrollment of tudents the faculty of the University the smallest in number of any of e State Institutions of higher learn , notwithstanding the fact that it rries the greater part of the gradu te work of the State, in which the sses are necessarily small and also rries work in several professional hools, last year the University had teacher or officer to every 16.3 stu nts, compared to Winthrop's 10.7, itadel's 10 and Clemsons 4.16 stu ents, the figures set forth are based n a student body of 909. In order to rovide for a probably increase of by this semester it has ben neces ry to add more teachers and it ill be necessary to add more. We ave accordingly asked for increases ver last year's appropriation of seve sums aggregrating $24,915 to meet ese requirements." Extra Appropriation Asked. Dr. Melton has asked for an in eased appropriation to be used for novations and repairs to some of the main buildings of the University inting out that money will be saved n the long run by an immediate ap ropriation for this purpose. In this em is including the extension of team heat to those dormitories not ow so provided and thus lessening he fire hazard. The wisdom and econ y of taking a stitch in time cannot over emphasized. An appropriation of $20,748 is ask for janitor and labor services and based upon an estimated pay-roll I the Superintendent of grounds and uildings. An increase of ever 300 sident students makes this appro ration necessary. The amount re ested is less than that recommended t is is urged that the full appro ation be made. A request is made for $15,000 for cational equipment which is sadly eded. This item has suffered ough neglect and it will take many ars to bring it back to normal. The equest this year will only fill the est plans for the year. Only $13, was recommended but it seems to false economy to fail to keep the ucational departments adequately tipped. This may seem to be an ignificant item but it will make great difference where the figur has been close to make every tem count. For Permuanent Improvement. "One of the most urgent needs of heUniversity at this time is that ian additional classroom building. n order to meet the requirements of nr student body we have been re need to the necessity of holding clas is in the chapel, in the library, in e old President's home, in profes rs' offices, in buildings which ought Sbe used for dormitories, in garrets ad cellars. In some of these places, rooms not intended or equipped for kssrooms, students have had to sit floors and%others have had to stand naccount of lack of room and equip ent. We have accordingly asked oan appropriation of $75,000 with iich to erect a new classroom build gt.. We understand the governor as recommended that -this amount emade available, one half this year ad one half next year with authority athe trustees to proceed with the rection of -the building. "Thornwell College, a dormitory for en, is Incomplete. Only the central rt has been erected. The comple lof two wings at a cost of $65,000 Il provide accommodations for at ast 144 students and will relieve our rowded condition to that extent. We ave at present 537 men in rooms in nded to be occupied by 374. In or er to conserve space students' in many iStances have had to stack beds one ver the other and use them in pullman le. In some dormitories there are amany as five men to a room Intend n Asks For e Appropriation From Page 1) ed for two. This crowding is not only unhealthful but seriously inter feres with the work of reflectioh and study to which the student must de vote his time. There is space left for only a few more beds and cots, when this is occupied men students must be turned away unless this build ing is provided. It has been recom mended in the report of last year's commission but action deferred until this year. "The collection of books of the University Library was begun in 1803 and in 1805 numbered 5,000 volumes. There are now some 85,000 volumes, many of which the value cannot be estimated, about 60,000 of which are in the overcrowded main library and the remainder scattered throughout the campus. The present library building, the oldest individual College library in the country, was erected in 1840 and practically nothing has been done to it since erection, it has not even been kept in decent repair. A proper and convenient use of this library, the replacement value of which runs into millions of dollars is vital to the University. We have accord ingly asked for an appropriation of $35,000 to which to erect a suitable annex. Enlargement of Chapel. "The Chapel of the University con sists of the central portion of the dormitory building called Rutledge College. Its seating capacity is 406. It is the only auditorium in the Uni versity, and besides its use for chapel exercises is used for opening and com mencement exercises, lectures, de bates and student body meetings. By way of comparison the Chapel of Clemson College with an enrollment of less than the University is 2,000. We have asked for an appropriation of $40,000 to be expended towards erecting an addition that is estimated will double the seating capacity. "We have requested -an appropria tion of $6,000 for the erection of a warehouse and shop. The University has not so much as a decent wooden shed in which to protect and store property of various sorts when not in use. Such a building will pay for itself ift a short time in saving tHe State a loss sustained every year. "Some years ago, Mr. J. Wilson Hana han, of Winnsboro, S. C., presented a handsome telescopic lens to the' University. Subsequently this lens was mounted from an appropriation by the General Assembly, and it is now worth approximately $4,000. It has been suffered to lie idle and use less for lack of proper housing. It is estimated that a suitable building een be erected for this purpose at a cost of $3,000. In the event an appropria tion is made for this purpose, a friend of the University has agreed to donate $1,000 for the revolving top making the entire outfit complete. Tlue erection of this building will contribute 'grea ly to the instruction in astronomy, that exceedingly interesting and most ancient of the sciences, and we are sure will add much.to the enlighten iment and enjoyment of the people of the State. The amount requested is small and we venture the hope that it may be appropriated. "We are renewing our request for an appropriation for paving campus walks and driveways, the wet and mud dy walks and driveways are a menance to the health of the student body. Our infirmary, inadequate under ordinary conditions, is overcrowded in bad wea ther. All other state institutions have their ~campus walks . paved. The amount asked for this purpose is $10,000. "For such needs as an administration building, an education building, addi tions to the gymnasium, additions to the infirmary, additional dormitories, a residence for the President, addi tional professors' houses, and other buildings necessary to the complete ness of a university plant in keeping with the dignity of a great common wealth we must bide our time in pa Le Professeur He's gone God bless him-no more will the smilihg face, the cheery laugh, the jolly manner of "the fresh country bumpkin from the swamps of the Wat terree" (as he was called in the Game cock several years ago) attract admir ing friends-for he's a professor nowl Our debater friend risen to the rank of history prof, has forsaken his old friends for the ranks of those who have been his erstwhile tormentors. On the first of February he was made an instructor,in the history de partment. Since then he has gotten a vdst pocket note-book, a long pencil with red lead and has been practicing shaking his finger at himself in the mirror in watchful preparation. Late at night he sits up worrying his room mates with dates, leaders, and bat tles. But goshl He is ruined-Last night he went out with a crooked handled umbrella over his arm! Vive, Le Prefesseur! -U.S.C. CAROLINA REAC"ES 1221 ENROLLMENT (Continued From Page 1) his third year as president of the inst' tution he loves so much. None of us will ever know the true worth of the sacrifice he made in order to assume the position he now holds so well, but all of u will always love and hono'r him for it. Other colleges may have their won derful equipment, their immense endow ments their large student bodies, their great faculties, their winning athletic teams but the University of South Car olina has its W. D. Melton and its Spirit. Some time ago, The Gamecock ran the motto: "Pull for Carolina-or pull out." This same slogan can well be applied today. Boost your Alma Mater, tell peo ple what it is, let South Carolina and other states know we are here and soon cur dream of the largest: (we are now the best) university in the South will be realized and with Dr. Melton at its head. - U.S.C. Miss Virginia Utsey has returned from St. George where she spent the ,week-end with her parents. "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 *0he Metropolitan Cafe "The Old Reliable" Established 1900 1544 Main St. Columbia, S. C. SHOES 10% DIS For Stylish 1536 MAIN ST. TI 1 Head to I WINGF SAXON - CL. Edwin CI~ 1508 Main St. TEN PATIENTS ARE NOW 3F INFIRMARY No Serious Cases However Expect to be Vacant Shortly Since the last issue of the Gamecock, the Infirmary list has I;een enlarged some what. 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