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.M. C. A. an REV. R. W. GREGG IS SPEAKER FOR 'Y' SUNDAY P.M. IS BIBLE-CLASS TEACHER Popular in His Synod-Spoke at Chicora Commencement Last Year Rev. S. W. Gregg, D. D., who has been secured as the speaker for the "Y" meeting Sunday night, is the popu lar pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill. After serving this church for over fifteen years it is a mark of distinctio nthat his work is continuing to grow with the same steadiness that has characterized his entire ministry. The Church has re cently erected one of the best equip ped Sunday school builddings in the State. Dr. Greeg teaches a young men's Bible class every Sunday and the members of it are loud in their praise of the man who brings them a practical lesson and also takes such a personal interest in their problems. After graduating from the Citadel and Columbia Theological Seminary, Dr. Gregg entered upon the active ministry, serving several churches be fore taking up the work at Rock Hill. During the long pastorate there he has made his influence felt both in Rock Hill and in all the State. He is considered one of the most eminent preachers in the synod as evidenced by the fact that he delivered the Bac caleaureate sermon for Chicora Col lege last year and will speak to the graduating class of Columbia Seminary the morning of the (lay he will speak at the "Y" meeting. Dr. Gregg is a man of remarkable personality. Whenever he makes a public address the hearer is impressed with the fact that he is not preaching at but simply talking to him. This is a characteristic that we like in any man. It shows that the speaker has a personal interest in the individual and that he is ready to take advantage of every opportunity of strengthen ing those in his audience. He is the kind of man who will give us a great message. It will be a good and worthwhile way to spend forty-five minutes to cone to the "Y" meeting Sunday night. The service will begin promptly at seven o'clock. - U.s.c. - STUDENT COMMENTS ON BLUE RIDGE LIFE Fellow Carolinians. the only way for you really to know of the benefits that a trip to Blue Ridge affords is to nake this short pilgrimage for yourself be tween the 10th and 25th of June 1925. Only by going can you absolutely feel and know of the o)pportunities for developing andl maintaining those in nate yet subduedl potentialities that are inherent in all human beings. It wvill have a b)roadlening influence upon your life, in that it will show to you p)athls that you have never trodden be fore where obstacles and stumbling blocks are unknown and1 where love, peace and happiness ab)oundl galore. It has affordedl these things to others andl to you it can (do the same. Blue Ridge meant a life in Christ for me. There, for the first time in my life, I caught the true Christian spirit, which permeated the swveet bree.. zes that swirled down from the lofty hills of western North Carolina, in the land of the sky--that sp)irit that lives throughout eternity. Through the many and varied activities in which everyone engages, I found that per sonal touch of friendship, and cor dial fellowship that characterizes a group of Southern Christian College Boys. There one learns to know and ob serve spontaneously and perpetually the Golden Rule. There you may also resuscitate and replenish your ener gies after nine months study and re paration for grapplhing with the world ly problems. - u.s.c. - The girl who used to blush easily has given way to the girl who blushes permanently. d Blue Ridge I Y.M.C.A. News "Y" ANNUAL RETREAT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 9 By the ruddy light of a camp-fire, and with all the "Y" council grouped about a smouldering log, future plans for the Y. M. C. A. will be drawn up. The council will make its annual re treat to Adaim's Pond about May 9. The "Y' has realized that the con ditions of the University are chang ing. and that, in order to be effec tive, its program must be outlined to meet the present and future needs of the student body. Therefore the "Y" retreat will be largely given over to the analysis of these problems, and an attempt will be made to outline a progran that will be of help to stu dents to solve their problems, and to suggest methods of operation by which the plans will be promulgated thru out the student body. The boys of the council will not only engage themselves in the pleas ure of a camping trip, but being withdrawn from the activities of the campus, they can accomplish more in the woods around thte campfire. - U.s.c. - WINSOME LASSIES ARE BLUE RIDGE HELPERS Winsoie lasses, and, plenty of them. Where? At Blue Ridge. They come fron colleges all over the South. Their service makes your meals all the more pleasant, and, their clerical work keeps things hununing. If it is true that young ladies mean whether or not you will decide to make tle trip, then your mind is made up. For there are many charming misses who will be glad to share your hikes. When the day's program is done they make enjoyable company on a trip to Black Mountain or the Spanish Cas tle. They are all lovers of the out-of doors. Judging fron the reports brought back by the Carolina students who went to Blue Ridge last year the girls fit the requirements of being good looking. Weak-hearted swains may avoid them. But if you like their com pany, you will find it at Blue Ridge. - U.s.c. SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP IS BLUE RIDGE SPIRIT A college student cannot spend ten (lays anywhere during which time he will grow as inuch mentally, physi cally, and spiritually, as he will ten (lays at Blue Ridge. Jesus way of life actually predoninates atd everybody likes it. The spirit of friendship and love perneates the air. You ieet boys from the farthest corners of the south but thtey become as much a brothter to you. (luring thtose ten (lays, as your owvn room-mate here in college. I believe this spirit of friend shtip mineant more to me than any other factor in the conference. No matter whtere you were, whether studying the wvordl of G;od, trying to solve college p)rob)lems, in the swimtming pool1, on a htike, or the basket ball court this spirit of friendship and love wvas pre doinlant among the fellows. - U.S.c. -- Co-Ed Society Misses Irene Shaver, Irene Richard son. E~mily Jay Hughes, Rutht Lang felder, lEilzabethm Phillips, Sara Davis, Elizabetht Mullins, Ethel Ann McLure and( her guest..Gladys West of Camden, attended an informal party given by the Boys' T'umblling Tream at Adams' P~ondl. Saturday evening. Dancing, swimming, and a big picnic supper were the features of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis were the chaperons. Miss Virginia McSwain expects to leave for Winthrop College tomorrow to spendc the week-end with her sister, Ethel. - U.s.c. A steam roller rolled on a stray canine And flattened him east and west. He hadn't .a chance to utter a whine, But his pants no douht were pressed.l News Features "Y" MEN PRAISE BLUE RIDGE IDEA -STILL GROWING MANY VIEWS SHOW UP Campus Life Soon Develops Real Friendships Soon Made There The president of a southern college once said, "Had I the choice of send ing my boy to college two years or to Blue Ridge one summer, I'd send him to Blue Ridge." The question "why" will now be ask ed an( only one who has been up there .where the sky and land meet could tell you. As Gordan May put it, "Those folks up there must be fixing to move -they've got all the land rolled up." College men from all parts of the country are assembled up there for ten (lays among those truly great men as Speer, Eddy and others. One can't help but enjoy his stay and remember for many years the lessons learned and the associations. Years later, those men who were at Blue Ridge will be the leaders of the land anl the friends made while there will help one both in a social and busi ness way. "But how can I meet all those 400 men who will be up there," may be the question asked. Blue Ridge has a spirit that makes one feel at home. As on our compus, every man speaks to the other fellow every time he meet him. And then again, as Bill Boyd stress ed in his talk Sunday night at the "Y," there are many girls up there al so, studying at the summer school. They are pretty and they sure know how to turn their heads the other way when a fellow wants "fourths" or "fifths" on the chicken or another helping of desert. Much more could be said about Blue Ridge, funny experiences, truths learn ed, and lessons taught, but the best way is to go and find out for ones self. - U.S.C. - ENSEMBLE SINGING IS BLUE RIDGE FEATURE After everyone had finished a hearty repast each evening at 6 o'clock, near ly all the students of the conference gathered around the piano in the lobby and soon the whole place echoed with a grand ensemble of voices. College songs, folk songs and religious songs were united to form quite a varied tnd interesting program. Anything was sing from Kipling-Speaks "Mandalay" was "I'hree Blind Mice" and "Old far mer Browni." Quite spirited they grew sometimes, and occasionally the bug list would have to continue blowing uin til they would stop. Trhen the melodies would (lie dlown) and all would assem ble on the outside for the twilight hill side meeting. A different college had charge of the program each night. Songs of every college were heard, and these men led the groups in singing songs familiar to~all. -- U.S.c. -- BLUE RIDGE INVITES WATER SPORTS' LOVER No alibis. If you can't swim then p)addle your own canoe. The new lake at BTue Ridge is amply provided with boats for those who dlon't care to step into the water. Sweet notes of the ukelele and mixed voices. Swimming has always been a strong card at Blue Ridge and the aquarian sport has furnished some interesting contests. Back in the summer of 1922 Alex Waite capturedl the merman 's crown and won the matches single handed. Since then the pool has be come so popular that it could not ac comumodlate all who want to swim. So the association has built a lake large enough to satisfy all comers. The lake, which cover sseveral acres, is filled with clear sparkling waters from the mountain springs. Spring boards and diving stands have been provided. Everyone at Blue Ridge may mse the canoes nde the loae "As Copsand Goes, So Goes the Fashion" LEARN TH% WAY CLOTHING Stylish Clothes for College Men who $25.00 to $55.00 want qualky as well as style. HATS The New Shapes and Colors most de $3.50 to $10.00 sired always in stock. FURNISHINGS Manhattan Shirts, Van Heusen Collars Everything That's New Cheney Neckwear, Munsing Underwear. Poll Dress Suits Copeland Suits Made to Por Rnt Messur Company 1535 Main Street Columbia, S. C. GET SMARfr STYLE - But Get - HART SCHAFFNER & MARX QUALITY BACK OF IT M. L. Kinard, Inc. 1523 Main Street Columbia, S. C. r9 CLASS RINGS CLASS PINS - WATCH REPAIRING - Our Watch Repairing Department is well-known all over this section of the country for its efficient and accurate work. We give you the best work at very reasonable prices P. H. Lachicotte & Company - Jewelers - 1424 Main St. Columbia, S. C. 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