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Keitt Oratorical Tonight MoadAayi In Chapel - 7:30 on raea University of South Carolina VOL. XIX. COLUMBIA, S. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1926 NO 13 Extension Depa A ccomplished In South Car Possibilities for Univer sity Work Not Yet Exhausted STATE REALIZES VALUE Past Year Was Most Successful In All Phases of Activity Housed in the building at the head of the campus, and occupying but one floor of the old Presidcnt's Home, is one of the most important branches of the University's activities. The Exten sion department, under the direction of Prof. B. L. Parkinson, and during his leave of absence, Prof. Orin F. Crow, has attained a vital position in South Carolina education. Miss Isabel Wat kins, Extension secretary and her co workers have contributed much to the success of the department. The state is awakening to the possibil ities offered by the University extension dellar ment. Inquiries have become in treasingly numerous for information as to the nature of extension classes pro vided by the University. Many citizens of Columbia and the adjoining towns wish the privilege of taking University courses in the evening. Hindered By Finances Lack of funds prevents the Extension department from establishing its proper sphere-the education of thpse people of South Carolina who are unable to attend college. Universities of other sta es have instituted these extra-mural instruction and have made available the privileges of higher instruction. The University of Florida enrolled 6,000 persons in home study courses last :tr The University of North Carolina enrolled 2,000 correspondent students. A the University of South Carolint there is a natural hub and directing cen ter for these activities. The groundwork is prepared and the introduction of these d[zportunities depends now only on the wisdom of the people of the state. Prof. B. L. Parkinson, in a foreword to the article in the catalog summarizes 1'"e position of the Extension )work. Prof. Parkinson writes: Broadens Campus "It has been conceded that the func.ion of a state university is three-fold: to teach the students no its campus thoroly and well; to encourage and develop re search work by various members of its faculty and student body; and to render to the sta.e at large such service as may be consistently rendered by a state uni versity. "The Extension Division is the official agency thru which the University of South Carolina serves individuais and organiza ions outside of its campus. The idea at the basis of Extension is that thru some form of organization the ad vantages and influence of the university faculty, libraries, anid laboratories shoulM be madle available and serviceable to thie greatest niumber of people. The Exten Sioni Division is, therefore, the adminis tra ive unit thru which the citizens of the Commonwealth u'ilize the services of the University of South Carolina." Thle Extension Division is responsible for publication of the Universit.v Weekly Netes, which will be mailed free of charge to any person who requests his or her name placed upon its mailing list. It is the policy of the publishers of 'his week-' ly news letter to make it a medium thru wvhich, faculty members and students por! tray' South Carolina's history. litera'ure. institutions, industries, and resources. Tlhis pubhlication feattures South Carolina Association and of the State Department Af l.dtucaiton. Its scope is as broad as its name. It is not partial to the inter Continued to Page Five) rtment Has Great Service olina Education Cabinet Dance in Gym Given Tomorrow Night The Sociai Cabinet will sponsor a dance to be given in the gym tomorrow night from 9 to 12. The Gamecock orchestra will furnish the music, and members of the fac ul y and their wives will act as chaperones. Admission will be one dollar. This will be the last dance given until after the examinations are over. May Not Hold Road Meet at Carolina Now PLAN FOR BROADER STUDY Dean Rowe Speaks of New Needs Needs in State for Citizens To Know About The University may no: sponsor the Road Institute this year as before was he statement given out to a Gamecock reporter Tuesday morning by Professor Rowe, Dean of Tie School of Engineer ing. The reason for this was that the State Highway department is meeting all the demands so that the road ques tion is not as warm a discussion as a few years ago. "If it is possible. we want to have something that is broader this year". said Professor Rowe. "We would lik2 to have a meeting that included fores try, sanitary sewerage, ports, roads, land develojynent and many o:her important features that would interest all the peop.e. The delegates could attend the talk; that they were interested in, and then at the end have a meeting that would bring all the matters together. "South Carolina has many many acre of land that are available. and it is fun ny that people ieave this state where the opportunities are so great and go to other state they spent a great amount of mon lars in ranches and farms, and have cold weather eight months in the year. Here, the cattle could find feed the whole year. "Also", he continued, "this state is remarkable for the fac: that it is not even necessary to plant trees in a newly cleared section--in a few years a new growth of pines will come up. In other states thep spend a great amount of mon ey keeping down the forest fires, whi;e here, prac ically nothing is spent. "The board of health has been working hard trying to get the ideas of sanitation before the p.ub)lic, yet many dlisregard the pamplets and letters. Last summer, lie dIrouth caused the people to realize the need of sanitary water systems. This matter could be discussedl at tihe meeting and authorities on the subject could be secured. We want to give something that will be edtucating and of vital interest to ah, the people." Professor Rowe has not madec any' definite plans for the meeting as yet. but has beeni in communica.tion wvith the heads of the civic orgainzations of the South Carolina towvns. Enotugh interest and backing may not be secured for causing him 'o put on the Development Convention, but it is a big step forwvard by the University in sponsoring such a movement. -- U.s.C. - SHE-I've got the most awful headache; my head's simply splitting. H E-Well, shut your mouth. CROCKER AND POLIER TO EDIT PUBLICATIONS GAMECOCK & CAROLINIAN Nielsen and Varn Chosen Asso ciate Editors for Second Term of Gamecock W. Lee Crocker, of Newberry was elected editor-in-chief for the second term of The Gamecock at a joint meet ing of the Euphradian and Clariosophik societies in the Chapel at 10:30 this morning. Crocker was nominated by Isadore Polier. the retiring editor of The Gamecock. No further nominations were made by the assembly and Crocker was e;ected by acclamation. The election of The Gamecock staff was preceded by the ballot for editor-in chief of The Carolinian. The four lit erary societies of the campus voted Po lier the office by unanimous ballot. J. V. Nielsen, Jr., retiring editor of the Carolinian nominated his successor. W. 0. Varn and J. V. Nielsen were. chosen associate editors of The Game nock. Mr. Varn was the only Euphra dian nominated and therefore was chos en by acclamation. On the first baliot Nielsen was elected over 0. L. Warr. Both nomina'ing sieeches for the po sition of editor stressed the experience and ability of the men nominated. It was also stressed that it has become customary :o allow the retiring editor to choose his successor. In the election of associate editors the constitution of The Gamecock swas waived on the subject of eligibility anl the men nominated by Crocker were chosen by the joint assembly. .ditors of the departments of The Gamecock will probab;y be announced by Mr. Crocker in the next issue. The positions to the filled include sports edi or, co-ed editor, feature editor, and re portorial staff. Polier will announce nis staff of assistants for The Carolintian in -he final issue for the first term of The Gamecock. - U.s.c. - Carolina Has Debate With Pittsburg U DUAL MEET WITH N. C. Secretary Writes to Complete Schedule of Forensic Act ivities for Year Inl the absence of )r. Mel on. Prof. E. Marion Rucker has been elected act ing-chairman of the Council. The sec retary has been instructed to complete the schedule of debates for the year. Letters have been wri ten to the Uni versity of Pittsburg. North Carnlin. Virginia. Georgia, the Citadel, and Pres byterian College. The University of Pittsb)urg is sendl ing a debating team on a Son herni tour during the Spring. The University hams tentatively accepted the invitation and is negotiating for a date and query for he debate. Either twvo or three debaters wvid be chosen to rep;-esent the Unive. sity. North Carolina will meet the U'niver sity in a dlual debate in Columbia dur ing the Spring. Last year the Tlarheels were met in a triangle wi hi William and Mary as 'he third school. Conditions -:t Chapel Hill made it impossible to ho.d a triangtular dlebate this year but both Universities favor -he resumption of t he triangular debates next year. It is pIro Sable that another state university will, lhe invitedl to complete 'he triangle. Codtracets for ,the Virginia-Georgia Carolina dlebate will be signed during the next two weeks. Queries are being exchange-] between the respective sec're taries. University Pub For French Si Courses Give Annual Editor Asks For Pictures of Sponsors Sponsors pictures to be printed in the Garnet and Black must he turned in by the first week in Feb ruary, is the announcement from the editorial department of the an nual. The men who rate sponsors, it is said, wiil be those holding the the same positions as those who had them in last year's annual. 'Say Arabella' Plans Repeat Monday Night SHOW AT TOWN THEATRE Gamecock Orchestra to Play in Costume-More Songs and Changes in Cast "Say, Arabella," the successful musi cal comedy given by the Co-ed . Glee C(ub of the University, will be presented again Monday night at 8:30 at the Town Theatre. Some changes have been made in the personnel of the cast, and several new songs and skits have been added. The Gamecock orchestra will play for the co-eds at this performance, and will feature the evening's entertainment with a concert before the play begins, and be tween acts. They will be dressed in full costume. and will piay on the stage. Maurice Matteson will also favor the .iudience with one or two vocal numbei s during the eveniung. The part of one of the leading ladies ill this time be taken by Miss Kather ine Powell. who replaces Miss Charlotte ('happe1le. Miss (happelle has gone t) Greer where she is physicai director. Miss l.otlise Hirsch is taking Miss 1'owell's place n the quar.et. Other memb)ers of the Glee Club who do not take part in the cast will act as ushers during the play. Several songs have been added to the chorus, three of which are: "I Vonder Where My Baby Is Io-ninght", "Don', Wait Too Long", and "Sometime". Along with these there will he some new steps introduced The Glee Club is making pians for a short tour. immediately after exinas. taking lEas over. Orangeburg, St. Mat thews and Kershaw. Later on in h: spring a trill to all of the boys' colleges in the upper part of the state will he aken,but no4 delinite plants are assured s yet. The repeat performance Monday should be a great success. as it has met with the approval of evewgy audilence that has seen it. It was given first a the University chapel early in December, and immediate.y a fter this the gi,rls went iii a very successful tour of the lowver par of the state. The following p)lace's wvere visitedl : Camden, Timmnonsvillhe. F"lorence. Mtannuing. andl Tlhe C'itadel * Chlarlestoni. - - U.s.c. -- ADD CADENTIA CLUB TO ORGANIZATION LIST' The Cadentia. a new co-ed social club, beidl its first important meeting Sa ur tday evening at 10:30, at which time. Miss I,otuise Smith was initiated. Seve ral bids were v'oted upon and the newly Yc e(l members will he initiatedl at ona -r te. lishes Plans ummer School n During 1926 Bulletin Explains Scope A nd Expenses of Trip WILL TRAVEL AND STUDY Credits Accepted by University --Advanced and Elementary Work Offered Students Announcement is made that during the summer of 1926 the University in vites its students and friends to pro fit by the opportunities to study, un der the direction of one of its profes sors, in one of the established and recog nized French Universities Summer Schools. In bulletin No. 172 issued through the extension department and containing full information con cerning the program of studies and expenses of the tour. In the intro duction to the bulletin the University of South Carolina "reaffirms its be lief that foreign travel accompained by direct study forms part of a well round ed modern education." Absolutely minimum charges jare made. The University derives no financial profit from this undertak ing and likewise contributes nothing to the expenses of the summer session in Europe. Experience has proved the integrity, financial and educational, of the Comite des Voyages d'Etudes en France (Committee for Educational Travel in France, 281 Fifth Ave., New York City) thru whom arrangements are made for the practical details of the trip. Four Plans Offered Four plans are offered to the stu dent who is interested in the French summer school work. Calendars out lining the activity for the time spent on the continent offer the student the opportunity to fit his trip to his time and his resources. Business arrange nients are fully explained in the bulle tin which outlines the costs under the different plans of study. Application blanks are attached to the bulletin for the use of students and friends of the University. A professor of the University Fac ilty will devote his summer to the ieeds of members of the study group tow forming. In 1925 Professor Oscar [.. Keith accompained, directed and issisted the South Carolina contingent ind will serve again in 1926. This >lan is made under the Ixtension Div sion of the University, in cooperation vith the Summer School, and other ,;niversity officials, thru agencies ap pmrved by the highest American and F~rencht governmental and educational inushorit ies. College Credits Credit for work (lone in the Foreign studyl~ Group) of the University of othtl Carolina wvill be be accordled, n presentation of certificate of at endlence and examination, on the sanme >asis as for courses taken in the sum ner School at the University in Colum >iai, that is: twvo term credits for each birty hours of classes, maximum cred it allowed, eight. Elimentary courses are providled for students of little pre >arat ion; adlvancedl courses for ad 'The Courses at French Universities, rganizedl especially for American eachers and tudents by the Conmite les Voyages d'Etudes en France in 922, 1923, 1924 and 1925 are offer'ed igain for the summer of 1926. They .(Continuedl tn Pae Eight