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- | Football Tomorow thEee Odyj University of South Carolina VOL. XX. COLUMBIA, S. C., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1926 a COLLEGE NIGh DEPICTEI) All Campus grganizations Rep resented at Annual Celebra tion for Freshmen HOLD SHIRT-TAIL PARADE New Men Given First Lesson in College Spirit by Alumni, Faculty and Students Freshmen were initiated into a dif ferent side of college life at the an nual College Night exercises in the chapel last Friday night, under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A. W. M. Boy 1, president of the Y, served as presidi g officer and spoke a few words for the Y in which he told what the organiza tion meant to the new men. Acting-President Leonard T. Baker was introduced to the gathering and gave a talk on what the University meant to the old men. He advised the freshmen to fight off all attacks of that illness, homesickness, and declared that after a few months here none of the freshmen could be run off. In be half of the University he extended greetings to all students. C. W. Scotta and J. R. Pats gave a Y.M.C.A. stunt in which Pate repre sented a freshman going to the Y camp at Twin Lakes. The "rat" had that old spirit as he carried a , real live gamecock in his grip, and brought H'im out for the benefit of the audience. Professor Maurice Matterson, in behalf of the glee (lubs, told of the work of the singing .--ganizaticns and their -lans fo- .he coming year. He followed his talk by singing several popular songs. Each time he re ce'ved great applause and cries for more. "You all belong to the honor system at Carolina and are part of it" said James Hicks in explaining the honor princiOtd and the working of the honor committee. "It is an institution which grows up to meet the standards" he further said. The Y.W.C.A. gave a novel stunt, in which two students held a conver sation about members of the faculty. As each one became the topic of con servation a living portrait of the dis tinguished person was exposed to view. Needless to say all portraits were im personations by students. A three round boxing bout was given by Joe Hines and Hyzer, and snappy licks were exchanged. The decision went to one of the seconds. The co-ed association entertained with a humorous scene, followed by a play which was the rival of Shake speare's romances. The circus performers. of the Uni versity, the gym squad, awed the new students and impressed the old ones by their gyrations and tumblings. Their stunts were good, as usual, and unusual early season form was shown. A debate was held by the members of the four literary societies. The subject was Resolved, that the four societies amaegamate. The affirmative was upheld by Ida Johnson, of the Euphrosynean society, and T. P. Bussey, of the Euphradian, while Clara Belle Goff, of the Hypatian, and Guy Tyler, of the Clariosophic, defended the negative. All the participants dem onstrated astounding ignorance of the query, but plenty of wit and conglome ration of the classics partly covered this missing unessential. No decision was awarded. R. M. Smith explained the part that clubs played upon the campus and told of the opportunities offered by the many and varied organizations. W. L. Crocker represented the pub lications, and told of the work and (Continued on Page Eight) T STUNTS CAMPUS LIFE DR. W. !W. BALL GIVES MEDALS IN JOURNALISM MINSHALL'S STORY WINS Mrs. Elizabeth Hammett Award ed Medal for Feature Story on Old Books Two medals are offered annually by Dr. W. W. Ball, dean of the school of journalism, for the two best stories printed in The Gamecock during the current.year. One of the medals will be given for the best news story, and the other for the best feature story. The offer is to all students who wish to contribute, and is not limited to mem bers of the staff. Last year the medals were won by Frederic Minshall and Mrs. Elizabeth Hammett. Minshall's news story also won the South Carofina Press Associa tion medal last year. Mrs. Hammett wrote a feature story on two valuable old books which were uncovered in rambling through the University li brary. The award is made the last week of school, and any article handed in be fore the last issue is eligible. The staff of both terms come together and p'ck three stories from each term. These are in turn submitted to three newspaper men of note in the city to judge which is best. - U.S.C. - MANY PRESENT A T RECEPTION FOR FRESHMAN CLARIOSOPHS ENTERTAIN Speeches by Former Members and Presidents Feature the Evening The Clariosophic society began its year's work last Tuesday night with a reception to which all freshmen and non-members were invited. More than 200 accepted the invita tion to share in the refreshments and the fun with Professor Morse and Snowden acting as chaperones (?) the affair was apparently enjoyed by the entire number. While refreshments were being con stantly served, both present and for mer members of the society were talk ing of widely different subjects. C. T. Graydon, Columbia attorney, and former member of the society who seldom misses the freshman receptions and who is always met with wild ap plause, ran true to his usual form and brought down the house. Prof. Orin F. Crow, of the School of Education, a former president of the society, brought his wit and his joke telling ability to bear, and was given a noisy reception. R. M. Smith and "Red" Cobb, both members of the class of '24 and presi dents of the society during that year, intertained the group with advice and jokes. Shortly after 9:30, an unusually early closing hour for the Clariosophic, refreshments and speakers gave out and tlie society adjourned. The first regular meeting will be held next Tuesday night, and a large number of new members are expected. - U.s.C. - Father-Last evening, young man, I saw my daughter out there sitting: on your lap. What explanation have you to offer? TI. Br'ce-None, Sir, except that I got here early, -before the others. Inter-Club Council There will be a meeting of the Inter-Club council next Tuesday night, it has been announced. Each club belonging to the council is en titled to have two members pres ent at the meeting and all are urged to do so. STUDENTS 'WILL PARTICIPATE IN STATE PAGEANT Dramatic Classes of University to Take Prominent Part in This Work HERE DURING STATE FAIR1 Increased Interest in Work of Town Theatre-New Type of Work for Students The Town Theatre will endeavor to put on at the state fair this year an historical pageant of. South Carolina. The outlay of the pageant will cover the history of South Carolina, from the receiving of the grant by the eight proprietors to the present generation. The Dramatic classes of the Uni versity are to take a very prominent part in the action of this pageant. They are to be actively engaged in the municipal details. Mr. Harry Davis, Mr. Reed's student assistant, is to be chief state manager, mud guard and wire net for the directors. Miss Ora Mae Jackson, and Mr. Frank Wood ruff are to the Mr. Davis' immediate assistants. There will be other assist ants coming from the classes in Eng lish 28 and 23. This will be a very different piece of work, but it will give Mr. Reed a chance to pick his stu dents of ability as well as those that are willing to work. The stage lighting sets one scenery, and plans of action will be set up from a model stage now completed In Mr. Reed's laboratory. This model orig' nated by Mr. Reed promises to show elaborate scenery, and very suitable settings. There is much interest being shown in the Dramatic classes this year. All the classes are sufficiently filled and some are undesirably full. English 28 is divided into two sections, the first section being the most advanced students in Dramatic work. No stu dent is allowed to take English '28 un til he or she has completed Eng!'sh II or 23. Mr. Reed now has a very suitable classroom for his work; name!y a front gallery room at the Town The atre. There is a small stage built in, in which he does his experimenting. There is plenty of table space for the student and plenty of room fcr small scale action. All the Draimatic stu (ents par 'ipa' t: 'Me er le : in the p'rodhuedons ptit e, by ther Theatre, and used as a laboratory. - U.S.c. - Press Club to Hold Meeting Wednesday The first Press club meeting of the year will be held in Melton Hall next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Menm bership is limited to those wvho are on the campus pub)lications or those tak ing classes in journalism. All who are eligible are urged to attend, as several matters of importance are to' come up, andl Professor Babcock, of the Engls and journalism faculty, will make a talk on publications. -After the meeting, an informal re ception will he held and zefreshnments will be served. 1334 HAD MAT: SBY FOUR C FIARDY ELECTED EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF CAROLINIAN SENIOR IN JOURNALISM Vlember of Euphrosydean Socie ty Unopposed For Place on Literary Publication Miss Elizabeth Hardy, of Columbia, and a senior in the school of journal sm, was elected editor-in-chief of the "arolintan for the present term at a oint meeting of the four literary so ieties in the Chapel yesterday morn ng. Miss Hardy was unopposed in the ace. Other officers of the literary ublication, who were elected last year, Lre A. R. Godshall, of Union, business nafiager and Henry Walker, circula ion manager. Miss Hardy is a member of the ,uphrosynean Literary society and the Press club. She has taken an active )art in campus affairs, and particularly n journalism. At the present writit,g The has stated no plans for the Caro inian for the near future. --U.s.c. CAROLINA BAND HAS BIG START AT FIRST TRIAL NEW UNIFORMS THIS YEAR Prof. Olson Pleased With the Interest Displayed by the Strong-Winded The University Band got underway with a good start at the first practice held on last Wednesday in the Univer Sity chapel. There are over thirty men Frying for a place, and the prospects ire very pleasing, according to Prof. George E. Olson, director of the band. Although a large number of new nen, in add tion to the old members ire trying for a position, the band 's zreatly handicapped by the fact that members of the Gamecock Orchestra have been delayed in registering. The Ganecock Orchestra has not yet re turned from Amsterdam, Holland, v.here they have b en 1l.av'ng during the summer. New uniforms carrying out tt.e Uni vers'ty colors of Garnet and Black have been ordered. These uniforms ire In the new army style and they will add greatly to the apperance of the band. In addition to a four day engage ment at the Orangeburg Fair, the band will make several trips over the ;tate this fall. Tenative plans also :all for the band to accompany the football team to Chapel Hill, N. C. on Jctober 9, the date of the game with he University of North Carolina. The band is holding regular practice ~very Monday, Wednesday and Friday ifternoon at 4 :00 o'clock in the Uni rersity Chapel. Professor Olson parti :tlarly urges that all men on the :ampus who are capable of playing my kind of musical instrument attend hese practices and try out for the >and. The following are the names of the nen who have reported for practice o date, and the instruments they play: NVhite, Cox, Shakelford, Cogburn, lance, trumpets; Brunson, Gallant, Aingard, Ritch, clarinets; Moon, oldberg, Beaman, Hendricks, Howle, lalser, saxophones; Walter, Wyman, W{ance, Smith, Mercer, trombones; -Tutto, Eargle, sousaphones; Edwards, nid Lewis, baritone and euphonium; utnderburke, Cone, Carson, alto and rench horn; Bird, Black, Murdon, d,inis dirums. RICULATED 'CLOCK TODAY Registration Will Exceed 1,500 By End of Term Says Registrar 1419 ENROLLED LAST YEAR Indications That Student Body Will Be Largest in History of Idstitution 1334 students had registered for the present session at the University of South Carolina at four o'clock this afternoon, according to information given to the Gamecock by Registrar Jack Chase. Indications are that the total enrollment for the year would exceed 1500 by a good margin, he fur ther stated. Registration for last year reached a total of 1419 for'the year. With reg istration continuing and many coming in every day. It is expected that last years mark will be passed during the first semester. The University will be pushed to capacity work as it has never been before. The increase in the number of fe male students is another thing attract ing the attentio'n of the state. Last year over four hundred were at the university, and though the exact num bers could not be ascertained, during the present term the fair sex will con stitute approximately one-third of the student body. Last year' only two fe niale colleges in the state exceeded the University in nunibers of the students in the female department. At present Carolina. bids fair to take second place only to Winthrop. - U.S.c. - "Y" DIRECTORS WERE ELECTED SUNDA Y NIGHT BRADLEY AND CROW Frank Meeks and Harry Light -. sey to Represent Alumni on Board At the first Y meeting Sunday night, members for the University Y board of directors were elected for the year. Professor Francis W. Bradley, acting Dean df the University was elected for a two year period, Professor Orin F. Crowe was elected for a one year per od to succeed in the unexpired term of J. E. Hankins who is not back at the University. Two Alumni were elected on th' Board for this year. Frank Meekt succeeded himself and a new member was added in Harry Lightsey, coach of the Columbia High School team. Both of these men have been presi (lent of the Y while students at the University, and both were members df the board while students. From the sturent body, Tonm Moore Craig and Leslie Edwards, both from the Junior class were elected for a two year term. 'rhe other members of the Board are Professor J. A. Stoddard, Cec'l Scott, Johnnie Jate and Wnm. Boyd, president of the Y. The B3oard met Monday night to con sider several important ma.tters. At this Board, Professor J. A. Stoddard was elected as Chairman for the year and Cecil Scott is acting as secretary. Brain: The top-floor apartment in the hunian block, known as the Cran ium, and kept by the Sarah sisters. Sarah Brum and Sarah Belum, as sisted by Medulla Oblongata. All three are nervous, but are always con fined to their ails. The Brain is done in gray and white, and regular con nections to the rest of the world by the spinal circuit. Usually occupied by the Intellect Bros., but sometimes let to Jag-Hanover nde Co .