Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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TOM WOFFORD INSTALLED AS SOCIETY HEAD New President of Clariosophics Makes No Promises in inaugural Address ASKS FOR NO COOPERATION Tyler's Exaugural Speech Is Read to the Society in His Absence *We want unselfish men-men who can serve their fellow men. without sicii ster motives or hope of reward-men devoted to the society; good men; able men; real men," said Thomas Wofford, recently elected president of the Clario sophic literary society, in his inaugual address to the society last Tuesday night, when the eiew officers of the body for mally took office. Wofford said that he had made no promises and intended to make none. He stated that he had not pNledged himself to a strict observance of the constitu tion because that pledge was made when lie became affiliated with the society. He asked for no cooperation. He knew there were those who would not support the administration but would oppose it He would make no requests, but would leave it to those who wished to support him to lend their aid. "The present administration wishes only a fair chance, and naturally we ex - pect that," lie said ii closing. W. D. Simpson, retiring vice presi dent, who presided over the meeting due to the illness of Guy Tyler, retiring lVesident, read 'lyler's exaugural speech. In a brief review of his tenure of office, Tyler feariessly attacked certain groups whom he thought had acted withont fairness or judgment. He commended others who had worked in the best in terests of the society. Besides the president, other officers in stalled at this time were: Ray Godshall, vice president; Thomas R. Finley, crit:c; Russell Smoak, treasurer; Robert Tomp kins, secretary; Ralph Lewis, recorder; Eugene Carmichael, sergeant-at-arms; Sherwood Smith, chairman of the board of pardvis. Ashby Sawyer and Remsen Bauknight were appointed to serve on the social committee and William and "Red" Beil were chosen for the executive committee. -U.S.c. Play by Mrs. Keith on at Town Theatre "The Face" Is One of the Most Elaborate Productions of the Year Mrs. Oscar L. Keith's play of the Ital ian Renaissance, ''The Face," met with great success on its initial appearance at the 'T*own Theater last night. rhe attractive settings and heautiful costumes presented an apnealng effect. The costumes were des:gned under Mrs. Reed's supervision and they appeared as the loveliest that have been seen at the~ Towri Thea:er in some time. The play wa'pub.ished by Brentano's two years ago and wvas censidered for tproduction ini New York, several times. The main theme of the play is based on the artist's sacrific'al att:tude to wyard the work of painting Christ's face in "'Ithe Last Supper," also upon01 the romance be:wveen ILconardo da Vinci, the great painter, and Mona Lisa, the sub ject for his famous portrait. About 25 persons took part it the p)lay, Prof. Hodges, of the Univers:ty Law school, play'nig the role of Leonardo dla Vinci. He acted his p)art wvell, appearing as a. true finished actor. Mrs. Reed playeIl the p)ar: of Mona Lisa. The re maining parts were played by students o'f the University aid members of tihe Cohimbia Stage Soc.ety. The p.ay is to be g:ven again ton'glt. anid wvill also be given Saturday a fter 11001 and~ night. --U.S.C. Mile. Mongin Will Visit French Home Miss Julienne Mongin wvill sail from Newv York June 18th on the Rochanm beau for her homie 'n L,angres, France. Miss Mongin camne over to America in December, 1919, attended Winthrop College two years and taught Frenchi in tIle high school at Salley the follow ing year.' In September, 1924, she came to the University to become instructor ini French and has been here ever s'ne. Garnet and Black Is Delivered This Week University Annual Cones Out at Earliest Date in 15 Years "To store the events of the year 1926-27 with a flavor of South Carolina of yesteryears has been the purpose (f this, the 29th volume of the Garnet and Black," are the forewords of the 1927 Garnet and Black, which was delivered to the students this week. The an nual, bound in a malloy cover of imita t'oin pebbled leather, is the largest ever put out by a senior class of the Uni versity, and was delivered at the earli est date since fifteen years. The volume is divided into six divi sions. It is dedicated to George Edgar Olson, dean of the school of Commerce. and faculty advisor to the annual staff. In the first section is a full page pic ture dedicated to Professor Marion Rucker, who died in August, 1936. The second section is devoted to the classes, graduate, senior, junior, sopho What We Saj Phone 7308 Rep Have Yo I Your SURE! WE HAV INEWEST STYLES K $2.00 t< "Dress with Marshall-'] Corner Main : more, freshman, senior law, junior law, and freshman law all appear. Opening the third section, which is devoted to athletics, is a picture of Melton Field and an insert of Dr. William D. Mel ton. It also contains pictures of Coach Branch Bocock, director of student Activities James G. D-iver, Coache-i Burnett Stoney, and J. MA. McFadden. The football section contains a number of snapshots taken while the team was in action. The fourth section is devoted to the various organizations of the University. In the fifth section, called the feature section, are pictures of sone fifty spon] sors for the various organizations, classes, etc. It also contains the art. music and drama section, closing with a calendar of the year. The last sec tion is "Gaff Tips." the hunion section. James A. Hearon, of Bishopville, was editor of the annual this year, with S. A. Ready as business manager. John R. Pate, of Scranton, had charge of the photographs. and Oscar F. Thorton was advertising manager. A tip... ladies like the aroma of Edgeworth I It Is-It Is! *a MASN ST. IBIA, S.C. airing and Engraving u Bought straw? E IT --ALL THE AND BLOCKS ! >)$8.50 the Season" ['atum Co. md Hampton Ankle-Fashioned Oxfords "Dressed-Up" Ankles Niiiin-Bish ankle-fashioned oxfords give you that pleasant sensation of having "dressed-up" ankles. No unsightly gapping, no slipping. This refinement is appreciated by well-dressed men who buy Nunn-Biish shoes every season. You're invited to look over the new styles. 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