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WelcomeKet Coach Ke oic Laval KOratoricnT University of South Carolina VOL. XXI COLUMBIA, S. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY,13, 1927/ NO. 12 MISS JOHNSON TELLS OF TRIP TO CONVENTION Recounts Interesting Experiences as Delegate to Student Meet at Detroit NEAR 200 IN ATTENDANCE Prominent Personages From the United States and Can ada Are Met Miss Ida Johnson, delegate to the Student Volunteer convention in De troit, member of the National Student Council of the Y.W.C.A. and who repre sented the Y.W.C.A.'s of the U. S. at an international dinner given by the North American Student Councii brings the following account of the affair: About 200 delegates were present, rep resenting practically ever yforeign coun tries. Ashwell, student secretary at the University of Montreal, presided. Mr. Henry Pitt Van Dusen spoke in behalf of the Y.M.C.A. movement of the U.S.A. Canadian students represented the move ment in Canada. Miss Edna Johnson. S.V.M. secretary, represented the S.V. M. of the U. S. and Canada. Miss Ida Johnston, one of Carolina's representa tives, spoke on the aims and purposes of the Y.W.C.A. of the U. S. She sketched briefly the pians and purposes of the student pilgrimages to It'ope every summer, held under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A. to promote interna tional understanding and friendship. These are specially conducted tours with the cooperation of the student move ments of the European countries. Those interested in foreign travel find this a very profitable trip, as they are official guests to the student conferences of Europe's leading countries. Another undertaking of the Y.W.C.A. is the industrial commission held each summer in Chicago. Any girl wishing may join. Each girl hunts her own job in the factories of the city and finds her own lodging. All expenses are pool ed, but the girls live only on the money which is earned. Classes are held once a week to discuss results and findings. This commission is carried on in order that the girls may gain a better under standing of the industrial life of the country. Max Yergen, Y.M.C.A. secretary to A frica, conciuded the grogram, speak ing on the aims and value of the North American student council has helped to bring about an understanding and friendship between the youth movements of the U. S. and Canada. -USC Banquet to be Given Bible Topic Winners A. Ray Godshall, chairman of the Bible discussion work for the Y.M.C.A., announces that the banquet which is al ways given to B.D.G. winners will be given next Wednesday night at the Primrose cafeteria at 8:15 o'clock. The members of the Bible discussion groups in tenement 29, the winners, and tenement 20, runners-up, will be eligi ble; also all men who did not miss a meeting during the series of Bible dis cussions that were held last fall. Tickets for this affair may be obtained at Flinn Hall next Monday and Tues day only. No tickets will be given oul after these dates. A nnual Pictures All pictures for the Beauty section of the Garnet and Black annual must be in the hands of the photographic editor by the end of next week ac cording to announcement of Les'.ie W. Edwards, editor-in-chief. All in dividual and club pidhres are also desired at that time as the sooner all pictures are received, the sooner the "THE SHOW OFF" NEXT PLAY OF TOWN THEATER A Special Reduction in Royalty Procured From Producer RAN 666 TIMES IN N. Y. C. Play Differs From Last Produc tion in That is a Comedy Tlhe Town Theater announces a hilari ous comedy, 'The Show Off" by George Kelly, as its next production. Mr. Dean, the director, was very fortunate in securing this play at this time, as it is on the road being acted by a profession al group. He also got a reduction in the royalty by special permission from the author. This play has had a record of 666 consecutive performances at the "Playhouse" in New York. The play is a light comedy and ;s quite different from the last play which was in a serious vein. The play is a comedy of American middle class life, jolly and entertaining. The director guarantees it as a sure cure for the blues, a quality which makes its perfor mance this month extremely fitting. It is full of sparkiing, naive wit, and al lows no solemn moments. A strong cast is being assembled for rehearsals and the show will be ready by the last week in January. It promises to be one of the outstanding productions of the year. Professor George B. McCutchen is making his debut as an actor. James Fowler Cooper of the University is mak ing the posters for the show. They are very good and quite in keeping with the spirit of the play, being almost comic strips. Special music, suitable for the occa sion, will be arranged for the time be tween acts. The theater is moving for ward very smoothly under the efficient direction of Mr. William Dean who has had charge since last September. The other productions directed by Mr. Dean have met with signal success. His shows are of the highest type and direct ed with great skill. -Usc KEITT CONTEST SCHEDULED FOR CIAPEL TONITE Medal is Awarded Annually in Honor of Lawrence Keitt of Newberry SOCIETY TIE TO BE BROKEN A. R. Anderson Will Preside -Tommy Ulmer Acts as Chief Marshall Six students, three members of the Clariosophic literary society and three members of the Euphradian literary so ciety, will compete Friday night at 8 o'clock in the University chapel for the coveted Keitt Oratorical Medal. The medal, given annually in honor of Lawrence Keitt of Newberry, is awvarded to the best orator at the University. Since 1922, wvhen the medal was first awarded, it has three times been won by members of the Clariosophic and three times by members of the Euphra dian. Fant Kelly of Union, J. E. Hankins of Lake City, and J. H. Henry of Allen dale, all members of the Clariosophic society, won the medal in 1922, 1923, and 1924 respectively. Charles Cuttino of Sumter, Joseph Karesh of Columbia, and Edward K. Pritchard of Charleston, all members of the Euphradian Literary society, won the medal in 1925, 1925, and 1927, respectively. This year will see the tie broken. J. R. Anderson will preside over the contest while Tommy Urner will serve a chief marshall. Coach Rooster McFadden has sound ed the cal, for all aspirant to both the freshman and varsity track teams to report for practice. The cage is open every afternoon as it has been since school reopened after the Christmas vacation. Equivalent will be given out when called for. WHITE TO EDIT GAMECOCK FOR SECOND TERM Eddie Ballenger, Clariosophic and Sydney Heyman, Euphradian Associate Editors EDITOR IS LAW FRESHMAN Staff is Experienced in Work Ballenger is Correspopdent For Oraqgeburg Paper At a joint meetii:g of the Euphradian and Clariosophic literary societies last Tuesday night, Bruce White of Eeasley was elected editor-in-chief of The Gamecock for the next semester. Syd ney Heyman and Eddie Ballenger were chosen as associate editors. White is a freshman in the school of law and has been connected with the Gamecock since his freshman year as re porter, assistant editor, associate editor, and managing editor. He has also been prominent in the Clariosophic literary society, being vice president last term. He is a member of Blue Key honor frater nity. Sydney Heyman also has been on the Gamecock staff since his freshman year in the capacities of reporter, feature writer, and associate editor. He has held the office of secretary in the Euphra dian literary society. Eddie Ballenger has been sports editor of the Gamecock for several terms, be sides doing regular reportorial work. He is now Columbia correspondent for the Orange Times and Democrat. He is a member of Blue Key fraternity Ballanger has made his bloc k"C" on the track team. The same men will serve on the busi ness and circulation staffs, these offices being for the term of one year. Appointments for the other positions on the staff will be made shortly and an i ounced in the next issue of the Game cock. -UC PA CKED CHAPEL HEARS APPEALS MONDAY NIGHT Two Students Ask Juries for Re versals of Honor Com mittee Decisions HODGES PRESIDING JUDGE Russell and Wofford Represent Appellants--Pritchard speaks For Committee Tw~o appeals from decisions of the honor' committee were made to the stu (dent body last Monday night in chapel the decision of dhe honor committee be ing affirmed in each case. A packed chapel wvitnessedl the first trial by jury ever held at Carolina, plans for the same having been drawvn up last year. Professor Ben Hodges presided over the trial. Donald Russell and Thomas Wofford represented the appellants, Ed die Pritchard presenting the case for the honor committee. The jury was drawn from the stu dent body and consisted of fifteen men for the first case and fourteen for the second case. The specified number for jury is fifteen, but not enough men could be obtained so the second trial proceeded with fourteen men, the per mission of both the attorney for the ap pellant and the attorney for the honor committee being necessary. JOSEPH KARESH TAKES RODDEY DEBATE MEDAL Winner Defends Primary System of Elections in Capturing Coveted Award PRITCHARD IS SECOND Godshall and Meetze are the Other Debaters in Final Contest Joseph Karesh of Columbia, defending the negative of the query, "Resolved: That the Primary System of Elections should be, Abolished," on December 16, the night prior to the Christmas holidays, won the Roddey Medal, given annually to the best individual debater at the University. Edward K. Pritchard of Charleston, upholding the affirmative, was awarded second place. A. Ray Godshall of Union debated with Pritchard on the affirma tive while George Meetze of Columbia, defended the negative with Karesh. The Roddey Medal, the highest honor a student can win in debating, is award ed by Mr. John T. Roddey of Rock Hill. Since 1894, 34 years ago, students have competed for the award. It is the oldest medal awarded by the University in the forensic field and is one of the most sought after. The winners of both first and second place are members of the Euphradian society. Karesh is a junior in the school of journalism; Pritchard, an A. B. graduate, is now taking freshman law. Both have represented Carolina on the intercollegiate debating platform and both have won medals for oratory. Both have been honored by being taken in as members of national honor societies. Karesh is a member of Blue Key, while Pritchard is'a member of Omicron Delta Kappa. Godshall and Meetze are members of the Clariosophic society. Godshall be ing now the president. Godshall, a sen ior, has likewise distinguished himeslf in forensic fields, having been a mem ber of the intercollegiate debating team. Godshall is also a member of Blue Key fraternity. Meetze, who will be a sopho more in February, is a newcomer in for ensics at the University. -USC STUDENT BODY MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT For Purpose of Forming Com mittee to Revise Rules Gov erning Honor System TO MEET MONDAY NITE Russell, Wofford, Hildebrand Mitchum and Griffin to be on Committee At a student body meeting held in chapel last night to discuss a particular case recently passed on by the honor committee, a committee wvas appointed to codlify the rules and precedlents now governing the workings of the honor system. Thue members of this committee are: Donald Russell, Thomas Wofford, Marvin Mitchunm, Drufus Griffin, and Raymond B. Hildiebrand.. Beside codifying the rules for the honor system, this committee is to plan an orientation- program for freshman which is expected to enlist the full co operation of the freshman in the carry ing' out of the honor system. A member of this committee has ex pressed the belief that no definite report can be made until after examinations. The first meeting of this committee will be held in the lawv building Mon day night at seven o'clocla and members of the student body are invited to be present and offer any views or sugges tions that may be helpful--in clarifying the present situation. Other meetings are to be heil in the future, public LAVAL TO BE HEAD COACH AT CAROLINA Former Furman Mentor Elected to Head Carolina Athletics Other Coaches Remain ARRIVED YESTERDAY Laval Has Great Record as Coach at Baptist Institution--Spring Grid Practice Soon William L. Laval, who was elected as supervisor of coaching at Carolina by the athietic council just before the Christmas holidays began, arrived on the Carolina campus yesterday and immedi ately began making plans for the future. He reached Columbia at noon Thurs day and is now staying at the home of his brother, Harry Laval, on Barnwell street. Last night Coach Laval witnessed the basketball game between Carolina and the Duke Blue Devils, and was very much pieased with the manner in which Stoney's men performed. Mr. Laval will not take charge of either basketball or baseball this year, leaving those phases of the work to Bur net Stoney, and will bend z.11 his ener gies to the task of a protricted spring football practice session. The workouts wiil begin February 6, and will continue for an indefinite period. Coach Laval's Record The record of Billy Laval at Furman University is a matter of history at that institution and is well known by every lover of the gridiron game in the state of South Carolina. For the last three years Furman's Laval-coached wonder teams have won clear cut titles to state championship. In 1924, Furman and Carolina tied for the honor, when the purple paiadins defeated the Garnet and Black eleven ten to nothing. Laval was primarily a baseball coach. At Furman he pitched for the Hornets nine and did hot play football. He also attended North Carolina State . For three years he coached the Ers kine College basebail team. Then, as football re-established at Furman he was called to his alma mater to undertake the job of coaching. Without real experience in football, Laval took charge at Furman, and fr,,m the beginning his teams were success ful. Not only in football but in baseball and track, lie has put out winning clubs, and several of his diamond stars have made good professional baseball, two of them going to the major leagues. The last four years have been the glorious culmination of Laval's brilliant career at Furman. In 1924, Furman lost only one game, that being to the Citadei, but since then, Laval's men have not lost a state game. In 1925, Furman won three athletic championships, football, baseball, and track. In 1926 she won the basketball and football flags. The 1927 gridiron toga now rests in Furman's hand. Staff Still Intact The Carolina coaching staff has not been altered except for the addition of L,aval. Harry Lightsey, Burnett Ston ey, Rooster McFadden, and Si Seide man were all re-elected. In making this announcement, the athletic council, of which H. N. Ed munds is chairman, said: (Con,tinued on Page F,ight) Blue Key Meeting Blue Key, h.>n ,r fraternit' Iwill hold a meeting Mo-iday might at seven o'clock at the Green Parrot. This is the first of wiiat will be semi monthly meetings. Coach Billy Laval has been invited to attend," as have several students. Several matters of importance are to be taken up and all members are urged to be neennt.