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Will"'We LtsBa Pass? Lthe Be Dunt Esk Let'lea University of South Carolina VOL. XXI ' FRIDAY, JANUARY 20. 1928 NO.lj P. B. D. CHAPTER INSTALLED AT CAROLINA SAT. Alpha Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Delta Fraternity is Offi cially Installed Here WAS EVERGREEN CLUB Members of National Council Comes to Columbia to Assist Installation Last Saturday, January 14, the Ever green club, organized the past May, was instalied as the Alpha Zeta chapter of Phi Beta Delta national social fraternity by Dr. Wm. Biederman, national presi dent, and Isaac Mark, Jr. and Aurel Rosin, member of the national council. The installation began with the rituals which were held in the Euphradian so ciety hall, beginning at three o'clock. That evening a formal banquet was given at the Jefferson hotel, followed by a dance at the Elks home. Arthur Philip, president of the chap ter, introduced the guests after express ing regrets that Dr. Douglas, presi dent of the University, could not be present due to his being out of the city. In response to his introduction, Dr. Baker, dean of the University, welcom ed the Alpha Zeta chapter of Phi. Beta Delta to the University. In a few words he cautioned the members not to make their chapter a "mutual admiration so ciety." He urged the men to strive to better, trot only themselves, but the University, telling them that it was their duty to hold up Carolina upon the high plane which is rightly hers. Dr. Biederman, national president, told of the activities of Phi Beta Delta and advised the members that they .could do nothing better for themselves and for the University than by follow ing out the words of Dean Baker. Mr. Mark, Jr.'s, talk was along the line of Dr. Biederman's. He also read tele grams of congratulations from some forty chapters and alumni clubs, scatter ed from Florida to California. Mr Rosin, expressed his good wishes to the newly founded chapters, expressing his confidence in the men who are its found ers. , Joseph Karesh, in a short address, declared that fraternities on the South Carolina campus were in trial, that USC TEA GIVEN BY AUXILIARY AND *Y ON THURSDAY Affair Was Fourth in Series Given for Students and Faculty MRS. STODDARD CHAIRMAN Miss Harriet Baker and Wilbur, Zeigler Furnish Music for Tea TPhe fourth o,f the ser ies ofI teas beinig given for the students and members of the faculty of the University by the \Vomans Auxiliary and the V.M .C.A. was held at 5 :00 Th'lursday a f:ernoon in Flinn hall. Mrs. J.- A. Stoddard was chairman of the tea and the assistant hostesses were: Mrs. C. Croft Wi.liams, Mrs. Bruce Coleman, Mrs. R. M. Kennedy, Mrs. S. L. L,atimer, Mrs. A. C. Moore, Mrs. Maurice Matteson, Mrs. WV. H. White sell. Mrs. H. C. Davis and Mrs. Havilahi Babcock. 'lhe tea table was spread withI lace and decoratedl with spring roses and candles. Miss Harriet Baker and Wil hur Zeiger p)layedl somec salgetionis oni the piano. These teas seem to be becoming more md miore popular, judging from the in :reaged attendance. The Y extends :: THOMAS CRAIG CHOSEN PRESID. BY EUPHRADIAN President Elect is Also Head of Senior Class and the Student Body McDOW IS VICE-PRESIDENT Karesh, Hiott, Bates, Gressette, Edwards, Cannon, Pitts and Others Selected Thomas Moore Craig of Charlotte, N. C., was elected president of the Euphra dian literary society for the coming term, at the regular meeting last Tuesday night. Craig, a student in the academic school, is also president of the student body and president of the senior class. He hF.s held the offices of iiterary critic and vice president of the Euphradian society prior to being elected president. William C. McDow of York, was elected vice president. He is a senior in the law school and a member of the honor committee and was formerly as sistant manager of the football team. As literary critic, Joseph Karesh of Columbia was chosen. He has held the office of censor in the Euphradian society. Besides reguiar society work Karesh has taken a prominent part in forensic activities, having won several medals for oratory and debating. He represents Phi Beta Delta fraternity on the Pan-hellenic council. He is at pres ent an assistant editor on the Gamecock staff and president of the South Carolina College Press Association. Joseph C. Hiott of St. Matthews was elected secretary for the ensuing term. He is a freshman in the schooi of law and has been censor and treasurer of the Euphradian society. (Continued on Page Fight) .-USC CAST SELECTED FOR KELLY PLAY "THE SHOW OFF" University is Well Represented in Coming Town Theater -New Production DRAMA OF AMERICAN LIFE Play Which Comes at End of Month Praised by Colum bia Newspaper The University is well represented in the cast of "The Show Off," the come (lv which is to be the next production of the Town Theater. 'he following members of the facul ty and student hody are to take part: Prof. Harry C. Davis, Mrs. Burnett Stoney, wife of Coach Stoney, Prof. George McCNtchen, and Freddie Rumph. Other members of the cast are to he: Miss Ada Taylor Graham, Mrs. juliu; H. Tylor, Marshall Andrews. and Morton Visanska. The story3 has to do with a middle class American fimi.y of railroad people, consisting of the father, the mother, a mlarried (laughter, a single (laughter and a sonl. The Colnmbia State has the followving to say regardl'ng the coming prodluction' "So while there is a dicsussion on concerning G;eorge Kelly' the Stage so cietyv is hen efitting by the interest thus arousedl ard its prodnetion of "T'he Show Off" is being regarded as one of the most (lashing attempts yets made hy' the local group. It is the second Kelly play to be giveni at the Town theater, the other one, "The Torchbearers," hay ing had the dist inct ion of opening the new p;.ayhouse D)ecemiber 18, 1923. That p)lay is a farce; almost a burlesque. This one now preparing is of entirely ferent character and Intent. It is pure comedy wvorked out through character development." The play wvill have its run the end of this month as the third prothuction of the season of 1927-28. 0. D. K. Dance Omicron Delta Kappa is giving the last gym dance before examinations, Saturday night from 9 til' 12. Admis Sion will be $1.10. The Gamecocks will p,ays. Chaperones in attendance. 'The first ten men bringing young ladies and aarriving before 9:45 will be admitted free WEEKLY STAFF IS ANNOUNCED BY NEW EDITOR Heyman, Ballenger, Bridges, and Karesh Will Serve as As sociate Editors SHOOK MANAGING EDITOR Wall, Legette, Wolfe, Funder burke, Rutledge, Grimsley and Others on Staff Bruce W. White, newiy elected edi tor of The Gamecock, has. announced that the foliowing will constitute his staff for the ensuing term: Burton E. Shook, managing editor; Sydney Heyman, Eddie Ballenger, Barron Bridges and Joseph Karesh, as sociate editors; Mayre Wall co-ed edi tor; Erskine LeGette, sports editor; with the following assistants and reporters: Sura Wolfe, Jesse Rutledge, Harold Funderburke, Eugene Carmichaci, Dixie Davis, and Kenneth Grimsley. Business and circulation managers will be the same as of last term. All of the men on the staff have had experience in Gamecock work and a good Gamecock is expected next semes :er. The Gamecock will endeavor to live up to the title, "best college newspaper in the state." conferred by the South Carouina College Press Association for the fourth consecutive time last Novem her. The staff will meet immediately- after :xams to formulate plans for the com ing term. -usc Y. M.C. A. MEET FINISHES WORK SUNDAY NIGHT Plans for 1928 Outlined as State Convention Comes to Close OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Drufus Griffin Honored by Being Named President of Association The South Carolina Y.M.C.A. council which met at Flinii hall January 14 and and 15, came to a close Sunday after noon after having two full days of work electing officers and outliing the work for 1928. TIhe Y.Ml.C.A. was represented by dlelegates from eight colaeges : Wofford, Citadel, Clemson. P. C.. Erskine, Newv herry. Furman Unliversity and the Uni 'versity of South Carolina. The Y.W. C.A. was represented this year at the meeting for the tirst time by having two c(olleges rep)resented(; these being the 1University of South Sarolina and Coker. The main sp)eakers of the meeting were 0. R. Magill, secretary and( head >f the Y.M.C.A. movement of the South. atnd TI. B. Lanhiam, who is prominent for his work in the various activities of the the Y.M.C.A. There wvere also talks given by the dlelegates present who dlis cussed some of the main probenms of students. Those elected to offices for this year are: Drnfus Griffin, presidlent; D. A. Clyburn of Wofford, vice president; H. L. Shand of Ciemson, secretary and .(Continuecd on Page Right) CLA RIOSOPHICS CHOSE DERRICK AS PRESIDENT Johnston Student Has Taken Prominent Part in Cam pus Activities ULMER VICE PRESIDEN't Parrish, Carmichstel, Jones, Buey, Norris and Other Com plete Roster Jasper Derrick, of Johnston, S. C. was elected president of the Clariosophic literary society at the regular meeting of the society Tuesday night. At the time of his election, Mr. Derrick was vice president of the society and has also held the office of treasurer. He is a chemistry instuctor of the university and holds the distinction of being the first student elected to the LeConte Scientific society. Mr. Derrick is also secretary of the Y.M.C.A. and business manager of The Gamecock. T. L. Ulmer of Orangeburg was elect ed vice president by acclamation and Bill Parrish of Batesburg was elected critic in the same manner. Eugene Carmich ael of Aynor was chosen secretary, win ning over A. C. Clement of Greer 26-13. Frank Bucy of Patrick, S. C. was chosen recorder; E. B. Norris of Cal houn Fails, S. C. sergeant-at-arms; W. W. Jones of Conway won over Bert Karick of Summervii1e, 22-20 for the office of treasurer. Karick, Scott and Ninestein were se lected for the board of pardons after prolonged ballots. The nominees for this honor were so numerous they could not leave the hall during the voting and retain a quorum. Francis Wood and Thomas Wofford (Continued on Page Eight) _USC WcINNIS TA KES ORATORY MEDAL BREAKING TIE Graduate of Presbyterian College Takes Keitt Award Last Friday Night YOUNGINER IS SECOND Four Other Speakers Participate in Contest Which is An nual Affair J .) NcTnlnis .i. ':. Imtembe- of the Ruphradian literary. won the Keilt orator's medal !&-. Fridav nght in the t -.ipel, awarded alially t- the stmie.is dit Universi-v who w%,ritvs and de hers ti'he hest sple . f ;n Ieel -,e*( n I % himsel f. Job i \iih, oimniter ( f '.umila. also a m b-ll -,f thc Eii. ap. - diai soCety. Was award I Sec-011d place. cinnis. an A. 1 Liralluie vf l byterian college of South Carolina and I ! embher 4-f the friolim.- ),w cl-Se.. totk as his Sibject "Yvir .ttA .1, I Wine," an oration whith dealt with the problems of South Carolina. Young iner, a jiiior in the academic class spAke uipon "The Road."' in which he told( oif ti'e iiriouis oppo4 rtuniit es iopen to the' youthi of tod(ay. IsothI thle witmers of iirst and secori~d place have won meda s for 'ratory while at Caro lina. MIcInonis, besides tak - ing the Keitt Medal, was awarded the F.uphrad'a socet orator's medal. given1 to4 the member (of the society who has cot won a medlaI at Carolina for o)ratorIy or1 delbate. Youniiginer, wh has also won the Euphradian orator's medal has also bieen successful in capturing the intra and inter-society' declamation medl als. Other speakers and their subjects were: George E. Meetze, "More He yod;T. G. Andierson, "Community Citizenship"; E. R. Norris, "The Sotuth's Cail to Leadership," and M. F,. Derrick, "World Peace." fly winning the medal, McInnis broke the tie betwveen the Clariosophic andl the (ontinued on Pae EIgkt) BLUE KEY FRAT OFFERS AID IN COACHING MEN Honor Can Give Help in Lan guages, Mathematics and Engineering COACH LAVAL APPROVES Bill Cooper, Next Year's Foot ball Captain and A. S. Salley Speak A plan whereby athletes who are delinquent in their studies may receive coaching, was approved when offered to Coach Laval by Blue Key honor frater nity last Monday night at the Green Parrot tea room. , Two professors and several instruc tors are among those who are extending offers of helip to any athlete who is be hind in his studies. These men will be able to give assistance in the following subjects: English, mathematics, history, French, Spanish and engineering. Sev eral men have already signified their willingness to make use of this offer and schedules are being made that wi'.' be agreeabie to both the students an. the :istructors. Coach Laval was the honor guest of the evening and spoke briefly on the football situation at Carolina. Ife de clared that he could make no promises but that Carolina was capable of doing great things in athletics and that he was willing to try and give his best to ward that end. He made an especial ap peal for the whole-hearted support of the student body and for an enthusiastic backing of the various athletic teams. In regard to the offer of Blue Key to help delinquent athletes, Laval expressed his approval and said. "Carolina has no athletes to lose." Bi.d Cooper, who is to captain next year's eleven, was alsO a guest and made a short talk. He expressed the belief that the coming of Laval as coach at Carolina had met the 'full approval of the student body and alumni, and prom ised that every man on next year's team would give his best. A. S. Sallcy, of the University of Florida and one of the founders of Blue Key fraternity, was present and ex tenlded the best wishes of the mother chapter to the local chapter and urged the members to make the fraternity a vital force on the campus. -Usc TWO HUNDRED IN A TTENDA NCE AT "Y" BANQUET Winners in Bible Group Contest Feted With Bountiful Re past at Primrose R. GODSHALL INTRODUCES Those With Perfect Attendance Records Also Enoy Bene fits of Feed Over two huindred students andI facul Iy mnen attendhed the feed given b)y the YM.C.A. last Wednesday night at the Primrose c'afeteria fo r the winners of at the Newa~herry'-Fr'eshmien game \Ved fal;. A lint' started forming early and rap idly~ got longer and by the time 3 :30 rolled around it looked like a run was betinle mtade onl a smiall bank. As 'soon s the doors were opened, the crowd urged in and soon filled tiie cafeteria. A. Ray Godshail, who had charge of he Blible D)iscussion Groups, introduced he class from tenement 29, which n, 'ler :he direction of Rannie L. Stewart won first place in the contest. The run iers-up, tenement 20, were also present Besides the two teams which won first "d second p?ace, every man who hadh rmot missed a meeting wvas eligible for the banquet. (Continued on Pgen mEat