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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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