Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The Very Idea! By BURToN E. SupoK During the recent appeal of three students from the decisions of the hon or committee, the professor who haA preferred the charges in the beginning left the honor committee holding the wei known sack by not appearing as a witness. By so doing he completely de stroyed whatever case the honor com mittee might have previously had against the defendants. As a member of the faculty of the University every professor is under obligation to uphojd the honor principle. The professor in the case not only did not uphold the honor principle to the best of his ability, but he did not play fair with the honor committee in the discharge of its work. A member of the honor committee has stated to the writer that the case against the defendants as presented in the meet ing of the honor committee bore no re semblence to the case as presented to the student body jury. This gentleman further stated that the evidence as first given was so satisfying that the vote of the honor committee was unanimous in favor of conviction. While this is not conclusive proof of anything, it does show that there was more to the case than was apparent at the trial. The honor committee would have (lone well to have refused to carry the ase any further as soon as the professor re fused to appear as a witness. The evidence presented at the appeal trial was so full of holes and incomplete, that the jury could not have possibly convicted the defendants. T'wo of the arguments used by the gentleman representing the honor con mi:tee were so irrelevant as to deserve special mention. One was "that this ap peal business must be stopped some time," and the other an extended talk on how the honor principle "works at Washing:on and Lee and other schools." The first argument was a direct appeal, not for fair consideration of the evi let:ce, but for the stopping of appeals from the decision of the honor com mittee, an argument so absurdly heside the point as to be outside consideration. The second point (that the honor prin ciple was working at other schools) had no-hing to do with the case and would have been hetter left out. There were several lessons learned from the trial, among them being: that the honor committee must make out more bullet-proof cases against appel lants; that the arguments must be pre sented very skillfully and with appeais to patriotism. etc; etc.; omitted; and that the honor committee should only take a case on the condition that the pro fessor bringing the charges shall appear as a witness as long as the case is un decided. If these lessons are not heeded, then appleal trials must continue to serve as public spectacles and the chances of either 'the appeilant or the honor com mittee getting justice will be lessenedl. * * * * * * * * * Difficulties encountered by editors of The Carolinian in getting suitable ma terial in amounts large enough to issue every month prompt this inquiry : Would it not be better to get out four good is sues every year, rather thani eight me diocre ones? Literary interest and effort are at a low ebb on the campus and do not justi fy the amounts of money set asidle for the p)ublication of the Carolinian. Four large and adequate issues yearly instead oif eight would not only result in a more creditable magazine but wvouldl leave a morey balance that could be used better in other qluarters, in the extension de p)artment, for instance. The University is faced with three alternatives: reducing the number of yearly issues, developing new literary talent, or having a mediocre publication. * * * * * * * * LONGFELLOW UP-TO-DATE By the sparkling pluto water, By the shores of cuticura, In the tall and stately rushes, Lay little Moses (beg pardon) Stood Hiawatha, big bow-and-arrow man. --Proma The Very Blank Verse Review. --MC Promotion Force Chooses Talk Topic "International Relations" to be Discussed Among Spring Bile Groups "International Relations" was the sub ject chosen by the Y.M.C.A. Promo tion Force, meeting in Flinn hall .ast Monday night at 6:30 o'clock, to :e d:s cussed in the six mecting? of the Bible discussion groups dur:ng the spring ser ies. About twenty members 'Were present at the meeting and supper was served for which a small charge was made. Reports f ron the various members were to the effect that it was a bountifu. and well prepared repast. Reports from the different committees were heard and the program for this semester proceedings was outlined. A. 0. Kafer, Y.W.C.A. treasurer, re ported that he had collected a consider able amount during the past semester and that he expected to collect all outstanding debts at an early (late so as to compiete the financial program and bring the books to a close. Approximately $100 dollars was collected during registra tion at the beginning of this semester, he stated. -USC Art Students Await Names of Winners Prizes Given by Thomas Strahan Company for Wallpaper Designs Miss Heyward's students in advanced designs are awaiting hopefully the an nouncement of the prize winner in the National Wallpaper competition, con ducted by the Art ALiance and sponsor ed by the 'flhomas Strahan Company of New York. Six original designs were mounted and expressed to New York City last Sat urday, ist in time to arrive there on the last entry day and be exhibited with those of other artists all over the United States. The prize awardivg colnmittee was schedu,ed to meet last Wednesday, and announce as soon as possible the wim:er of the first prize of live hundred dollars. a second and third prize, and four fourth prizes of fifty &.1lars each, also four honorabie men lors. An exhibition of all competing de :gns wilh be held in New York for wome time so that all the manufacturer; may have a chance to purchase original ideas from aspirants who were left oul of the prizes. The Thomas Strahan Company retains ali rights on the prize wvinning designs. A tour of a certain number of these designs is being ar ranged for several other large cities. This class in design is now working on the interesting and unique problem of creatirg a stage setting for a Rus s'an Baliet which is to be produced at the Towvn Theater with the children of Mrs. Dean's dancing classes. They wvill probably make smail models, from which Mr. Deal) andl his staff will select and build the setting. -UsC "The Carolinians"~ Complimentary to the University of South Carolina, Kinard's at 1521 Main street has designed a newv label for an unusual new group of clothes for col lege men. The label is garnet and b)lack. Across the face, lettered in gold wvordls, "The Carolinian," app)ears. It will be remembered that last year a group of college men wvere assembled at a sample room to examine swatches and models, and to recommendl the type of clothes students at the University of South Carolina want. As a result of this cooperation wvith University men, Kinard's bought a num ber of models that carry the stamp of approval of a group of University stu dents who are recognized for their leadership in college fashions. Yesterday, Kinard's told a represen tative of The Gamecock that a special display of these new models and uin usual abrics are arranged in a special section that will prove interesting to every student at the University. All students are invited to see these new clothes and to freely express their opin ion as to their suitability for spring 1928. Adv. Editor of Carolinian Elected Wednesday Editor Has Represented Carolina in Many Forensic Con1tests The four literary societies of the campus held a joint meeting, after chapel service Wednesday morning. The purpose of the meeting being the elec tion of editor and associate editors for The Carolinian. The election resulted in the election of Joseph Karesh, editor for the second semester of this year. Karesh is a member of the Euphradian literary society, a member of the debat ing council and the recipitant of many forensic honors. He is a member of the Blue Key honorary fraternity. See the New-. "Carol Carolina men are invited to the New Carolinian Suits Kinards-suits which Carc men have not only appro but suits which they th selves have helped us cho Their Garnet and Black i designates them as "The 4 olinian," but their style quality designate them as type of clothes smartly dr ed College Men will m everywhere. Shown in bea ful patterns and priced :ut M. L. KIlN McMAS'] Athletit Corner Sumter and Hampton S1 What Sh says abot KING LEAR Act, IV, 8cene8 8 million aday ~1 T H HAND IT IN. You know that funny incident which happened the other clay, write it up and put in the Post Office. Address it to box 71. Think real hard and write up some originaJ joke, if not purely original give the author proper credit. Don't keep all the fun to yourself. -USC When spaghetti grows on Lepidodendron trees, When Sahara's sands grow muddy, When Cal. an' Al. swap B.V.D.'s. THEN-I'li be willing to study. -USC Tailor (getting the correct measure) What about a small deposit? Customer: Just as you like; put ane on if it's feshionable. linian see at lina ved, em ose. iLbel .-ar and the ess rear uti at [ARD, Inc. [ER, Inc. Goods :s. Columbia, S. C. akespeare t Coca-Cola re Kigres line fr t A pure a * I produced~ and art made fre A D T O BER GOODn TO nG 'The House of Quwy" Established in 1844 The R. L. BRYAN COMPANY Books, Stationery, Printing, Binding, Office Furniture and Specialties Columbia, South Carolina $5 That QPrice -no moire Is all you s ecd t > pay for the world's finest pen! 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