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The Very Idea! By BURTON E. SHOOK A recent action of the Pan hellenic council, must be commended for the wholesome effect that it will have onl frats and fraternity ethics. It seems that a youi.g man of unstable affections and yearnings was pledged to one fraternity and fiually decided that he plrcferred another ,and immediately jumped his pedge; the evidence pointing to the fact that the second fraternity of his choice was aware of his being pledged and ill spite of this fact, ailowed hii to "sign Onl the dotted line." Trhe Pan-hellenic council ruled that the young man Would he ine.igible to "join any fraternity for a period of one year, and that the fraternity which had pledged hin the second time would not be allowed to pledge anyone for a perio( of two weeks. The consideration which pr! vented a more severe sentence being ine.ed out to the offending fraternity being that the chances of the fraternity's getting the tiationial now being petitioned, would be crippled. While such occurrences are always regre-able i-t is perhaps well that such a situation has arisen early in the Uni versity's fraternity life in order that such a precendent might be set that wil be a warning to po;ential offenders. The causal observer who might think that such punishment for a breach of inter-fraternity rules is severe must be reminded that fraternities are a poten. force for good if properly conducted, but also an equally potent force for hari if not regulated. Fraternities have heen won for the University only af.er years of over epning biter opposition and now stand on trial before atn ever-critical state, a state which is inhabited by more Missourians than any other with:he exception of Mis souri. Their's is the task to prove them selves worthy and they undoubtedly will if the Pan-hellenic council keeps I) the good work so well begun. * * * * * * * * There is tbo actioti along the editorial front this week and the editors of the three campus publications are breathing easy, even hoping that their jobs will be allowed them fpr :he remainder of this year. I would advise them to wait at least one more week before giving Sy! van an order for a medal, as anything i: iable to happei if the embattled hosts from Green street once more scent blood, even from afar. Once a war-horse, al ways a war-horse and the smell of p)ow (er might precipitate a clash at any moment, so cheer up. divorce is yet to come. Please excuse me torpid reader as all this is sour grapes. --Use Mrs. W. B. Burney Speaks to Auxiliary University Auxiliary Entertained At Home of Mrs. H. C. Davis Mrs. W. B. Burney spoke befor~e the auxiliary of the University of Soth Carolina Ott "Natiotial D)efene"~ at its mtteting Wednesday afternootn at thte home of Mrs. H. C. Davis otn the cam ptts. Mrs. Burtney is vice-presidlent genteral of the D. A. R. and is par tictularly initerested in thtis subject. Af ter her inform'~ng paper there was a getneral dliscutssiont. Refreshmtents were served after ad journment. Mrs. D). M. Dotuglas atnd Mrs. A. A. Maddent p)ouredl tea atnd coffee frotm a tea table lighted by unshaded yellow catndles atnd adorned witht a center of jotnquils. The assist ing hostesses were Mrs. R. M. Ketn nedy, Mrs. C. M. Ferrell. Mrs. C. F. Mercer, Mrs. A. C. Moore, Mrs. A. A. Madden, Mrs. Frantk Shufeldt and Mrs. Thotmas Sttythe. Grimsley to Edit 1928 "Y" Handbook The Y.M.C.A. promotiotn force Ited a meetitng last Monday night for the purpose of completing an outline and announcing the spr'ng program, and to hear reports of committees. At this nmeetitng the nmenmbers of the freshman handbook staff were elect edl. Kenneth Gritmsley was elected editor-in-chief and Erskitne L4eGette busintte mannaer. MEMORIAL TO BE RAISED TO MARION SIMS Famous Surgeon, Graduate of University to be Memo rialized Soon FAMOUS GYNAECOLOGIST University Hopes to Have Me-1 morial Placed on Carolina Campus To erect a memorial to one of the University's outstanding alumni. Dr. Marion Sims. is the desire of the South Carolina Medical Auxiliary, of which Mrs. H. M. Stuckey of Sumter is iead. As soon as possible. Thomas M. Craig. president of the University stu dent body got iu touch with Mrs. Stuckey N ith respect to getting the neniorial placed on the University caimpus of which Dr. Sims was an alumnus. Thoias Craig inimediately wired Mrs. Stuckey to this effect and the following is part of the telegram: Mrs. 1-. M. Stuckey, Sumter, S. C. Recently it came to our attention that you of the Woman's Auxiliary are plainiig to erect a memorial to the greatest alumnus of this institu tino, Marion Sims. and we hope that it imay he :-it on our camipus. In the next few d.ys you will receive a peti tion fromi us containiing one thousand names of enthusiactic students of th! University that are here. I hope that you and your conminitte. will favor us. Letter follows. Thomas Moore Craig, Pres. Student Body. The Medical Auxiliary answered that the petition will be given due consideration and thanking Mr. Craig in behalf of tlie Auxiliary for the in terest of the University in this re spect. The memorial will he in the nianner of a monumental granite shaft or a beautiful fountain to keep fresh the metory of this quiet atind unassuming country doctor who surprised the med ical profession of the world with his discoveries in gynaecology, of which science lie was the recognized authori ty. Medical specialists of Europe stated that certain operations were impossibhe and this quiet physician traveled to Etirope and demonstrated before the greatest scientists in Europe, his find ings iii this wonderful operation. He was inimediately hailed as the out standing do(ctor at that time. Thomas Craig, when pressed about the matter said. "to have this memorial raised on the Carolina campus would tindoubtedly be one of the greatest ac coiplishments that has ever come to the Universityv. It is only just, that sonmc memorial be raistdl to the imem ory of this South Carolinian, whbo more perhiaps than any other single mani in the last decade has (lone more for hunmaniity than any one else. I trust that the Medical Auxiliary sees fit to p)lace the memiorialI on thle Carolina A )et ition (ont aiiniig more t hanm 1000) names has been comiled and wuill in the near future he mailed to the Auxiliary in the hopes that it may in some way help toi place this menmorial on the campus where lie received huis literary education. ~e t e l ssli qua! ty penc~ in the woviri 17 black degrees Superlative in quality, the world-famous CPyin JENUS Buy gIve best servce and a longest wear. dofcen Plain ends, per de -.: Rubberende, per a. Amoeca Penel Co., 215 Fit - Makers ofUNIQF'.YiTI, Ctlr.d Pe..,ls a n 2 cJ- . WINNING PLAYS PRESENTED BY STAGE SOCIETY Two of State Prize Plays Given First Performance Thurs day Night UNIVERSITY REPRESENTED 'The town Theatre last night presented a triple bill of one ac, plays two of them being first and second prize winning in ThV State's All-Soutlierni play-writing contest. The two prize winning plays are excelent in character analysis, the first. "The Score." by Dr. George Y. Mac Murphy of Aiken, being a theme worthy of a Sophocles in i's stark, blind, fateed tragedy. Miss Ora Mae Jackson. who ma(e her (lebu-, ini mountain dIraia in "Stim Up," two years ago, was the star of the play. Her mastery of the mountain (ialect was excellent. Jinnie, who di( not need such a pronotinced (lialect, b utwho had no' the complete mastery that was Miss Jacksot's was well portrayed by Miss Marguerite Gayle. Drufus Griffin as John Albertson an( Wyatt Wood as Ltuke 1,incombe were splendid, although their parts did not reuire the technique of Miss Jackson's In "Dlust of the Road," we are taken back 'o the 14th century in thei history of drama. It is purely and simply a mrality play, showing the influence of c(Oiscielce for good. Benjamin Hodges. appear~ng in a separate (Iream to each of tl *hree claraceters as a tranip. the re incarnation of Jtudas Iscariot. enjoins Peter Stele. Prudence S'eele and their uncle not to sell their peace of mind fo,r 30 $100 bills eiltruste(d to then for his play takes place at I o'clock Chri-smas son by friend before he (lie(l. The Proffesor Hod(dges as jtlas, delivers an excellent sermon. Harry Davis as Peter S'cle. Mrs. A. C. Heyward, as his wife. awl J. T. McLeod, as their urcle, play excellent parts in a rather weak play. The stage lighting in all the plays was rather ina(le(uate. - Although the atmos phere of gloom was necessary 'o the plays. it was slightly overdonc. it being imlpossible to see any of t heactor's faces. 'ihe aulience was unusually small and particularly givei. to excess giggling an( laughing, which was probably very (lis tutrb'ntI to the players. hle plays are given again tonight an( timorrow, with matinee Saturday. Waxes Poetic Over Favorite Tobacco "A Prescription" Have you ever noticed right after a meal How tired and lazy you always feel? I'm telling you folks it isn t a joke, It will freshen you up if you try a good smoke. But whatever you do these lines you must heed, , There's a certain tobacco of course, that you need. It's packed in a tin, the tin's colored blue. Not only the smoking but the chewing kind too. Of course if you never are bothered this way, Just keep the prescription for some other day. Ask for tobacco, the best that's on earth; To shorten the story, just call it "Edgeworth." Chas. J. Butler Owensboro, Ky. Feb. 2, 1927 Edge worth Extra High Grade SSmoking Tobacco "T he H oune of Qualit y" Established in 1844 The R. L. BRYAIN ICOMPANY Books, Stationery, Printing, Bindling, Office Furniture and Specialties Columbia, South Carnlina CAROLINA WINS PLATFORM TILT - FROM OREGON Karesh and Wofford Defeat Ore gon in Debate Past Friday Night LARGE CROWD PRESENT Visitors Had Lost But One Con test In Six Weeks On Tour Speaking before one of ti largest crowls in the history of (le)ating at the University, Carolina's debating teamn defeated a teat fron Oregin State College last Friday night in c-hapel. Carolina, represente(l by J oseph Karesh of Columbia, and Thomas Woi ford of Liaurens. upheld the affirina live of the query, "Resolved: That American Investments in Foreign Countries Should Receive P'rotection only From the Countries in Which they Reside." Oregon State was rep resente(d by Grant McMillan and Rog cr Ball. The (lebate was hel(d according to the wishes of Oregon State on the open forum, aulience (lecision plan. tle plan which she has been follow ing on her extensive (lebating tour. lPromptly at 8 o'clock two ballots were given out to members of the audience. PresutmablY from some misundierstal ing as to the hour. the crowd (lid not get tin(ler way until after 8 o'clock. SC LO Read] And Cut ESTABLISHED EN STYLES, TAILOREI CHARTS S'OLELY F SERVICE IN THE Suits S40, $4 The Ca --a snappy s --a tailored -a long-wea -a smart mn $25.00 M. L. KIlN 1523 MA IN! Dance 'hle junior class sponsors a dance in the University Gymnasium to morrow uight. Oct. 10 from 9:30 'til midnight. The Carolina Colle gians will furnish the music. Ad mission $1.10. No ballots were given out after 8 o'clock an(l the greatest part of the au(lielnce wa denliel the privelege of vot mng. The ballot was first taken on the merits of the question. those arriving on1 timue being asked to express their preference of the question. The re suit sh(ow%ed 26 in favor of the negative. upheld by Oregon. an(l 24 in favor of the affirmative, upheld by Carolina. After the speakers had been hear(l. a poll was taken. The vote nov showed 33 in Carolina's favor as against 1 in favor of Oregon. CArolina's (lefeat of Oregon the past Fri(lay night registere(l Oregon's sec on1d defeat since she left the Pacific Coast some six weeks ago on her transcontinental tour. Southerne Cali fornia being the only other institution to (lefeat her. Oregon. last year's Pa cific Coast debating champions, brought with her an alternate, a coach and a (lebate manager. The toir is one of lie most ambitious ever undertaken by any institution. A. Ray Godslall of Union presided over the contest. W. W. 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