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The Very Idea! By BURTON E. SHooK The recent omission of a prominent law senior from the list of those elect ed to Phi Beta Kappa causes some wonder as to whether mediocre and nar row personalities sometimes obtrude themselves into the councilp of that august and supposedly broad-minded body. The senior was a member of. the Honor club at the completion of his academiic work and according to the latest dispatches from Peligru he was among the leaders, if not the leader, in the law school. At the risk of passing on an ou: and out lie, I will repeat the very convinc ing rumor that he was blackballed be cause of deficiencies in character. An intimate knowledge of the senior's record leads one to believe that the blackballers were ones who have been on the receiving end of his scathing remarks and scalding pen. His incon ocas:ic activities have brought him into conflict with many mnembel-s 'of 'the student body and faculty. His attacks have not been made on the defenseless. He has invaded the seats of the mighty without reserve. As editor of the Carolinian he gave a gently razz to a member of the faculty. As a defer.se attorney in a student body trial lie gave another lacing to a faculty member. All of which probably did not help him any when Phi Beta met Is it possible that standards used by the Watch and Ward socie'y were in vogue still rankled in the minds of scholarship society? Is it possbible tha' standards used thrusts still rankled in the minds of the student members? Or that a pro-. is still disgruntled because his ethics of procreation were chided? Surely, sure ly, such motives were entirely absent from the discussion. * * * * * * * * As may have been noticed, this col umn does not exist primarily for the purpose of raising flowers and throwing same in bouquet form it various people. However, I cannot resist saying, "Well done, thou good and fai hful servant," to the editor of this year's annual. The book is the best that has been produced since Litle Willie ma triculated here. The originality of the arrangement and the artistic drawings give evidence of a great deal of work and thought. The editor has used his materials well. Congratulations Mr. Editor. * * * * * * * * W. R. Reese, a Carolina man, rec ently won the right to go to New York and compete for the Olympic fencing am. As yet h bas been unable to raise the money, either through the college athletic channels or through the alumni. It would be, yea verily, a sad state of affairs if he were denied this op nortunity to show his ability and bring some glory to Carolina. He has advanced further in his line than any other Carolina athlete has done. I do not recall having ever heard of an other University man being given a try out for the Olympics. He deserves a chance to show his wares and surely some way can be provided by which he can make the trip. * * * * * * * * *'rThe recent expression of approval on the parte of the student body of a petition for permission to publish a humorous magazine at the University Imust be commended. Carolina is one of the fewv state uni versities which does not nowv have a humorous publication. Most large colleges have themi. Certainly this school can support one. Such a publication would give an outlet for talent which cannot meet the demands of the two publications 'low put out by the students. It would offer an opportunity to the many ar ti'ts on the campus to strut their various stuffs. I offer a silent prayer that the fac ulty will put its 0. K. on the proposi tion. * * * * * * * * I feel appropriately sad that this is the last column that I shall write for Tlhe Gamecock. The tears will form on the right. And of course I have a sneaking' feeling that never will another col timunist arise as mighty as T have been. RUSSELL CLOSES CAREER BEA TING GEORGIA UNIV. Defeated Mady Schools During Four Years A Member Of Debating Team FORTE EXTEMPORANEOUS During Seven Years At Carolina Has Won Honors In Many Fields With a unanimous victory registered against the University of Georgia Friday before last, Carolina's veteran and best debater in years, Donld S. Russell of Union, closed his career. Russell did not enter the field of debating until his senior year in the academic school. He continued on through his three years in the law school. In numerous preliminary con tests, he alone at Carolina can boast of the record of never having had re corded a defeat against his name. Russell's forte is extemporaneous speaking, with the virus of sarcasm injected at vulnerable points. He never takes to the platform with a tnemorized debate. Nor is it necessary. His wiliness of vocabulary, his pres ence of mind, his ever-ready supply of facts and information, his eloquence >f tongue are a'l that are needed to ;weep his opponents before him. Many are the schools that have felt the lash of his tongue and have suc cumbed to his arguments. Presbyter ian College tasted a defeat at his hands. In Russell' first intercollegiate performance. The University of Va. .-net a similar fate, likewise the Uni versities of North Carolina, Delaware, amd Temple, the College of William lnd Mary, George Washington Uni iersity, the University of Florida, and .he University of Georgia. Not only an orator and a debater, )ut a student, a politician, and a writer is this man, Russell. In '1925 he was first honor man, graduating with the distinction, "magna cum aude." He was one of the five mem hers of the Senior Honor club and senior orator at commencement. This year, he graduates with the degree of law, standing again first honor man in the class. He will also be the sen ior law speaker at commencement. As a politician he demonstrated his ;kill by being chosen junior president )f the Clariosophic literary society, junior orator, and senior valedictorian. He has also played a prominent part in several important elections of recent date. Last year, it is rumored, he gained the title of "King of May." The associate editorship and the edi torship of The Carolinian are tributes to his talents in the field of literature. He leaves to enter law-not wishing to smack of the numerous senior write--ups in the annual-his friends and enemies alike predict a brilliant future for him. -u.s.c. Freshman Y Council Holds Final Meeting Brown Gives "Farewell Address" And Closes Business For Year TIhe freshman Y.M.C.A. council of .927-92 held its final meeting om L'hursday night, May 17, 1928 and at hat time the p)residenlt, J. J J. lirownm Jr., gave his "farewell address" an< the final business of the year wa :losed. At the close of the school year th. Freshman Y council automatically dis solves itself and ha~ membhers go o, In fact there are moments when 1 concede to myself that I am good. These moments are few and far be tween of course and that is as it should be. I give my heartfelt thanks to var ious and sundry students who have refrained from taking pot shots at me on various occasions. May their patiences received a fitting reward. My chief sadness arises from the fact that writing the last bit serves as a reminder that I will soon have to leave the ease which attends going to -ollege, and begin taking steps toward keeping the wolf from entering my domicile and bidding me vacate. Of course I don't mind work. The Very Ideal KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA FRAT. INITIATES MEN Local Honor Fraternity Serves Refreshments To New . Members ORGANIZED LAST OCTOBER Charter Members Organized Fraternity To Build Up School Spirit Kappa Sigma Kappa, local honor service fraternity, held the annual initiation in the Clariosophic hall last Wednesday night. The following men were initiated: Bruce W. White, Jack Bates, Happy Edens, Pratt Gasque, Nigel League, Jack Derrick, Mason Brunson, J. C. Wilson, Roger Pinckney, Ed. Farr, Karl Wingard, Edward Meeks, E. E. Stone, Roscoe Henderson, Graham Walters, Charlie Gorman, Albert Lucas, J. L. Moss, Claude Davis, Sidney Greene, D. A. Brown, Bill Donelan and Dauglas Calk. Immediately after the initiation, refreshments were served to the initi ates and the members of the chapter. Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity was -ganized *n October 1927 as a local service fraternity and soon after a rh:-ter was granted by the faculty. Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity was r.rganized because the original meml >ers reali.-ed that the University of South Carolina was on the verge of a revolution, one which if properly guided would result in the University of Soutli Carolina becoming recognized all over the country for its traditions, athletic teams, and spirit. The original charter members are: J. C. 'Ihomas, pres.; \V. C. Gregory, vice-president; I-I. B. Stevenson, see.; J. A. Turner, treas.; A. M. Lightsey, sergeant at arms; E. H. Carmachacl. scribe ; Watson Pi:ts, Harry L. Hing son, Curtis Brock, Ralph Lewis, "Shor ty" Smith, Barney Smith, Drufus Gri f fin, Charlie Foss er, L. A. Garvin, C. K. G, imsley. Bert Karrick, Paul Shiuler. H. 1.. Stevenson. J. A. Smith, W. F. 'ITay',r, W. P. Wamer, A. C. Williams, R. If. Atkinson, J. C. Harter. R. M. Coving-on. J. B. Whittle, R. L. L'eister, B. F. Buie, O. D. Black, O. 1). Collin E. M. Fursner, Brtce Gressett. R. H Grahani, R. Gathens, R. A. Haselton. Lloyd Hendricks, J. M. Springs. G. H. Preacger and G. F. Mcmanus. Kappa Sigma Kappa fraernity, an honor service fraternity, is just what the rame implies and the purpose of the fraternity is to do all in their power o make Carolina a greaterCar olina. With this purpose in mind a sim iliar organization, Kappa Stigma sor ority has been organized among the co-eds and the interest they are taking indicaes that the sorority will do some good work among the girls, in the fol lowing respects: create a respedt for the members of the upper classes; in still and crea:e a higher regard and resp)ect for the honor system and to Create among the freshmen as well as the members of the upper classes a better spirit toward Carolina and the Gamecock teams. in to the promotion force and tak. up other Y work. The council thi: year has been fortunate in having Julian Thomas as ['s (director. As a to ken fo their appreciation the council dhrew up resolutions thanking Mr. Thom as for hi- sp)lendid wvork, wvhich wvas signed by the council members and pre senlted to Mr. Trhiomas at the last meet ing. The council has met each Thursday night, with few exceptions, and some fine pr-ograms have been given at thiose meetings-including talks by mrany of the Y.M.C.A. officials. Most of the councilmen have been placedl on the Promotion force for next year. Brown being on the cabinet, and will continue their Y work there. COLUMBIA THEATRE Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday "IS YOUR DAUGHTER SAFE?" Wednesday and Friday for Women Only Thursday and Saturday for men only. Sensational expose of a modern evil. Wingfield's Drug Store 1443 Main Street FREE SWIMMING AT LAKE VIEW ! University Students will be admitted free of charge to Lakeview Club up until Monday, May 7, 1928 After this date special tickets will be offered to University Students for the remainder of the School term at the nominal price of $2.50. These tickets may be obtained either from Archey Hardy or Edwin Cooper, or at 1215 Washington Street. Tickets may be paid for by paying fifty cents per swim until the $2.50 is paid Come out and enjoy a cool swim Lockers Free We Rent Suits Witit CL O THES HATS SHOES CAPS SWEATERS TIES HOSIERY EVENING DRESS ACCESSORIES At HOTEL JEFFERSON Monday, May 14th James S. Branch, Rep. SUITS JMD TOPCOATS FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND AIORE TAILORED TO AE1 SURE TilfE 4 A U A9 FIFTH AVENUE Ar FORTY xTil STREET LUSTROUS ENGLISH BROAD CLOTH SHIRTS FEATURED AT $1.95 Collar attached and neckband styles. The collars fit-the material is very fine, with a lustrous finish. Shown in white only and all sizes. M. L. KINA RD, Inc. lim MAIN SThEFT~