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FRESHMAN DARE- C SPRING ELECTIN1 F OOT DAY SOON L'GETTINGWAM UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. XXII. COLUMBIA, S. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1929 N.2 VARSITY TRACK BY CLOSE SCORE Biddies Lead Blue Socklets In All Events EXCITING RUNNING SEEN Means Of P. C. Displays Unusual Sportsmanship The varsity lost 71-60, but the Freshmen upheld the honor of Caro lina by stepping away with a win of 69-40, in a double-headed track meet with P. C. on the Presbyterians cinder path Saturday afternoon. The varsity meet was nip and tuck, with first one team getting ahead and then the other. The outcome was not decided until 'the last event was run off. The freshmen got off to a flying start and were never headed during the entire contest. In the track events the Presby terians showed up best while the Birds displayed their prowess in the throws and weights. The freshmen had it on their elder brothers in the shot put, high jump, and discus events. DeVaughn of Carolina muscled the shot for a dis tance of 39 feet, 11 inches. In the high jump Bostick of Carolina won first with a jump of 5 feet, 11 inches. The feature of the afternoon lay in the mile run. Ketchum of P. C. and Cardwell of Carolina ran neck and neck for the greater part of the dis tance. On the last few yards Ketch um nosed ahead to break the tape a few inches ahead of the Carolina athlete. Probably the strangest pro ceedings ever shown on Bailey Field occurred when Means, who was lead ing the field a quarter of a mile in the two mile run, waited for his team mate, Truesdale, to catch up with him so that Truesdale might break the tape with him for a tie. This would then put Truesdale in line for a block letter by virtue of his getting a first place. The individual star of the varsity meet was Ritchie of Presbyterian, who won first place in the 100, 220, and 440 yard dashes. For the freshmen, Senter of Presbyterian- was outstand ing, winning first in the 440 and 880 yard dashes and third in the broad jump. (Continued On Page 5, Col. 4) STEWART TO EDIT 1929 HANDBOOK WELDON CHOSEN MANAGER "Y" Freshmen Book With Many New Features Off Press By June 1st From the office of the "Y" comes the announcement that Bannie Stewart of Dillon has been selected to edit the 1929-1930 edition of the "Y" Hand book. Wilson 0. Weldon of Colum bia will be the Business Manager. An Assistant Editor will be selected in the near future. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Weldon are planning to make this year's Hand book the best that has ever been published. They hope to add many new and interesting features and plan to have it off the press by June 1, so that a copy may be sent during the summer to every prospective fresh man and new student. A canvass will be made of some freshman in this years class to see just what they would like to have known before they arrived here, in order that the new edition may be much more useful to the in-coming freshmen. YOUNGINER WILL SPEAK FOR U.S.C. STATE CONTEST-WINTHROP League Wins Second Place in Con test for High Honor Using as his subject "the Ever lasting Monument," and speaking in a forceful and determined manner, John M. Younginer of Irmo won first place in the State Oratorical Preliminary which was held in the Clariosophic Hall on Wednesday night. He will represent the University of South Carolina in the South Carolina Inter collegiate Oratorical Contest, which will be held on April 26 at Winthrop College, Rock Hill. Nigel League of Greenville, speaking on "Doctor David Bancroft Johnson" was chosen as al ternate. The other contestants and their sub jects were: George E. Meetze of Columbia, "Just Beyond The Ho rizon"; Wilson O. Weldon of Colum bia, "The Road To Empire"; S. Evans Brown of Jacksonville, Fla., "South Carolina, A Spirit of Unity"; E. B. Norris of Calhoun Falls, "The South's Call To National Leadership"; and T. Troy Stokes, "Shall The Constitu tion Stand The Test Of Time?" The judges who served for the con test were, Dr. Francis M. Bradley, Prof. C. B. Elliott and Dr. H. R. Murchison of the University faculty. The Presiding Officer was William Parrish, President of the Clariosophic Society, and who is also Carolina's member on the Executive Committee of the State Association. -U.s.c. Summer School Prospects Good Fifty Per Cent Increase Over En rollment of Last Year CATALOG TO BE OUT SOON Full Credit To Be Given In All Courses-Faculty Increased Prospects for the most successful summer school in the history of the University of South Carolina are bright for the 1929 term, according to an anouncement made by Professor J. A. Stoddard, director of this work. This announcement, coupled with news concerning the catalog, the faculty, and the courses, seem to in dicate that the coming term will be an improvement over preceding ones in every way. Professor Stoddard's announcement says that both the faculty and num ber of courses offered will be in creased this year. Graduate work will receive special attention and nmany undergraduates courses offering a full semester's credit to those who desire to continue their education during the summer months will be given. The session will open on June 18th, and will run through July 26th. Ac cording to the past record, in 1927 only 13 degrees were given, in 1928 the number was increased to 30, and indications this year point to at least 50 per cent. increase. Among the new additions to the faculty are Doctor Samuel M. North, State Supervisor of High Schools of Maryland, and Doctor A. L. Ballenger, Specialist in Elementary Education in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ballenger will offer a course designed for elementary school principals. The catalog for the school, prepared by Mr. Stoddard and other members of the faculty, is now in the hands of the printers, and will be delivered to applicants aroundl April 1th. Wamei TABER ELECTED SCIENCE HEAD S. C. Academy Of Science Honors University Geology Professor DOUGLAS OPENS MEETING Papers Read On Subjects Of In terest By Scientists Of The State Dr. Stephen Taber, Professor of Geology at the University was elected President of the South Carolina Academy of Science at the annual meeting which was held here Satur day, March 30. The meeting was at tended by more than 75 of the lead ing scientists of the State represent ing many fields of scientific study and research. The session opened at 10:30 with an address of welcome by Dr. Doug las. This was followed by the presi dential address of Dr. W. E. Hoy of Presbyterian College, his subject being "Some Aspects of the Chromasome Theory." Papers were then heard on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Zoology and Botany, as follows: Physics: The Use of Alternating Current in Voltmeters and Ammeters on Cir cuits of Distorted Wave-Form. Thomas F. Ball, Carolina. Pumped Storage for Hydro-Electric Power.-R. C. Johnson, Carolina. Chemistry: Determination of Mineral Nitrogen in Mixed Fertilizers.-R. N. Brackett and B. F. Robertson-Clemson. The Effect of Temperature Upon Copper Solubility and Electrical Con ductivity of Milk.-Peter Corrdeness, Clemson. (Continued On Page 5, Col. 2) EASTER GERMAN DANCED FRIDAY WESTON AND TINSLEY LEAD Large Number Of Out-Of-Town Guests Attend Big Annual Social Event The Easter dance given by the Ger man Club on Friday night was a brilliant success in every respect. The University gymnasium was beautifully decorated, and the music, which was rendered by the "Philadelphians" was a feature of the evening. The dance was opened with a grand march led by William Tinsley and Miss Kitty Weston; the figures were led by Andrew -Burnett of Camden, Senior Leader with Miss Helen Shand, and by Burchell Moore of Charleston, Junior Leader with Miss Harriet Whitaker. During the Intermission a refresh ment course was served. A large number of out-of-town guests from all over the State attended, which added to the enjoyment of the dance very much. The Officers of the German Club are, William Tinsley, President; James Verner, Vice-President; Hap Edens, Secretary; Charles Burn, Treasurer; Andrew Burnett, Senior Leader; and Burt Moore. Junior Loeder. o*and F EMORY DEBATERS DEFEAT CAROLINA IN CLARIOSOPHIC HALL Wood And Want Lose Hotly Con tested Debate To Georgians "Dixie's Dauntless Debaters" from Emory University, in the persons of Frank Settle and Glen Elliott, emerged victorious from a hotly contested de bate with Carolina, represented by Francis Wood and LeRoy M. Want, on Tuesday night, March 26th, given before a joint session of the two men's literary societies. The query was: "Resolved, That expert jurists, three or five in number, should be substi tuted for the present system of trial by jury," the affirmative being upheld by the University and the negative by Emory. The University team put up a good argument throughout the contest, but were simply outclassed by the men from Georgia. The Emory team not only had an excellent argument but they had Glen Elliott, who undoubt edly is one of the best speakers to talk from a Carolina platform in years. According to all reports, he has represented his college in many inter-collegiate debates during his (Continued On Page 5. Col. 1) Y.M.C.A. HOLDS INSTALLATION KARICK IS PRESIDENT New Officers And Cabinet Sworn In-Receive Gold Pins Immediately after William Parrish, retiring president of the Y. M. C. A., delivered his cxaugural address Bert Karick, a member of the rising senior class, was last night sworn in as presi dent of the University Y. M. C. A. by Professor Francis W. Bradley, chairman of the board of directors of the University "Y." Karick has held many positions of importance since entering the Uni versity his freshman year. He was president of the sophomore class last year, vice president of the Y. M. C. A. this past year, and has held several offices of importance in the Clario sophic Literary Society. President Karick then swvore in the other officers andl the entire cabinet. Each member of the cabinet was then presentedl a small Y. M. C. A. pin, and presidlent Karick then dlelivered his inaugural address. The other officers of the Y. M. C. A.' are: J. J. Brown, vice-president; C. L. Scott, secretary; and Robert H. At kinson, treasurer. The chairman and the names of their committees are given as follows: Campus Service, G. T. Pugh; Pub licity, Bannie Stewart; Conference, frank Buie; Life Service, J. M. Younginer; Deputation, J. J. Brown; Church and Sunday School, John White; Social, C. K. Grimsley; Fresh man, W. W. Taylor; Worlds Con ference, E. B. Norris; Boys' Work, F. Bostick; and Finance, Robert H. Atkinson. After several announcements by Mr. Bell the meeting adjourned. The next meeting of the promotion force will be held April 15. I oster >eakers Valedictorians Chosen To Deliver Addresses At Commencement Three Races Necessary To Decide For Wamer-Foster Chosen By The Faculty DOBSON FOR SENIOR LAW William P. Warner of St. George was elected by the Senior Class to deliver the valedictorial address at the annual commencement. Warner was elected over a large and talented field of opponents, three races being necessary to decide the winner. Ralph Lewis of Aynor and C. Kenneth Grimsley of Florence received -.he next highest number of votes. Others nominated for the office in cluded Curtis Brock; Robert Stod dard; William Brunson; Cecil Mc Daniel; Pratt Gasque, William Par rish and Miss Elizabeth Jones. The first vote was taken on Wednesday, April 3rd. All of the candidates re ceived scattered votes, the highest three, Wamer, Lewis and' Grimsley going into the second race. It was found necessary to conduct a third race between Lewis and Wamer, and the winner was not announced until Friday, April 5th. Mr. Waner, during his four years at the University, has, taken an active part in campus life, specializing in certain phases of literary endeavor. He has long been a prominent member of the Ruphradian Literary Society and is now serving as its vice-presi dent. -Ic is also a member of the K. S. K., president of the Carolina Scientific Society, and a member of the LeConte Scientific Society. Charles C. Foster of Columbia, a Senior in the Academic Department, was selected as Senior Academic speaker by the faculty. Mr. Foster has also been active in campus life. He is an active member of the O. ). K. leadership fraternity and also of the Block "C" Club. His member ship in Euphradian Literary Society and the Carolina Scientific Society bear evidence of his participation in literary work. He is a member of he Kappa Alpha Social Fraternity and of the K. S. K. and German Club. Raymond W. Dobson of Gaffney was elected by the Senior Law Class to the Senior Law Speaker. Mr. Dobson is well known in campus legal circles and is a member of most of the law organizations. He is a mem ber of the German Club, of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, and is president of the University of South Carolina Law Association. DELEGATES GO TO NATIONAL MEET ETA SIGMA PHI TO MISS. At the last meeting of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, dele: gates were elected to represent the chapter at the National Convention which is to be held on April the twenty-sixth and'seventh at Missis sippi State College for Women, Columbus, Mississippi. Those elected to go are Miss Ruth Brown, president of the chapter and Miss Maude Braz elle.