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Alumnu S. C. Alumnus Now In China W. P. Mills Tells of Harrowing Experiences in Chinese Capital IS STUDENT WORKMAN Holds Very Important Position. One of Strongest Men in Republic W. P. Mills, an alumnus of the Uni versity of South Carolina, Rhodes Scholar and former secretary of the student Y. M. C. A. at China, is oc cupying a strategic place in the na tional life of China at the present time in his capacity of student work man for all the students gathered together in Nanking, the new capitol of the Chinese republic. Mr. Mills is the only white man in . charge of the Christian work for the entire student population and is recognized by the Chinese government as being one of the strongest men in China from the non native population. In a letter recently received in the University "Y." office Mr. Mills tells an interesting story of his experiences in the recent war when the communist captured the city of Nanking. When the Southern army started firing on foreigners and looted the "Y" build ing at Nanking, Mr. Mills escaped through the rear of the building and surrendered to the local police who were of the Northern army. He tells his story as follows: "During the day the situation grew more intense and they took me into the servants quarters and concealed FINAL DEBATE THURSDAY NIGHT Georgia and Carolina Debate In Chapel STUDENTS SHOULD ATTEND Karick and Woods Represent Carolina Against Bulldogs At 8 o'clock Thursday night, in chapel, the final debate of the year will be held. This debate will be be tween Carolina and the University of Georgia. The query of this debate is: Resolved "That the Government should retain and develop the princi pal water sources." Bert Karick and Francis Woods of Carolina will up hold the affirmative side of. the debate. Mr. Karick is president of the Y. M. C. A. and one of the leading speakers in the Clariosophic Literary Society. Mr. Woods is a member of the Chai osophic Literary Society and has taken part in several inter-collegiate debates this year. Trhis debate rounds off a very suc cessful season for Carolina. The representatives of the societies have takeni many laurels in the dlebating field this year. This is the last debate held this year and all interested are invited to come out to heir the orators. McCUTCHEN SOON OUT OF HOSPITAL Professor George McCutchen, head of the department of economics, is rap)idly recovering from an operation for appendicitis at the Columbia Hos pital. It is not know exactly when the University Professor wvill be able to return to his home here on the campus but he is expectedl back within a few days. Professor McCutchen is very popu lar with the students of the University and has endeared himself in the hearts o.f many of the Carolina alumni who have taken classes under him. All of his friends here and those through out the state are glad to hear of his speedly recovery and all hope that he will soon be in his classr-oom agan. me under the servants bedding all of Thursday afternoon. Every now and then the old servant lifted the cover and asked me + if I wanted anything to eat or drink. When he saw that I did not want anything he seemed to understand the reason why and seemed very sympathetic. Once dur ing the afternoon, he lifted the cover and told me that they had killed two of the professors at the Southeastern University-It is not difficult to imagine how this bit of information made me feel." Later Mr. Mills escaped and got in touch with the officials of the Southern army. However his house was looted and he lost most of his personal be longings. Since peace has been es tablished he has been occupying a very 'important position in China. He and his associates were the mediators in a big jinricksha strike which tied up the traffic of the city for several days. He has also been called into counsel by the government and engineers in connection with the building of dykes to prevent floods and future famines. v.s.o. ALUMNUS MARRIES IN ALABAMA TOWN Houser was Prominent Graduate of Law Class of 1926 On May 11th Theron A. Houser of St. Matthews and Miss Hattie Mar shall Ford were wedded in the First Baptist church at Dothan, Alabama. Houser is a graduate of the Univer sity, having received his LL. B. de gree in 1926. He is a member of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity. Mr. and Mrs. Houser will make their home at St. Matthews, where their many friends ainong the alumni will welcome them. The story ih portuned a: ing a considi give you the replied,"but me across th Pardon ouw that with ami ingaChesterj gentleman,a MILD e F fvS WILSON O. WELDON Newly elected Managing Editor of The Gamecock SUMMER SCHOOL STARTS JUNE 18 Applications are being received for the coming term of the summer school that is annually conducted by the Uni versity for the benefit of the students who are behind in their grades and the numerous high school teachers that desire extra credit. Full credit will be given for work and the pro fessors will be chosen from the regular faculty. The school will start on June 18, and Commencement exer cises will be held around July 26. It is believed that a number of students will avail themselves of this oppor tunity to make up back work or to get extra credits toward their di plomas. An unusually large enrollment is expected and a highly successful session is looked forward to by the faculty. Those desiring information concerning Summer School, can get catalogues at the Registrar's office or see Professor Stoddard, who is in charge of the school. Aesterfiet told that a certain man once im Eamous financier for a loan involv rable amount of money. "I cannot cash," the magnate is said to have I'll let you walk arm in arm with e floor of the Stock Exchange." enthusiasm, but it's a good deal like in and his cigarette.To be seen smok ield, for example, is tobe marked as a scholar,and ajudgeofgood tobacco! E ST I no ugh for anybody MCLEOD SENIOR LAW PRESIDENT OTHER OFFICERS NAMED Walker, Wilcox, and Pritchard Are Also Honored At a recent meeting of the rising senior law class, Walter J. McLeod, Jr., of Lynchburg was elected presi dent, Legare Walker of Summerville, vice-president, Hugh Willcox of Flor ence, secretary and treasurer, and E. K. Pritchard of Charleston, his torian. The new president, Mr. McLeod is an A. B. graduate of Wofford College, where he 'won several noteworthy honors during his undergraduate years. Since entering the law school here, he has joined the German Club and is a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Mr. Walker, the vice-president, is an A. B. graduate of the College of Charleston and a member of Tau Delta Tau. Willcox and Pritchard attended the University of North Carolina and Union College, respectively, before en tering the University. Both have dis tinguished themselves in campus ac tivities. -u.s.c. WAUCHOPE MEETS CLASS AGAIN Dr. George A. Wauchope, head of the department of English at the Uni versity, has recuperated from an ill ness which confined him to his bed for several weeks. The sickness was not considered serious at any time. Dr. Wauchope is now up and about his work. Dr. Wauchope is one of the most beloved men in the University. He has been associated with the Uni versity for many years. I preerre. ImI. o o . K C o ceit!) 41mhs elw. in theRa Mountwaull Stre everywhere admitted to the in those in the know. Such endt earned- by good tobacco and ta million voting. kFIE ..andyvet..THEV Si Y. GETS HAWKINS Sewell Hawkins, able assistant to "Jack" Crawford over at the Gym, has accepted a position as Boys' Work Secretary at the Greensboro Y. M. C. A. Hawkins, who is from Green ville, and is a member of the Graduat ing Class goes to fill his new position as soon as school is out. At present he is interested in Boys' work, being a leader of a Boy Scout troop in the city. You will find the finest leathers and most correct lines in John Ward shoes. A wide variety of lasts, specially selected and de. signed for college men's wear. MEN'S SHOES LEO THOMAS 1008 SUMTER ST. Columbia, S. C. ('r, I.I ling corporal et magnate or a Chesterfield nd yes, even I Chesterfield rier circle of >rsement was rte--with six ATISFY