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CROWING FOR A GREATER CAROLINA T,.4^ G^Ajfcoc/t p ^; UNIVERSITY OF *Jj(t SOUTH CAROLINA VOL. XXIII. ' COLUMBIA, S. C., TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1930 No. 14 REVISE Palmetto Radio Club is Formed Amateurs Form Club To Become Local Unit Of International Radio Fraternity The Falmetto Amateur Radio club was formed Monday night January 6 of University students. There was a good attendance and much interest was shown in putting the project across. Officers clected were: president, Bannie Stuart, who operates amateur station YV-tCIv, secretary and treasurer, John W. Palmer, operating amateur station W41J. The constitution was presented and adopted, and plans were made to become the local unit of the American Radio Relay League, which is an international radio fraternity. At present the club is made up entirely of amateurs located at the University. All members are licensed amateur operators and have had several years' experience in radio work. Plans are now underway to make membership open to all licensed amateur operators in Columbia and the vicinity; this will be possible in the very near future. Any one who is interested in such work or who would like to become affiliated with the club is requested to look up some member and talk the matter over with him. There are several amateur broadcasting stations on the campus which are operated every night by the members of the club in experimental work. The operators have offered to handle messages to any destination free of charge. There are only thirty licensed amateurs in South Carolina. Ten of these are in Columbia. This is a rather small number for the state, but through the efforts of the Palmetto Amateur Radio club it is hoped that the number will be greatly increased. ADAMS TO SPEAK AT FRAT MEETING Sigma Upsilon To Meet Wednesday Night At Home Of Robert Bass Dr. K. C. L. Adams, noted writer of negro tales, will speak at a meeting of Sigma Upsilon to be held Wednesday night at the home of Robert Bass, 2601 Lee street, at 8 o'clock. The subject upon which Dr. "Ned" Adams will make his informal talk to the literary fraternity has not been announced, but is expected to treat some phase of negro life with which Dr. Adams is well acquainted. Meetings of Sigma Upsilon are bimonthly. In keeping with the aim of the fraternity, to foster literature and literary instincts, prominent speakers arc invited to address the members. The local chapter feels unusually fortunate in securing Dr. Adams to appear Wednesday night, said James W. Pitts, president of Scribes chapter bore. Dr. Adams was invited to speak by Mr. Bass, at whose home the meeting will be held. Klection of officers for the coming term, scheduled for this meeting, may be deferred on account of the importance of the literary program, it is said. seconiTsemester begins feb. third Registration Will Take Place Monday And Tuesday; Classes Resumed On Wednesday Registration for the second semester will begin on Monday, Feb. 3 and continue through Tuesday, Feb. 4, according to Mr. Chase, the Registrar. Office hours will be from 9 to 1 and .2 to 6. Hertoforc, registration has been held m Friday, Saturday, and Monday. Students arc asked to confer with the Dean of the school to which they are enrolled, before registering. To tbose registering after these dates, a late registration fee will be charged, (--lasses will begin at 8:00 a. m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. STUDEr EXAM SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED BEGIN JANUARY 24 Students Prepare For Final Examinations Of First Semester The mid-year exams begin Friday January 24, and last through Saturday February 1. Only one week and three < days remain for the students to bring this semester's work to a close. The exam period is eight days in length. Exams in the morning last from 9 to 12 while afternoon exams last from 3 to 6. Exams as a general rule take place in the same room where the class is held. The schedule is as follows: < A. M. 9-12 First Day?M., W., F. 8:00-9:00. Second Day?M., W., F. 9:00-10:00 Third Day?\1.. W., F. 10:00-11:00. Fourth Day?M., W., F. 11:00-12:00. Fifth Day?M., W., F. 12:00-1:00. Sixth Day?T., T., S. 8:00-9:00. Seventh Day?T., T.t S. 9:00-10:00. Eighth Day?T., T., S. 10:00-11:00. IJ. M. 3-6 First Day?M., VV., F. 2:00-300?3:004:00. Second Day?M., W., F. 4:00-5:00. Third Day?M.f W., F. 1:00-2:00. 1 Fourth Day?T., T., S. 2:00-3:00?3:004:00. Fifth Day?T., T.f S. 12:00-1:00. Sixth Day?T., T., S. 11:00-12:00. Seventh Day?T., T., S. 1:00-2:00. Eighth Day?T., T., S. 4:00-5:00. 1. No intermediate or final examination may be held outside of the stated times without the special permission of the president. 2. By consent of the instructor, students may be transferred for examination from one section to another of the same grade. 3. Examinations will begin and end promptly at the stated hours. U.H.C. McKISSICK TALKS ON JOURNALISM IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY "If you are out for the big money, pass up the newspaper profession," declared J. Rion McKissick, dean of the School of Journalism, in an address in chapel Wednesday on "Journalism as a Profession." Dean McKissick declared that newspapermen's salaries are small when compared what other professions pay. However, he adds, newspaper salaries are somewhat higher than they used to be. 'If you arc looking for opportunity for real service to your fellowman, with profit small for you but large for the community, you may find that opportunity in the newspaper field?provided you have 'the goods' in the way of mental and moral equipment." In newspaper work, he declares, more real thrill is found than in any other calling. Less monotony is to be found in newspaper work than in any other regular toil. The newspaperman deals with a new set of subjects every day. Me says, "In some sections of the country young men and women specially trained for journalism are finding places on weeklies and semiweeklies rather than dailies. This is a wise course especially for those who one day hope to own their own papers. "The essential qualifications of the newspaperman are many. In addition to possessing general education, he must be able to write simple, plain English so that the reader will be enabled to see the thing just as he saw it. The newspaperman must have a nose for news?the instinct to recognize the real story in an event or situation. Industry is indispensable. The newspaperman must always be on the job. Don't be a 'booze artist,' for they do not get far in newspaper work. "As important as any of the qualifications is character. It is as essential in Journalism as in any other profession. Newspapers can't use men of little or no character. A newspernian should be a man and a gentleman. "If you go in to the newspaper work, think of it as more than a mere bread and butter job. Think of it as one of the most influential and powerful professions." MT ACT No further issues of The Gamecock will appear until after examinations and registration for the second term. This issue, the last of the first semester, is also the last to be published under the editorship of R. H. Atkinson. Ashley Halsey will guide the paper's policies next ] term. The January issue of The , Carolinian magazine is to come from press within the next two weeks. | 1 JUNIORS PLAN FIRST BIG HOP Junior Dance To Be Given In Gymnasium Saturday Night "Carolinians" Furnish Music i Coming as the first major social event of the new year, will be the junior hop on Saturday night in the gymnasium, put on under the auspices 1 of the junior class. "Piute" Wimberlcy, famous Carolina orchestra leader who :arried the "Gamecocks" to Kurope for two summers will, together with his "Carolinians" furnish the music for the hop. This is the first dance of the year given by the juniors, and so is naturally being looked forward to with much pleasure. Special entertainment has been arranged for the intermission period. A large number of out-oftown visitors arc expected, for it has been advertised extensively in the near-by towns as well as in Columbia. Students from P. C., Clemson and some other colleges in the State are expected to be present. The affair will be informal. Students are urged to come out and bring "dates," admission will be $1.00. The following guests have been invited: Dr. D. M. Douglas and Mrs. Douglas, Dr. Ralph Poster and Mrs. Foster, Dean L. T. Raker and Mrs. Raker, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Keith, Mr. L. L. Smith, Mr. M. K. Walsh, Dr. and Mrs. Havilah Rahcock, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rion McKissick, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Chase, Miss Irene Dillard, Dr. and Mrs. Josiah Morse, Mr. and Mrs. George McCutchen, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cantey, Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Prierson, Mr. and Mrs. Max King, Dr. and Mrs. N. R. Hey ward, Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Lipscomb, Mrs. W. D. Melton, Dr. and Mrs. P. V. Mikell, and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Shand. Leadership Fr Initiates Se\ ? 4 PREACHER HEADS SCIENTIFIC GROUP Prick, Battle, And Lovelace Other Officers Elected For Next Semester New officers for the second semester was elected at a meeting of the Carolina Scientific society Thursday night in LeConte college. Prof. J. J. Petty of the geology department addressed the society, drainage being his topic. G. H. Preacher, senior in engineering, was chosen president of the society. C. H. Prick, also a senior engineering student, was made vicepresident, Olive Rattle secretary and treasurer, and Roberta Lovelace reporter for The Gamecock and press in general. A. C. Clement was president of the society during the term now coming to an end. The monthly meeting for February will be held the 13th of that month, with the biology department conducting the program. IVITY B * UNIV. TRUSTEES J TO MEET SOON Will Consider Nomination Of The Faculty For Treasurer The trustees of the University will ineet on January 21 for the purpose of considering the appointment of Frank O. Welbornc as treasurer of the University. Mr. Wclborne has already ?s been appointed by the faculty, but the fn trustees have to confirm this appoint- va ment. su In the event that Mr. Welborne's ^ appointment is confirmed it is very V11 probable that J. W. Hunt of Easley, to now instructor in the Commerce school, will be appointed assistant a.!1 treasurer. Mr. Hunt will graduate at the end of this semester having com- , pleted his work here in three and one- K half years. He has assisted in the treasurer's office before during the wi periods of registration. at u.h.a. be GLEE CLUB HAS Ik EXCELLENT TRIP ? re Good Program Rendered By st Songsters Before Jenkins- w ville Audience \? I4 < .The University Glee club under the tr direction of Prof. Maurice Matteson ar delivered a program in Jenkinsville, bi S; C. last Friday night. The program h* given was the same as was used on m their recent tour. I lie sponsors of the program in w Jenkinsville sent a number of automobiles to transport the club there and a tit dinner was served on the arrival. tli The program was well taken and G a large audience was present. The G; program is a difficult one and went off D in fine style. ot Mr. Matteson is contemplating a sec- ai ond tour for the club which probably will take place the last week in Feb- ti< ruary. The tour will consist mainly tii of appearances in the State. Nothing d? definite has been done at this juncture in about the spring tour but the plans are G being gone over. C; STUDENT MADE c HEAD OF SCOUTS i ai George King, a junior at the University and a man prominent in student K activities has been appointed acting , scout executive of the Columbia Hoy jl1 Scouts. Mr. West Jacocks resigned , this position a few months ago to en- , ter business, and his successor also re- Isigned recently. King will have full [!' charge of scout affairs until a successor is elected. ? st (Continued on Page 3) tr w aternity ? ren New Men s in w Faculty Member Among Those of Admitted To Omicron Delta JjJ Kappa Fraternity ac hi . Six students and one member of the !!! University faculty were initiated into \? Omicron Delta Kappa leadership fra- ?i, ternity Wednesday night at the Rose ti, Mary tea room. . Dr. W. F. Callcott of the history ? department took the oath of the fraternity along with undergraduate neo- ? phytes. Dr. Callcott is internationally known, having lectured widely on Mexico and Latin America, in whose history he is especially interested. He belongs to the American Historical association and other organizations. The six students inducted, with their principle honors, are Robert Wauchope, editor of the Garnet and Black; Hugh Stoddard, letterman in football and baseball and winner of the Jacobs football trophy; Lawson Scott, business manager of The Ciamecock; Frank Taylor, president of K. S. K. and a prominent member of other or(Continued on Page 5) UDGET RUSTEES TO DISCUSS CHANGES iculty Committee Suggests New System For Handling Student Activity Fund Trustees of the University will be ked to approve allotment of money Din the student activity fund to rious campus activities Jan. 21. The m raised by the semester activity e, ten dollars a student, will be ditled among the activities according a fixed ratio after consultation bereen the student activity committee id representatives of the organiza>ns. It is recommended to the board trustees that all money disbursed : through the University treasurer. Accounts of the student concerns ill be audited by the regular state iditor along with other University >oks. This is a new arrangement, e books of the student affairs having en audited the past by Dean George Isen of the school of Commerce. The treasurer would disburse and ceive all revenue of the different udent activities under the proposed stem. His checks and vouchers ould be countersigned by the direcr of student activities. Dr. R. K. ster. Another matter for the board of ustees to decide deals with salaries id renumeration for the editors and isiness managers. A scale of salaries is been suggested by a special comittee of students cooperating with e activity committee. The trustees ill consider this step. Organizations in the student activi.*s fund are the athletic association, e three student publications, The amecock, The Carolinian and the arnet and Black, the Y. M. C. A., ebating council, Y. W. C. A., and hers. Each will be given a definite nount. Business managers of the publicans appeared before the student acuity committee Thursday and Frily last week to state their position the matter. R. \V. Sparks of the arnet and Black, J. C. Hiott of The arolitiian and Lawson Scott of The amecock spoke. The auditors of the state of South arolina insist that all student acuity funds should be handled in such lape that they could audit them, with leeks and receipts showing to whom id for what each item was paid, hen they audited the books of the niversity of South Carolina this fall, ith this in view the president of e University of South Carolina, Dr. . M. Douglas reorganized the stu nt activity committee and asked em to devise some system for handlg these funds that would satisfy the :ate auditors and at the same time larantee the best of service to the udent organizations with least ouble to students and faculty. The student activity committee has orked 011 this problem for two onths, having had many meetings, iving asked various organizations id students to submit recommenda:>ns, and endeavoring in every way issible to devise a system that would tisfy the auditors and guarantee the ost efficient handling of the funds, fith some of the recommendations the students, such as salaries to Ttain editors and business managers, e committee found themselves in cord, but found that they did not ive authority to make such paycuts without the concurrence of the )ard of trustees of the University, ith this in view and in order to put e handling of the entire fund on e same business like basis as all her finances of the University, the (Continued on Page 2) NOTICE AH students who are to have pictures appearing in the Garnet and Black must have their picture made at Sargeant's Studio, 1 ">28 Main St.. by or on Saturday, Jan. 18, which is absolutely the final date. This applies especially to members and pledges of all social and honorary fraternities, officers of all classes, officers of all organizations, and major members of publication staffs. i