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Alumni Alumni Discu Stadium LAST MEETING AT CHARLOTTE Meeting Was One Of The Best Ever Held By Alumni Association University of South Carolina alumni met at Charlotte last week in the second of a series of meetings to be held in the two Carolinas and Georgia. Alumni gathered at the chamber of commerce building at 8:30 o'clock to the number of about seventy-five. This was the first meeting of Carolina graduates ever held in Charlotte and an enthusiastic and progressive attitude was noticed. All present favored a strong and united alumni association with an active program. W. Clarkson McDow, of Charlotte and class of 1928, presided over the meeting. Addresses were heard from the following speakers: George Bell Timmerman, president of the South Carolina alumni association on "Plans for a New Stadium"; B. A. Early, secretary of the alumni, on "Organization of Alumni"; Dr. D. M. Douglas, president of the University, on "General Education"; Dr. L. T. Baker, dean of the University, on "Scholarship"; Judge J. H. Marion, former member of the South Carolina Supreme Court, on "History of the University"; William Laval, coach of the football team, on "Prospects and Possibilities of the Football Season of 1930"; W. O. Nisbet, member of the alumni association, on "Concerted Action between Members of Alumni"; Dr. R. K. Foster, director of student activities at the University, on "Cooperation with Alumni by College Authorities." Julian Beall, president of the student body, spoke from the viewpoint of the students. He said that the campus favors organization of alumni and that, personally, he expected to join the alumni association as soon as he graduates and hoped other members of the senior class would do the same. Robert E. Gressctte, captain of next year's football team gave a talk on football prospects of 1930 and promised a hard-working and fighting team. Mr. McDow, presiding, said that most of South Carolina's great historical record was centered around the old South Carolina College now the University and told of the itilluence the University had exercised in the past and could have in the future on the state. Another meeting will be held later for the purpose of electing officers and forming an active chapter of the Alumni Association. U.8.O. FRATS TO GIVE EXCLUSIVE HOP PAN-HELLENIC SPONSORS It was decided at a recent meeting of Pan-Hellenic Council to have a spring dance for fraternity men. It is understood that no outsiders will be invited. A committee consisting of Mason Brunson, Stumpy McLeod, Griffith Pugh, and James Cathcart, was appointed to make arrangements for the dance, which will probably be held during the week of the Easter German. Stumpy McLeod was elected vicepresident at the meeting, the vacancy being caused by the absence of Robert H. Sparks, president. Bert Moore, former vice-president, is now president. U.I.O. Medical Frat Is Entertained Alpha Epsilon Delta was entertained last evening at the Wilfred cafeteria by Dr. Isadore Schayer, and took advantage of the doctor's hospitality to hold its initiation at this time. Ellen Neil, Odctta Mauney, Charlotte Porter, Ruth LirofF, A. H. Johnson, Jack O'Ncil, Heyward Clarkson, G. H. Tucker, and D. S. Pope were inducted into the fraternity. Joseph Norwood, president of the chapter, presided. Dr. Schayer delivered the address of the evening and talks were made by the former neophytes. tJ.H. O. "I wonder who this telegram is from?" "Western Union. I recognize the writing." Social Worker: "What's your name my good man?" The Convict: "7586." Social Worker: "Oh, but that's not your real name?" The Convict: "No, that's just my pen name." t ?3nu0 lss New At Meetings spartanburg to be host next Number Of Good Speakers Will Be On Hand To Speak The next meeting of the Alumni Association will take place in Spartanburg, Friday night, March 4th, at 8:30 o'clock. The meeting will probably be held at one of the hotels in Spartanburg and will be a district meeting, comprising the counties of Spartanburg, Greenville, Cherokee, Laurens, and Union. The program will be in the hands of John G. Waters, president of the Spartanburg county chapter, University of South Carolina alumni; Claud A. Taylor, and F. E. Crawford. Several meetings have been held in Spartanburg during the last three years, all of which were well attended. Several hundred alumni are expected to attend this district meeting. Speakers at this meeting will be: for the faculty; Dr. D. M. Douglas and Dean L. T. Baker, for the athletic board; Coach W. L. Laval and Dr. R. K. Foster, for the student body; Julian F. Beall and R. E. Gressette, and for the alumni association; G. B. Timmerman and B. A. Early. Mr. Timmerman, the president of the alumni association, will speak on the new stadium and will explain the plans for the proposed structure. U.S.C. KEITT ORATIONS THURSDAY NIGHT Three Members From Each Of Two Boys' Literary Societies To Compete The annual contest for the Keitt Oratorical medal will be held Thursday night at 8:00 o'clock in the Euphradian hall. W. Frank Taylor of the Euphradian society will preside. Buford Worthy of the Clariosophic society will act as chief marshal, and will be assisted by Alton Brown. The contestants arc: E. B. Norris and Nigel League of the Clariosophic, Bland Hammond, J. J. Brown, and Wilson Wcldon of the Euphradian. This medal is given annually by Mrs. Anna M. Keitt in honor of her father, former Congressman Lawrence M. Keitt. It is considered one of the highest awards for oratory given at the University. Three members are chosen from both the Euphradian and Clariosophic societies to try for this award. J. R. Long, a law-student, was winner last year. Students who have not won the Keitt or Gonzales medal previously are eligible. u.s. o* many graduates of past famous There arc 32 members of the house of representatives of South Carolina who have attended the University of South Carolina. Of this number 15 have received their entire education at the University, 14 have attended other colleges besides Carolina, and 3 are graduates of the law school only. Of interest to the campus as a whole and engineering students in particular is the fact that Joseph LeConte, famous geologist, lived for many years in the residence on the campus now occupied by Professors Rowe and Olscn. LeConte was a former professor of geology at the University, and LeConte College is named in honor of him, and John I,eConte, his brother, who was a physicist. Delving further into history we find that Francis Lieber, well known economist, also lived in this same residence. J. Marion Sims, a great surgeon and outstanding South Carolinian, received his A. B. degree from the University of South Carolina in 1832. Today a monument stands to his honor on the Sumter street side of the State House grounds. IT. B.C. NOTICE Lost, borrowed, or strayed?One tux, one tux shirt with equipment, oik white scarf. Tenement 11, Room 11. Dcschamps and Jeffords. U.B.O. Her?"What became of your other cousin?" Him?"He died of a broken heart." Her?"Too bad. Did his girl leave him in a lurch?" Him?"No, a mule kicked him in the breast." ALUMNUS LEADS IN LEGISLATURE Mr. Herbert Is Chairman Of A Special Committee Id House ] R. Beverly Herbert, Class of '01, and a member of the house of representatives from Richland county, is chairman of a special committee appointed to draw up revenue measures. Mr. Herbert in a vigorous speech recently urged the legislature to take action on the tax situation. Mr. Herbert is supporting a "reform bill" whereby the tax 011 personal property will be suspended, Mr. Herbert claimed that this property tax is a basis for ' much willful deceit and jealousy between the different counties and prevents a united action by the State Legislature. U.B.O. PORTER McMASTER DIES SUDDENLY Porter A. McMaster," well-known Columbia lawyer, died a few days ago while enrolled at Carolina as a special student.^ Mr. McMaster attended the University law school in 1902-0.1. Recently Mr. McMaster has been doing special work at the University under Dr. Josiah Morse. U.B.O. NEEDED CHANGES PROPOSED FOR CONSTITUTION (Continued From Page 1) "In union there is strength." It is therefore hoped by a number of students and members of the faculty that the student body may see fit to take such action in the near future. Proposed Amendments to: Gamecock Constitution I. 1 he words, "except as to powers herein specifically delegated to the Business Board" shall be inserted after the word Gamecock in provision one of Article I; thereby making the article read: "The final control of The Gamecock, except as to powers herein specifically delegated to the Business Board, shall be vested in the Student Board of Publications, etc. II. Paragraph C, of provision 11 of article XII, which reads as follows: Any and all remaining funds shall be deposited to The Gamecock account and turned over to the incoming business manager, shall be revoked and declared null, void and of no effect in the future. III. To become article XV. Business Board I. The business managers of The Carolinian, The Gamecock, and the Garnet and Black, with the treasurer of the University and the director of student activities shall constitute a business board with the following powers: A. To receive all bids for the letting of any contracts for the Gamecock and to decide to whom said contracts shall be awarded. B. To fix all advertisement rates and subscription rates. C. lo receive all surplus moneys, if there be any left after Article XII; Section III of article V; and section II of article VII have been complied with. Said moneys shall be turned over to the treasurer of the University, to be deposited in the savings department of a reputable bank, and there held in trust by him as a sinking fund. II. The moneys of the said sinking fund shall be used only for the payment of deficits of The Gamecock, The Carolinian, or such other student publications which the four literary societies establish or assume control of. The trustee is authorized to pay these deficits as soon as possible. A. The trustee of the sinking fund shall be authorized to use the trust money; (except as provided for in Section II) only as directed in a bill or petition from the Business Board to the four literary societies; which bill or petition may be acted upon in the following manner only: 1. They shall be submitted to each of the four literary societies; said societies meeting separately or voting separately in a joint meeting. H. A majority vote of a quorum of members in good standing of a society shall be necessary to cast its decision for the bill or petition. The decisions of each society shall count one vote; three favorable decisions being necessary for the passage of a bill or petition. 3. The said proposed bill or petition, along with the time of the meetings of the societies for the purpose of acting on the said bill or petition shall be published in The Gamecock and posted on the campus in three conspicuous places at least one week prior to the holding of said aforementioned meetings. III. Should any one of the persons specified in section I refuse to serve on the Business Board, the vacancy or vacancics may be filled in the same manner as provided for the passage of a bill or petition. U.8.O. Creditor?I want my money. Debtor?That's all right, I thought you wanted mine. SIGMA UPSILON C MEETS TOMORROW 1 AT GREEN PARROT ROOMS Fi Robert Wauchope To Speak On Thomas Nelson Page. New Officers Installed hr Scribes chaptcr of Sigma Upsilon honorary literary fraternity, will hear Q{ Robert Wauchope speak on "Thomas Ri Nelson Page" at its bi-monthly meet- te ing Wednesday night at the Green m Parrot tea room. The meeting is an ^ informal affair sponsored by five mem- vv bcrs of the fraternity, refreshments tli will be served. w A. C. DesChamps, newly elected president, is to preside for the first Qj time. Other officers who were elec- pi ted at the same time are Alfred Riz- d< zalo, vice-president, and Ernest Lucas, U secretary. The retiring officers arc James W. Pitts, Ashley Halsey, and in Calhoun Clement. Dr. E. C. L. Adams, author of "Nig- tc ?er to Nigger" and other stories of the negro race in South Carolina, ad- ?? dressed the local chapter at its last h. meeting, held at the home of Prof, tli Robert Bass. To complete the rural al atmosphere of the evening, Professor C Bass had a repast of "possum and b<taters" served. E U. 8. O. Cotillion Club D Holds Election The Cotillion Club elected the fol- c< lowing men to membership last week: v< Dave Rembert, Bully Farr, H. R. b< Starr, and Blackie Burns. There were st only two vacancies, however, and the n, latter two men will be placed on a waiting list. The membership of the oi club is limited to 75. p, U.8.O. ,c AGED ALUMNUS DIES AT SAVANNAH * James Keith Symmers, class of '88, died recently in Savannah, Ga., at the age of 61. Mr. Symmers was a lead- b< ing New York lawyer, having prac- ul ticed law there for 40 years. He re- tl ceivcd his A.B., and LL.B. degree in r< 1888. pi | New Spri I W?, the weight o; ing upon the feet of R them to be comforts M same time smartly a of Friendly Five Sho m shoe perfection modest price of five J9 Let us show you soi ? styles, Sirl ( $_* FRIES S K FIV I SHO ff 1513 Mai AROLINA AND iVINTHROP DEBATE irst Time Carolina Debating Team Has Opposed Women Debaters Feminine wisdom and masculine ain will be matched for the first time the history of University debating hursday, March 20, when Winthrop allege and the University meet at ock Hill. The University debating ams have met many colleges and liversities throughout the entire rnntry in the last few years but :vcr have they engaged in a debate lien their opponents were members of e fair sex. This debate will be somehat of a novelty for the Carolina deiters. Carolina will uphold the affirmative the query, Resolved: That the incipal of the chain store system is itrimental to the best interest of the nited States public. Tryouts for this :batc will be held Wednesday night the Clariosophic hall. North Carolina State will send a am to Columbia on March 21 to deite a Carolina team on the disarmaent question. The University deiters will uphold the affirmative in lis contest. This debate will prob>ly be held at either Columbia or hicora College. Tryouts for this deite will be held Saturday night in the uphradian hall. R. GEORGE H! WEBBER RECEIVES HIGH HONOR Dr. Ceorge Harris Webber, who relived his A.M. degree from the Unisrsity of South Carolina in 1912, has ecu appointed chancellor of the mtheast region of Pi Gamma Mu, ational social science honor society. Doctor Webber is at present head f the department of education and sychology at the Georgia State Colge for Women. HI BETA KAPPA HEARS McBRYDE (Continued from Page 1) 5 successful, the courses and curriclum would have to be liberalized and ?e faculties chosen for their love of ;al learning and their ability to imirt it properly to their students. ng Style f f the world rest- 9 men it behooves a *bly (and at the m ) shod. Wearers V es already enjoy 9 attained at the u 5 dollars a pair. & ne of the latest v idly 1 Is 5 'mSfiog (d I n St. jL