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. ALCMN Alumni To j Commenc The annual alumni meeting is to be held on Tuesday of commencement week, June 9. There will be a barbecue for the members as in the past. It was stated that about five hundred alumni would be exacted to attend by Mr. Barney Early, executive secretary of the association. This year is the reunion of the following classes: 1881, 1891, 1896, 1901, 1906, 1911, 1916, 1921, and 1926. It is remembered that a very successful meeting was held last June. Plans are being laid for an even greater meeting. The Alumni Association of the University is fast becoming one of the strongest organizations of the school. Under the guidance of George Bell Timmerman, president, and the never ceasing efforts of Mr. Barney Early, executive secretary, the association has steadily grown. The University is indeed proud of its alumni association. The officers of the association are: President?George Bell Timmerman, Lexington, S. C. L_ Recent Graduates To Be Married Shortly Dr. and 'Mrs. Leonard T. Baker have announced the engagement of their daughter, Harriet Kershaw, to Robert James Stoddard, son of Dr. and Mrs. James A. Stoddard of the University. Miss Baker and Mr. Stoddard are both graduates of the University and members of Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. Miss Baker is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and the Junior League. Mr. Stoddard is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa honorary fraternity. It was also announced that the wedding will take place in June. u. s. c. SUMTER ALUMNUS RECENTLY WEDS Of interest to alumni of the University is the recent marriage of Miss Helen Louise Allen to John B. Duffie. After the ceremony the young people left for a northern trip. On their return they will make their home in Sumter. After prerequisite work at Davidson College, Mr. Duffie came to the University, where he won his L.L.B. degree. After graduation Mr. Duffie was elected to the State legislature for several terms. He has also occupied the chair of speaker pro temporo. CENTRAL 1204 Ma OPEN AL BREAD ROI UNIVERSITY CO-OI The Ca University I Gamecock Pi Operated for the Students and O Profits go into Studc If we haven't what you war "The Center of The Chevrolet Six "The Great American Value" CENTRAL CHEVROLET COMPANY ^ Columbia, S. C. i I "The House The R. L. books, st STUDENT Printers of "T 1440 Main Street kf' mm ' * 'V' J V* f'v" ? ( ? j I news) Hold Meet ement Week Vice-Presidents: First District?R. M. JefFcrics, Walterboro, S. C. Second District?Solomon Blatt, Barnwell, S. C. Third District?William A. Boyd, Greenwood, S. C. Fourth District?C. Guy Guntcr, Greenville, S. C. Firth District?E. M. McCown, Lancaster, S. C. Sixth District?P. H. Arrowsniith, Florence, S. C. Seventh District?W. L. Qlover, Orangeburg, S. C. Executive Secretary?Barney A. Early. Members of Alumni Council: D. Carl, Hartsville, S. C. H. W. Hennig, Darlington, S. C. Clint T. Graydon, Columbia, S. C. Nat A. Turner, Columbia, S. C. Ed. P. Hodges, Columbia, S. C. Jas. M. Hagood, Charleston, S. C. Clias. E. Sligh, Darlington, S. ?). C. A. Wells, Edgefield, ^5. C. FORMER STUDENTS WED AT TRINITY Among the outstanding South Carolina social events of the past week was the marriage of Miss Mary Bellamy Gaillard to Alfred Raoul Goodwyn, Jr., which was solemnized in the Trinity Episcopal Church, by Dr. Henry D. Phillips. After the ceremony the couple left for an extended wedding trip. After May 1 they will be at home at the Aida apartments, Columbia. Both the bride and bridgegroom received their education at the University of South Carolina. Miss Gaillard is a member of the Junior League and Les Demoiselles. Mr. Goodwyn is president of the Tarantella cluf) and a member of the Bachelors' club. He is also a member of the A. T. O. fraternity. At present Mr. Goodwyn holds quite a responsible position with the General Exchange Insurance corporation. u. s. c. The Grants are on the balcony and can hear what a young couple are saying in the garden below. Mrs. Grant: I think he wants to propose. We ought not to listen. Whistle to him. Mr. Grant: Why should I? Nobody whistled to warn me. These arc the days when, if you hear a knock at the door, you can't tell whether it's opportunity or the wolf. DRUG CO. in Street j iL NIGHT iseiis] -LS CAKES PERATIVE STORE nteen Jook Store *essing Club wned by the Student Body. All ;nt Activities Fund it, tell us, and we'll get it ] the Campus" I Webber I The Best inTailored Clothes 1227 Hampton St. of Quality** Bryan Co. ATIONERY SUPPLIES Ike Gamecock" Columbia, S. C. * W.? ' , *&&&& EXCHANGES \ A petition, signed by 10,000 students from 55 colleges qjid universities, requesting thp abolition of compulsory military training in American colleges was recently brought to President Hoover and Congress by 55 representatives; half of them women. >* "Eats Spinach Regularly" The average freshman at Columbia University does not smoke, drinks two or more glasses of milk a day, eats his spinach and lettuce regularly, and prefers swimming as a sport, according to Dr. H. W. McCastline, university medical officer?* Junior men at Washington State College voted to let their beards grow during the two and a half weeks preceding Junior Weekend, as a distinctive feature of that affair. College Statistics Freshmen at Princeton answer a questionaire published by the Daily Princctonian thus: 259 drink, 211 don't; 324 smoke, 250 don't; 276 attend Princeton for an education, 232 because of Princeton's name and reputation; 116 for social advantages and contacts, and 105 for family tradition. Freshmen at Wheaton used a novel method of announcing class elections. Five "escaped convicts" were rounded up by an "emergency police" squad and led to "prison," in Science Hall. "Sentences" were pronounced on each new officer. To make it more realistic, the enthusiastic frosh ended the ceremony with a "prison riot." Sleep at Home Eight o'clock classes at the University of Rochester were abolished on tlft theory that it is more restful to take the extra hour of sleep in bed than in class. At least, that was the reason given by the faculty, but no explanation was made as to whether it referred to the students or the prof, sleeping in class. Erection of a new $25,000 home for University of Michigan student publications to be completed within 18 months, has been authorized by the board in control of student publications at the Ann Arbor school. What Cost Beauty Coeds at the University of Cincinnati spend thousands of dollars every year for cosmetics, it was learned after a quiz. The average girl reported an' expense of $2 a month, or approximately $25 a year for lipsticks, rouge, face powder and vanishing, nourishing and other facial creams. Students make only limited use of the cultural advantages surrounding them in New York, but are well acquainted with the popular-priced picture theatres, according to the Columbia 'Spectator. "There's entirely too much reading going on," Prof. Morse S. Allen of Trinity College declared recently in a lecture on "Over-reading" to a group of approximately 75 women. u. s. c. Local Hooverite Gives Unexpected Interview Will Herbert Hoover give a man an audience without a previous appointment? Could a Republican be motivated by such Democratic principles ? Contrary to general opinion it appears that he could and has been democratic to that degree. A few nights previous while the writer was performing the usual motions in taking material nourishment at the Gamecock Inn, a gentleman called and asked to see Mr. Herbert Hoover. Mr. Hoover obligingly rose from the table and complied with the request. It might be well to mention at this point that thy Mr. Herbert Hoover in question is a member of the senior class of the University. May his namesake follow his example. u. s. c. "You know, dad, lie always sa\d he'd never marry until the right girl came along." "Well, liovv does he know you're the rigltf one?'' "Oh, 1 told him I was." Farmer Haye: That Jones boy that used to work for you wants me to give him a job. Is he steady? Farmer ?eede: Well, if he was'any steadier he'd be motionless. Jin: "No, I won't marry you but I'll be a big sister to you." Jim: "Not on your life, you won't. I can't afford it. I already have one sister who swipes my collars, socks, ties, chewing gum and cigarettes." In the old days women used to lean over a back fence to hear the latest scandal. Now they lean over a tabloid. ... N . . .. ? - . . BIOLOGY AS j At Told to the Uppercl^asxnen i The average person, when he thinks of biology at all; considers it as a part of the necessary preparation for the study of medicine. He does not thirik of it as something one might adopt as a life work. The field of biology is, however, quite varied and offers a number of opportunities to those fitttcd for the work. No one should consider biology as a vacation unless he has sufficient interest and patience to do an endless amount of very enjoyable work for which he \vill re ceive a comfortable but small financial return as compared with that of other vocations. It is, as we know, a study of both plants and animals. Each of these studies is divided and, subdivided into many specialized branches. One might become either a plant (botanist) or animal biologist (zoologist). The undergraduate major should have as much of both sides of the field as possible. Biology cannot be separated from its allied sciences: chemistry and physicis. Both are essential and for this reason nearly all departments of biology insist that the major student shall minor in these two subjects. In addition, in certain fields of biology a study of higher mathematics is neccssary. If one wishes to pursue research in any of these sciences he soon finds that a reading knowledge of French and German is also necessary. These, among other courses, arc advised for prospective biologists. The student who has successfully com- . plcted his major in biology, upon graduation should be qualified to fill any of the following positions that most nearly suit his desires: 1. Teaching. The arrangement of major and minor courses already suggested fits one to teach high school biology and general science. This work is very inter-' csting. It has been the habit in the past, in many schools, to place the biology courses in the hands of practically untrained teachers. At present some schools are either demanding sufficient training 011 the part of their applicants or arc leaving the courses out of the curriculum until trained teachers can be secured. 2. Technicians. There are many laboratories, such as those of the biological supply houses, or those connected with hospitals, both private and public, or with some of the larger educational institutions which need trained , biologist to do the technical work. These positions consist generally of routine work in the preparation of microscopic slides or laboratory materials in general. This work is interesting but unless the individual is engaged upon some problem the routine is likely to become quite boring. 3. Federal and state agencies. The various departments of the government ANNUAL FROLIC BE GIVEN SOON Eighteen Numbers to be Presented in Second Carolina Musical Comedy Soon The Palmetto Players of the University of South Carolina will stage their second annual Caorlina Frolic in May. The frolic will he different from last year and in place of the revue style a musical form will he used. The Frolic will consist of eighteen snappy musical numbers, an excellent plot, songs, ducts, all kinds of dances, and gorgeous costumes. The words and music were composed by two former Carolina students who have done an excellent piece of work. . The Dean Dancers are rehearsing some of the numbers under the direction of Mrs. William Dean. William Dean will be director-general for the production. If you have the urge to be in the show, see Mr. Dean at once. SOCIETY HOLDS LITERARY MEET Giving the first literary program susequcnt to the elections of new officers the Clariosophic Literary society held its regular meeting last Tuesday night. * The first speaker 011 the program was Alan Shafer, who spoke 011 "Stamp Collections." In his speech he reviewed the history of issuing of stamps by the various nations of the world, and told ofsome of the more valuable collections in the world at present. Following Mr. Shafer, Bill Latham spoke on "Should the Libel Law in South Carolina in Regard to Newspapers be Changed?" Mr. Latham pointed out that that the existing laws should be changed in order to protect the newspapers against unfair libel suits. At an early date the society will give a reception in honor of the incoming officer s. u. s. c. If knives and forks arc dropped it means company's coming. If knives and forks arc thrown it means the company's gone. \ V- ' .. I I. . A VOCATION n Chapel by Prof. J. T. Pejnncy both federal and state probably employ, I next to the educational institutions, the largest number of biologists. Notices of civil service' examinations for positions in the various departments are posted from time to time. These notices xof vacancies include such positions as laboratory technicians, fish culturists or other work with the Bureau of Fisheries. The~Department of Agriculture has many sub-departments offering places chieHy to botanists but some to zoologists, especially in thesdivision of Entomology. The various divisions of the Bureau of Public Health employ biologists for mosquito control work, for work in hookworm and many other similar disease controls. Strange as it may seem the navy uses biologists. For several years they have been engaged in work to prevent the fouling of ships bottoms by barnacles and other marine organisms. Many states have positions similar to those of the federal government. I have not attempted to list all governmental agencies that employ biologists. High s'chool teaching, technical jobs and government jobs pay as much or more than the college graduate can obtain in any other profession upon graduation. However, unless the individual has further training he is not likely^ to advance very fast. Other openings in Jhese same fields and in other fields not yet mentioned arc available to those who have lite desire to continue their studies after graduation eventually, procuring the Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degree. The degrees in themselves do not mean that the individual is a finished product capable of conquering all that might confront him but they do indicate that the student has demonstrated his ability to do creative work. Biologists having completed this g?aduate work constitute the greater part of the college teachers and hold higher positions in government work such as directors of research along the various lines. In addition museums need trained men as curators. To be a curator, one must, have specialized in the natural history of some group of plants or animals. Zoos need a few men, not necessarily as exhibits or keepers but to care for the breeding of the animals. From three to four years' full time work is necessary for the completion of graduate work by the successful student. This represents quite an investment?as much as is invested in both time and money by the average doctor and more than that by the lawyer. The returns if measured by money are small, if measured by personal satisfaction they are large. * Mrs. Fat: I would like to see an evening dress that would fit me. Demure manequin: So would II Prof.: When was'Rome built? Stude.: At night. Prof.: Who told you that? Stude.: You did. You said Rome wasn't built in a day. Southern Teachers' Agency Covers the South Five Offices. One Registration Continuous Membership Places Many Carolina Men and ; Women Columbia, S. C., Memphis, Tenn. Richmond, Va., Louisville, Ky. Chattanooga, Tenn Candy Bars and Chewing Gum 3 for 10c Cigarettes, pkg., 12c, Carton, $1.19 Lucky Strikes, Camels, Old Golds, Chesterfield (S. C. Tax Extra) f- JEFFERS( E. T. ROSEM( Columb RADIO IN E Unusual opportunities for men ance field. Old line insurance with low co SOUTHEASTERN Organiz C. O. Milford, President Soi Capital, Surplus and Reserves fo (our million dollars. j v | N ..s ' . Prices for tickets to the JuniorSenior, to be held at the Jefferson Hotel, Friday, May 15, have J been lowered. New prices are: ? All seniors free; tickets for a junior, alone or with a senior date, $2.50; tickets for a junior and a non-senior date, $3.75. Those selling tickets are: Waldie Bus haw, D. B. Hudson, J. S. Taylor, LeRoy Want, | Louis Floyd, W. C. Herbert, W. C. Broughton, Jimmie Brailsford, Sanders Guignard, Rosalyn Keyserling, L. L. Hamilton and Mr. Frank Welborne, treasurer of the University. Get your tickets at once I SERVICE CLUB GIVES SERIES IN RIDGELAND Three-Day Program Given Last Week by Five Members __ Representatives of the Carolina Christian Service Club presented a series of programs in Ridgeland on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of last week. Gladys Hamilton, Lorraine Gale, J. J. Brown, Jr., Lonnie D. Causey, and J. M. Taylor composed the team. Miss Florence McDufljc, Columbia Bible College, chaperoned. Leaving the campus at 5:00 a. in. ora Friday morning, the team reached Ridgeland in time for a blackboard talk in cach classroom and a program in chapel. The theme *of the chapel program was "Christianity and Youth," and Miss Gale gave an appropriate reading, Brown made a tolk, and Taylor rendered a piano solo. v Friday evening a large crowd of stu- ' dents and friends of the school met in the auditorium for a program featuring "In His Steps," and numerous songs presented with illustrated slides. On Saturday morning about sixty of the younger students were taken on a hike. Mi^s Hamilton directed the girls' 'hiks and the boys' hike featured talks on "Real Majihood." Much of the 'success of the trip was due to Henry Walker who graduated at the University in the class of *29, and ,v; has since been principal of the Ridgeland school. While this group was at Ridgeland, other groups were carrying on the local work. Reports presented at the meeting of the club on Wednesday night show that the county alms house, Confederate Soldiers Home, city jail, and Industrial Home were visited with regular programs during the week. About twentyfive participated in the programs at the Industrial Home on Saturday night. At v present Miss Lois Turnbull is directing the programs at the Industrial Home, C. W. Cox, those at the Alms House, Lonnie Causey those at the Confederate home, and J. A. Fincher the work at the city jail. On Friday of this week a delegation , will go to Fort Mill, where a series of programs will be presented. i ' WILSE W. MARTIN Harness Maker Luggage & Leather Goods Dealer & Repairer SHOE FIXER Auto Top Maker Phone 6820 1116-1118 Hampton St. j \ )N HOTEL )ND, Manager ia, S. C. VERY ROOM J , 3j who wish to enter the life insurst guaranteed?not estimated. LIFE INSURANCE ed 1905 itheastern Bldg., Greenville, S. C. r protection of policyholders over v