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? Undressed 1 Ci- ' Uproar in By Hclei ? A few years ago I visited some relatives in Kansas City who lived in an apartment house. Across the hall from them lived three girls. They were of the class known as "the working girl," but they were successful, having reached that desired state of affairs where they could afford a good apartment. The three of them had three rooms and a very small kitchenette, the latter ill-equipped, since they got most of their meals in restaurants, none of them being domestically inclined. As Thanksgiving approached, they grew sentimental and reminiscent over the past Thanksgivings spent at their homes and decided to have one of the old-fashioned turkey dinners in their apartment. From an idle suggestion the plan became a determination, and for a week preparations were made for the event. Nuts, dates, candies, and fruits littered the place, and mince pies had to be bought on three different occasions because the girls could not wait to cat it! Purchase Live Turkey Why, with all the butcher shops selling nicely picked and cleaned turkeys, they bought a live one, their friends have never been able to decide. But the fact remains that they did purchase a fifteen-pound bird three days before Thanksgiving?a gobbler that gobbled everything in sight? and gave him the run of the place. It was a bad mistake, and they were t soon to realize it. Even the most hardhearted person will grow attached to the homliest of animals, if lie allows that animal to eat salted peanuts in his hand and drink water from the best tumbler. It was quite amusing, as well as sad, to se three otherwise sane persons peeling bananas for an ugly, vulture-like bird. And it was disconcerting to learn that the homly thing was allowed to roost on the bath tub. Quite gratified by the adulation he received, the turkey strutted around and gobbled throatily for their benefit. The girls were inraptured by his human-like qualities, and completely forgot that he was a prospective dinner. The night before Thanksgiving came around all too soon. A conference was called to decide the turkey's fate. Of course, he had to be killed, but who would commit the murder and how? The girls shuddered at .the sight of a v butcher knife and, although a hatpin was offered rather timidly, the three refused to consider any such bloody methods?however sudden they might be. After bitter tears and bitterer quarrels, the brilliant idea of chloroforming the poor fowl occurred to one Some people own country homes overlooking the sea. Others own country homes overlooking beautiful valleys. We own a country home overlooking a first and second mortgage and a few more payments. ? 28 Is: ft V, ; There were 23 issues last year. It is the aim of the I to finance 28 this year 26th. Due to the incr< ing- a bigger "Gamecc riation has already < yet publication contir obtained from advert If the student body i tisers, it will see the for their weekly pu conclusion marked b; sues! if - , , * Support the A See The GAME g. In.' i ' isT ' ' 'i Im^I villi irijfh frytr rurk Causes Kansas City i Staples of the girls. , . .. Chloroform was obtained from corner druggist under the pretense that an aged dog was to be put out o his misery. The girls were ashamed to reveal the true purpose. Mr. Turkey was chloroformed with great formality, and soon the three girls (orgot his charming ways in the interesting task of picking off his feathers. They picked him clcancr than most housewives would have bothcred^ Reposing on an immensc platter his head drooping over the edge he placed in the pantry to awa.t tomor row's roasting. , The next morning saw the gir s i p i early ready to cook their dinner. Roast- . ing pan ready, one of thent went to the pantry for the turkey. A solemn 1 gobble greeted her ears as she opened j the door. The turkey was standing upon his platter?fcatherless and grotesque. Turkey Runs Wild He hopped to the floor and started toward the horrified girl, who gave ( several piercing screams and fled. other two rushed to her assistance, In ] one look at the dismantled turkey was , enough. One fainted, and the other , ran down the hall, screaming hystcrically. Seeing a gentleman ascending , the stairs, she flnng herself into bis , arms. Her onslaught was wholly un cxpccted, sco the two of them travelled , down the stairs in reverse. In the meanwhile the apartment i house was in an uproar. People were running up and down the stirs, wild y ( asking questions and threatening to , call the police or fire department. A doctor was summosed for the hysterical girls. But the turkey, during these exciting moments, had remained quite calm. After eating the crtfmbs that j were on the flco around the tabs-, | he walked over to the prostrate gir^ m the doorway and found out that her beads could not be eaten. i Without thanking them for their hospitality or waiting to say " 1 bye, lie made his way out of the building, unhindered, for he paid no attention to the frightened cries that greeted him on ever yside. Picked turkeys are not common on Kansas City streets, and since the scene in the house seemed likely to be repeated, a public-spirited policeman drew his revolver and shot the defenseless fowl. No doubt the girls learned some lesson from their experience, but they refused ever afterwards to discuss the matter. Their Thanksgiving dinners arc always purchased in restaurants now, and they isvariably order duck. Mattie: No, I'm afraid I can't use you. J. Soper: But why not? Mattie: I don't allow profanity during my performances. Soapy: But I don't use profanity, sir. Mattie: No?but the audience would. sues? i i of "The Gamecock" ; * I 1 business Department . This issue marks the Based cost of produc>ck," student appropIwindled to nothing, tues through revenue , ising. )atronizes our adver- i most successful year i blication come to a y a full round of is^ ? i dvertisers and ; COCK. Prosper \ / * w v'^ ?fl', Jjj&B g . '^i ^ ' p|" i'-:f ^ "Kitty" Martin, who is now guiding the destinies of the Hypatian Literary society. She is a Chi Omega. DEAN DANCERS GIVE PROGRAM The Dean Danccrs of the University >f South Carolina presented a program it Columbia College last Tuesday at twiight. The occasion was a garden party which the sophomore class gave in honor )f the seniors. The party was given by lantern light, with the following danccrs from the University taking part: Julia Bowman, Doris fallings, Dorothea Dorn, Harriet Conlor, Blanche Love, Willie Rudd Fuller, kVilma Bowen, Laura Crouch, Betsy \uld, Rena Buchanan, and Mrs. Dean. u. s. c. Survey Considers Student s Morals Apparently college students are no better or worse morally than the population at large. This is the con elusion which was reached from va study of the moral conditions in the 69 land grant universities and colleges included in a survey by the Federal Office of Education. This survey, which was begun in , 1927 with a congressional appropria- ] tion of $117,000, among other things covers fees charges, courses offered and use made by the graduates of their training, while considerable space is given to faculty and athletic questions. The report is in two volumes of 1,800 pages, much of which is also devoted to problems of handling fraternities and sororities, and student conduct at social affairs. Drinking was listed as the chief trouble at 26 of the institutions. Also the actions of the alumni and guests of other colleges and high schools was said to be causing the authorities much concern. The lack of responsibility felt by them at dances was credited with lowering the general morals at dances. The survey inclines to the view that the chaperon in the modern sense of the word has become a mere figurehead. Discourtesy on the part of students to the chaperons was a cause of much complaint by university authorities. According to the information, chaperons are generally required at dances and "probably there is some useful purpose served by having older people at student functions." The land grant colleges which were studied comprise 16 per cent of the college population. This includes 100,000 men and 50,000 women. Among the institutions covered in the survey arc the Universities of Illinois, California, Missouri, Maryland, Tennessee, the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, and Purdue. u. s. c. Mary McCarthy Heads Association * Dther Officers Elected by Women Athletes at Meeting Thursday The Women's Athletic Association at its last meeting of the school year, Thursday, May 7, elected Mary Ellen McCarthy president for the coming year. The meeting held at the gymnasium at 5:00 o'clock, Thursday, was for the sole purpose of electing officers. The Dther officers elected were: Millie Taylor, vice-president; Clara Jones, secretary; Elizabeth David, treasurer; Faith Brewer^ publicity manager; Josephine Griffin, reporter. The managers elected were: Basketball, Annie Madge Weldon; assistant, Betty Wardlaw; hockey, Markaret Usscry; assistant, Judie Morgan; ennis, Caroline Gaillard; assistant; Caroline Hodges; baseball, Gertrude Willis; assistant, Gertrude Harrell; and track, Helen Coleman, and assistant, Evelyn Coleman. x ' a. l ffiffhjrrillY ^ihnfitoiTlWfwi r-iY iiiVifiMto'irrrliiMf'iM Oratory Contests . To Be Held Soon The Gonzales Oratorical contest will be held at 7:30 o'clock Monday night, May 18, in the Euphradian hall. This contest is open to any student of the University who has'not won this medal before. Names of contestants must be turned in to Troy Stokes, secretary of the Debating Council by 6 o'clock Friday, May 15. The Sylvan medal debaters'? contest will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday night, May 20, in the Clariosophic hall. Open to members of the Euphradian and Clariosophic societies. The query is, "Resolved, That the principle of the chain store system is detrimental to the best interests of the United States public." A period of twelve minutes will be allotted to each debater, contestants can debate on either side. Names must be turned in to Troy Stokes, secretary of Debating Council by 12 o'clock Tuesday, May 19. u. s. c. . / Campus Glee Clubs Entertain Shriners V The boys and girls glee club of the University entertained the Shriners with a musical program Thursday evening at the Columbia Auditorium. Featuring the girls' part of the program was an Apache dance by Misses Julia Aull and Bobbie Ellsworth. This was introduced with the singing of "Smile, Da? You, Smile," by the girls' glee club. "The Cigarette Girls/' a delightful piece centered around "My Cigarette Lady," was played by Misses Rowena Jones, Elise Leagare, Jane Ebaugh, and Elizabeth Carson. At the conclusion of this number, cigarettes were distributed through the audience. The Sweetheart Chorus, depicting a sailor's dream of his "girls in every port," was quite interesting and colorful. Those taking solo parts in this number were: Kina Gayden, representing China; Mary Pinckney, representing Holland; Virginia Blackwell, representing Ireland; Elizabeth Carson, representing the Orient; Margaret Locke, representing Hawaii; and Julia Aull, representing Spain. The chorus itself was composed of twelve members of the glee club, representing the above countries : Misses Jettic Edwards, Natalie Searson, Hattie Mae Still, 1*ranees Black, Theresa Hampton, Adele Livingstom, Mary Bradley, Willie B. Taylor. Other names could not be obtained. The two glee clubs opened the program with the singing of "Yours and Mine," accompanied by Piute Wimberley on the violin. This was followed by the spiritual "On Revival Day." A group of spirituals including "Raising a Rukus," was rendered by the boys' Glee club. Following this was a song and dance number, featuring Herman Dorn. Concluding the program, a selected group of the Dean Dancers gave several numbers with the Glee clubs formed in a background. Y. W. C. A. Asks Coeds To Give Choices Bulletins have been given out by the Y. W. C. A. in both chapel periods this week to determine the interest of coeds in the different phases of Y. W. C. A. work. Each student was asked to check the committee on which she would like to serve, giving her first three choices. There are eight departments of the *Y" at present: Membership, publicity, religious education, vesper programs, social service, social, finance, and freshmen. u. s. c. DID YOU KNOW THAT: Cotton Clubertson is a politician?Bill Broughton is collegiate?Mr. Dean is director of the Palmetto Players?the senior class election was straight?Doctor Douglas wants a stadium?the fire department was called out to capture bees? the student body constitution is elasticTroy Stokes has two new suits?carbonated water makes the best chaser?Doctor Bakcock likes to fish?the junior class is gonna give a junior-senior? Johnny Scott has dates with Nancy Phillips?Doctor Kennedy never repeats ?strict silence is observed in the library ?the wall is sometimes used as a hangout?examinations arc three week off some of the seniors arc gonna be sorry to leave. This is a space filler? According to authorities of "The Carolinian," a joint meet- J ing of the four literary societies will be held in the Clariosophic hall next Thursday afternoon, May 14, at four o'clock. The purpose of the meeting is to consider amendments to "The Carolinian" constitution. All members are urged to be present, as it is extremely necessary to get the machinery for picking the staff of the magazine in good working order. Due to the fact that copies of "The Carolinian" delivered on the campus are not received by students, the editor of "The Carolinian wishes to announce that in the future all students must present themselves in person at "The Carolinian" office, with their student activity book. A ticket will be torn for each issue and no one will be able to secure a copy who does not have their ..book with them. Please remember this change! 0. D. K. POINTS ARE ANNOUNCED WILL INITIATE SOON Oniicron Delta Kappa, national leadership fraternity will elect new members at its next meeting. Undergraduate new members will be initiated before commencement and new honorary members during commencement week. A committee composed of W. C. Herbert, Bannie Stewart and J. Sam Taylor has been appointed to serve with the president, Kenneth Grimslcy, in gathering names of possible candidates along with lists of their honors. To be eligible for membership in O. D. K., a student must have one hundred points, according to the rating of honor points, which is published below. Following is a list of honors, with the exception of a few minor changes made recently: President of student body, 100. President of senior class, 75. Editor-inchief of Gamecock, 75. Captain of football team, 75. Editor-in-chief of Garnet and Black, 75. President of junior class, 50. Captain of baseball, basketball, track, boxing, 50. President of Pan-Hellenic council, 40. Editor-in-chief Carolinian, 40. Business manager Gwntt and Black, 40. Letter in major sport, 40; each additional letter in sa^tc sport, 10. President Senior Law Class, 40. Cheer leader, 40; each additional year gives 10. Assistant Cheer Leader, 10. v President Y. M. C. A., 75. Business Manager Gamecock, 30. President of each Literary Society, 30. Minor offices in student body, 30. Minor offices of Senior Class, 25. President of Sopuhomore Class, 25. Treasurer of German Club, 25. Business Manager Carolinian, 20. President of Glee Club, 20. Business Manager Glee Club, 20. Captain of Minor Sport, 20. Member of Social Cabinet, 20. Member of Intercollegiate Debating Team, 20; cach additional debate, 20. President Junior Law Class, 20. Editor-in-Chief Handbook, 20. President Social Fraternity Group, 20. Holder of Departmental Scholarship, 20. President Honorary or Professional Fraternity Group or Society, 20. Elected Member of Student Council, 15. Minor offices of Junior Class, 15. Assistant Editors of Publications, or "Honestly, It's t WINCHESTER GR/ ATLANTIC LIFE 702-703 Pal T JEFFERS< R. T. ROSEM Columt RADIO IN E BURNETT'S 1 CAROLINA SEALS, JE DRUGS, DRII Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Nu, Si Alpha, Alpha TauOi ' Envelopes One Block From Campus 'Phoi Candy Bars and Chewing Gum 3 for 10c Cigarettes, pkg., 12c, Carton, $1.19 Lucky Strikes, Camels, Old Golds, Chesterfield (S. C. Tax Extra) ... .. .. t. . .. .1 ... . . '''v. ... PAN-HELLENIC '4 TO GIVE DANCE ,1 I . -;($ , vi At the. Pan-Hellenic Council meeting Monday afternoon, it was decided to give a dance during June Week, setting Tuesday as the probable date. The plan as outlined by the Council is to establish a "Dance Week" for June Week, having a week of dancing to entertain out-of-town guests as well as the University set. Since this is to be the first year such an object has been attempted, the plan probably cannot be carried out in full, but much is being done to make this series of balls most entertaining. A committee composed of William Donelan, chairman, Ben SuraSky, "Hap" Edens, and Kenneth Grimsley was chosen to begin preparations for this dance. The dues, which are 50 cents for this dance, are to be paid by the fraternities not later than May 18. u. s. c. WHAT A TREASURER! If Lewis H. Wallace were to leave school without giving due notice, many campus organizations would find themselves without their hard-earned savings. Wallace is now treasurer of four organizations, besides holding other positions which might be unsafe in the hands of students of questionable morals. The last organization to elect him as treasurer was K. S. K., which did so last night. He holds this position in Sigma Delta Chi, Alpha Beta, and the South Carolina College Press Association. Managing Editor (Handbook included), IS. President of freshman Academic or Law Class, 15. Letter in Minor Sport, IS; each additional Letter, 5. Manager or Member of Band, 15. Member of Glee Club, 15. Minor offices of German'Club, 15. Chairman or Secretary Debating Council, IS. Athletic Advisory Board (member), IS. Minor offices Pan-Hellenic Council, 10. Minor office Law Class, 10. Minor office Freshman Class, 10. Minor office Literary Society, 10. Minor office Y. M. C. A., 10. Freshman Numeral in Major Sport, 10. Captain Freshman Minor Sport, 10. Minor office of Law Association, 10. Each year as assistant manager Major Sport, 10. Member Pan-Hellenic Council, 10. Member Board of Publications, 10. Minor office of Honorary or Professional Fraternity or Society, 10. Numeral of Freshman Minor Sport, 5. Minor office in Sophomore Class, 5. Member of Debating Council, 5. Member of Honorary or Professional Fraternity or Society, 5. James U. "Red" Watts withdrew from a scheduled four-round match with Frank Koester of Charleston, when officials of the University stated that it would cast a cloud over his amateur standing. Watts is captain-elect of the 1932 boxing squad and was undefeated in intercollegiate competition this year. The match was replaced by a fight between Dean Briggs and Eddie Clark, which ended in a draw. he Best Policy" | LHAM, General Agent INSURANCE CO. metto Bldg. )N HOTEL 1 OND, Manager >ia, S. C. ' v VERY ROOM 3RUG STORE WELRY, STATIONERY *KS, CIGARS igma Alpha Epsilon, Kapp* nega?$1.00 per box and Paper ne 8191 Cor. Main and College JESSAMINE CLOTHES $22.50 I 8u" $6.00 .Extra Pant* KupptnMmir 8ult? $40 to $65 COPELAND CO. 1US MAIN 8T.