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Ah <1 *****************?f Alumni i I < Success Marks 1932 Season Important Meets Here Annual Meeting In Columbia During Last June Outstanding Event Of Year The alumni association lias just completed another successful year marked by wide activity and is looking forward to another successful year. The past year has been marked by several important meetings and individual accomplishments by aljimni of a varied character. Timmerman Re-Elected A review of the activities of the Alumni Association for 1932 reveals the annual meeting of the Association in Columbia Suring commencement last June as the ?iost outstanding event of the year. The ^neeting of the association was featured cjby the re-election of George Bell Timco merman as president of the association r^and the re-election of Bernard Ar Early jo as alumni secretary and of the election of district vice-presidents and the members of the alumni council. Second only to the meeting of the asso_ ^ ciation was the annual get-together on homecoming day, the day of the L. S. U. football game. The meeting in June was also marked by the reunion of the classes of '82, '87, '92, '97, '02, '07, '12, '17, '22, and '27. Vice-Presidents Retire June marked the retirement of four district vice-presidents of the association and the election of their successors along with the re-election of three of the vicepresidents. The following vice-presidents retired from office at that time: R. M. Jefferies, Soloman Blatt, W. D. Aiken, and E. M. McCown. The following were re-elected: A. C. Todd, Greenwood, third district; C. E. Sleigh, Darlington, sixth district; Claud A. Sapp, Columbia, seventh district. The following vice-presidents were elected : Thomas P. Stoncy, Charleston, first district; W. Brantley Harvey, Beaufort, second district; A. F. McKissick, Greenville, fourth district; David A. Gaston, Chester, fifth district. At the same time Soloman Blatt of Barnwell, W. H. Hennig of Darlington, Clint Graydon of Columbia, and Nat' Turner of Columbia were elected to the alumni council. Ed Smith Elected Senator Perhaps the greatest individual honor attained by any alumnus during the past year was that bestowed upon Senator Ellison D. Smith, '86, who was re-elected to the United States for his fifth term as senator. When Smith returns to the senate during the next session he will have the honor of having served in the senate longer than any other South Carolinian. Another prominent alumnus to be mentioned for the agricultural secretaryship is David R. Coker, '91. Coker's name was placed before Roosevelt by a committee representing the Southeastern council and careful consideration has been promised. Coker had also been recommended to run for governor of the state in 1934. District Meetings During the year several district meetings were held and proved great successes. Meetings were held in Darlington, Spartanburg, Orangeburg, and Florence. There was also a meeting of the Greenville alumni held in Greenville the night before the Furman game at which much enthusiasm was aroused and a meeting of the Charlotte alumni the night before the Wake Forest game when plans for perfecting athletic relations between the University and the University of North Carolina were discussed. There was also the annual meeting of the engineering division of the alumni association held in Columbia the night before the Clemson game. At the meeting the following officers were'elected: H. C. Mobley of Orangeburg, president; C. R. McMillan of Columbia, vice-president; James C. Porter of Columbia, secretary and treasurer. An alumnus highly honored was G. D. Oxner, '20, of Greenville who was elected by the state legislature to the judgeship of the thirteenth judicial district. Judge Oxner is now the youngest judge serving on the South Carolina bench. He is 34 years old. Among other alumni to achieve high honors were the following: 00101,00000 a 0 g f J JJ imni Ni Vssociatio Reviews F _ Con Fou ylrW To These ? Every week 77i<? Gamecock will print a list of alumni of the University who have distinguished themselves in some field through the year 1888. Following is a list of alumni, who have served as members of State Governments, Scientific men and Writers, and members of U. S. or S. C. Governments: Members of State Governments Name Office Benjamin T. Elmore Comptroller-General, South Carolina John Q. Brown Secretary of State, _ , South Carolina Josiah Kilgore, M. D. Surgeon-General, ? ? ? South Carolina James M. Calhoun President Alabama SenJames Jones Adjutant-General, South Carolina John D. Coalter Attorney-General, Missouri James Simons Speaker House of Represcntatives, S. C. R. J. M. Dunnovant Adjutant-General, ' South Carolina James N. Lipscomb Secy, of 8tate, 8. C. James Connor Attorney-General, _ South Carolina W /. Leitner 8ecy. of State, S. C. John Bretton Comptroller-General, South Carolina J. C. Colt Comptroller-General South Carolina James Simons Speaker House of Representatives, S. C. Scientific Men and Writers Name Office J. V. Bevan Historian of Georgia Richard Yeadon Editor (Charleston) Henry W. Ravenel, IX. D. Botanist James Marion Sims, A.M., M.l). Physician and Surgeon John 11. Logan, A.M., M.D. Historian J. Wood Davidson, A.M. Historian Farish C. Furman Well-known Southern Agriculturist James H. Rion, LL.D. Jurist Members of U. S. Government or C. S. Government Name Office James L. Petigru U. 8. District Attorney Beaufort T. Watts U. 8. Charge d-Affaires Hugh Swinton Lcgarc U. 8. Attorney General C. G. Memminger O. 8. Secy, of Treasury Solomon Cohen, Jr. II. 8. District Attorney J. J. Selbels U. 8. Charge d-Affaires E. H. DeLeon IT. 8. Consul to Egypt John E. Bacon U. 8. Charge d'Affaires to Paraguay Leroy F. Youmans U. 8. District Attorney U. 8. O. Chemical Group Holds Meeting At University For the first time since the section was expanded to include the whole state, the South Carolina section of the American Chemical society met Saturday, December 10, at the University of South Carolina. An address of welcome was made by Dr. L. T. Baker, president of the University. Dr. J. E. Copenhaver, professor of chemistry at the university and chairman of the section, responded. Speakers on the program for the morning session, and the titles of their papers were: Dr. J. E. Mills, chemistry professor, University of South Carolina, "The Relation Between the Fundamental Physical Constants"; Dr. C. M. Thacker, of St. Matthews, "The Utilization of Hydrocarbons by Oxidation"; Dr. ITarold Levine, South Carolina Research laboratory, "Is Goiter Due to Iodine Deficiency, per se?"; Dr. J. E. Copenhaver, University of South Carolina, "Identification of Alcohols?a new series"; Prof. R. N. Brackett, Clcmson College, "The Official Association of Agricultural Chemists." After lunch the subjects and speakers were: "The Effect of Methods of Manufacture on the Properties of Gelatine," by J. L. Moore, University of South Carolina; "The Rapid Combustion of Plant and Animal Materials for the Estimation of Traces of Mineral Elements," by Harry Von Kolnitz, the South Carolina Food Research laboratory; "Fastness to Light and Washing of Direct Cotton Dyes," by Prof. A. R. Macormac, Clcmson College, and "The StrychnineBrucine Ratio of Nux Vomica," by Prof. R. W. Morrison, School of Pharmacy of the University of South Carolina. XJ. 8. o. University Graduate Preaches In Augusta O. L. Shumpert, a graduate in the School of Engineering at the University of South Carolina, delivered a very interesting sermon Christmas day at the Green Street Presbyterian church in Augusta. Mr. Shumpert is now attending Princeton Theological seminary. u. m. o. L. A. Buie, '12, specialist in proctology at the Mayo clinic, electcd to the American College of Surgeons and Sigma Xi, the Phi Beta Kappa of scientific studies. G. H. Guy, '29, discovered new process of dye manufacture. * na V? A J 1 1 C=SS5SSSSaHBt2 n 'ast Year: Grad Elected Member Of Athletic Body . < Clint T. Graydon, Columbia, attorney ' and member of the class of 1910 was re- ' cently elected a member of the University 1 of South Carolina athletic advisory board, ' to succeed Ben M. Sawyer, chief highway commissioner, who resigned because he did not have time to give to the office. The alumni association, through its council, names two members of the board and has half a vote in the board's discussions. v. a. o. Co-ed Students Accept Positions Two University students, Agnes Lockman and Eloise Crewse, have accepted positions with the Associated Charities in Columbia. Agnes Lockman of Lockhart has charge of family case work of Richland county. She plans to continue her studies until June when she will receive an A.B. degree. Miss Lockman resigned the presidency of the Y. W. C. A. because of the time required by her new position. Eloise Crewse of Winston-Salem, N. C. accepted the position as case worker for Richland County Relief Council under the supervision of the Reconstruction Finance Cooperation. Miss Crewse is working on her M.A. degree at the University. B. f. O. Babcock Lauds Converse Head Edward Moseley Gwathmey, newly elected president of Converse College and latest addition to the ranks of college presidents in South Carolina, is a close friend of Dr. Havilah Babcock, of the University English department. Dr. Gwathmey, a native of Virginia and a graduate of the University of Virginia where he took his doctor's degree, and Dr. Babcock were professors in the English department at William and Mary College for a number of years. Dr. Gwathmey later became president of the Norfolk branch. "lie is a man of attractive personality, is a good speaker and an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman and served as a lieutenant in the navy," Doctor Babcock said. U. 0. o. Stansill Is On Broadway Stage Miss Mildred Stansill, a former University of South Carolina student is appearing at the Selwyn theatre in New York City. She is appearing in "The Great Magoo" which has been running since last November. Charlotte Granville and Jack Hazzard head the cast. Miss Stansill studied dramatic art last year under William Dean of the University. She appeared in "So This Is London", a production presented by Mr. Dean last year. She also appeared in many musical numbers, among them "Rhythmic Pattern", "The Southern Rhapsody", "Carolina Frolic". u. u. o. Patients Crotvd The Infirmary Flu, mumps, and various injuries have been keeping the infirmary staff unusually busy during the last few weeks. Several students were confined to the infirmary during part of the holidays. J. F. Burgess and J. Wiley Brown, suffering from the effects of the flu were not dismissed until Christmas eve. Those who have been recently confined are Firpo O'Dcll, John J. Epps, Emma Mtiller, Sarah Trenholm, Estelle Henderson, Yujiro Iseki, W. B. Norwood, Bob Frcidmari, Vance Livingston, A. C. Burgess, James Prince, Victor Laurie, A1 Moser, Joseph D. Free, Austin Rogers, Benny Tompkins, Fred Tompkins, Palmer Carson, John McMastcr, Ira Willard, Tom Watson, Dorothy Thornley, John Rowland, J. F. Burgess, J. Wiley Brown, J. S. Bellinger, Billy Westmore, and Avice Hunt. v. m. o. "I call my girl X-ray." "Whistle the patter." "Because I have the inside dope on her." HEOOOK Difficulty In Work Cited Ignorance Is Chief Bar Courses Planned To Help Students Learn How To Study Correctly Dumbness, lack of interest, or application are not the chief causcs of failure among students. The University of Oregon contends that it is to be laid to ignorance among students of the fundamentals of study. A new course was inaugurated this term by Professor of Education Dr. B. W. DeBusk, designed to teach the students "methods of study." So many students have been successful with their courses after enrolling in the new class, that plans were being made to perfect the "system" enough that more students would avail themselves of it. It was found that the students feM naturally into two groups, those who found it hard to understand words and phrases, and those who failed to comprehend sentences and paragraphs. The students were classed after basing the system on the alleviation of these two impairments. Those who had difficulty with one phase were matched with those of the other, thus helping the other student and themselves. Although the classes have been in session but a few weeks, almost phenomenal improvements have been reported. No organized plan has ever been formulated here at the university for teaching fundamentals of study, but a system of personal interviews with students, coaching in subjects, particularly history, which seem to cause much worry, and advice in planning courses has been developed. This work is carried on by the Personal Bureau. u. a. o. Students Make Number Tests Anything from fool's gold to Virginia Dare Tonic is brought to the University Chemistry laboratory to be analyzed. . A dead rabbit which was believed to have been poisoned was carried there recently for an autopsy. This operation was found to be too expensive to be performed to satisfy someone's curiosity. A chemical student was especially interested in analyzing his pet "Hair tonic". Would-be inventors bring their projects to be tried out. Some of these are cleaning fluids for metals, and new kinds of clay for making bricks. Unknown substances are sometimes brought by their enthusiastic finders to be analyzed, but they usually turn out to be some well known substance, such as Coco-Cola. u. B. o. Staff To Vote On Nominations Staff nominations for positions on The Gamccock for next semester will be made next Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the regular weekly staff meeting. Eaclu member of the staff nominates his successor and these nominations are sent to the Publications Board which acts upon them. The board will meet the first of next week and the names of the newly elected Gamecock staff members will be announced in next week's paper. v. a. o. M'Kay Is Appointed Delegate To Capitol Douglas McKay '07 has been appointed a delegate to attend the conference of the bar association in Washington this fall. Only five members compose this conference. u. a. o.?? Diggs: "Have you seen one of those instruments that tell when a man is lying?" Higgs: "See one! I married onel" U. 0. O. WEEKLY CALENDAR Friday?State Press Institute meets in Euphradian Hall Sunday?Y. M. C. A. Vesper Services at 7:00 p. m. Monday?Gamccock Staff meeting at 5 p. m. Co-ed Glee Club Practice Tuesday?Euphradian and Clariosophic Literary Societies meet at 8 :00 p. m. Garnet and Black meeting at 5 p. m. Wednesday?Ilypatian and Euphrosynean Literary Societies meet at 4:15 p. m. Gamecock Staff meets at 7:30 p. m. Thursday?K. S. K, Initiations Band 4-5:30 p. m. Symphony Orchestra, 7-9 p. m. Friday?Possible showers with heavy clouds overhead. Legislators Fo Marched V\ On Comn Records Of Past Teams In an effort to show that athlctics at the University are now on a higher level than ever before, The Qamecock this week prints its fifth installment in the review of athletics from 1894 to 1932: 1927?Coach: Harry M. Lightsey. Assistant coaches: Calder Seibels, J. M. McFadden. Manager: W. L. Coggeshall. Captain: Emmett L. Wingfield. Nine games played. Carolina 14; North Carolina 6. Carolina 0; Clemson 20. Carolina 6; Citadel 0. Carolina 0; V. P. I. 35. Carolina 0; Furman 35. Carolina 0; N. C. State 34. Carolina 0; Maryland 26. Carolina 13; Erskine 6. Carolina 13; Virginia 12. 1928?Coach: William L. Laval. Assistant coaches: J. M. McFadden, A. W. Norman, A. B. Stoney. Manager: Jimmie Neil. Captain: William Cooper. Ten games played. Carolina 19; Erskine 0. Carolina 6; Chicago 0. Carolina 24; Virginia 18. Carolina 21; Maryland 7. Carolina 13; P. C. 0. Carolina 0; Clemson 32. Carolina 0; Citadel 0. Carolina 0; North Carolina 0. Carolina 6; Furman 0. Carolina 0; N. C. State 37. 1929?Coach: William L. Laval. Assistant coaches: A. W. Norman (Roanoke), A. B. Stoney, Whitey Rawl, and Kenneth Thrash (Georgia Tech). Manager: W. J. McLeod, Jr. Captain: Julian Beall. Eleven games played. Carolina 26; Erskine 7. Carolina 6; Virginia 0. Carolina 26; Maryland 6. Carolina 41; P.. C. 0. Carolina 14; Clemson 21. Carolina 27; Citadel 14. Carolina 0; North Carolina 40. Carolina 2; Furman 0. Carolina 7; Florida 20. Carolina 20; N. C. State 6. Carolina 0; Tennessee 54. (Continued in next issue) U. fl. O. Green Honored By Duke Group Dr. L. T. Baker, Dr. Patterson Wardlaw, Dr. William Weston, A. C. Flora, Dr. J. C. Guilds and William E. Gonzales were the guests at a dinner given by the alumni association of Duke University at the Jefferson Hotel, December 13, 1932 in the commemoration of the eighth anniversity of the creation of the Duke endowment. It was one of many to be held commemorating the endowment that made Duke University possible. The speaker of the evening was Dr. Gilbert T. Rowe of Duke University. At a meeting of the executive council following the dinner Prof. E. G. Green was elected president and Prof. D. D. Peele, vice-president. Mrs. R. A. Yoder was elected secretary and treasurer. it. m. o. The horrible men beat his poor father, sharpened their knives, set the pot to boiling, and then began to?horror of horrors!?actually, they began to cut the old man up into pieces 1 Whereupon the young scamp in the tree just laughed and laughed, because he knew there wouldn't be enough pieces to go around. If You Want Service Call University Drug Store 1204 Green St. Phones 4331-4332 ####-###########################^^ CAPITAL CI' i; 1119 Ger ] I Specialists in Dres ONE DA UNIVERSITY CO-C The C University Gamecock 1 Operated for the Students an All Profits go into If we haven't what you vs "The Center < Page Three rmerly Vith Students tencement Day Parade Started At State House Governor Also Present University Students Were Honored By The Public In The Procession By C. T. Prevost Imagine the present Legislature carefully putting aside pressing problems such as the sales tax and the Forgotten Man and dashing down to help the students at the University graduation by marching along with them in the Commencement Procession! On second thought, don't bother to imagine such an unheard of thing, for such a departure from precedent hasn't been observed since 1860. In the good old Ante-Bellum days the House of Representatives, together with the governor and the Senators, always postponed the point of the joke they happened to be telling at that particular time and, assuming dignified mien, marched sedately out of the Capital and took their places in the procession. The custom started with the founding of the college, and continued until the War Between the States. Lest the Legislators should forget that they had an important engagement with the Student Body of the University, the day before graduation a brief notice of the exercises would appear in the paper. Here too, would appear the position they were to assume, altliough, strange to relate, a diagram was not furnished. At ten o'clock the various parts of the procession took their position. It was led by the lowly Freshmen, for once recognized as being of some importance. The higher classes followed, and after them marched the former graduates; and finally, bringing up the rear appeared the legislature, the Governor, and, last of all?the President of the College. To make the entire affair completely brazen, music for the occasion was furnished by a 135 leased brass band, which started the procession and probably almost finished the spectators. The march continued until the chapel was reached. Outside the building two lines were formed, the President, the Governor, and the Legislature, fulfilling the old Biblical remark about the last and the first, marched into the chapel between properly awed rows of admiring lower classmen. Every detail was provided for, and the formality of the proceedings would have made the heart of Emily Post rejoice. 1 The following announcement appeared in the December 4, 1848 issue of the Columbia Daily Telegraph: "The procession will be formed at ten ? *' o'clock A.M. in front of the State-House, under the direction of Adjutant and Inspector General Cantey, who will act as marshal of the day. It will then move to the College Chapel, in the following order: "Students of the Freshman Class Students of the Sophomore Class Students of the Junior Class Students of the Senior Class The Graduating Class Former Graduates of the College Citizens Generally Officers and Student of Theological Seminary The Reverend Clergy Officers of the State, Civil and Military The House of Representatives, with the Speaker, attended by its officers The Senate, with the President, attended by its officers The Committee Appointed by the House The Committee Appointed by the Senate The Professors of the Institution The Superintendent and the Officers of Military Academics The Trustees of the College and Board of Visitors of the State The President of the College." And so it was thus, boys and girls, that ' your grandfather and mine marched up , to get their diplomas. IT LAUNDRY J pais Street I; s Shirts and Collars <i Y WORK JPERATIVE STORE Jan teen Book Store dressing Club d Owned by the Student Body. tudent Activities Fund ant, tell us, and well get it >f the Campus"