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r' _ CROWING FOR A GREATER CAROLINA **? I 5^ ^mm^cooc, 1 ^ =====?=========^^ UNIVERSITY OF ajl' SOUTH CAROLINA Volume XXVII, No. 9 COLUMBIA S C WED Diras O. D. ? * Kept Secret Last Week Seven Undergraduates Prominent Students And Alumni Elected To National Honorv ary Fraternity The names of seven prominent students and three distinguished alumni who were elected into membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, honor leadership fraternity, last week was released by an author it ivc source yesterday. The men elected were as follows: students, George Hart, Dave Ellison, Roy Powell, Ed Sallenger, Harold Mauncy, Billy Wctmore, Thomas Craig; alumni, J. B. Gibson, Brantley Harvey, W. M. Manning. Hart and Powell arc members of the | basketball team as is Sallenger. Sallen,ger is also president of the junior class, ! a prominent worker in the Y. M. C. A., and a well known social figure 011 the campus. Mauney is quarterback 011 the football team and secretary-treasurer of the Stu- ' (Continued on P?o# 4; Column *) A. E.D. Formally ) Initiates Seven; In Honorary Fraternity < t Members Of Alpha Epsilon Delta s Addressed By Copenhaver c And Penny I Seven new members were formally initiated into Alpha Epsilon Delta, 11a- r tional honorary pre-medical fraternity, 0 at a special meeting held in LeConte c College, Thursday evening. Those initiated at that time are: R. F. Mayer, * Sol Neidich, Louis Fernandz, R. E. Liv- jj ingston, C. A. Grcenberg, Samuel Rubin, and E. W. Masters. This fraternity, which has as its prime objective the stimulation of the interest of pre-medical students in medical work, has been of inestimable value to its members. Papers relating to medical topics of interest are presented at the weekly 1 meetings by various members of the fra(Continued on Page 4; Column 4) j Faculty Will Attend Meeting ( At Duke University \ Will Represent University Before ^ Modern Language t Association s Five members, of the University* fac- f ulty will attend the meeting of the South * Atlantic Modern Langaugc Association , Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, c at Duke University. They are: Pro- t fessor O. L. Keith, head of the French * department; Mrs. Grace Sweeney, pro- ( fessor of French; Professor Emmet a Kilpatrick, of the French department; I Professor Harry Davis, of the English J department > and Dr. F. VV. Bradley, p. (Continued on P?a# 4; Column 4) u*. a. o. Harmon Given Lee Scholarship Horace W. Harmon, Lexington, a sophomore in the school of engineering, ft was recently awarded the Robert E. Lee Memorial scholarship, valued at $100, at e the recent annual convention of the 1< United Daughters of the Confederacy, s held at Baltimore. At this time a $1,000 award given biennially by Bernard M. Baruch, New ii York financier and a native South Caro- i< linian, was awarded to Samuel Bernard c Thompson, a graduate student at Van- r derbilt. This prize is offered for the a best essay 011 research work in the causes ii of the Confederate war. Plain K. El First Of December Is Deadline For Diplomas Seniors arc warned that application for diplomas must be made before | December 1 or an extra fee will be charged. The price of the diplomas has been reduced and this year two prices are set. A dollar diploma was required to be offered to the seniors by an act of the State legislature at the s last session. The other type is priced (j at $2.50. t Vesper Group Hears Morgan I Creative Living Subject * Rector Of St. John Episcopal * Church Speaks At Y. M. C. A. 1 Vespers "Organized selfishness cannot last as p i permanent institution" according to the c ^ev. Rufus Morgan, rector for St. John p episcopal Church, in a talk at the Y 7 vespers Sunday night on the subject 'Creative Living In a Group." He also laid that it is becoming more evident a ;very day that only those groups and s >rganizations which have at their foun- 7 lation the idea of' creative activity for he good of the whole group can pos- tl iibly function in our present order of :ivilization itself is to continue. "All through history," according to -y vlr. Morgan, "there have been individual nen who have been touched by the life if Jesus and whose lives have been hanged as a result. But at the same ime these men have known that only hrough living the life that Jesus taught ( is a group could the kingdom of heaven (Continued on Page 4; Column 5) ^ Haskell Wins Coveted Post I WT11 Go To West Point h . a \fter Passing Entrance Exami- r< nation, Student Will Enter Academy In July a S. Rhea Haskell last week won over .' IS lve contestants 111 a state-wide Naional Guard examination for an ap>ointment to West Point Military NN Academy. Mr. Haskell will enter P /Vest Point next July after standing he entrance examination which he q aid was much harder than the com- ^ >etitive tests. Mr. Haskell made a ( jradc of 8t>)/$ on the examination vhich was composed of questions on nathematics, history and English. Sec- si >nd place.was won by an alumnus of o: he University with a grade of 88. P1 Mr. Haskell, at present a student at Carolina, has had an outstanding ac- 01 demic record since his entrance last February. He is the son of Mr. A. n< 'orter Haskell of this city, and is a graduate of Columbia high school. a Is College Studt Fit "Is the college student capable of a c; \rande passion?*' ci You may have your own answer?from " xpericncc or otherwise, but the fol- a awing arc the answers of the stray tc beep who were in firing range when Ii lie burning question was asked. r; The originator of the query for this uterview was the first to contribute his a' lea. Well, if you can read it and (lisover the author, alright; but it is ru- I'1 110red about that his grande passions tl re of quite lengthy duration?so since f< t is not known what is the exact length d< if time for such a passion, no comment ismen eels 7< Glee Club Is Heard On Air Dver Radio Station WIS \fter Broadcast Gives Concert At Columbia Hotel; Plans ? Tour . f {, The men's glee club broadcasted from v tatiou WIS last night from 9:00 to t< *:15 and followed with a concert at j< he Masonic benefit in the Crystal, room r >f the Columbia hotel. The club is now naking preparations for its northern trip n o be taken during December. a Under the training of Maurice Matte- tl on, director of the club, the group is c naking rapid progress and hopes to du- s, ilicate its success of previous trips. c The singing of the club has received S1 vide notice and below are printed comnents from newspapers during the last (] wo seasons: '"he New York Herald Tribune?N. Yf( Francis D. Perkins : d "The South Carolinians gave a likeable b erformance?well drilled unity and pre- p ision?sang in tune with laudable spirit, d leasing its audience." a: rhe Philadelphia Public Ledger?Pa., c; Samuel L. Laciar: C "The Glee Club proved to be well bal- s< need?sang with good tonal quality and pirit." "he Chicago Tribune?111.: * "Showed most careful conscientious raining." (Continued on Page 4; Column 5) U. a. o. j Work Begins F On Comedy 3ast Already Selected C( >irector Says That Roles Have Been Assigned For Golden Play 11 ai Rehearsals for "Saltwater," popular omedy by John Golden, New York play- tl right, to be presented in Drayton Ilall w l December, by the Palmetto Players ave already begun, according to an nnouncement by Mr. William Dean, di?ctor of the Players. Parts have already been assigned and s the cast is not as yet definite, publiation of those assuming various roles t ; being withheld, until a future date. However, it is understood that the cast Si 'ill be a promising one, including two layers who have appeared before in prev(Continued on Pane ; Column 4) U. B. O. 7o Organize Chess Club ci )f Student And Faculty ~ # v All students interested in chess ^ lould see Dr. Robert D. Bass in his j ffice in Davis College as soon as ^ ossible. ,. th A chess club composed of members f the faculty as well as the student ody is to be organized within the f-r ext few days. t^ Anyone who wants to learn will have W( very good opportunity to do so. ? mt Capable Of iry Question A\ ;m be made oil whether or not he is pe ipable of a grande passion. He says, ye I think a college student is capable of tai grande passion, but most of them put gr >o much emphasis on the second word, po lowcver, it depends on the student or bo itlier on the individual, just as vo does later on. A boy may get he II "that way" alxnit a girl while in liege and she may feel the same way, ],a lit it drags on and on and finally goes ag ic way of all pointless things. It's fa, >olish to fall in love while still a stu- co| ;nt, but then most of us arc human." st( An attractive co-ed whose picture ap- re; Clas ?n Net Dance In Birn Will Foil A Carolina-Auburn dance the evening f the Auburn game has been secured or both student bodies through the etorts of Ira "Dutch" Willard. Other aluable information for those who Inind to go to the game in Birmingham ; included in a letter sent to "Dutch'' eccntly: "We have arranged with Bob Smith, lanagcr of the Tutwiler Night Club, for Carolina-Auburn dance the evening of lie game. A special rate of $1.00 per ouple (or stag) will he made to ihe ludents. We would like very much to ngage "The Carolina Gamecocks" as uggested by Mr. Norton, but a conract with our own orchestra precludes lis. "Have also arranged with my steward r a popular priced "Carolina" table "bote luncheon and dinner, which will e featured 011 our menu and also in the rcss at 75c for luncheon and $1.00 for inner. Our main dining room is large nd. commodious and a special section m be reserved in order to keep the arolina group together. We will also irve a spccial 50 cents luncheon and Seven Make ' iiAJ> 9 Average Tour Men Represented 'our Departments Included; Arts And Sciences Leads With Four Seven students made "A" 011 every nirse at mid-semester it has been anounced by Registrar John A. Chase, our of these are seniors, two are freshicii, one a sophomore and the juniors re unrepresented. Four departments are represented in ic list with arts and sciences leading ith four. Commerce, engineering, and (Continued on Pago 5; Column R) u s. c. Tradition Aired By Clariosophic Lnnual Page Discussed ! ociety Considers Whether To 1 Flaunt Custom, Omit Garnet And Black Page Shall the Clariosophic Literary soety govern itself by its tradition and 1 irehase a page in The Garnet and 1 lack, or shall it strike out, break 1 /ay from binding tradition, and adopt t e economy which the times seem to ; mand? This was the theme of a ] ;ated argument in the society hall at 1 c Clariosophic last night. t One side maintained that the pres- \ jc of the literary societies was so j mly established that the omission of s c customary page in the annual \ mild not injure their standing in the (Continued on Page I; Column 1) 'Grande Passic nswered By 71 arcd in the beauty section of last c ar's Garnet and Ulack answers, "Cerinly a college student is capable of a ande passion. A college student is sup- t sed to be the highest type of human j ing, isn't he?" Maybe lie's too de- 1 ted to his studies to be bothered, since 's such a high type. j, A young lady who had just had her ir curled said, "Certainly. This is the ? e. In high school it's a mere passing a ncy or a crush. In old age (or after llegc) it's simply a way out of spin- . rhood. The college student knows the 0 d thing and gets it." Ah! the self- - h Sal v Men lingham ow Big Game 75 cents dinner in our coffee shop. The following arc minimum rates for room accommodations requested: 1'our in a room at $1.50 per person; 3 in a room at $1.75 per person; 2 in a room at $2.00 per person (double beds) ; 2 in a room at $2.50 per person (twin beds). "While we have a few single rooms, ranging from $2.50 up, it will be necessary, in order to accommodate all those in attendance, to double up wherever possible. "Regarding transportation, we can arrange for special street cars, leaving for the field, from directly in front of the hotel. Of course, we would like to know as soon as possible, the number (approximately) in attendance, as regards room accommodations, meals and transportation, in order that we may serve you in our usual efficient manner. "Assuring you that we will do everything possible for the comfort and convenience of your group, and looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to serving you." K. S. K. Elects Fourteen Men Election Will Continue New Members Are All Upperclassmen; Ardent Supporters Of The University Fourteen men were elected into Kappa Sigma Kappa, local service fraternity, at a meeting last Thursday night in the law buliding. Election will continue at the meeting a week from Thursday and initiation will take place shortly before the Christmas holidays. The men elected are all upper-classmen and have been ardent supporters of the (Continued on Page 5; Column 1) u. i. o. Littlejohn Wins In Euphradian Scores Political Sloath Contest Followed By Discussion In Junior Senate Of Women In Politics "Today our country is overburdened tvith people who criticize our governnent, and yet those same people will lot take enough time from their rouine on election day to go to the polls md express their opinion," said Bruce Littlejohn in delivering the winning iddress at the annual Euphradian oraorical contest last night. Littlejohn vent on to score the whole idea of >olitical inertia and pleaded that the tudicncc remember the ideals upon vhich our political system is built. Claiming that our nation has now (Continued on Page ft; Column 1) m?' hose In Range onfidence of the adolescent. And this from a cynic: "Ah, a grange passion. What a picure that brings to my mind. Of course i student is capable of a grande passion! or example: "He sat. Just sat. And gazed at her >londe loveliness. She sat. Just sat. "They were on a park bench. There , vere some trees, quite nice. There was < moon, also quite nice. . "He looked at her and sighed. A < ;leam came into his eye&. Here was i no who would understand. He could < (Continued on Page I; Column 2) I urday i T eamsPrimed | For Battle Marks Season's Close Many Students Will Go To Birmingham To See Old Rivals Meet All roads lead to Birmingham for Carolina students this week-end, as a i good part of the Student Body plan to converge on the scene of last year's sensational tie game with the Auburn Tigers. By train, by automobile, the trek will be made, some hardy souls even throwing themselves upon the mercy of passersby to get them there in time, for the contest. The Southern Railroad is running a special five dollar excursion, leaving Columbia at 9:55 Friday night, and pulling out of Birmingham at 11:55 Saturday night. Those making the trip will be given excused absences, and, upon presentation of their athletic books, will be admitted to the game for forty cents. Everybody remembers the great game last year, in which the Plainsmen, apparently headed for the Southern Conference championship, were tied by a fighting bunch of Gamecocks who refused to be beaten. Going into the last half | trailing by two touchdowns, and thought (Continued on Pago 6: Column 6) u. a. o. Winthrop Paper Receives Award Furman Hornet Second ff. C. College Press Associations Holds Annual Meeting At Rock Hill Announcement that the "Johnsonian" of Winthrop had been adjudged the best college weekly in South Carolina was made recently by the South Carolina College I ress Association. The .Furman "Hornet" won second place. The "Gamecock," which has won first place in this contest every time but one for the last five years, did not compete this year. "The Concept" of Converse College was judged to be the best college magazine submitted. "The Criterion" of Columbia College won second place, and the "Journal" of Winthrop and the "Periscope of Coker, tied for third place. Judges were Harper's Magazine, and (Continued on Pago 4; Column *) U. 8. C. Band May Be In Big Parade Baker Gets Invitation Birmingham Asks For Band To Lead Christmas Celebration In That City An invitation for the University band to take the place of honor in the Birmingham community Christmas parade next 1" riday night was received Monday by President L. T. Baker from the chairman of the committee in charge of the celebration. I he invitation was given subject to the final decision whether the band will be able to make the Birmingham trip. As The Gamecock goes to press, Professor G. I".. Olson was unable to issue (Continued on Page 4; Column 4) * u. h. o. Yearbook Notes Must Be Paid "Notes against University students due to The Garnet and Block, which are past due, must be paid by December 6," warns Bill Glenn, business manager of the annual. "If these notes are not taken up by this time, the pictures taken on the strength of the notes, will be taken out of the yearbook and the note and card declared null and void. It is only fair ind necessary that we do this, so we urge everyone who may have an outstanding note to come by The Garnet and Black office right away and take his note up," lie said.