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Buildi 4 Curtain Falls On Period Of RealProgress Carolina Moves Forward In All Activities A semester of progress . . in building, in athletics, in every phase of campus activity . . . has almost ended. The addition of a new women's building to the physical plant of the University headlined the first issue of The Gamecock this semester. The building, for which $300,000 was al lotted by the P. W. A., is now under construction. Night school, a new feature, was begun for the first time this year under the auspices of the Extension division of Carolina, headed by W. If. Ward. Barefoot day was abol ished by action of the trustees. And old grads came back to their alma mater, and walked for the first time on all-brick walks instead of muddy paths. A new $600,000 library was also placed on the building schedule. Another Building Next, announcement of a new stu dent union building, to serve as such and not as an office building for the administration, was made. Plans call for the erection of the new building near Leconte. Then Clemson The state fair, and the accompany ing frolics, on the football field and the dance floor, took up most of the thoughts and time of the students during the next ,fortnight. Predic tions, and then post mortems. Registration soared to a new high, with 1,720 enrolled. Parent's Day, et al. Parent's day, with Duquesne game as the chief attraction, was celebrated next in the crowded campus schedule. Along with it came Mrs. Morgan, who, sponsored by the Y. V. C. A., gave an enlightening series of talks on boy-girl relations, the first series of its kind ever to be presented on the Carolina campus. Another building, the new men's dormitory, was announced to the' stu dents. Already under construction at the present time, the new building is expected to care for the growth of the University during the next few years. Lodema Gaines, assistant dean of women, was honored by the national convention of Alpha Kappa Gamma, which elected her to the national presi dency. And William, Thomas McKinnon, alumnus of the University, became the first man to swim in the University's handsome new pool. Departing from all precedent, the English department adopted a new plan for arranging credits for fresh men, and Dot Polan interviewed the First Lady of the nation. New Honoraries Blue Key fraternity elected eight newv members during the ensuing weeks. Prof. R. A. James was elected di rector of the department of business edlucation of the National Education Association for S. C. Rat caps came to the fore, pushed there by K. S. K., and results wvere immediately ap parent. The theme of the 1939 Garnet and Black was announced as "Carolina Today" by L. Currie MacArthur, edi tor. Smith Heads L. L. Smith of the Geology depart ment was elected head of the Carolina Geological society, and the Blue Key directory appeared, with name and nuLmber of each and every. Cole L. Blease, former U. S. Sena tor, blazed away before the two boys' literary societies. D. R. Coker Dies David R. Coker, long chairman of the board of trustees of the Univer sity, was takeni by death, and Hon. Edwin G. Seibels was elected to re place him. Dean John A. Chase appeared be fore the S. C. Budget commission to plead for the University. Cecil Davis was elected presidlent of the freshman class. Holidays President McKissick dlelighted the hearts of the student body by an nouncing an extra day of Christmas holidays, and the announcement of the abolition of group examinations was made by the faculty. Courtenay Carson and George Zuckerman were chosen by the board of publications to dlirect The Gamei cock for the second semester. 0. D. K. tapped seven men in chapel exercises. John Norris and Lee Baker each carried off medals in oratory. And Tom McCutchen carried off three first places in the Grand Eastern forensic festival at Winthrop. Say It With Flowers Chrysanthemums For The Game A FINE SELECTION OF ROSES FOR ALL OCCASIONS SEE US FOR THAT SPECIAL CORSAGE Charles L. Sligh IMPERIAL HOTEL Day Nite Phon 77a1 Phon e 1 tig Pr Student Bands In Demand Bradley Tells Of Offer From Steamship Lines Inquiry concerning the availability of five-piece undergraduate college orchestras for bookings with several steamship companies next sumner have been made to Dean F. W. Brad ley this week. Several years ago such an orchestra from the University made a trip to Europe. It is possible that another such group may be chosen from the University for employment next sum mer. "Inasmuch as the number of sailings to which these student orchestral groups may be assigned is limited and the steamship lines plan to com plete their schedules as early as pos sible, it is advisable that the leaders of all qualified groups shall advise me promptly of their definite interest and availability, together with other pertinent details requested in the enclosed sheet," the letter to Dean Bradley stated. Full details may be secured from Deat Bradley's office by anyone in terested in such a proposition. --o. a. o. Applications Go To Committee Trustees Ask President To Appoint Group Applications for admission to the University from students transferring from other institutions will hereafter be hand!ed by a special committee of the faculty. This change in procedure is in com pliance with the following resolution passed by the Board of Trustees at its latest meeting: "That the president be directed to appoint a faculty committee which will be charged with the responsibili ty of app roving or disapproving all applicatiohs for admission to the Unli versity from students transferring from other universities and colleges; that this committee shall have full power to act; and that the students involved shall have the right of ap peal from the decision of the com mittee to the University Council and to the faculty." ACP To Judge Gamecock Copies of The Gamecock for this semester will be sent to Associated Collegiate Press association this nionth to be judged and rated along with leading college papers all over the United States. Heads of schools of journalism in thle largest colleges and universities in the East will act as judges of the papers. This is an annual contribution of the ACP ser'vice which supplies feature material and mats to all its members. The Gamecock has been a member of the association for the past sev eral years and has been rated as a First Class newspaper for two years. This is the seconid highest classifi cation possible to attain. Results of the judging will be re ceived ill a few months. Selden Society Year Book Out Thie Selden Society will issue its year book this week, William H1. Blackwell, editor, announced Wed nesday. The year book will be dedicated to Dean J. Nelson Frierson and will commemorate his thirtieth anniver siary as Dean of the University law schlool. Tile publication will also containl an article by Dean Frierson on "Overturn of a Legal Landmark." The magazine containls a section on recenlt South Carolinia cases. Sum maries of the cases will be writtenl by I loke Robinson, Albert James, and WV. Hf. Blackwvell. Other features of the year book will be an article by William Rogers and N. L. Barnwell oni "Privileges and Imimunlities UJnder tile Fourteenith Amenment," and an article by Sam Rogel Onl "Pia Powder Courts ill South Carolina." -u. a. 0. Ward Asks For Reports WV. HI. Ward, head of tile Uni versity of South Carolinla's Fxten sion dlivision anniounced yesterdIay that rep)orts from the faculty were beitng handed in to that office to enab)le the Extension dlivisionl to draw tup a comlplete schledule for those who are interested int taking nuight courses during the secotnd semester. "This will enable uts," Mr. WVard saidl, "to 4nake a cotmplete sched( ule of all niight coutrses to b)e of fered f(lr the second semester." "I'm sorry that I hlaven1't a nickel," saidl the laudy as she hland(ed the car conductor a $10 b)ill. "D)on't worry, ladly," replied the conducetor, "you're going to have 199 of 'eml itn a couplle of minutes." -Log. 'Tle teacher said that that that that that girl utsed wvas superfluouts. ogram Look And The coaching staff, who put the Ga a mightier machine next season. lie Did Miraci Maxcey Harrelson, who did mirac1 of the Blue Key directory. He was Music UNIVE] They blew and blasted, and fins lina band has performed outstanding Tinae Marches 4 The flesh-and..blood 19th presider Kissick-looks with respect upon 13th president of the institution, Wil trait was presented to the Univeri Flat Rock, N. C. YMCA Holds Worship Group Itfectin~gs of the Sophomore Y. hi. C. A. counicil's worship group arc still heing heIld daily, except Friday, fromi 12:05 to 12:15, it was stated by R. G. Bell, "Y"' secretary. The nrograms are hased on "The SFeatu Life Have Not mecocks through the fastest pace ir es es with, and in, the current edition assisted by John Doe, proof reader. No Strings Atta SITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 11y puffed themselves all the way service for the University's school t of the University-J. Rion Mc the oil-and-canvas likeness of the liam Porcher Miles. The fine por ity by Mrs. Henry Middleton of U pper Room," dlaily worship guide, andl arc conducted by members of ht sophomore Y. M. C. A. council. The dlaily meetings were begun early this semester by the Sophomore council, under dlirection of its presi dent, Charles Gibbes. The Sopho more council has also begun prov'id ing "hitch hiker's cards" for students tres aing On Us years, and are hoping to turn out Director W. H. Ward, director of the ex tension bureau, has done much to extend the influence and services of the University throughout South Carolina. ched BAND to the nation's capital. The Caro spirit this year. Kelly Extends NYA Time NYVA adinistrator 0. F. Kelly announcedl yesterday that students at the University of South Carolina woutld he allowed to make up the time they lost during the Christ mas holidlays. The time reports arc to be turned in January 15. January NYA payroll books will close Saturday January 14 at 5 o'clock p. mn.. 0. F. Kelly, administrator, said yesterday. The (date time sheets are dlue was moved up a day since the 1 5th falls on Sunday. -e. fi. c. One Siamese twin to another: You must have had a swell time last night; I look like a wreck. New Shoe Hospital "Everything for the Shoe" MODERN EFFICIENT EXPERT Shoe Repairing "Gives Your Comfortable Shoes New Life" SATISFACTION GUARANTEED --PHONE 9605 1345 MAIN STREET COUnBIA, S. C. ist Se Beard A1 Southern TwoStudents Stand Exam Scholarship Given By Society To Examination Winner Two University of South Carf lina students recently stood exami nation for the American Chenical society's annual award of one year membership to the chemical engi neering student who makes the highest grade on the examination. The students. Harvey Hobson, senior from Belton, and E. G. Jones, senior from Columbia, did not try for the award last year. The award is given annually by an anonymous donor through the American Chemical society. It con stitutes one year's membership in the American Chemical society. Awards Won Here Ever since the origin of the award, it has been won by a stu dent at the University of South Carolina. Last year it was won by Ather ton Whaley who is now at Ohio State University. In 1937, it was won by Marvin Armstrong, who is now at the University of Illinois, and in 1936, the prize was awarded to Theodore Johnson, now at New York University. The winner for this year's award is expected to be announced at the forthcoming meeting of the society at the University of South Carolina next Monday. -1 . . . In Vespers Miss Rebecca Reid will make the principal talk at the vesper services co-sponsored by the YMCA and the YWCA Sunday at 7 p. in. in the chapel. Currie 'MacArthur is chair man of the YMCA vespers commit tee. Miss Reid is a former YWCA sec retary of Sumter, traveling secretary for the National Council of the YWCA, and head of the youth di vision of the Civil Works Adminis tration for South Carolina. She is now head of the Girls' Work Di vision of the National Youth Admin istration. R. G. Bell. Secretary of the YMCA, promised all those interested that Miss Reid is "one of the South's most extraordinary social thinkers, and an excellent speaker for college groups." This program will also be featured by special music. YMCA Has Regular Meet The monthly general meeting of the Y . M1. C. A. will he held at 6 :30 p. mn. toeday in the U'niversity high school cafeteria, it was announced this week by R. G. Bell. secretary of the "YV." Mir. Bell said that the change of location is heing made because of the repairs being made to Flinn hall. I larold Prince, president of the jun ior-senior council, will presid.e over the gathering. Committee reports and dliscussion of plans for :next se mester's (liscussion groups will coni stitute the business of the evening. Alex hicArthu:r has consentedl to make a brief address to the meeting on the subject "IHow Student Y. Mi. C. A. Started." LeConte Club Meets Tonight The LeConte Scientifnc society will meet tonight in room 202, Le Cionte college. RYTEX DI EDGE STAI 100 Sheets 100 Envelo~ WITH YOUR NAli ON SHEETS AM Smart new type styles. . .. R Flat or do' Come in anda 'STATE CO.! 1224 Ms me ste r iproves Slang Historian Pleased With Columbia "Yes, I believe 11 ltfing people do their own way, and besir!es I like the expression "y'all"; in fact I use it myself when I get a chance." That's what Charles Austin Beard, national ly known historian of New Milford, Conn.. said about this southern expres sloin in an interview giveii last Wed nesday evening at the Columbia -o !c, where he and Mrs. Beard are stay ing this month. Beard has visited South Carolina before, but this is his first stop in the capital city, and lie is very pleased with the idea of a month's stay here, away from the cold winds of the North, the loud noises of big cities, a constantly jangling telephone. And about newspapers, lie thinks both the State and the Record are fine papers; it doesn't take a whole week to read an issue like it does the New York Times and those other big papers. But there was one thing this elder ly gentlemen could not understand about the State: "Why does it al ways make 'digs' at women, such as how they are susceptible to flattery, and how fuss)' they are about their clothes? Don't we all like for people to say nice things to us, we men, es pecially? Say," Beard asked. "do you suppose the fellow who writes those 'digs' has been walked out on by some young lady, and is trying to get even Before questions could be fired at him, Beard said lie would rather give his reason for being in Columbia by .ilustrating with a story It was at an open meeting in Edinborough, Scotland, and everybody that wanted to could get up and make a speech, but all the speakers were heckled, no body listened. Beard asked a near by Scotchman what the trouble was; "Weell, I'll tell ye." said he, "Everry body comes here to teach and no body comies to learn." But that's not the way with Beard: He came to Co lumbia to learn and not to teach; maybe when he gets to be 93. he'll do like Oliver W. Holmes said he did, "just kind of lose interest in improv ing his mind." Beard's people are from North Carolina and he said he still wanted to know why South Carolinians and Virginians looked upon North Caro lina as a "valley of humiliation be tween two peaks of insulence." As a parting note lie said he had also visited Charleston and lie, too, saw the people there really thotight there were 48 states And Charleston!! --c. S. C. The speaker of the evening will h)e D)r. William Weston who will lead a dlisculssion on the subject of "Adv~ances made in the Chemistry of Foods." Students and other visitors are in v'ited to attend the meeting. \ Ig~l You've Heard of "P ECKI N'" ~ ."JELLY ING" V~ 'PITCHING WOOC" ECKLE TIONERY es = [E AND ADDRESS [D ENVELOPES ed, Blue, Green or Black Ink, ible sheets. *ee our samples 100K STORE