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CIO Official Speaks To StudentsK On December 14 Tomorrow (Story on Page TWo) University of South Carolina COLUMBIA,, S. C., FWDAY DECEMBER8 1939 CAP' TC Palme W. W. Smoak Presides At First Annual Meet Of Press Association Representatives of approxi mately 50 community newspa pers in South Carolina will gather on the University cam pus today for the first annual institute of the Palmetto Week ly Press Association. The Palmetto Weekly Press Association was founded last summer with the cooperation of the University's school of jour nalism and division of exten sion. Frank H. Wardlaw, in structor in journalism and di rector of the University News Service, is secretary-treasurer of theogniti W. W. Smoak, publisher of Seniors Will H English Exams Tests For Those Wh4 This Year Will Be G Examination in English for senio University of South Carolina either next Tuesday, December 12, in the : Professors Havilah Babcock and H English department. This final testing for the seniors w of trustees. Will Be Notified Seniors will be notified sometime before Tuesday through the regis trar's office as to the class room that they are to report to. "This move was made primarily to see that no students graduate from the University who are not prepared in the fundamentals of the simple rules of grammar and speech," Prof. Davis declared. "It also tests trans fers here from other colleges whom we have not had the opportunity to test." Professor Davis added that most seniors will welcome the opportunity to brush up on the simple rules of English and that it would give them an idea as to their ability to go out andl take their place in any business, etc. Whether or ?iot a student who failed the first exam would be given another was not stated definitely by Professor Davis but he hinted that this may be why the exams were be ing held at the advanced date. All students of the University in cluding schools ranging from Engi nleering to Journalism will be re quLired to take the exam and they will have to pass it in order to be eligible for a diploma. Inside The Gamecock DISCUSSION G ROU P S near end of semester's compe tition-see page 2. GIBBS ANNOUNCES IN tercollegiate debate query-see page 2. CARROLL GLENN LOVES 'swing muaio-see page 6. KAPPA SIGMA G I VES formal Saturday Ilight - see page 3. TWENTY REPORT FOR Prosh basketball practice-se pagre 5. 'WTRAMUJRAL FOOTBALL Postponed because cf influensa ---seage. FAIN INIGI "tto FRANK WARDLAW ave To Pass To Finish > Intend To Graduate iven On December 12 rs who intend to graduate from the this or next semester will be held afternoon, it was announced today by . C. Davis, heads of the University as authorized by the University board Students May File Application For Fee Defennent Must File Application On Or Before Jan. 1; Board Approves Plan Students wishing to have a defer ment of their registration fees for the second semester are urged to file an application in the office of the treasurer on or before January 1, 1940, according to Frank F. Wel bourne, University of South Caro lina treasurer. A plan whereby students could de fer payment of registration fees until later on in the semester, if they didn't possess the money at the regular time, was authorized some time ago b)y the University board of trustees. In order for any student to receive this special accommodation, however, the following procedure is prescribed by the board. Those students that filed an appli cation for the first semester and were pa'ssed upon favorably, wvill not be required to file another applica tion for the second semester. 1. Secure from and file with the Treasurer of the University necessary application blanks for deferred pay ments on or before September 1 for the first semester, and on or before January 1 for the second semester. No application will be considered af ter She dates specified. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) Lyles To Attend Christian Conference A. C. Lyles, treasurer of the Caro lina Y. M. C. A., has been selected as one of the 20 students to represent the South at the Toronto, Canada, World Student Christian Conference fronm December 28 to January 1. The World Conference is held every four years in some great me tropolis. It is considered quite an honor to be chosen as a sectional rep resentative to it. This year the list of representatives has been consider ably shortened as a result of the world crisis APF IT A ress Registration Is Held In Sims College Music Room-10:30 To 11:00 the Walterboro Press and Standard and president of the association, will preside at the institute today. The first session of the in stitute will be at 11 o'clock in the Music Room, Marion Sims College, with registration pre ceding from 10:30 to 11 o'clock. Several University journalism students will serve as ushers. A luncheon will be served by the University for the associ ation in Steward's Hall at 1:30. Principal speaker at the lunch eon will be J. C. Seymour, field manager of the Georaia Press Association, who will be intro Dumb Doras Give Glamor Boys Fits Date Limiting Rules Upset Social Order A severe blow to gentlemen who prefer their gals beautiful but dumb was delivered this week when rumor that bustin' co-eds would be restricted in the matter of date making hit the campus. Football coaches are always down in the dumps about the ineligibility of their pigskin stars, but from now on USC society boys will have to worry about the ineligibility of co-ed - glamor stars. The Gamecock has been un able to learn just what the date restricting regulations are, as Mrs. Arney Childs, dean of women, has refused to give out any information on the subject. The only thing Mr. Childs would say about the matter was that these restrictive measures have been in effect at Carolina for at least five years. Until this semester, the rules have af fected only those 67 co-eds liv ing in the Old Woman's Build ing. The male element at USC has been able to get dates from co-eds living off the campus. But now that the 299 girls liv ing in Sims College have come (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) Chase And Crow Hlead Kiwanis Club Two Carolina Deans Elected To Office Johni A. Chase, Jr., dean of admini istration, and Orin F. Crow, dean of the school of education, were elected to the top-ranking offices of the local Kiwanis clubi this week. Chase was namedl president and Crow became secretary for the ensuing year, Senator Jeff Bates automatically became immedliate past president. He is a University graduate. On the Kiwanis board of directors are W. G. Edwards and A. L. Ward law, both graduates of South Caro lina. They will serve with Palmer Pierce, R. M. Dinkins, G. Richard Shafto, Horace H. Morgan, and W. N. Cork. An interesting feature Is that four former Kiwanis presidents have been Carolina graduates. They are Sen ator Bates, Dr. Crow, Ames Haiti. wanger. and G. T. Pressly. 'LEJ TOFi Vleets W. W. SMOAK Annual Flu Epi This Week Sayl Number Of Inhabitan From 23 To 13; Many j The annual pre-Christmas influenz cording to L. L. Law, University doct During the week the number of inb from 20 to 13. However, there are have influenza, but have not reported Blue Key Fraternity Halds Fall Banquet At Hotel Columbia Chase Speaks To New Members Of Honor Group On Campus Blue Key fraternity held its reg ular fall banquet and initiation Fri day, December 1, in the crystal room of Hotel Columbia. Dean John A. Chase was the prin cipal speaker. Alumni members and their dates were introduced by Prof. Charlie Mercer, faculty adviser to the group. Membership in Blue Key is based on honors gained in scholastic rating and extra curricula activities. Six new students were initiated. They are (with the honors they've held): New Members Rudolph Barnes of Prosperity, vice president of the Excelsior Literary society at Newberry college, fresh man and varsity basketball at New berry college; member of Newberry college debating team; Dean's honor list (eight semesters) ; Clariosophic Literary society; president senior law class, and student council Meyer Rosen, Georgetown, student at University of South Carolina, freshman cheer leader, varsity cheer leader, two years; member of social cabinet; member Euphradian Literary society. George Prince, Easley, student at University of South Carolina, secre tary and treasurer of student body; president of freshman Y. M. C. A. council; secretary of Y. M. C. A.; secretary student council; member of Kappa Sigma Kappa; member of stu dent chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers; freshman tennis, The Gamecock staff; freshman and sophomore honor rolls. Woodrow Coker, Andrews, student at University of South Carolina, pres ident of Kappa Sigina; board of pub lications; chairman, German club; Euphradian Literary society; histo rian of senior class; Y. M.-C. A. Cletus Brazzell, Rock Hill, student at University of South Carolina, (eOMNUI aN sMaO ICK IAYT Here Frank H. Wardlaw Is Secretary - Treasurer Of Press Organization duced by S. C. DePass, head of the University's school of jour nalism. President J. Rion Mc Kissick will welcome the news papermen in behalf of the Uni versity and W. H. Ward, di rector of the extension division, will speak briefly. The final business session of the institute will follow the luncheon in Steward's Hall. The executive committee of the association met last night at the Hotel Columbia to adopt a draft of a constitution, to be considered at the institute to day, and to transact other pre ikainary Uikbanes. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6) demic Abates s Doctor Law ts In Infirmary Drops kre Sick In Tenements a epidemic is abating somewhat, ac or, at least it is growing no worse. abitants of the infirmary has dropped many students on the campus who to the infirmary for treatment. k Said Doctor Law, "We have a small epidemic of influenza which occurs annually at this time of year. Be cause the type of flu this year is extremely severe, we have closed the swimming pool and have banned all outdoor activities until after Christ mas." Because of the severity of influenza this year and because of complica tions which may follow Doctor Law earnestly requests all students who are the least bit sick to come to the infirmary for examination and treat ment. Students Must Help "We don't want this epidemic to spread," said the Carolina doctor. "If the students will cooperate with the infirmary, we will soon have the cam pus free from influenza again." (CONTINUED ON PAGE 6): .Thtis isn't a war atrocity picl lina propaganda ministry. It be presented Dec. 7, 8 and 9, i~ Students in the pirate soene Kass.; in baokiround, Alloc ( GIVEN ON_HALL First Night Performance Fills Theater By Philip Wilmeth The second performance of "Captain Applejack", gala pro duction of the University Players, will be given tonight in Drayton Hall, with a different cast from the one which ap peared last night. Dick Anderson will be featured in the lead ing role, and co-starring with him will be Juliet Ridley. The supporting cast includes over twenty persons, among whom will be Dot Koger, Mildred Doe, Ernest Lent, and Bill Dwar kin, all in prominent parts. The play will be presented for the third and final time on Saturday night, with the opening cast. Christophersen's Work Rewarded The grand premier of "Applejack" took place last night before a packed house. An enthusiastic throng crowded into Drayton Hall to witness the initial bow to the public of the newly reorganized Players' club, this year under the leader ship of Professor E. M. Christophersen. The audience was well rewarded for their attendance; for the performance was as finished and polished as many profes sional ones. The roles were exceptionally well cast, and all the actors showed the results of their six weeks of hard work-and intensive training. The play itself is a combination of light comedy and vig orous melodramatic action. It concerns the adventures of one Ambrose Applejohn, sedate and peaceful bachelor of about thirty-five years, growing every day more settled in his ways. True love he has never known; that is, not until the advent of the romantic, the exotic Anna Valenska, a Russian dancer. And Anna brings with her not only a Russian accent but also Bolshevik spies, thugs, and even pirates. Over One Hundred Participate So, although "Captain Applejack" may not add much to the aesthetic life of the University students, it does provide enter tainment for an evening. Also, it has given to almost a hun dred students, including the technical staff, valuable training in dramatics. Ambrose Applejohn is played by Dick Anderson, also of bas ketball fame. His part is really a double one; because it re iuires a difficult transformation from the quiet counrtry squire to a dashing and swashbuckling pirate. The role of Anna, the leading feminine character, involves highly temperamental dra matics. Betty Glover took honors in the part in the opening performance; Juliet Ridley will appear tonight. Besides these leading roles, there are about twenty others (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) aire, although 1i, was issued by the University of Souta uaro. a merely a scene from Captain Applejack, a play which will i Drayton Hall by the Palmetto Players at the University. slotured above are: on the floor, Bill Dwarkin, Lawo lominiski, Spartanburg; in the attacking party, left to rigt, ton Henderson, Columbia; Edgar Tupah, 'QolunMA; Ahz tIterman. Colu mbia anM Oharles @IbbkanpWe