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Faculty Adopts Ob Portraying Life An Physics Professor Was -Advancement And Bett At their last meeting, Feb. I adopted the following resolutii late Prof. A. C. Carson: Professor Ashmead Courtent Sumter County, South Carolina He attended the county schoo Sumter Institute where he was the South Carolina College in the degree of Bachelor of Sci( tinguished." Upon graduation he returned to< his home county where he operated a farm and taught school until 1902. During his college carer he had made such an impression on Major Benjamin Sloan, then Professor of Physics, that when Professor Sloan was made President in 1902 he sent for his former student to becom'e Instructor in Physics. Instructor Carson set up his physics laboratory in the old Science Hall, now the Usiversity gymnasium, and worked under the direction of Major Sloan. He was promoted to an associate professorship in 1906. Upon the re tirement of President Sloan in 1908, e Professor Carson was appointed to the professorship of Physics, which position he held for thirty-two years until his death. Professor Carson did graduate study at the University of South Carolina and earned the degree of Master of Arts in 1910. He con tinued his graduate studies at Cor nell University and the University of Chicago. His interests lay par ticularly in the fields of electricity and light. Advocate of Radio He was an ardent advocate of the use of radio, introduced it to many of his associates, and arranged a public broadcast of the speech of Woodrow Wilson upon his recovery from illness just after the World War. This broadcast was heard by large crowds in front of LeConte College where the loud speakers were set up. He urgently advocated the instal lation of a station in Columbia, and got out circulars which he sent to business men seeking the necessary subscriptions for this purpose. If his leadership in this field had been heeded, Columbia would at present probably have an eviable position of priority in the assignment of air lanes. In his efforts to popularize th use of radio he wrote a scries' of articles for publication in "The State" of Columbia. He was also active, as a teacher of physics, in the presentation of general science in the public schools. A series of articles contributed on the subject of "Current Science", appearing in "South Carolina Edu cation", did much to popularize gen eral science in the secondary schools of this state. Contributions to Science It is however in his papers before the Kosmos Club that Professor Carson's more serious contributions to scientific thought are revealed. A partial list of them follows: May 9, 1908: "Sewverage and Water works." April 1, 1911: "Lightning and Light -ning Protection." A December 12, 1913: "Development of the Storage Battery." January 10, 1920: "Modern Illumi nation." December 17, 1921: "Development of the Dynamo." March 29, 1925: "Sir Oliver Hecavi side." November 10, 1928: "Recent Elec trical Developments.". In these and a number of other discussions Professor Carson ap pears as the interpreter to the pub lic of the latest developments in the various fields indicated, and also as the skillful popularizer of advanced scientific thought. / The late Dr. Burney used to speak with enthusiasm of the great results achieved by Bunsen with the jDamonds :-: Watches : ESTABLfI P. H. LACHICO' 244 MAIN Sr. a-: WATCH AND .JEY e McGREGOR'S DRUG STORE 1306 MAITN STREET Prescriptions - Sodas Oigarettes - Toilet Articles Call. 2-3308 FORn PROMPT D=EV=RY S=RVIC= ituary Resolutioh I Work Of Carson Pioneer In Scientific iring Of New Inventions i, the faculty of the University )n concerning the death of the Ly Carson was born at Dalgell, , on the 13th of November, 1870. I at Dalzell, then went to the prepared for college. He entered 1894 and finished in 1898 with nee, and with the rating "Dis simplest means. Professor Carson's ability in this direction amounted to genius. With the scantiest equip ment he was able to illustrate for his students the marvels of light, sound and electricity. On his lec tures he lavished inventive powers which, if turned to his own account, would doubtless have yielded riches and renown. Used Seismograph When a seismograph was secured for the University, Professor Car son was selected as the one best fitted to look after it. He soon thor oughly understood all of its mecha nism so that he was able to make several improvements upon the in strument in LeConte College, one of which has been adopted for use on other seismographs in the United States. When the selenium cell was first brought to the attention of the scientific world, Professor Carson immediately began to experiment with it and see the possibilities from which have grown the many uses of the present photo-electric cell. His experiments date back to the year 1918. Before the day of sun shades on automobiles, Professor Carson had invented and installed one for his own use and also fitted them on the cars of some of his friends. A shade similar to this is now standard equipment on all cars. A deflector fitted to the floorboards of the Model "T" Ford to prevent the entrance of dust and cold air aiound the gearshift was invented and installed by him on his car. Sometime later an invention of al most exactly the same type was adopted by the Ford Motor Com pany and became standard equip ment on those cars. He invented a light socket which made it possible to insert a globe and connect it with a simple thrust without the incon venience of screwing it into the socket. Carson Lectured Much Professor Carson's enthusiasm for sciences carried him all over the State with illustrative apparatus to lecture before clubs, schools and social gatherings. He gave lectures also through the School of the Air. When the World War came, Pro fessor Carson went to various corp munities in the State explaining to them the cause of the War and the reasons wvhich had led to our enter ing it. His merit as a leader was widely recongnized by all who came in contact with him. He was presi dent of the South Carolina Acad emy of Sciences, president and the prime mover of the Palmetto Radio Club, vice-president and president of the Rotary Club of Columbia, pres idlent of the Kosmos Club, president of Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, andl president of the LeConte Sci entific Society. He was a member of the American Association ior the Advancement of Science, the Amer ican Physics Society, the Southeast erni Society of Physicists in which he was a member of the Executive Committee, a member of the South Carolina Academy of Sciences and a member of the LeConte Scientific Society. His services to the University itself were invaluable to every ad ministration through which he servedl. He was chairman of the Cafeteria Committee, and superin tended the enlargement of the Cafe teria and the installation of its e4iuipment. He was a member of the old Organization -Committee and :Jewelry :-: Silverware lIED 1663 I'TE & CO., Inc. PELRY REPAIRS s-i COL.UMUIA. S. C. WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF SHAEFFER'S - PARKER'S WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PENS ALSO A GOOD CHEAP PEN FOR 611 LEATHER BRIEP CASES 63.60 TO SB: LEATHER NOTE *OOKS 6ic TO S3. The R. L. Bryan Company 1440 MAIlI STR EET ANVTMBNS NEEBRD IN TMR CLAR@Mam4h Warning Given To Seniors Last Time For English Exams Babcock Sbys "Exam Is Requirement For Seniors, By Board" Dr. Havilah Babcock, head of the Department. of English Literature, warned all seniors yesterday that they would not be granted diplomas unless they had taken the senior English exam and had made up any deficiencies that the test re vealed. All seniors who have not taken the exam are urged to contact Dr. Babcock at once. Those having de ficiencies have been assigned to va rious professors; the professors are in their offices at scheduled times for the purpose of assisting these students. The examination has been estab lished in order to discover any stu dents who are weak in their knowl edge of correct everyday English. Provision has been made for cor rection of deficiencies so that seniors may get their diplomas after they have made up these deficiencies to the satisfaction of the professor to which they have been assigned. Lost, Found Articles Await Owners At P. 0. Postmistress Nannie Moon an nounced the following lost' and found articles in the post office this week. They will be returned to owurs upon description and de mand. The leading article is a watch lost in the Natatorium (pool) for I which a reward will be given if it is presented to Mrs. Moon. The following articles are now in the post office: Two raincoats, a topcoat, a dress coat, three um Lrellas, a pair of athletic trunks. three glass cases, two fountain pens, an eversharp nencil, keys on a gold chain, two bunches of keys, a tie clasp, a ring; a gold key-ring, two Beta pins, one broach and a Lions' Club pin. recently of the President's Advisory Committee. He was one of the or ganizers and for some time a meni ber of the University band, begin ning in 1923. He was chairman of the Advisory Committee on the building and equipment of Sloan College and Wade Hampton Col lege. In all of'these capacities and in many others he devoted to the University service his broad uider standing, his clarity of thought and his love for his Alma Mater. Life Lent Culture His fecund mind, his active life, his exemplary going in and out be fore the students of the University and the people of the State, his gen tle nature, bred and nurturedl in as fine traditions as have ever lent luster to any culture past or pres ent, were laid as a free will offering upon the alter of his Alma Mater. They are at once the inspiration of those of us who are left behind and the promise of a civilization that can only survive through those who follow his example. We of the faculty of the Univer sity of South Carolina herewith re solve: That in the passing of Ashmead Courtenay Carson the students of the University are deprived of a most able, wvise and sympathetic in structor, That we his colleagues mourn the loss of a valued leader, friend and cou nsellor, 'rhat the teaching profession will miss one of its finest and most in spiring exponents, And the State has lost a splendid representative of all that is fine and enduring in its traditions. CAROLINA'S MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT Bihari's Restaurant 1229 Hampton Ave. 'Jackt Ulk REAL ESTATE.- RENTAI 1217 Washington Street PHON1 Exclusive Agent. for "Anat Double Bill Will Be Presented Thurs. Nite; Drayton Hall Audience Will View New Stars In "Bracelet" And "Emeralds" Next Week By Al Eggerton Drayton Hall's curtain will rise next Thursday night on two one act plays, the premiere offering of the University Players for this year. These two, each an excellent repre sentative of its twpe, are "The Bracelet" and "The Emeralds." Dif ferent enough in theme to ensure an interesting program, these two dramas show several similarities. Both have undertones of concealed menace. "The Emeralds," directed Dy Pro fessor Christopherson, is the moving tale of an ill-fated set of emeralds, which a wealthy banker gives to each of his three wives. The trouble that follows in the wake of these jewels unfolds an engrossing plot. Jimmie Anderson takes the male lead as Wentworth Mordaunt, the banker with Louise Anderson as wife number one and "Duckie" Brockman as the second spouse. His present wife is Winifred Mor daunt as protrayed by Marjorie Mc Bride. Amanda Le Roche is the pre cocious Cecily. The Plot Plot of the piece centers about the visit of the current wife to the apart ment where spouses one and two have been living together so as to be near the child Cecily. When Wentworth himself appears on the scene there are obvious complica tions leading to a surprise finish. Second of this duo, "The Brace let", directed by Bob Quinn, is a hair-raiser of the traditional type. The play opens with a mysterious death and from there to the finish is a carnival of murder. Into a wierd old house are gathered an ill-assort ed crew: Valerie Ames, a young so ciety girl-Polly Anne Wolfe; The resa Ames, her spinster sister, Dot Sligh; Audrey Ames, a younger sis ter, Jane Loyal; Zani, a mysterious Hindu servant, Constance Long; Barry Dexter, a suave man of the world, Frog Green; Gerald Benton, a young attorney, Bill Tennant; Carrington, emissary from an Indian rajah, Arnold Muir; Dr. Haven, a friend of the dead man, Charlic Jumper. These characters, at cross pur poses, become involved in a web of mystery and qlaiilhter till. step by step the plot clears and motives are brought to light in a sharp con clusion. Pi Kappa Alpha Elects Officers Plans Are Made For Formal Banquet Feb. The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity of the University of South Carolina elected officers for the second se mester of 1940-4t1 school year last week. Plans wvere made for the formal banquet to be held Feb. 28. Discus sion for a dance to be given in March was also heard. The following officers were elect ed: Dan Gibbes, junior from Lynch burg, president; Bob Smith, junior from Easley, v'ice-president; and Jim Gallowvay, senior from Spartan burg, treasurer. There are 713 Richland county stu deints enrolled at the University this semester. The BAM Club now has more than 1,100 members. 1414 MAIN STREET OPPOUiTE PALMETTO THEATRE Liberty Loan & Luggage Co. We Make Loans On Anything of Value WE UUY OLD GOLD AND SIs..ER WE DO WATCH * .JEWELRY REPAIRING OPEN LATE EVENINGS iiev, In1c. tors 8 -INSURANCE - LOANS Columbia, S. 0. 22-128 tier Honse 'That Jack 'Buil" Gamecock Take Constitution WI In a previous issue, The Gan Student Body Constitution, whi President Sol Blatt, Jr. Due t could not be completed in that tinues the Constitution; so that miliar with it. (3) The names of all signers to be duly published in the Gamecock; (4) A ledger incorporating the oath be kept in some convenient place so that anyone so desiring may sign this declaration at any time; (5) That -this plan is to go into effect only after being signed by not fewer than one hundred (100) stu dents. ARTICLE VIII. Section 1. The student assembly, by a two-third vote, may rescind any action of the student council, provided at least one hundred (100) members of the student body are present. Section 2. Any elective officer may be removed for cause from of fice ly a three-fourths vote of the students present at the student body meeting, provided two hundred (200) members of the student body are present and provided such of ficer shall be given ten days' writ ten notice with specification of the charges and an opportunity to make a defense. ARTICLE IX. Section 1. All nominations except that for May Queen shall be in the hands of the president of the stu dent body by twelve o'clock noon of the Thursday immediately pre ceding the first day of election. A student body meeting siall be held on or before the Tuesday immedi ately preceding the first day of the election for the purpose of nominat ing the candidates for the following offices: all student body offices, head cheeileader, social cabinet, athletic advisory board, and the student union board. Each class president shall, on or before the same day, hold a meeting of his respective class for the purpose of nominating candidates for class of fices. Nominations may also be made by petition signed by five (5) members of the student body. Section 2. There shall be an an nual beauty pageant of junior and senior co-eds for the purpose of se lecting candidates for May Queen. No one other than those selected at the pageant shall be eligible for election to this office. The pageant shall be under the supervision of the Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity unless the student council, by a two-thirds vote, deems it advisable Latest Popular RECORDS INTELLIGENT SERVICE R. E. Mehiman, Inc. 1427 Main Street DELICIOUS COLA DRINK. REFRESHING AND STIMULATNG. 5$ ORIGINAL is Up Printing 1 ich Blatt Sa ys tecock began a copy of the new ch is now in effect, according to y lack of space, the Constitution issue. The Gamecock now con all the students may become fa to delegate this authority to some other organization. Surplus funds shall be deposited with the Treas urer of the University of South Car olina in a special-student bodv fund. All orders of disbursement shall be signed by the president of the stu dent body, upon being so autho rized by a two thirds vote .of the student council, and by the presi dent of Kappa Sigma Kappa upon a recommendation by a two-thirds vote of Kappa Sigma Kappa. In case any other organization has charge of a pageant similar ar rangements for surplus funds shall be made with such organization with respect to the surplus from the pageant it supervised. ARTICLE X. Section 1. All elections shall be conducted under the supervision and control of the student council and all elections shall be conducted by secret ballot. The student coun cil shall have final jurisdiction in all contested elections and shall have power to call special elections, sub ject to the provisions contained in this constitution. Section 2. The election shall be gin the first Monday in April, sub ject to change by a two-thirds vote of the student council if holidays interfere. Notice of such change shall be given four (4) weeks prior to the date set by the change. Section 3. The student body, cheerleader, May Queen, Garnet and Black, athletic advisory board, social cabinet, and academic class elections shall be held within a period of two consecutive weeks. Section 4. Elections shall be held in the following order: student body officers and cheerleader on Mon (lay, and May Queen, Garnet and Black, and student union board on Tuesday of the first week; athletic advisory board and social cabinet on Monday and class elections on Tuesday of the second week. If second races are necessary, they shall be on Wednesday or Thurs day in the same order. If a third Columbia Office Supply Co. PRINTING COMMERCIAL STATIONERY OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1112 Lady St. Phone 5163 Talk about a l ust sink yo .smooth DOW Yes, for real chl -jint sink your tE DOJLE~MINT GU1' ol refreshing informual get-togJ Helps brighteny your breath, toc Buy several pac enjoy deliciouS1 Df New Student I Is In Effect race is necessary, the student coun cil shall choose the most suitable day, observing Section 3 of this Ar ticle. On the first Tuesday of elec tions there shall be chosen a stu dent union board whose duties shall be to supervise the activities of the Student Union building, the Carne gie Music Set, and other activities of a similar nature that may fall within its supervision. This board shall be composed of four student members, one of whom must be a female, two faculty members chosen from the faculty, and one member from both the alumni and alumnae associations. One of the four student members shall be chosen from each of the following groups: rising sophomore class, ris ing junior class, rising senior class, and law school. Section 5. Freshmen academic elections shall be conducted under the supervision of the student coun cil within the first two months of the first semester. At least four (4) weeks' notice of such election shall be given. Section 6. Class elections in the School of Law shall be under the supervision and control of the Law Federation. Section 7. The editor, managing editor, and busines manager of the Gamecock and the Garnet and Black shall be chosen according to the specifications of the respective con stitutions of those organizations. Section 8. To be elected a can didate must receive a majority of the votes cast except as would be necessary to comply with Section 4 regarding the required minimum of one female on the Student Union Board. If no female receives a ma jority in the student union board election, the one receiving the high est number of votes shall auto matically be elected. Otherwise, in case no candidate shall receive a majority of the votes cast, a special election shall be held at a date set by the student council with respect to Section 5 of this Article. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the general elec tion shall be candidates for such of fice or offices in the special elec tion. (Continued in Later Issue) ALWAYS OPEN Toddle House 1419 Gervais Street ..e....t ..eat ... a teeth wt0 1.EMIN4T GUM ~winlg satisiaCtion,l eth into deliCious .Velvetyoth,lul ilavor. ChewiUg ty adds lun to sports thers, study sesSions. our teeth and sweeten .MAd costS 9o littlei ~kages today ..-" and )OUnLNT every daY. E -----------------