Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 314 of the 1909 volume:

CEMSON OTWW«« UWAW p$ jjpltp VOL I II CLEMSON COLLEGE Class of 1909 CLEMSON COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA sc Ti Everett Waddey Co.. Printers and Binders, Richmond, Va. m l GRE CTI NO O those who have brought as forth with love and self- sacrifice into this world; who have nurtured us ten- derly, safely piloting us through the breakers of life; who have shared alike, with deepest sympathy, our joys and our sorrows, our successes and our failures; to those whose prayers ever follow us, day by day, that we may be pure, faithful, manly men; by whose love we are nerved to go forth to fight the battles of life, our highest ambition being to achieve honor that it may be theirs, to win laurels that we may place them at their feet , to be true, even as they are true; to those who have ever stood forth before us — even like unto the Holy Mary — standards of purity, love, and virtue; our strength and shield in the days gone past, our inspiration and courage in the days which are to come; to them this book is tenderly and lovingly dedicated; ©ur ptother0 by their son s. 999 v ! § 4) ©apff Staff c. w . KEITT. Editor-in-Chief T. B. REEVES. ... Business Manager w. c . SPRATT. .... Asst. Business Manacer B. E. WOLFF. .... Asst. Business Manager ICttrrary 9rpartmrttt O. M. CLARK. Chief H. K. SANDERS W. C. PITTS J C. PRIDMORE P. MILEY D. W. WATKINS E. H. WOOD A. JON ES N E. BYRD Art Drpartmrnt W. F. ODOM. Chief J. H. WILSON P. L BISSELL A. L. HARRIS M. M . RODDEY c=omm. yy 4 °® 13 Class Poem ® CLEMSON, may you stand the Hast Like some large, stalwart, oak. Which stands the storm when winter comes — Ignores the woodman ' s stroke. And may you east your shadow forth To those within your range — Protect a work of magic worth Which time cannot estrange. And may you like the morning sun. Which driveth night away, Speed on your course with wondrous sheen — Make glad our land to-day. What praises sung or stories told — Though long may be their length — What now alone can estimate Thy influential strength! ' Thy rays of light do emanate. And cause to energize Our aim in life, like s ime strong lens On sunshine focalized; And many, who your shrine can ' t reach, Shall feel your strength so strong. Through lives of those whom you have taught. Your praise to sing in song. Though in thy course the m mntain tops Be bowed to meet the sea. Though in thy course the light of h ipe Shines more intense for thee, And though thy sacred walls shall fall. And crumble into dust. Thy guiding star will ever hold That one grand sacred trust Of lasting force within the hearts Of Clemson men ; to praise. To sing, of all thy glories old, And better future days. H. K SANDERS. 14 MISS SITTON, Sponsor Senior Class Colors: Garnet and Stiver Gray. Motto: By being men of few words, we hope to be the best of men. O. M. Clark . J. H. Wilson J. C. Pridmore (i. W. Keitt . H. EC. Sanders V. C. Pitts F. Fleming President ' ice-President Secretary and Treasurer Historian Poet Lawyer ( liaplain IS Bobert (Eugene Sbams MERIWETHER, S. C. thou hast any merit, it is hidden by thy conceit. Senior Dancing Club; Pendleton Guards. Civil Engineering Course. Percy is a very modest (?) little boy. He is exceedingly coy and shy, and is easily embarrassed, especially when in the presence of the fair sex. In spite of this weakness, however, he cherishes the hope of becoming a heart-smasher. If you desire to see him to the best advantage, you should go to his room about time for reveille. He in- tends going to Panama, in the near future, in order to show Uncle Sam how the Canal should be built. Carl Clforb Jlalutoin SIMPSONVILLE, S. C. An excellent scholar: one that luith a head filled with calf brains without any sage in them. Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant; Columbian Literary Society, Vice=President , Reporting Critic, Literary Critic, Chaplain; Class Chaplain, ' 06= ' 07; Y. M. C. A.; Chairman of Religious Meetings Committee. Agriculture and Chemistry Greenville claims the subject of this sketch. Carl or C. E. has been identified with the Y. M. C. A. work. He winks at the professors, and gets horsed out about it. When at leisure, he can be found smoking his pipe, munching vegetables, and building air castles for him- self, and the one girl that has had him in captivity so long — just who, ' tis hard to tell. This breezy youngster will run a big farm, and make a good citizen. r6 George Jfltsfh Harnett WESTMIXSTER, S. C. Love manufactures every man into a poet while the fever lasts. Sergeant, First Lieutenant; Track Team, ' 07=08, ' 08=09 ; Winner of Medal in S. I. A. A. Meet, ' 08; Literary Critic Columbian Society; Y. M. C. A.; Sunday School; Bible Class Leader; Secretary Veterinary Science Club; Night Riders ' Club. Agricultural Course II. Mish, Serg. , will answer with a re- proving smile to the name Curly Head. This lean, lank, long, little fellow, like Flem, came strolling down from the mountains with such long, graceful (?), kan- garoo-like strides, that Dr. Calhoun took him on track, where he has made good. Serg. has never had any great military aspirations (except for the last twenty-two years), and, consequently, when he was taken from ranks in junior, he only smiled and said, They thay I ' ve got a thargeant. His spare hours are spent admiring himself in the mirror, and caring for his pet curl. He will win world renown at the Olympic games. Robert Crsfetne $lafee ABBEVILLE. S. C. Hail fellow, well met! Corporal, Sergeant; Senior Dancing Club; Veterinary Science Club; Ringleader of the Night Riders; Cotillion Club; Pendleton Guards. Agricultural Course II. This product of old Abbeville is one of our society men, though his friends remem- ber one instance in which he was eclipsed by Leander. He is also pretty much of a hobo and a rambler, having probably traveled more than any other member of our class. He always has a good time any- where he goes, and takes a delight in telling of his experiences. He will go back to Abbeville, walk the streets, carrying a hand satchel, and be spoken of by the natives as the young Dr. Blake. n SSoijn osfS JBIatr SHARON, S. C. Be ignorance thy choice where knowledge leads to woe. ' ' Sergeant, First Sergeant, Lieutenant; Calhoun Society, Sergeant at Arms: Y. M. C. A.; Vice=President York County Club; Sunday School. Metallurgy Course. This specimen of humanity discovered North America in the Styx of southwestern York County. He is a very graceful dancer, and at no few balls has he made hits among the ladies. Inasmuch as a preacher ' s daugh- ter thinks thai there must be some good in a man who wears a white vest. Jno. R. will, after graduation, return to Sharon, cultivate a red nose, grow a cotton face, and become a merry, welcome Santa Claus. ILetoiS JSopb Pranbon MCCONNELLSVILLE, S. C. ; maiden meditation, Limy free. Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant; Class foot=ball, ' 05= ' 06, ' 06= ' 07; Scrub foot=ball, ' 07= ' 08: Varsity, ' 08= ' 09: Track Team, ' 07= ' 08; Tiger Staff, ' 08= ' 09; Y. M. C. A.; Calhoun Literary Society; Veterinary Science Club; Night Riders ' Club; Treasurer of Class in ' 05= ' 06. Agricultural Course II. As Legs. L. B.. was hoboing his way to Atlanta on a freight train one night in the fall f ' 04, he was put off near the Seneca trestle for not dividing his Budweiser with the flagman. Seeing lights towards the south, he made his way thither, and thus discovered Clemson College. He liked the place so well, that he immediately caught on, and has ever since been strictly one of the buy- He is in the height of his glory on platoon drill. He will, some day. be a wealthy farmer — if he can be broken from smoking cigars and buying postage stamps. ILutfjcr Harris $£par£S MARION, S. C. .4 fly on a chariot wheel once exclaimed, ' Gee whiz, what a dust I do raise! ' ' Corporal, Sergeant, First Sergeant, Captain; Reporter for Tiger in Junior Year; Business Manager of the Chronicle Les Connoisseurs, Vice-President of S. C. P. A., Chairman of Ring Committee Calhoun Literary Society, Treasurer, Vice-President; Vice-President of Cotillion Club; Senior Dancing Club; Tennis Club; Y. M. C. A.; Chairman of t Social Committee of Y. M. C. A.; Bible Class Leader, Sunday School. Agricultural Course I. Luther is one of the limelights of the class, especially when it conies to promoting social functions. He is a born ladies ' man, and it is no uncommon occurrence to find, where he has gone along, a fair maid pining away for her stolen heart. Byars is always Johnnie on the Spot when there ' s any- thing like a foot shovelling going on. Being very desirous of military glory, he has never spared himself any(?) means for attaining military distinction. He will reap a fortune when he gets out his book entitled, The Quickest, Surest, and Most Harmless Way at Heart-Smashing. Carle CfjamnesfS CLIO, S. C. There are many things in this world that I wot not of. Y. M. C. A.; Junior and Senior Elect. Science Club; High Chief Officer=of=the=Guard. Electrical Course. Earl, Buddy. In the fall of ' 05, a west bound cyclone, while passing over this place, came in contact with the comman- dant ' s leniency, which is always floating around loose. As a result, the cyclone was completely demolished, and Buddy was picked from among the wreckage. The usual stripes were placed upon him, and he began to serve his four years ' sentence. Since that time, the Electrical Course has pursued him so relentlessly that he has had little time for other things. He will make a success of the howling variety by drilling South Carolina youths in the sword manual. As a side line, he will illuminate the city of Clio with his genius and electric lights. 19 i =;a D H ©Itn iflitcfjell Clark CHAPIX, S. C. Tliosc wanting in wit affect gravity, and go by the name of solid men. Corporal, First Sergeant, Major; Editor=in=Chief of the Tiger; Member of Athletic Council; Chairman of the Ex= ecutive Committee of the Honor System Columbian Literary Society, Reporting Critic, Recording Secretary, Literary Critic, President, and Winner of Orator ' s Medal in the Annual Celebration: Literary Editor of Chronicle, ' 08= ' 09; Annual Staff, 08= ' 09; President of his Class, ' 08=09; Class Speaker, ' 09; Y. M. C. A., and S. S. Member; President of Adult S. S. Class; Chairman of Bible Study Committee, Executive Committee of V. M. C. A.; Commencement Marshall, ' 08; President of Lexington County Club; Mem= ber of Veterinary Science Club. Agricultural and Animal Industry Course. This little fine contessor tripped his light fantastic toe in the gymnasium not long ago for the first time since he has been in college. Since that time, he has sidetracked his bash- fulness, and now he is always, like bad money, at every dance. His polite manners and genuine disposition to do good will fan his hopes for him, and grace them with a wedding cheer. We expect to hear before long that he is the Honorable O. M. Clark, Mayor of Chapin. 3fam.es H mitf) eptoarb Clarfesion WATEREE, S. C. will listen to anyone ' s convictions, but pray keep your doubts to yourself. Calhoun Literary Society; Literary Critic; Declaimer in Society Anniversary, ' 07= ' 08; Cotillion Club; Electrical Science Club; Sergeant for one week; Class Foot=ball for Three Years: Captain of Scrub Foot=ball Team, ' 08= ' 09; Tiger Staff. Electrical Course. Jim. or Spoony. has had his ups and downs, but he ' s got the sand, and says that he doesn ' t care what kind of weather comes — just so some kind comes. He has a fine countenance, w r hich shows the invincible spirit of a foot-ball man. Jeems once had military aspirations, but he bloomed as a military man for one week only. He is also an orator of some repute, and we expect him to take an active part in the politics of his native countv in the coroner ' s race next summer. Cbtoarb UatoScm Clement MT. PLEASANT, S. C. He only is a well-made man who has a good determination. Corporal, Sergeant; Senior Dancing Club; German Club; Grafters ' Association; Class Foot=ball Team, ' 07= ' 08; Scrub Foot=ball Team, ' 08= ' 09. Agricultural Course No. I. Isn ' t he cute, is the most common way the ladies express their opinion of this animal. However, they are not responsible for what they say. Sarge, an honorable member of the Pendleton Guards, has made a good record since coming to Clemson, especially with the commandant. His chief delight, and favorite amusement, is found in reading Wild West and other interesting literature. Like all Charlestonians, he prides himself on being from the Bottry. Strieker Colesf JACKSONVILLE, FLA. .4 lucky man is rarer than a white crow. Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant; Epicurian Club; Graf= ters ' Association; Knights of the Round Table; Manager of ' 08 Hop; President German Club; President Senior Danc= ing Club; Y. M. C. A.; Captain Class Foot=ball, ' 05= ' 06; Scrub Base=ball, ' 05= 06; ' Varsity Base=ball, ' 06= ' 07, ' 07= ' 08, Captain Team, ' 08= ' 0°; Varsity Foot=ball, ' 06= ' 07, ' 07= ' 08, Captain, ' 08= ' 09. Agricultural Course No. I. This lad, of only twenty summers, is an all-round athlete ; but he does not believe in neglecting studies all the time for the sport ( ?) . He is a good student , German being his favorite subject ; and he can nearly al- ways be found in his room trying to get some means by which to learn the alphabet. After graduation, he may take a notion to go to the Philippine Islands, as he believes there is an opportunity to teach the inhabi- tants a great game. 21 f James Coke Courngton BEXXETTSYILLE, S. C. Things arc not always what they seem: first appearance deceives many. Palmetto Literary Society: Chief Marshall at ' 09 Anni- versary : Yice=President Pendleton Guards: Chief Truth Elongator for Civil Section: Civil Engineering Club: Senior Dancing Club; Y. RL C. A. Ci il Engineering Course. ' Jim is a heart smasher of wide re- pute. Like many others, he is not noted for any industry, except the expenditure of energy in telling how hard the mechanical course is. Strange to say. however, he can never be found doing anything except writ- ing. (Notes on practical work of course.) Somebody has deceived Jim into thinking that he is witty, and. as a consequence, his friends frequently suffer. He will return to Bennettsville, get married, and be town mar- shal. William George Qomimcfc PROSPERITY. S. C. With graceful steps lie st ides the streets, and smiles on all the ladies sweet. Corporal, First Sergeant, Captain: Calhoun Society; Sunda School: Senior Dancing Club: Cotillion Club: Junior and Senior Science Clubs. Electrical Course. Behold! another Xewberry kid denying the distinguishing qualities. For his knightly appearance William owes more to his tall, stately figure than to his hyena smiles, which the ladies call cute. He is very conscientious: but on one occasion, he. being short of cigar funds, was forced to the dire necessity of selling Pitts a valentine out of office hours. His scientific knowledge will some day make Frog Level bloom like the lily of the valley. He will spend (in vain) the greater part of his life trying to improve the reputation of his county. 22 James obep (Earle PICKENS, S. C. The heaviest weight hangs on the smallest wires. Reporting Critic, Literary Critic, President, and Winner of the Debaters ' Medal in 1907. Civil Course. Earl is the Ichabod Crane of his class, so he has spent all of his summer vacations, since entering college, instructing the youths of Pickens County in the ways of righteous- ness (?). In spite of the fact that he has Peggy for his roommate, Earl has re- mained a bright boy. He longs to return to his home at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains, where he will crap out on the farm, swap squashes as barter, and live a long, happy, and useful life. William Jofm Ctiang ABBEVILLE, S. C. have an immortal longing in me. Palmetto Literary Society; Class Foot=ball Team, ' 05= ' 09. Civil Engineering Course Pompey says that some of these days he is going to make something unusual happen down about his home. He is a dili- gent student; and, in any conversation, he betrays a genuine dispositon to smile at anything that you might say about him. In all probability, he was very tender in his younger days; but, nowadays, he is as tough as an old chicken. He is often heard sing- ing, There ' s a hole in the bottom of the sea ; hence you can judge that he is a member of the Y. M. C. A. He will never marry, for he says that romance is more pleasing than history. 2 3 5? Jfrank Jflemmg traveler ' s rest (dark corner), s. c. He doth indeed show some sparks that are like wit. Lieutenant: Class Foot=ball Team, ' 06; Guard on Varsity, ' 07= ' 08= ' 09; Track Team, ' 07= ' 08= 09; Captain of Team, 09; Winner of two Medals in S. I. A. A. Meet, ' 08; President, Vice=President. Recording Secretary, of Columbian Literary Societ ; Y. M. C. A., Bible Class; Vice-President of Vet. Science Club; Night Riders ' Club: Class Chaplain. Agricultural Course II. Flem ( Monster ) is one of the several animal industry men who have bathed themselves for five years in the bewitching (?) smiles of the Clemson faculty. This Mon- ster strayed from the blockade paths of the land of the mountain dew. and found his way to Clemson. where he has succeeded in raising everything he came in contact with. including the morals of the senior section, Xo. 2. Flem is proud of the fact that he is a self-made man. but often bemoans the fact that he must have evidently spent too much time on his pedal extremities. He will gain great renown by preparing for war in time of peace. Jofm Cfjomas JfolU POMARIA. S. C Every man, however small, makes a figure in !iis own eyes, Corporal. Sergeant. Lieutenant: Class Foot=ball; Cal= noun Society; Junior Dancing Club; Civil Engineering. Civil Engineering Course. This good-looking boy is a regular hurricane to strangers, but to those who know him. he is merely an evening breeze. While in the presence of ladies, he teaches his lips their sweetest smile, and his tongue its softest tone. He will perhaps someday make him- self famous by tunneling the Atlantic; but. as it is very hard to teach an old toad new tricks, he will most likely return to his old home. The styx of Xewberry. and become a terrace builder and land survevor. 21 Mamel $aul Jfolh DENMARK, S. C. Oh, take me to the laud where the river of booze is found, where mint juleps grow upon the trees and high-balls are rolling on the ground ! Ananias Club; Biological Club. Agriculture Course I. General or Pollywog is another Clem- son parasite. He is also a natural born scientist, and has done a great deal of re- search work, and made some startling dis- coveries in the realms of chemistry, biology, and electricity. His most recent contribution to the world of science, however, is the work- ing out of the formula for the manufacture of a fine grade of booze from denatured alcohol, water, and cough syrup. He is ex- ceedingly popular with the Faculty, and, ever since his sophomore year, he and his affairs have constituted a standing subject for dis- cussion by that body at its weekly meetings. £ustance Cugenc arp FOUNTAIN INN, S. C. Do not give him to posterity as an example to imitate, but as a warning to deter. Corporal, First Sergeant; Senior Dancing Club. Agriculture and Chemistry. Though Rattus does not belong to a literary society, still he has accomplished no little in the literary world ; for every week he sends to Fountain Inn an epistle the size of Bennie ' s Budget. He says that true ease in writing comes from experience and not by chance. Though his military career was unusually bright during his first days, we are sad to say that, later, his health (?) would not permit him to leave his room, not even to attend a social occasion indoors, and he was compelled to cast away his military ambi- tions. He will explore the P. I. and_assist in demonstrating many theories. 25 $aul fHcBaniel ce SANTTJC, S. C. How often we see the greatest genius buried in obscurity. Lieutenant; Palmetto Literary Society; ice=President , Reporting Critic, Sergeant=at=Arms. Mechanical=Electrical Course. Paul is an expert on saluting, and on one occasion he saluted the commandant in such rapid succession that E Company got uneasy about their lieutenant. Faul is known as hall-boy, and woe be unto the cadet who thoughtlessly throws paper in the halls after they have been policed. Gee is very fond of his Electrical studies, anl we predict for him a dazzling future and a shining pate. His affections seem to have wandered toward Columbia College, although he doesn ' t seem to waste much love for the girls. He will be Chief Electrician of Santue. 3Jam.es (Dtts (Srafjam LAKE CITY, S. C Without big words how could he say so much ' Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant; Palmetto Literary Society; Sunday School; Y. M. C. A. Agriculture and Chemistry. Aunt Sallie came to Clemson in Septem- ber in 1905; but being of a quiet disposition, however, he was not known till the following spring, when he announced himself a candi- date for a Corp. with his numerous baskets of strawberries that were sent to Cap. He was never known to do or say anything except at his weekly singing periods, during which time he disturbs all rooming on his hall. Having lost his cap on one occasion, which loss resulted in confusion in the police force, and a contracted cold, he will retire to country life to overcome the trouble. 26 ettrp German ©reette ABBEVILLE, S. C. Doubling his pleasure, and his cares divid- ing. Sergeant; Palmetto Literary Society; Senior Dancing Club; Scrub FooUball, ' 05= ' 06. Agricultural Course No. II. Leander, Armstrong. Behold, gentle- men, the king of all heart-smashers; for this valiant son of old Abbeville is an exceedingly heavy man with the ladies. Up to the present time, he has caused more feminine sighs than any other man of whom the class of ' 09 can boast. His numerous conquests along this line, however, have not spoiled his disposi- tion ; and, on the whole, he is a very good and jolly old chap. His favorite pastimes are smoking and reminiscing. Being a man of large experience, and the possessor of a very checkered career, his reminiscences are con- sequently highly interesting. amos ILple Harris SPARTANBURG, S. C. Oh, let me close my eyes and dream sweet, fanciful, vagrant dreams of love. Sergeant, Quarter=Master Sergeant, Lieutenant and Quar= termaster; Prosecuting Critic, Reporting Critic; Recording Secretary, Vice=President, and President of the Columbian Literary Society; Debater in Annual Society Celebration; Y. M. C. A. and Sunday School; Alchemist Club; President of Spartanburg Countv Club; ' Varsity Track Team; Class Foot=ball, ' 04= ' 05= ' 06, Scrubs, ' 07, and Varsity, ' 08. The greatest ambitions of this son of Sparta, were to wear a C and to be called a ladies ' man ; and he has never yet seen that lady whom he could not successfully rush if he wanted to — it doesn ' t often happen that he wants to, however. When Lyle is away on permit, the postmistress is the first to find it out by the great reduction of epistles to Lander and Converse. The Lord only can tell what will become of him. 27 KH TQ Robert abercromfaie Harris OWIXGS, S. C. That which is called firmness in a king is tailed obstinacy in a donkey. Calhoun Literary Society, Y. M. C. A., and Sunday School; Bible Class; Senior Science Club. Electrical Course. This bright, light-haired lad hails from the styx around Owings, S. C. When he first beheld himself, he sighed and wondered if he were only a broomstick. He is good on telling graveyard jokes and ghost tales every evening after supper, especially when there are lady visitors on the campus. His unusual talent for music causes his neighbors no little inconvenience, as he insists upon lying awake and singing at night. Bob is a military man; but, unfortunately, the com- mandant has never discovered the fact. (Thomas iflitchell punter PROSPERITY, S. C. Some people have a perfect genius for doing nothing and doing it assiduously. Calhoun Literary Society; V. M. C. A.; Vice-President of Newberry County Club; Electrical Science Club. Mechanical Electrical Course. Tommy has made quite a reputation in the Electrical Course. Cadets rooming near him cannot study on account of his constant dancing and shouting in the halls. His spare moments are spent in the classroom, which causes him to stand well in the estimation of his professors. He is erroneously called the timid one. but he secretly admires the girls. Tommy has several nicknames, but Ange- lina seems to attract his attention the quick- est, and makes a cute little smile creep over his face. 28 C=73ffiS! a D William (©oMrep J prnc WALTERBORO, S. C. i?e is a military animal, glories in gun- powder, and loves parades. Corporal, Sergeant, Captain; Class Track Team; V. M. C. A.; Bible Class Leader; Senior Dancing Club; Cotillion Club. Metallurgy Course. While other men spend their time in sleep- ing, loafing, talking, or playing, Willie Green is seriously and diligently perusing every available book on how to look military. Hyrne — though he insists upon being called Captain — was forced to accept the Cap- taincy of B Co. He was never known to be on time at company formation or to report others late. Willie Green is undecided whether he will accept a commission in the U. S. Army or follow his chosen profession and go to Norway and pick rock. Robert $arham $ttev SANTUC, S. C. This bold bad man. Sergeant, Lieutenant; Literary Critic and Vice=President of the Palmetto Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Cotillion Club; Senior Dancing Club; Class Foot=ball, ' 07= ' 08; Class Relay Race, ' 07= ' 08. Metallurgical Engineering Course. Potcham, Jete. How this bold bad man from the wild fastnesses of Union County, was induced to submit to the tame existence at Clemson for four years is a mystery to every- body. That he is here, however, is a fact of which we are all well aware ; for he makes more noise, smokes more cigarettes, swipes more alcohol from the chemical laboratory, and smashes more hearts than any other man in the corps. The wild boisterousness of his disposition is no doubt due to his natural environment in that wild and woolly region from which he comes. He will probably be a revenue officer for Uncle Sam. 29 alien Tories COLUMBIA, S. C. Scrub FooNball Team; Annual Staff; Knights of the Round Table; Electrical Science Club; German Club. Electrical Course. Jones. or Allen, as his most intimate friends call him, is a jolly good fellow, and has made quite a hit at Clemson. He has taken part in almost everything, from football up or down (depending upon your interest in social functions) to foot shovelling. He will i have (B. S.) 3 attached to his name. Allen has such a cute way of saying something — guess some yankee girl around Boston Tech. had that peculiar stutter. His one regret is that he can not look forward with the other Rats to getting his corporal. George 2)anrtamafeer iiettt D. D. C. C A. C shall not look upon liis like again. High Private ! in the rear rank! ); Recording Secretary , President, Calhoun Literary Societ ; Debater ' s Medal, ' 08, Orator ' s Medal, ' 09; ice=President V M. C. A.; President Adult Sunda School Class: Bible Class Leader; Literan Editor of the Chronicle, ' 07= ' 08: Taps Staff, ' 08: Editor- in-Chief of The Chronicle ' 08- ' 09; Editor-in-Chief of Taps, ' 09; Secretary Ex. Com. S. C. lnter=Collegiate Oratorical Association, ' 08- ' 09 (Resigned); Class Orator ' 09; Clemson ' s representative in the S. C. Enter-Collegiate Oratorical Contest, ' 09: Senior Dancing Club; Cotillion Club; Hop Committee, ' 08: Alchemist Club; Senior Tennis Club; Class Historian, ' 07= 08, 08= ' 09. Agriculture and Chemistry. Being a typical Newberrian, George, Happy. or Cotton-top. is quite a danger- ous character, and deserves watching on all occasions. He was known to walk with a gun in front of barrack for five successive Saturday afternoons: his motive for this suspicious act is not known. Happy enjoys the unbounded confidence of the faculty ; but. on one occasion, an extra detach- ment had to be ordered out to control him, because one of the profs, skinned him down to 98.5. He will succeed Teddy as eco- nomic editor of the Outlook. 3° 3Tofjn J unter HesfeSne CHARLESTON, S. C. Eternal smiles his emptiness betray. Member of the 1908 Hop Committee; Vice=President of the German Club. Electrical Engineering Course. Pete is from the Bottry, and his speech bears the unmistakable stamp of that famous locality. We all agree with a certain young lady who, on one occasion, remarked that Pete ' s laugh reminded her of the latest style of hats ; that is, it is built on the Merry Widow plan. An innate desire for greatness caused Pete to leave the congenial surroundings of the battery, and locate in the dreary land of Clemson. During his rat days, his genial smile won him many friends and saved him from the dire consequences of his freshness. In spite of the many vicissitudes of the Elec- trical course, and some rigorous treatment by Sammy, Pete still retains his smile. Verily, it is a smile that won ' t come off, and will be much in evidence when he is elected to the Legislature from Charleston County. 3Totm Uogan jfflarsfjall GREENWOOD, S. C. .4 college education shows a man how little other people know. Junior and Senior Electrical Science Club. Electrical Course. Here, ladies, is a specimen well worth your notice. He pretends that he is no spring chicken, although he has bluffed the faculty only two years. He is a firm believer in the old saying that, It is never too late to do better. Acting on this belief, he left Ga. Tech. and joined the Class of ' 09 in our Junior year. He is scheduled to go back to Green- wood, become a power in church affairs, and chop the heads off those members of the feathery tribe that dare to disturb his rest by crowing on the Sabbath morning. 3 1 ILouisf be$. JflcCrabp CHARLESTON, S. C. He hath no leisure who itseth it not. President of Civil Engineering Club. Civil Engineering Course. Rev, or Reverend, is another battery product, and stands ready to battle for his native heath if need be. Rev early discour- aged any attempts at the recognition of his military genius; hence, another flower has wasted its sweetness on the desert air. He likes, however, to attend reveille formations. Rev doesn ' t waste much love on the girls, but he is easy to get mashed; and, with the pretty house he is designing, it ' s hard to foresee what will happen. He will design ships in Charleston, and promenade the Bottry in stovepipe and beaver between times. $enrp talker ifldluer CHERAW, S. C. On their own merits modest men are dumb. Corporal, First Sergeant, Captain; Y. M. C. A. Electrical Course. Mclver, according to his own statements, came to this institution for the sole purpose of learning electricity ; but, at the very beginning of his career, he allowed himself to be seduced from this laudable purpose by the tinsel, pomp, and empty show of military authority; consequently, he has spent most of his time in creasing his trousers, shining his shoes, studying the drill regulations, and attempting to get his spinal column to conform to that line known in military circles as th e Grecian Bend. Mc. will be commandant of the Cheraw Military Academy. 3 fames! Palmer Jflciflillan MARION, S. C. When night has set her silvery lamp on high, then is the time to study. Corporal, Sergeant; Y. M. C. A.; Senior Class Reporter for the Tiger ; Senior Dancing Club; Cotillion Club; Secretary of the Junior Electrical Science Club; Tennis Club; Bible Class Leader; Squeedunk Society ; Pendleton Guards. Electrical Engineering Course. Do not be misled, dear reader, by the gloomy and forbidding aspect which this specimen presents ; for he is not half so fierce as he looks to be. He can even smile, and, when in society which contains an element of femininity, he often makes feeble attempts at being jolly. Jim is so very studious that he has been accused of taking undue advan- tage of his all-night light privilege. He stands well with the faculty, though they do not admit it. Jeems will be principal of the Marion High School. $errp jftltlep MILEYS, S. C. Do well and right, and let the world sink. Taps Staff. Agricultural Course I. Perry came to Clemson to work hard, attend to his own business, and make them all a thousand. These things he has done. He is a hard student, and we predict for him a success in whatever line of work he may take up. As he is inclined to be a farmer, he will probably go to his county, and there put the other farmers out of commission by carrying out Prof. Harper ' s Theory of Agriculture. 33 ! % § William nfranfelin ©bom BLACKVILLE, S. C. ' ' The world is ruled by self interest. Literary Critic: Palmetto Literary- Society; Chief of Art Department on Taps Staff; Tiger Staff; Chief of Pen= dleton Guards; Chemistry Club; Scrub Football, ' 06= ' 07; Varsity, ' 07= ' 0°. Agriculture and Chemistry Bookety gained his reputation by making his section march straight as an arrow from a well-sprung bow when they were going to and from the classroom. The way of the trans- gressor is hard, and Frep. will find himself some day on a lonely island, starving on chest- nuts and wild grass. Bookety, has been always at the front with his class record, and one of the most sparkling jewels on his crown is enterprise. He bids fair to become Secre- tary of Agriculture. Washington. D. C. Wtstev Capers $tttsi CROSS HILL, S. C. Ambition has no rest. Corresponding Secretary. Recording Secretary, Vice= President, and President of Calhoun Literary Society; Deba= ter in Anniversary in ' 07= ' 08, ' 08= ' 09; Chairman of Build= ings and Ground Committee of Y. M. C. A.; Vice-President Laurens Countv Club: Civil Engineering Club; Head Waiter, ' 08- ' 09; Cadet Exchange Clerk, ' 08= ' 09; Taps Staff: Senior Class La v er. Civil Engineering Course. YY. C. or Valentine, as he is sometimes called, is one of the busiest men and hardest workers in the class. His forgetting the date of Valentine ' s Day, and sending her a Will you be my Valentine, on Xov. 14. is due largely to his various duties. Since his disappointment in failing to get an office in his Soph, year, he has refused all military honors. He will be the first to marry, and will settle down near his old home, where he intends to run a Stock Exchange as a side issue. 34 1 — ■amri SFamesf Cletoelanb iPribmore GAFFNEY, S. C. .4 little love is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not of affection ' s spring. Corporal, Sergeant, Captain ; Sergeant=at=Arms, Treasurer, Literary Critic, and President of Calhoun Literary Society; Secretary of Sunday School ; Secretary of Y. M. C. A., ' 07= ' 08; President Y . M. C. A., ' 08= ' 09; Secretary=Treasurer of Class since Fresh; Associate Editor of Tiger; Taps Staff; Manager Track Team, 08= ' 09; Varsity Track Team, ' 06= ' 07, ' 08= ' 09; Class Foot=ball Team, ' 04= ' 05, ' 05= ' 06, ' 06= ' 07. Agricultural Course I. Well, how about it? Here comes this wild, rattling man, who will answer equally well to Prid, Prep, Shoat. If-I-ever do. This precocious piece of animal flesh is the most desperate character that has ever hit Clemson; but, if you don ' t look sharp, he will deceive you by covering up his naughty deeds under his overcoat or his presidency of the Y. M. C. A. It has transpired in the course of human events that there has arisen a great affinity between Prid and Pendleton. When Pendleton is mentioned in Shoat ' s presence, it never fails to provoke a smile. He will get hitched, settle down and be a country school teacher, or work for the Experi- ment Station. pi pa CO o u Jfk ©ueen (©uattlebaum CONWAY, S. C. heaven send no supplies, The fairest flower of the garden dies. Calhoun Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Civil Engineer= ing Club; Vice=Chairman of Missionary Committee, ' 07= ' 08; Chairman of Missionary Committee, ' 08= ' 09. Civil Engineering Course. Alphabet is very patriotic in defending his home county,- and if we are to believe his reports, Horry county is the garden spot of the State. Bum is somewhat of a law- yer, and on one occasion he was known to ascend into the heights of oratory in clearing one of his classmates of a very serious charge. Will have to be married in leap year, and the girl will have to do the talking, as he is known to get excited and speechless when a girl gets his attention. Will do engineering work in Horry county, and take the Stump for the Legislature as soon as papa will let him. 35 tEhabbeus; l enjamin eebes GRAY COURT, S. C. Let its do or die. Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant; Secretary, Vice=Presi= dent, and President Calhoun Literary Society; Declaimer in Celebration, ' 07; Orator, ' 09; Sunday School; V. M. C. A.; German Club; Senior Dancing Club; Secretary and Treasurer Senior Dancing Club; Scrub Foot=ball, ' 0o= ' 07; Manager Class Foot=ball, ' 07= ' 08; Hop Committee, ' 08; Business Manager Taps, Business Manager of The Tiger. Agricultural Course No. I. Doc, by some means, found the railroad, and finally landed at Clemson, where, within an hour after his arrival, he won some distinc- tion as an orator. However, this was not done voluntarily, but at the request of some of his friends on Pig. He has since developed this quality, and will probably spend his life in the southern part of the State, where he means to use his influence in eradicating the detested destructive mala- ria animals — the mosquito. i enrp Heonharbt fibers GREENWOOD. S. C. Conversation enriches the understanding, but quiet is the school oj genius. Sergeant, Ex=Lieutenant; Calhoun Literary Society; ice=President of Senior Dancing Club; Secretary and Treasurer of Cotillion Club; Sunda School Member. Civil Engineering Course. This little stranger, who is just as welcome as happy tidings after fears, is very desirous of inhabiting the land of marriage, whereby he might escape the monotony of school days and subside into cheerful peace. We trust that he will never say that the man who wrote Home, sweet Home never was a married man. Henry is very popular with the ladies on the hill, and in all of the social functions, he has figured very conspicuously. Runt is somewhat smaller in stature than his section mates, but this will not prevent his being a first-class ticket agent in the Union Station in Greenwood. 36 ; ' harper llennebp Hmnberg RICHBURG, S. C. The charms of poetry ourselves bewitch; The curse of writing an endless itch. Corporal, Sergeant, Captain; Recording Secretary, Lit= erary Critic, President, of Palmetto Literary Society; Medal for Oratory, ' 08= ' 09; Class Speaker at Commencement; Annual Staff, ' 06= 07; ' 09 Annual Staff ; Chronicle Staff; Class Historian, ' 05= ' 06, ' 06= ' 07; Class Poet, ' 08= ' 09; Senior Dancing Club; Veterinary Science Club; Night Riders ' Club. Agricultural Course II. H. K. is another member of that distin- guished Animal Industry section, who has fought a good fight and kept the faith, having pulled through from the trying prehistoric days of prepdom. His long suit is in the military line, which fact is shown by the long delinquency obtained at police inspection every morning. H. K. is a perfect ladies ' pet, a ladies ' perfect pet, or a pet ' s perfect lady. He has deep, serious, much-meditated thoughts upon matrimonal subjects. Will marry the ideal of his heart, and support her by the music from his original poetry. Salter STetfergon ££ f)eelp NEWBERRY, S. C. .4 maker of jests at least, Boldly heading any hunt That aims at a feast. Corporal; Y. M. C. A., ' 04= ' 05; Veterinary Science Club; Night Riders; Chief Bugler of Pendleton Guards. Agricultural Course II. Shack, Shine, Shinola, was perpe- trated on the college as a gold brick, but has been found to be largely alloyed with brass. The authorities have tried to shed him, but his stickability keeps him with us. He always stands up loyally for the Pendleton Guards, ready to do battle, if necessary, for the honor of that body. Why the girls fall in love with him is a frequent subject of inquiry among his friends. Shack will go back home and keep the old fogies and deacons of his neighborhood continually on pins until he gets married. 37 ¥J § Cbure Hampton huler MOXTMOREXCI, S. C. I came, I saw, I talked. Corporal. Sergeant; Secretary, Treasurer, Vice=President, and President of Palmetto Literary Society; Senior ElectrU cal Science Club; President of Sunday School Class; WelU Diggers ' Association; Oysterette Club, Skiddoo Club, and Glee Club. Electrical Course. Peg devotes about half his time to some- thing that is perfectly shocking — Electricity. The other half goes to the ladies, and many of his associates aver that the last-half is much the larger of the two. Whether it was from this cause or from just natural worth that the faculty encored the last scene of his play is not known. Anyway, he was certainly good at illuminating the dark hours of cadet life, during his last year: because, you know, he was barracks electrician. Peg will control men and the forces of nature ; but as to Mr. and Mrs. Peg. never. He_will bq the first of our class to be married. JfreD SJightforb mitfj MVLLIXS. S. C A life in which nothing lias happened, though he is now descending into the vale oj years. • Columbian Literary Societ) : German Club, Se nior Danc- ing Club. Electrical Engineering Course. Fred, the Minnehaha lad. is a versatile youth, rather boisterous occasionally, though generally modest enough. He often leaps before he looks, and when it is too late cries over spilt milk. He likes to smoke the pipe (perhaps to veil his sorrows), and can be found at almost any time, except Saturday evenings, in his room amidst a cloud of smoke. He will return to Mullins and be looked up to as Deacon Smith. 38 12?tlltam Campbell £z pratt CHESTER, S. C. f [onsense and noise will oft prevail, When wit and affection fail. Corporal, Sergeant; ' Tiger and Taps Staff, ' 08= ' 09 Track Team; Scrub Foot=balI Team; Pendleton Guards Senior Tennis Club; Senior Dancing Club; Cotillion Club Senior Electrical Science Club. Electrical Course. When Hump set out for Clemson, it was w ith the determination to be a real noise in the institution. Accordingly, he purchased a fiddle and a pair of roller skates, and has ever since carried out his plans so systemat- ically that even the most conservative must admit that he has attained his goal — witness, the commandant, Flem. and the inhabi- tants of three barracks. Jack is another whose military ambitions were blasted in their youth. He will set up his laboratories at Chester, and soon will have Mr. Edison backed off the stage of the Electrical world. 3Tohn UnberSon league LAURENS, S. C. Work never did him any harm. Calhoun Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Senior Dancing Club; Tennis Club; Junior Science Club. Textile Engineering Course. Jack, John. It is very probable, dear reader, that you have seen this rare specimen before ; for he constituted a part of the Tex- tile department exhibit at the State Fair in the fall of 1908. If you did not see him there, gaze well at him now ; for he is the only one of his kind now in captivity. Jack is a very pious lad; and, next to his predilection for long examinations, stands his fondness for quoting Scripture. He will teach the fine art of cotton grading to the natives of the Philippines. 39 Sabtb Wayne Watkini AXDERSOX. S. C. Oil rare the headpiece, if but brains were there. Columbian Literary Society Prosecuting Critic, Corres= ponding Secretary, President, Winner of ' 09 Debater ' s Medal; Taps Staff, ' 09, Tiger Staff, ' 09; Class Poet, ' 05= ' 06; President of Veterinary Science Club; Pendleton Guards. Agricultural Course II. Watkins is another one of those good old relics of ' 04. who have been constantly striving to gain the goal. There is a vein of humor about him, and some day someone may be fortunate enough to find it out. He has a naughty twinkle in his eye, a smiling coun- tenance and a brow to banquet royally. You can always tell when he is around by the squeaking of his shoes, which sound like a Dutch windmill on a dry. windy summer day. 3rthur Cromrjuell Whittle FRUIT HILL. S. C. Fellows, by my eye. As the tortoise won The race from little bun. So shall . Sergeant, First Lieutenant; Class Foot-ball, ' 05= ' 06, and ' 06= ' 07 : Scrub Foot=ball. ' 07- ' 08, and ' 08= ' 09; Track, ' 06= ' 07, ' 08= ' 09; Corresponding Secretary and Literary Critic in Columbian Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Senior Dancing Club; Veterinary Science Club; Night Riders; Captain in Daniel ' s Band Sunday School Class: Won Second Medal in High Jump, ' 08. Agricultural Course II. Perliceman steamed rapidly (?) into bar- racks with green colors flying in September, 1904. These colors were soon exchanged for grav, however, and Perlice started on the bone-strewn road to graduation. There have never been any deviations or discordant notes brought into his career, as his record shows. He will go back home and continue to be the fairest peach on Fruit Hill. 40 HTohn holmes Wilson LOWRYVILLE, S. C. Thy long legs betoken thy power of gaining ground. Corporal, Sergeant ; Pendleton Guards; Calhoun Literary Society, Vice=President, Corresponding Secretary, Declaim= er ' s Medal, ' 09 : Y. M.C. A.; Vice=President of Senior Class; Class Foot=ball Team ; Senior Dancing Club ; Cotillion Club ; Senior Electrical Science Club; Annual Staff. Electrical Course. Skeeball, or Jack. If Clemson were a great forest, Skeeball would be the tall timber. Mr. Skeeball believes hades would be a lead pipe cinch compared with what he has endured for two years; viz. Hump Spratt ' s using the Indian Clubs to every con- ceivable tune (?) upon every imaginable ob- ject in the room, including Mr. Skeeball ' s cranium. He is a firm believer in the old maxim, Procrastination is the thief of time, for he never puts off till after reveille, a mo- ments sleep that he can get before. Golly Pops, Mr. Skeeball will marry a Runt and settle down to having a huge time. €ugene Herbert Woaib GAFFNEY, S. C. I ' m not in the roll of common men. Calhoun Society; Taps Staff; Base=ball Team, ' 07= ' 08, ' 08= ' 09. Agricultural Course I. Behold! Another snag! but considering the amount of food consumed by him he is a leader. This is demonstrated by the fact that he ate twenty-three bushels of Shorty ' s potatoes in thirteen days, while rooming on Sling. Gene has been known to sit for hours at a time writing the name of his beloved over and over. His tremendous letters to her have made Monster bowleg- ged carrying them to the P. O. His two ambitions are to surpass Shakespeare in writ- ing, and pitch ball so well that he may strike out one man in ten. 4i Cfjarles fHelton SJootan LEWIS TURNOUT, S. C. L ' nless you climb, the top round will never be reached. Corporal; Y. M. C. A.; Bible Class Leader; Sunday School. Electrical Course. This specimen of humanity was first cap- tured in the black-jacks of Chester County. He soon showed signs of being a genius, as he was always very fond of making flutter-mills. chicken troughs, and spool machinery; therefore it was decided that he be trans- ported to Clemson College, at which place he arrived four years ago. As Chas. M. is a hard student, he has attained distinction in the electrical course. He can always be found in his room chewing Brown Mule tobacco and drawing electrical curves. He is a great talker, and is very annoying to other boys when he goes to parties, as they cannot get a word in edgeways, as long as he is about. After graduation, he will no doubt take unto himself a better half and become chief engi- neer and electrician of the Lewis Turnout Elec. R ' v Co. Popce £ugene Wq U GRAY COURT. S. C. My tongue though not my brain sliall hare it ' s wtll. Corporal, First Sergeant, Adjutant; Recording Secretary and Critic Calhoun Literary Society; Assistant Business Manager of Taps; Hop Committee; German Club; Senior Dancing Club; Assistant Business Manager Base=ball Team, ' 0 = ' 08, Manager, ' 08= ' 09; President of Class in Sophomore and Junior. Agriculture and Chemistn. Boyce, as he is called by his most inti- mate friends, is the only sweet boy in the class, and this opinion is substantiated by all the ladies. Since entering Clemson, he has broken more hearts than any other man, eighteen being the highest number. We would not be surprised to learn at any time that his extra suppy of letters had caused Uncle Sam to increase the mail facilities from Clemson to Limestone. He will manage the baseball team at Laurens for several years, after which time he will retire to the mount- ains to figure up the dope. 42 6SlkY_ ra _ ._f ll- l IkJ _ 5 9 brougb ttje fleeting pears bebinb us, ' J eatfj ttje garnet anb tfte grap, 3n tije battle line of progress, £? ibe bp gibe toe ' be struggleb ontoarb, gs ibe bp siibc toe ' be fougbt our toap. nt in aims anb in ambitions, 0nt in Spmpatbp anb feeling, baring all our jops anb sorrotos, Closer knit are toe tban brotfjer?, Comrabes of tfjc J augbtp Joiners. trough eact) bour ' s toil anb Struggle, €ber foremost in our bisions, Cber brightest in our mem ' ries, (Objects of our toil anb labor, Zo us lenbing inspiration, £s tanb tfje name anb fame of Jtaugbt J2ine, £ tanbs tfje glorp of our banner, gs tanbs our lobeb Slma iWater, grtanbs our g tate, tfje olb palmetto. Meeting fearful becimation, fjrougb tfje barfeest ballep fougbt toe, Jf ougfjt toe ontoarb, eber ontoarb, bougb our frienbs prebicteb failure, {Ehougfj eacb rap of fjope toas barfeeneb: Jfougfjt toe still, toben naugbt but failure £j eemeb retoarb for all our efforts, nb our Stribing naugbt abaileb us: Jfougbt toe ' til, as Sfeies of summer 43 frighten toitb tbe passing storm cloub, Prigbteneb all our ftopes anb prospects, nb tbe fates ' elusibe emblem $ercbeb, in token of our bict ' rp, n tbe garnet anb the grap. Sis our toork at last is finisheb, s tfje ebening call is sounbing, Witi) its SabneSS, comes tbe parting, 01 the banb so long together, Witt) its frienbsbips trieb anb proben, itfj its bonbs no time can seber; |But toe ' ll griebe not o ' er the parting, Neither murmur nor repine, Put toork eber for tbe glorp i the Class of Nineteen J2ine. 44 Special Textiles Babib Hetois $oultoare LAURENS, S. C. Enjoy the present day, trusting little to the morrow. Y. M. C. A; Scrub Football Team, ' o8- ' og; Laurens County Club; Pen- dleton Guards. Hopb Copelanb ILangsfton LAURENS, S. C. He who has lost confidence can lose nothing more. Y. M. C. A.; Laurens County Club; Vice-President Cigar Club. Robert $Jotofll ££ toeenep CHARLESTON, S. C. The love of fame gives an immense stimulus. Sweeny is a native of Charleston, at which place he received his early education. He attended WofTord College, and Converse Commercial School. Since then he has engaged in various lines of business. Becoming enamored of life at Clemson, he became a special. 45 =HEf 0 3ht ffemnrtam jrrrae (Snn in lria allntiap nrnmbrnrr Ijaa ami fit to takr frnm nur minat mtr frtenn anb rlaaamatp. aa a man nf tljr patrrm in mhirl) hr maa Ijrlb by Ijia rmurabra, wt hrrrhy bpbiratr tljta nagr In flip mrnwnj nf iKmnptli HrlCaurin Dirn Anril, 190B. 46 c=rm (SSj £0 47 =(?W ) ©, P - - d - cJ ' , • z •- - z ' x - % Z c a u. §S s a S r. x x x x y. - Z 2 pq § 2: £ -- — r. ■— ' — - te „ J r • . 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This is demonstrated by the fact that he can get more advanced from the pawnbroker on old clothes than any other boy in college. Unless you can see your way clear to advance me some on next month ' s, I shall have to get him to transact some business for me. Now, Pop, you know you couldn ' t afford to see your son take a back seat (I am too much like you) when the various phases of college life are presented. I have recently joined the Y. M. C. A., a literary society, and had to buy Bible and mission study books. Pop, Hampton and I are certainly doing some hard studying here this year. Besides having to study every night till twelve and one o ' clock, we have to work all day Saturday. If it were not for disobeying you, I should be tempted to study some on Sunday. I am afraid Hamp and I are going to miss the offices that we are aspiring to, because we keep our light on so much after study hour. The rules of the college require these offices to be given to the most studious — that being the case we will surely reap the fruits of our labor. It was our hard luck the other day to get twenty extras. It happened this way: As Hamp and I were going from my room to his, about one o ' clock in the morning, we encountered some bad boys who were hazing a Rat. During the excitement, the commandant appeared on the scene. Consequently, we were punished with the others, al- though. Pop, you know, we were quite innocent. As the bell is now ringing for Sunday School, I shall have to close. Hoping to get a long letter from you soon, containing a little slip signed by you and the postmaster, I remain, YOUR OBEDIENT SON. Dear Bud: I am having the time of my life over here this year. A fellow never realizes what there is in college life until he gets to be a Junior. I have the sportiest chum that ever hit the pike — Jerry Hampton. We are seen together so much that the boys call us Damon and Pythias. Jerry doesn ' t mind spending the old man ' s money; and, since we are together so much, it is necessary for me to spend Pop ' s money rather freely, in order to keep pace with him. When it comes to showing your sporting blood, I will always be there with the goods. Boys are continually coming to us trying to get us to join the various religious organizations — such as the Y. M. C. A., Sunday School, Bible and Mission study classes. Sunday School comes during our sleeping hour on Sunday morning — Y. M. C. A., and Bible classes come at the time we have set aside for our jokers ' meeting — Mission study comes on Tuesday night, consequently conflicts with our dancing school. We never sleep much except Saturday and Sunday, as we have a meeting of the Seven Up club every night immediately after Taps. This meeting lasts until one o ' clock; and, by the way, so much practice has made me an expert player. I shall show you a few stunts when I get home. After this meet- ing, a contest follows to see who can turn the most Rats from that until four o ' clock. Of course, Jerry and I have won out so far. We got into it though the other night, and are now reaping our reward by being confined to our room. You know we had a Rat swinging by his heels from the third floor window, while the boys from the fourth floor proceeded to give him an ice cold shower bath. His unearthly cries aroused the commandant from his slumbers, and he soon arrived upon the scene of action. Had it not been for the fact that Jerry is an adept in twisting the truth, I should now be pulling the cord over old Mike by your side. Jerry and I have planned to go to Atlanta soon, therefore it is very expedient that I have your assistance in getting Pop to loosen up his tight wad. Our reports will get home on the fifteenth, and I want you — for God ' s sake — to meet the mail so Pop won ' t see mine, as I flunked on only four this term. Be sure and not forget to exercise yourself as a mediator; for I am compelled to have a little extra, immediately. YOUR AFFECTIONATE BROTHER. 5i My Dear Aunt Susan: I will have to ask you to please excuse me for not answering your letter, which I received several months ago. I now feel that you are the best friend that I have. Auntie, the people at home are treating me almost shamefully. I write them such nice long letters every week, but re- ceive in turn very cold and unpleasant replies. I wish you would tell me what is wrong with them. I am doing some excellent work here, but Pop doesn ' t seem to appreciate my diligence. Oh! Auntie, I have the nicest companion here you ever saw. He is a perfect model of a young man. I am trying to build up my character just like Jerry ' s — that is his name. I have a proposition that I should like to make to you. You will sometime become old, and how would you like to have me to come and live with you ' I know that I should like living at your beautiful home, because you are so kind and gentle toward me. I am very industrious, both at work and at studying. Some day I shall be a great man. then you will be very proud of your nephew; but every young man needs the aid and advice of some more mature person. If you accept this very gener- ous offer, which I make only because I love you. please enclose much aid and some advice with an early reply. YOUR DUTIFUL NEPHEW. - -.-• ;-.- k 52 TR 53 - V U — - ■- ' — C - ; tO H«3 w . — .a: — J ' ■ j ft «° rt : ' ! £ -J _: Z Z VI QjJ Q Q £ } x r i J = : x_cc -•-•-•-• -x rr . .? x x x x X X X r- r- - - 2- ? x o X 3 H x td co cd • W OT S . . ■ - U . Ct, fe tn • tf fe B3 X X Z X — ' z z a a _: J 22 ° 5 x r; - - x a a tf CJ U - - a « « - r - 5 2 x a o si — z HI - QQ — ' X — 21 CL, f— Pi a. p4 ■ - ,. ' - - z o — — i. j X C K a ' a ' a d z 6 X z 3 p X z • z X • 1 m a a z c a z a o o a S s - ■ a E-i s_ — — z 5 — z E- x C- a z Ch a u :- __: a p ' — o _ — s z Z X ! PC z o a a p |j _j a z a a a _ ' o :i 2£ E = o c : 1 o p J 11 nn m pq -- -- --  oooooooouou X 22 - X -J . W!£ Z p o en X • X ; c:: Q 54 mm :■ ■, © t Life at Clemson Hey, Si. How are yer coming? Yep. Just got in las ' night from Clemson . Yuh see Pap got tired of seeing me minding coows, and eating my weight in grub every day; so he up and ses. Bill, you ' re got to get an edjucashun. Whaflur ses I, short like. ' Oh. so you know how to do things, ses he. Huh. can ' t I plow and milk, and weed good as the next man. Yes. ses Pap. but when you gets an edjucashun you can tell ' how much milk a cow will get from the wrinkles on her horns; ' and ' see the history making ' round you: ' and things like that, and you could tell how big a fool a man is without showing him how big a one you are! See ' I saw. So he decides to send me to Clemson where, as the catalog ses. We will learn your son everything from blacksmithing to successful grafting. Pap had some trouble in fixing on the kind of edjucas hun that he wanted me to get; but, after looking over the catalog, he took the first thing that came. Course A I, it ses. That means ' very best. ' says Pap. And not know- ing differently, I ' m satisfied. Well. Ma fills up Pa ' s trunk with socks and a Bible, and han ' k ' chiefs, and things, and I starts for Clemson. All the boys ' round town told me good-bye with tears in their eyes. Goo ' bye. Jake says one. Them hieenas won ' t never let you see Jone ' s Ford again. You see, they had heard about Clemson. and thought that the bo r s all looked and did just like Injuns! I thought so too. then, and my knees trembled when I told the folks good-bye. I got on the train at the station and walked into a cyar which was full of fellows ' bout my age. R-A-T, yells about seven soon ' s I gits in the door. Where. ses I, looking under the seats. They all looks horrow-struck. and one asked me wasn ' t I going to Clemson. Yes. ses I. Well, then you ' re a ' ral, ' ses he. You ' re another ses I, gitting mad. I ' m a Jones, of Jone ' s Ford. Wo-o-o-Brother, ses three or four, and make a noise like our mule Molly when feed times come. 56 After while, they explained how when a fellow gets to Clemson for the first time, he is called a Rat, and has to do whatever the other fellows tell him. Then, next year, he calls other fellows rat and makes them do things. That seems fair, ter me, I says. But as Aunt Maria says, A few moments will change a mine! They starts right off, making me do all kinds of crazy stunts. Get on your knees and scramble like an egg. Make a noise like a nut. Give us a speech. Tell us why Roosevelt should resign, and you be elected in his place, and heaps of other crazy things. I tries to do the best I can. Even to making love to a blind beggar in a station on the way, and beggin ' a penny from a pretty girl on the train ! Well, they keeps up that sort of thing till a man sticks his head in the door, and yells, Calhoun. Then they all quit and grabs their things and jumps off. I got off too. Rat Jones, yells somebody, and hands me a grip. Rat Jones, yells another, and hands me another. Carry these over, they ses. We walks about a mile, and comes in sight of three or four houses that looks like the county jail. Whats them? I asks. Them ' s to be our happy domciles for the next nine months, ses he. We went on to them happy ' dummychiles, ' where there was ahout eleven-dozen more fellows chasing them- selves around. After carrying more trunks up and down them stairs than a traveling circus would have, one fellow wid two pretty little tiny trees on his shoulders says, ' have you matriculated? I donno, whats that? Thats where you give the high-muck-a-muck all the money you ' ve got, and promise him all you ever expect to get. And then promise to keep the Ten Commandments and all published orders. Then he showed me where to matriculate. I went to the place that he showed me, and found a heap of boys waiting in line before a little cage with a man in it. Everyone as he passed gives the little man in the cage a bunch of money, and gets a little piece of paper and goes out. After awhile my turn comes, and the man sez, Name? Yessir, sez I. What name? sezzee. My own, sez I, then I seed what he were fishin ' fer and I tol ' ' im. I guv ' im the money Pap had given me, then he shoves me a piece of paper, an ' ses all right. Thats all thare was to it. Then we starts drilling! Three times a week we got weak from that. All the rats are bunched together by a little bunch of self-important, big-headed, ex-rats, with two little strips of black cloth on there sleeves, wat calls themselves coprils, and they show us the manuel of arms. Each copril takes eight of us, and sits down under a shady tree, and makes us march ' round and ' round him, and then he ses we ' re a bunch of studs when. we do it right. Oh yes! I clean fergot to tell you of the lessons. The funniest was a little dried-up feller who ses, Mister Jones, do you know what corn is? Sure, any durn fool knows that. Its — its — why gol ding it — its corn. If you ' re a teacher here, seems you orter know that. No, sezzee, its a money — cotty — lay — down! He said it in little pieces jes like that. Well them bo- 57 z birds ' (thats what Clemson fellows call each other) call that Botany. For the next nine months, they tried to make me a blackmith, carpenter, artist, an ' sign- painter. And when the end of the time did come; why I ' ll jest tell you-all. by gum! I was better ' n at horse-shoein ' than Si Jenks, and beat ol ' Daddy Green at carpentring. Did we have any fun! ' Well I guess yes! We had fites and football games. and fites and baseball games, and fites an ' track meats. Them track meets is orful things. The men come right out on the field in little, white B. V. D. underdose an ' run around a path wat they call a tract. Then we had some more fun on April fools day. wen we had a shut tail perrade. Fun! Why the ol ' boys had fun turnin ' us rats at night, an ' we had fun tryin ' to keep em from turnin ' us. Wal, thets about all. I hed ter study hard all the time; but, all in all. me and Clemson gut erlong fine. Am I goin ' back? Wal I guess yes! Think I ' d be a rat one year, and not go back the next. Shoot brother, ' course I ' m goin ' back — besides I ' m a Sophomore, and maybe, (who knows) a corpril, too! m i IT 5 14 nip 59 Freshman Class Roll Harris, T., President Hortox, T. E., Vice-President Major, J. P., Poet Antrum, J. X. Antrum, T. Adams, H. A. Altmax, R. U. Auld, J. D. Aull, J. A. Bates. J. A. Barksdale, C. D. Baxd, J. A. Bell, T. E, Beall, H. W. Becker, W. Beeks, H. S. Berry, M. D. Bolt, A. C. Blouxt, E. E. Brodie, J. E. Byers, G. M. Byrd, W. M. Blake, J. Z. Brown , S. M. Cromer, H. W. Caissox, J. C. Calyert, J. W. Collier, H. H. Coyixgtox, H. S. Cooper, M. L. Cochran, J. T. Caldwell, J. C. Creig, W. D. Creech. R. S. Crawford, J. R. Crawford, W. S. Davis, W. C. Des Ports, F. A. Deax, J. R. DeBuhl, E. C. Dayis. L. M. DeWitt, J. C. Dixox, C. H. Boyd, J. F., Secretary and Treasurer Ables, S. S. , Historian Redfern, T. C, Rep. in Tiger Dyer, W. D. EZELL, J. F. Ezell, W. D. Ewix, C. P. Earl, D. P. Evans, A. P. Elkixs, M. B. Polk, C. S. Faris, C. B. Fairy, C. V. Free, J. B. Freeman, H. A. Faixg, R. M. Ferguson, J. B. Fleming. G. W. Gilstrap, L. C. Golphin, R. W. Gary. J. W. Green. W. H. Goodman, L. J. Gage, J. H. Goldfinch. A. K. Hoke, P. W. Hall, E. E. Hall, C. M. Hayden, C. J. Hayes, H. W. Hearsey. G. J. Herriot, J. D. Hanahan, J. E. Herriot, H. G. Hudson, J. G. Hutson, H. M. Haile, P. S. Hamer, M. Harvey, H. H. Hadden, J. H. Hendricks, B. L. Hiers, J. T. Hutto, C. T. 61 % Hamlin. E. E. Hardy. G. L. Harrell E. S. Hartey. J. E. Heriot. H. A. Irby. H. G. Jacobs. 0. Johnston. T. W. Jeffords. T. A. Jeffords. L. S. Jennings, H. C. Jennings. V. Johnson. C. F. Jordon, L. M. Tones. J. B. Kay. L. M. Knight. J. P. Kennerley. H. S. Lanky, M. A. Latmer. D. Lawton. J. G. Lanotte. W. R. Lenoir. L. S. Lindler. J. R. W. LlNDER. J. S. Little iohn. E. G. May. C. V. MORRALL. W. M. MOTT. W. D. Millett. F. M. .Merritt. J. H. Moor. M. P. McFaddin. R. D. McKeown. E. W. McCants. E. L. Opt. R. A. O ' Brein. J. D. Padgett. H. F. Prior. W. Page. L. B. Pennell. B. F. Pennell. F. B. Priyette. W. H. Parker. T. M. Parker. A. B. Ouackenbush, C. F. OCATTLEBAVM. P. C. Reese. F. L. Renwick, J. R. Rogers. E. S. Risher. E. R. Reeyes. D. H. Rocheste r. W. H. Reed. T. R. Rowel. X. K. Rentsy. W. H. Reeyes. W. L. Seal. J. L. Stokes, C. E. Small, A. G. Stanton, C. H. Shuler. H. D. Stell. H. C. Sanders. M. F. Simson. J. A. Stribling, R. A. Stribling, J. X. Sadler. R. E. Tupper, S. Y. Therell. L. R. Tompkins. D. Thayer, X. S. Truesdale. B. F. Thomas. H. M. Tison. E. W. Wannamaker, W. J. YYessinger, J. H. Williford. L. M. Williford. J. H. Weinberg. B. A. Wickliffe, W. E. Wakefield, J. B. Workman. J. M. Yates, L. F. 62 Classes of 1912 BABY ' S RECORD BIRTH Name, Class Twelve, Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College. Born to Clemson College. Date, September 10, igo8; Doctor ' s Name, J. C. Minus; Nurses ' Name, Miss Nellie Porcher. FIRST OUTING Baby got his first outing on the night of September 10, i go8. Notwithstand- ing his tender age, he deemed it prudent to transfer his bedding to a haystack, some distance from barracks. Incidents — Baby ' s mind developed very rapidly, and he came to the con- clusion that it is best for a baby to be seldom seen or heard during his first year of existence. WEIGHT Baby was first weighed September 10, 1908. He tipped the scales at 135.3 lbs. (Clemson ' s statistics — guaranteed correct.) Weight when 6 weeks old, 120. 2 lbs. When 12 weeks old 90. 1 lbs. ; and 6 weeks after Christmas holidays, 23 lbs. He is still on the decline. FIRST TOOTH Baby ' s First Tooth was discovered by G. Shanklin. Particulars — The Col. said: You will do well to procure the best text- books for your work. I will advise you to get a South Carolina History, an alge- bra, a geometry, etc. (too numerous to mention) — all of which you can get from me. Baby bit! FIRST WORD Baby ' s First Word was spoken two days after birth. It was, Send me some money from home. FIRST APPEARANCE AT TABLE Baby made his first appearance at the table on September 11, 1908. Although his companions drank their coffee with seeming satisfaction, Baby persistently called for milk and sugar. When someone at the head of the table 63 t shouted, Shoot the bull! Baby, thinking he was being chased by a dreaded animal, fled from the mess hall. FIRST DAY AT CLASSES Baby attended his first classes on September 12, 1908. Being quite young, he was asked some very simple questions by the several instructors. He first attended the history class. The instructor, in that deep voice peculiar to himself. said: Young man, notwithstanding the fact that you look very much like a two-by-four sawed-ofT, hammered down, twenty-two calibre spring chicken, I believe you are in a fair road to develop a goodly amount of brains. I believe I saw you examining my ' Book of Names, ' a few minutes ago. Well, sir, that is a good beginning. The first question I will ask you is, ' Who is the father of this country? ' ' Baby scratched his young head, then a light overspread his face as he answered, The man what always says, ' I ' m d e I 1 ' g It t e d. ' ' Baby next made his appearance in the English classroom. His first duty was to write a short composition, choosing his own subject. Baby wrote as follows: The mewl is a more hardier bird than a goose or rooster. He has his wings on the back of his head. He has two feet to walk on and two to hand out back-handers with. The mewl is sometimes very backward about going forward. Baby was next at animal industry. The professor deemed it well to ask a few fundamental questions. Now, boys, if I stand on my feet, I am all right; but if I stand on my head, all the blood seems to rush there. You young men on the end front seat explain this. Baby did his best. Your feet must be ain ' t empty. Baby returned to his room determined to do as well in the future as he had done this day. FIRST PRAYER Baby uttered his first prayer after he had been in captivity for three weeks. It was as follows: Dear Lord, please convince my papa that I am a hard-working, studious boy; and please bless him in his business undertakings, that he may in turn bless me with a little more pocket change. Please let me get an ingrowing toenail or a blister on my foot , so I can get excused from these terrible drill prac- tices. Lord, bless this commandant of ours, and let him be a little more lenient. Please let me keep my head in my sleep, that I might not injure some of these terrible boys as they break in on my slumbers during the small hours of the night. And many other things I ask, dear Lord, only I must stop now and study my algebra lesson or papa will be angry again. 64 FIRST NOTICE Baby received his first notice on October 2nd. It was from the command- ant, and read as follows: You report to the Commandant ' s office at 1 130 and explain your absence from drill on October 1st: Commandant BRIGHT SAYINGS Strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, Jam, Nineteen ' leven ain ' t worth a , hoorah ! Here ' s to Twelve, Twelve, Twelve, Once we caught ! ! ! I move we adjourn. Sam bought an irregular-triangle and a set of free-hand drawing instruments. One year has almost gone; and I am not sure, but I think the impetuosity of the occasion has abominated the incompatibility of the advantageous respon- sibility. 65 02J pos?® 66 WML D 67 President P. H. MELL 68 Life Members Hon. ALAN JOHNSTONE, President . . . Newberry, Newberry Co. Hon. R. W. SIMPSON Pendleton, Anderson Co. Senator B. R. TILLMAN .... . Trenton, Edgefield Co. Hon. M. L. DONALDSON . . . Greenville, Greenville Co. Hon. J. E. WANNAMAKER . . . .St. Matthews, Orangeburg Co. Hon. W. W. BRADLEY Abbeville, Abbeville Co. Term Expires 1910 Hon. W. D. EVANS ..... . Cheraw, Marlboro Co. Hon. B. H. RAWL . . Washington, D. C. Hon. IVY M. MAULDIN .... . Pickens, Pickens Co. Term Expires 1912 Hon. JESSE H. HARDIN Hon. JOHN G. RICHARDS, JR Hon. COKE D. MANN . . Chester, Chester Co. Liberty Hill, Kershaw Co. West Union, Oconee Co. 69 3)u fHrmnrtam ffihrrraa. (6uu, in his alltuiar nrnuiurnrr. baa arm fit In rrmuur an hnnnrru mrm- brr nf nur bnaru nf trnatcra. mr urrm it fitting tn ufuiratr this najgr tn tbr mnnnru nf (Cnl. H. t. Smnrtt, $hrkrna. Diru iana. Cfjarless JWanning Jfurman, S. $. Furman University Professor ©abib Wiitav ©antel, a. Jfl. Wofford College Vanderbilt University Associate Professor Cfjomas •BJablittgton 25.eilt Virginia Military Institute Assistant Professor artfjur $uiat $rpan, $. ft. Clemson College Student, University of Chicago Assistant Professor Jflarfes €btoarb $rat lep Erskine College Assistant Professor 7 1 HISTORY William Shannon fflornson, 3. Hi. Wofford College Professor blester (gartmcr feolmes, IB. . South Carolina Military Academy Assistant Professor x$ Samuel Jflaner Martin, ty ft. South Carolina Military Academy Professor of Mathematics §. ftfjaufelin, $. ft. South Carolina Military Academy Associate Professor of Mathematics SJoSepfj Ctierett punter, M- ft. Clemson College Assistant Professor of Mathematics M. %). STo nsson, a. $. South Carolina University U.s«ta 2 Professor of Mathematics a. Pramlett, W. ft. South Carolina Military Academy Assistant Professor of Mathematics 73 A GRICULTURE i Sabtb J ubolas JBarroto, M. . Louisiana State University Professor and Director fH. ap $otoersi, 23. E. g . New York University Associate P rojesso r Babtb (Dliber bourse, $. g . Massachusetts Agricultural College Associate Professor of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Cfjarlcs Houston g battutk Campbell College, B. S. M. S. University of Chicago, Ph. D. Associate Professor of Botany and Forestry Junius ifltlton IBurgess, IS. g . Clemson College Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry George (goobmg 3tnslie, IB. . University of Minnesota Assistant Professor of Entomology Robert 0. Jfeelep New York University Yet. College D. V. S. Assistant State Veterinarian Jfranfelin Jacob Criber, P . £ . Clemson College Assistant Professor of Horticulture 74 CHEHISTRY Mark i ernarb Harbin Virginia Military Institute Professor of Chemistry and Chief Chemist of Experiment Station icl)arb jgetoman $rocfeett, 3. $., $fj. B. Davidson College Associate Professor of Chemistry Babtb $tll $enrp, $. . Clemson College Assistant Professor Robert 2lnbersfon $all, . $., $ij. 2S. University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Fertilizer and Food Chemistry benjamin Jfreeman, M- £ • Clemson College Assistant Chemist 75 Jfreb $artoep $all Calfjoun, P. £ ., 1). 23. University of Chicago Professor of Geology and Mineralogy ' ■ufyr KfirWi C=r3EH5 s arariCAL DEPAMKii Salter Jflerritt iggs, M. €. Alabama Polytechnic Institute Director of Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Electricity Jfranfe QTotones Borgan, $L £i . Furman University Assistant Professor ■ffWJJ i WJ U B i .■  g | l wsig a . W M B p j y 1 -ftf UIPMIOI li alc teouston, £. £. Washington and Lee Professor oj Civil Engineering 78 MMDAWAIL Samuel $. Carle, S. ill., ill. €. Furman University Cornell University Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering {Etjomas . $oatsi, €., €. €. University of Virginia Associate Professor of Physics . C. llee, $. g . Clemson College Associate Professor of Drawing 3f. . $oofe, 1 . §z. Clemson College Assistant Professor of Woodwork W. W. lllusf), P. . Clemson College Assistant Professor of Drawing 3Tot)n Wtems antt, $. . Assistant Professor of Forge and Foundry g tplea otoarb, P. M. €. Kentucky State College Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Shop 9nbreto $5. arbiter Assistant Professor of Woodwork W. % . Purrusa, fr., ii. g . Mississippi A. and M. College Instructor in Drawing Jfranb $ogarb, $. iW. €. Kentucky State College Instructor in Drawing H. Robert Hetois Assistant in Forge and Foundry 79 LCtCttttt LtttttCtC cctccci.cc ccccccccc J-3 .- ... CCCCCCCCCECCCCCCCCCCLL CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCLLCCC CCCCCCLCCCCCCCCLCCLCCC D L L c c I L ccccccccc ccccccccc CJ.CCCCCCC LCCCCCCCC textii Charles tcbbins Boggett Student. Oberlix College. Leeds University. Federal Polytechnic. Royal Prussian Polytechnic. University of Munich Professor and Director of Department tlaube Nightman iflc£s toain, iS. is . Clemson College Assistant Professor of Designing and Weaving Qrapton (Cbtoin Cade, IB. Is . Clemson College Assistant Professor of Carding and Spinning So South Carolina Agricultural Epenment Station 3T. J . harper, ©trector STATION STAFF J. N. Harper, Agriculture, M. S. Agr. C. C. Newman, Horticulture, B. S. H. W. Barre, Botany and Plant Pathology, B. S. A. F. Conradi, Entomology and Zoology, M.S. Thos. E. Keitt, Chemistry, B. S. E. Barnett, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, D. V. M. John N. Hook, Secretary Miss Helen C. Bradford, Stenographer. 81 Captain J. C. MINUS, Commandant 84 Pi o (73 C fed ; u 1- oc a Z w S j S M o u i OS pi o£ w £ J 1 Wfe w H 6 6 a! DO -ft D a a z ! H Z Z W E- C W |3 Pi w w o Q S J Z Q s z 3 o Oh OQ d d oo H Z w H 2 £ 5 •T Q pqS Q Z P ' S- I i Z 1 1- ! PQ Z w d 6 ID CJO W MISS BRYAN, Sponsor Battalion Staff Major. O. M. CLARK Lieutenant and Adjutant. B. E. WOLFF Lieutenant and Quartermaster, A. L. HARRIS Sergeant Major. S. O. PEGUES Color Sergeants. C. M. ROBBS. O. A. HYDRICK Color Guards. W. F. ODOM and J. S. H. CLARKSOX 86 87 MISS JOHNSON. Sponsor Company A Commissioned Officers Captain. L. P. BYARS First Lieutenant, A. C. WHITTLE Second Lieutenant. R. P. JETER Non-Commissioned Officers - rgeants Corporals F. R. Baker R. P. Henderson L. B. Altman T- E. Jenkins P. E. Lee F. O. McCown L. C. Harrison E. S. Jenkins F. G. Tarbox G. G. Venning 88 u ID MISS MAHON, Sponsor Company B Commissioned Officers Captain, W. G. HYRNE First Lieutenant, J. T. FOLK Second Lieutenant, S. COLLS Non-Commissioned Officers Sergeants Corporals W. J. Marshall C. McLaurin T. S. Marshall J. E. Jenkins J. L. Hill E. M. Bovkin L. D. Boone H. C. Beatty C. P. Roberts O. B. Brodie 90 MISS BARROW, Sponsor Company C Commissioned Officers Captain. H. K. SANDERS First Lieutenant. J. R. BLAIR Second Lieutenant. F. FLEMING Non-Commissioned Officers Sergeants Corporals W. A. Barnette R. M. Simpson W. R. Connelly G. D. Garner H. L. Reaves H. R. Clinkscales W. Osborne G. L. McCord P. A. Baxley P. W. Lykes 92 MISS AULL, Sponsor Company D Commissioned Officers Captain, J. C. PRIDMORE First Lieutenant. G. M. BARXETT Second Lieutenant. T. B. REEVES XON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS Sergeants Corporals W. P. White W. D. Barnett A. M. Sallev J. T. Crawford E. C Martin E. L. Sumner J. K. Lawton E. V. Gilmer J. D. Shuler W. M. Wiggins 94 p MISS BLAKENEY. Sponsor Company E Commissioned Officers Captaix, W. G. DOMINICK First Lieutenant. C. E. BALDWIN Second Lieutenant. P. M. GEE Non-Commissioned Officers Sergeants Corporals G. C. Fuktick L. L. Laroache S. L. Britt W. X.Henderson M. D. Sims W. M. Albergotti B. W. Gettys J. A. Goodwin J. M. Buckner R. H. Walker 96 c=r mm ® 4 MISS HICKSON, Sponsor Company F Commissioned Officers Captaix. H. W. McIVER First Lieutenant, J. O. GRAHAM Second Lieutenant. L. B. BRANDo.X XON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS Sergeants Corporals L. W. Summers C. F. Middleton F. E. Schroder W. P. Perry J. T. Stephenson G. T. Floyd M. H. Epps H. M. Woodward H. S. Johnson 98 «c«« MISS FURMAN, Sponsor The Band W. Allen, Drum major A. McDavid, Sergeant T. D. Williams, Corporal V. B. Higgins, First Bb co.net R. S. Wolf, Solo Bb clarinet T. A. Jeffords. First Bb clarinet E. H. Pixckxey, First Eb a to X. E. Byrd. First Eb alto J. R. Lo.max. Third Eb W. A. Robixsox. Fourth Eb L. D. Webb, Slide trombone H. D. Plexge, Baritone H. A. McCreary, First Eb bass P. L. BlSSELL, 5i755 drum J. D. Graham, Snare drum D. L. Bissell, Cymbals ioo 4 95Too IOI Mi MISS HAMER, Sponsor Senior Privates OFFICERS Chamness, High Chief Officer of the Guard. H. L. Rivers. Chief Confinement Server T. M. Hunter. Chief Extra Walker R. E. Adams D. L. Bi- R. E. Blake W. J. Brockington J. S. H. Clarksox E. D. Clemext T. C. Covixgtox J. H. Earl W. J. Evans D. P. Folk J. D. Graham E. E. Garry H. H. Greene R. A. Harris G. W. Keitt J. H. Lesesxe |. L. Marshal P. Milev L. B. McCradv J. P. McMillan W. F. Odom W. C. Pitts M. OUATTLEBAVM E. H. Shclek W. J. Sheely W. C. Spratt F. W. Smith J. A. Teague D. W. Watkins y. H. Wilson E. H. Wood C. M. Wootan OTT 1 104 T io 5 m D y.DA HlE1 - fritf.C4i.HG UN C= H 107 ro8 Football ( LEMSON has just passed through the thirteenth year of her foot- ball history; and, judging from the results of the games, one might think that 13 did it. The Tigers have fought in many battles; and, with mangled claws, and bleeding from many wounds, they have returned to their lair — yet the world gives them its Well done! But why? Because they started a season with only two ' varsity men ; and in spite of their greenness and inexperience, fought each battle consistently, working hard to the very last down, and forcing their antagonists to respect them for their gameness. The situation at Clemson was the outcome of the April Fool march to Pendleton, as a result of which over 300 boys were dismissed from the school. In this number, were many of Clemson ' s gridiron warriors, men who would have been bulwarks of defense on the 1908 team. These men were gone, and Coaches Stone and Fetzer had the hard proposition of building around two ' varsity men, a fighting machine which would measure up to the high standard set by preced- ing Clemson elevens. In this time of need, the spirit of the corps showed itself by the large num- ber of candidates that appeared on the field. The Gordon game was a victory for Clemson, 15 to o, and it served its pur- pose by showing the coaches where the Tigers were weak. V. P. I., 6; Clemson, o. This score should always gladden the hearts of Clem- son supporters; for it showed that the team which was defeated by Princeton, 10 to 4, could only score one touchdown on Clemson, who showed her power by taking the ball down the field to the one-foot line, there to be held for downs. Clemson lost the next two games, Vanderbilt 41 to o, and Davidson 13 to o. Crippled, though she was in each case, she gave her opponents her best, and went down in defeat to the stronger teams. Georgia won her game, not by superior team work, but by the boot of Hodgson, who secured two field goals. The following week, Clemson surprised the sporting world by holding the strong Tennessee eleven down to 6 to 5. The Thanksgiving game was lost to Georgia Tech by a score of 30 to 6. Clemson wants every one to know, that she believes every man on the team did his duty, fought hard to the end, and lost to a better team. In reviewing the year, Clemson wants to thank her coaches, Stone, Williams, and Fetzer, for their efficient service, and for the impression their personalties has left upon the football squad. 109 Line Up J. X. Stone, Coach S. Coles. ' 09, Right End, Captain O. A. Hvdrick. ' 10. Right Tackle W. F. Odom, ' 09. Right Guard J. T. Cochran, ' 12, Center F. Fleming, ' 09, Left Guard F. V. Gilmer, ' ii, Left Tackle W. H. Haxcrel. ' ii, Left End W, P. White, ' 10, Quarter Back R. D. McFadden, ' 12 Left Half Back C. M. Robbs, ' io, Full Back C. F. Lokey, ' ii, Riirht Half Back SUBSTITUTES B. D. Boykin T. E. Hortox F. P. WlCHMAN L. B. Brandon R. G. Stevens W. S. Walker G. C. Furtick A. L. Harris 1 10 C=T3Bp c2 m tj Scrub Line Up R. A. Fetzer, Coach J. S. H. Clarkson, Center, Captain E. D. Clement, Right End A. P. Gaxdv, Right Tackle S. L. Britt. Right Guard T. Harris, Right Half Back W. R. CONNELY J. P. Major, Full Back J. A. Bates, Left End J. L, Team, Left Tackle D. H. Reeves, Left Guard H. ML Woodward, Left Half Back Quarter Back E. M. Bovkix SUBSTITUTES P. L. Bissell D. L. BOULWARE C=!7m @ 4 c„ ] I n ' = TRACK 5 n6 Track HE bright hopes that were entertained for the track team of 1908 were not blighted in the least ; this being the most successful season we have had since this branch of athletics was established. After an unsuccessful season the first year — having only one meet — and after suffering defeat then at the hands of the University of Georgia, owing to the fact that we were entirely outclassed, the team redeemed itself the following season, and turned the tables on its rival of the previous year. The season of 1907 was one of interest and hard work for the team. Four meets were arranged with the following institutions: University of Georgia, Georgia School of Technology, University of North Carolina, and the University of South Carolina. In the meet with Georgia, Clemson was defeated; but in the meets with Georgia Tech and the University of South Carolina, she won easily, the score with Tech being 71 to 37, and that with Carolina being 96 to 12. The last meet of the season was one of excitement and interest, as it was impossible to foretell the result of the contest till the last race was run. Then, and not till then, did the Clemsonites realize that they had been beaten by the score of 55 to 53. The season of 1908 was more successful. Only two meets could be arranged this year, these being with the Universil ' of Georgia, and Georgia Tech. Both of these were won in grand style by Clemson. Besides these two regular meets, we were represented at the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet in Atlanta, where we won second place, Vanderbilt University having won first place. Still brighter hopes are entertained for the team of 1909. We look for Cap- tain Fleming, the man who holds good records in the weights, to steer the team through the most successful season that we have ever had. The success of the team is due largely to the untiring efforts of Dr. F. H. H. Calhoun, whose work is heartily appreciated by every man in the corps. -?mmm 7 Line Up Track Team 1908 Dr. F. H. H. Calhoun, Coach D. M. Fraser, Manager J. Spratt, Captain N. E. Byrd G. Warren H. H. Jacobs W. S. Jones J. L. Hill L. L. LaRoach W. H. Hanckle W. M. ROSBOROUGH J. H. Harvey C. L. Cannon G. M. Barnett M. Boykin W. A. Barnette F. Fl.EMMING H. B. Riser J. C. Pridmore W. P. White G. C. Furtick G. M. Truluck A. L. Harris A. C. Whittle W. S. Walker 118 E — rm A 119 Clemson-Tech Meet BOWMAN FIELD, APRIL 13, 1908. 1 00- YARD DASH G. Warren, C. A. C. L. Goodier, Ga. Tech. N. E. Byrd, C. A. C. Time, 10 2-5 Seconds 220-YARD DASH N. E. Byrd, C. A. C. E. A. Mays, Ga. Tech. E. S. Myers, Ga. Tech. Time, 24 7-5 Seconds 440-YARD DASH T. Davenport, Ga. Tech C. L. Cannon, C. A. C. E. S. Myers, Ga. Tech. Time, 56 Seconds 880-YARD DASH T. Davenport, Ga. Tech G. M. Barnett, C. A. C. A. L. Harris, C. A. C. Time, 2 Minutes 8 3-5 Seconds MILE RUN T. Davenport, Ga. Tech J. C. Pridmore, C. A. C. E. S. Myers Ga. Tech. Time, 5 Minutes 4 Seconds LOW HURDLES G. Warren, C. A. C. L. Goodier, Ga. Tech. J. H. Harvey, C. A. C. Time, 2j 3-5 Seconds HIGH HURDLES L. Goodier, Ga. Tech W. M. Rosborough, C. A. C. H. B. Riser, C. A. C. Time, ij Seconds SHOT PUT F. Fleming, C. A. C. G. L. Truluck, C. A. C. W. P. White, C. A. C. Distance, 35 Feet 3 Inches HAMMER THROW F. Fleming, C. A. C. J. Johnston, Ga. Tech. G. L. Truluck, C. A. C. Distance, 113 Feet 2 Inches L. Goodier, Ga. Tech. L. Goodier, Ga. Tech. N. E. Byrd, C. A. C. W POLE VAULT A. L. Harris, C. A. C. Height, 10 Feet 2 Inches HIGH JUMP D. Hill, Ga. Tech. Height, 5 Feet g Inches BROAD JUMP G. Warren, C. A. C. Distance, 20 Feet j Inches G. C. Furtick, C. A. C. J. Spratt, C. A. C. E. Fraser, Ga. Tech. SUMMARY OF POINTS 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 00- Yard Dash 2 00- Yard Dash 440- Yard Dash 880- Yard Dash Mile Run Low Hurdles High Hurdles Shot Put Hammer Throw. Pole Vault Broad Jump High Jump Total Tech 3 4 6 5 6 3 5 o 3 5 3 6 49 Clemson 6 5 3 4 3 6 4 9 6 4 6 59 121 =(£ : J 8 3) Clemson-Georgia Meet BOWMAX FIELD. MAY 23. 1 908 G. Warren, C. A. C. X. E. Bvrd. C. A. C. X. E. Bvrd, C. A. C. G. M. Barnett, C. A. C J. C. Pridmore, C. A. C. G. Warrex. C. A. C. 100-YARD DASH H. H. Jacobs. C. A. C. Time, 10 7-5 Seconds 220-YARD DASH H. H. Jacobs, C. A. C. Tunc, 24 Seconds 440-YARD DASH S. Salchor, U. of Ga. Time, 54 2-5 Seconds 880- YARD DASH A. L. Harris. C. A. C. Time, 2 Minutes 15 Seconds MILE RUN A. L. Harris, C. A. C. Time, 5 Minutes 3 Seconds LOW HURDLES G. M. Truluck. C. A. C. Time, 28 2-3 Seconds J. Lipshutz, U. of Ga. J. Lipshutz, U. of Ga. J. Lipshutz, U. of Ga. W. A. Barnett. C. A. C. E. M. Boykin, C. A. C. W. II. Hanckle, C. A. G H r; y hurdles A. Arrendale, U. of Ga. H. B. Riser, C. A. C. W. M. Rosborough, C. A. C. Time, 16 j-j Seconds F. Fleming, C. A. C. SHOT PUT S. Souse, U. of Ga. Distance, 35 Feet 1 Inch A. Arrendale, U. of Ga. F. Fleming, C. A. C. HAMMER THROW A. Arrendale, U. of Ga. G. M. Truluck, C. A. C. Distance, 114 Feet 6 1-2 Inches J. Spratt, C. A. C. HIGH JUMP G. C. Furtick, C. A. C. Height, 5 Feet 4 1-2 Inches G. Truluck, C. A. C. N. E. Byrd, C. A. C. BROAD JUMP J. Lipshutz, U. of Ga. Distance, iq Feet 7 1-2 Inches G. Warren, C. A. C POLE VAULT A. Arrendale, U. of Ga. G. C. Furtick, C. A. C. W. H. Hanckel, C. A. C. Height, 10 Feet SUMMARY OF POINTS I 100-Yard Dash 2 2 20- Yard Dash 3 4 40- Yard Dash 4 880- Yard Dash 5 Mile Run 6 Low Hurdles 7 High Hurdles 8 Broad Jump 9 High Jump Hammer Throw 1 Shot Put 2 Pole Vault Clemson 5 6 5 9 9 9 4 Total 75 U. of Ga. 4 3 4 o o o 5 1 4 3 4 5 33 123 ioo Yards 220 Yards 440 Yards 1-2 Mile . 1 Mile .... Hammer Throw (16 lbs.) Shot Put (16 lbs.) Pole Yault High Jump Broad Jump Low Hurdles (220 yds.) High Hurdles (120 yds.) @ TRACK RECORDS G. Warren G. Warren X. E. Byrd ' ,. M. Rarnett J. C. Pridmore 10 1-5 seconds 2 3 3 S seconds 54 2-5 seconds 2 minutes 15 seconds 5 minutes 3 seconds 118 feet 2 inches F. Fleming F. M. Furtick. F. M. Furtick E. R. McIver X. E. Byrd G. Warren E. R. McIver 37 feet 5 inches 10 feet 3 inches 5 feet 9 1-2 inches 20 feet 9 1-2 Inches 27 seconds 164-5 seconds 124 w 4 ™5 R. J. REYNOLDS, Coach B. C. WOLFF, Manager Baseball y ;.y [j ' ' HE baseball season that has just closed was one of which, per- haps, we can not boast; but, when we take everything into account — the new players, and the time and consideration that the coaches had to give to them — we feel proud that, although we were defeated by many of our sister colleges, they had to fight for every triumph. The strong Newberry College team, which had, perhaps, the heaviest batters of any team in the State, defeated us in one instance; but the undaunted Tigers, thirsting for the scalps that had been taken from them, determined to have revenge. On Bowman field, and also on the sporting ground at Newberry, we were the happy victors of two hard-earned games. The University of Georgia team, the strongest College baseball team in the South the past season, defeated us in the three games that we played her. Her pitching staff, composed of men that knew the game, was the strongest in the South; and, before the season of 1909 opens, we expect to see some of her veter- ans enlisted with professionals. 126 When we glance over our record, we rind that, although we went down in defeat several times, we captured the scalp of nearly every college in our own State. We look with pride on what we have accomplished, but are not content to rest on past laurels. We hope, when the season of 1909 opens, to see every man back at his post, fighting for the future of Clemson ' s baseball; and, when the season has come to a close, we trust that we shall have added new laurels to our record, that we shall have scalped those who scalped us, that we shall have gained more friends in the baseball world, and that the team of 1909 may be a worthy successor of the teams that have made Clemson ' s record what it is. 127 Coach, R. F. LYNCH Manager. W. W. KIRK Captain and Center Fielder, A. C. Lee First Base, S. Coles Second Base, J. E. Kirby Third Base, D. L. Bissell Right Field, J. F. Sherard Left Field. J. E. Brown Short-stop, L. J. Goodman- Farmer. C. B. Wood, E. H. Pitchers Waldrop, J. W Stokes, L. S. Rivers, H. F. Subs Henderson, R. P. Harris, T. 128 4 129 C=77 W Basket Ball Basket ball was introduced at Clemson this season with great success. It was a new game to many of the students, and it is surprising that so many be- came interested. A court was made by the Y. M. C. A., and opened to every man in school. Many of the football players were out every afternoon, and the court was always filled, as this game supplies a long-felt need for exercise and amusement between football and baseball seasons. There was no regular team organized this year, but next year the Y. M. C. A. intends to have more courts, and to play intercollegiate games. Games between company teams were planned th is year; but, owing to several conditions, this idea could not be carried out. Many who did not seem to care for other athletics, came out and played basket ball quite regularly. The fact that the game does not require such great strength and size as football, enables many, who would not otherwise engage in athletics, to enjoy an hour ' s recreation and exercise each afternoon. It would be a hard matter to have equipment for every man to take part in athlet- ics, and yet. every man should. Anything, that encourages the fellows to de- velop themselves physically, is to be greeted with pleasure. The Y. M. C. A. hopes next year to be able to carry out the plans which, owing to our late start, we could not put into practice this year. We think that the series of company games should develop sufficient material — as well as enthu- siasm — to enable us to organize a college team which should have to be reckoned with by our neighboring institutions. There is no reason why Clemson should not become as distinguished for her basket ball team as for her football team. The success with which the game was introduced this year, leads one to believe that next year there will be a basket ball team ready to compete with any in the South. We hope that inter- collegiate basket ball may soon take its proper place in southern athletics, and that Clemson ' s team to be may uphold the record of our institution. Gymnasium ffl HILE physical culture is not a part of the curriculum at Clemson, the students, realizing its importance, have responded to the call of duty to themselves, and have taken an active interest in gymnasium work since the fall of nineteen hundred and five. This date marks the time when the meager and poorly equipped gymnasium now at our disposal was com- pleted. Since that time, however, even with the small gymnasium, and only a limited amount of means, this branch of athletics has grown to be very popular. Under the systematic and skilled coaching of Dr. F. H. H. Calhoun, the teams have accomplished a great amount of good. The performances given at the end of the first two years ' work, is evidence enough to prove the fact that much benefit may be derived by the entire corps at Clemson from a gymnasium of the modern type. The response of the student body, when the doors are opened each year, is such that only about one-third of the applicants can be accommodated. This fact is one of the strongest arguments that we can make for a larger and better equipped gymnasium; and it is earnestly hoped that the time is not far distant when the campus will be adorned with a gymnasium of con- venient size and most modern type. T 3i WEARERS ' - ' - •---■-- ' - : ■•■ •-■ ' ■-■- ' ■:■-■ ' ■ -■•-- ;-- - ' - ■ OF THE ■ - •-• ' ' ■ - -. , - ' - . ' ■- ' - ' • m mmmmmmmmmmm r: ■ m mmi c=rzmm @ 4 Hnrtj I 33 134 4) Calhoun Literary Society PRESIDENTS First Quarter, G. W. Keitt Second Quarter, W. C. Pitts Altman, L: B. Allen, A. B. Abell, S. S. Anderson, G. H. Boykin, E. M. Boone, L. D. Blount, E. E. Byars, L. P. Chapman, F. W. Cassels, J. T. Cooper, H. P. Craig, W. D. Clarkson, J. S. H Crawford, J. T. Cunningham, E.C. Marshall, T. S Deason, B. H. Martin, E. C. Dixon, C. H. McCord, J. L. Third Quarter, J. C. Pridmore Fourth Quarter, T. B. Reeves MEMBERS Dominick, W. G. McCraw, F. A. McIntosh, R. J. McElveen, R. A. McKeown, A. A. Murray, J. D. Easterling, K. Foster, W. W. Freeman, R. W Graham, J. D. Goldfinch, A. K. Pitts, W. C. Homer, M. Harris, R. A. Hunter, T. M. Hill, D. H. Inman, C. F. Keitt, G. W. Redfern, T. C. Rowell, N. K. Roberts, C. P. Salley, A. M. Sumner, E. L. Seal, J. L. Stokes, C. E. Simpson, R. M. Small, A. G. Townsend, C. P. Lewis, A. P. Marshall, W. J. Pridmore, J. C, Patrick, C. S. Pegues, S. O. QUATTLEBAUM, M. Quattlebaum,P. C. Teague, J. A. Reeves, G. B. Wolff, B. E. Reid, J. C. Wilson, J. H. Rogers, L. D. Warner, V. L. Ross, F. L. White, W. P. Rivers, H. L. Honorary member, Riley, J. A. Noel L. Prevost i35 i3 6 Columbian Literary Society PRESIDENTS First Quarter, O. M. Clark Third Quarter, A. L. Harris Second Quarter, D. W. Watkins Fourth Quarter, F. Fleming MEMBERS Awll, F. H. Baker, F. R. Baldwin, C. E. Barnette, G. M. Barre, J. A. Baxley, P. A. Beaty, H. C. Bellinger, E. F. Brockington, M. L. Brockington, W. J. BUCKNER, J. M. Buzardt, A. H. Byrd, N. E. Carothers, J. N! Carson, H. G. Clark, O. M. Crider, F. J. . Davis, D. Ezell, J. F. Ezell, W. D. Fleming, F. Furtick, G. C. Grimbal, O. H. Hall, C. M. Harris, A. L. Harrison, L. C. Hayden, C. J. Hydrick, O. A. Jenkins, J. E. Johnson, H. S. Johnston, C. F. Lindler, L. S. Martin, J. M. MlDDLETON, C. F. MlLLETT, F. M. Moore, M. P. Newman, W. W. Parker, F. F. Pegues, M. K. Petrie, W. C. Provost, N. P. Seabrook, W. E. Smith, F. W. Stephenson, J. T. Summers, L. W. Watkins. D. W. Whittle, A. C. White, R. H. Wiggins, W. M. Wingo, R. H. 37 c= gj f ) Palmetto Literary Society PRESIDENTS First Quarter, Second Quarter Barnett, W. I). Barnette, W. A Beall, H. W. Beaty, D. C. Brown, A. J. Byrd, W. M. Berry, M. D. Chapman, A. D. Covington, J. C. Cromer, H. W. Clinkscales, H. Davis, L. W. Earle, J. H. Evans, S. E. Evans, W. J. Farris, C. B. Ff.rguson, J. B. Floyd, J. T. Folk, C. S. Earle, J. H. , Sanders, II. K. ME I ARRIS, C. L. Garrett, W. C. Gee, P. M. Gettys, B. W. GlLLAM, C. R. Gilstrap, L. C. Goodwin, J. A. Graham, J. O. Gandy, H. L. Green, H. H. R. Garner, G. D. Hamlin, E. E. Hall, E. E. Haves, W. H. Henderson, R. Henderson, W. Heriott, H. (i. HOLLINGWORTII. Thi ill Quarter, Fourth Quarter MBERS Heriott, J. D. Heriott, H. A. Jennings, H. C. Jeffords, L. S. Jeter, R. P. Johnston, T. W. Laney, M. A. Meruit. J. A. Moore, D. P. McCants, E. L. McCarley, L. P. McDavid, A. Mickle, W. W. Nichols, R. E. P. Neuffer, G. A. N. O ' Bryan, J. D. Odom, W. F. J. H. Perry, T. Shuler, E. II. , Graham, J. 0. Prior, W. Rast, F. M. RlDGELL, J. M. Sanders, H. K. Shuler, E. H. Stokes, W. E. Stokes, H. H. Stonto, C. H. Stribling, J. N. Skinner, A. E. Sondley, C. M. Thornhill, E. J. Toole, F. W. Thomas, A. M. Walker, W. S. Williams, T. D. Workman, J. M. Yates, L. F. The Literary Societies F the many influences that co-operate in developing a student into a broadminded, educated, and thinking man, the literary societies hold a high and noble place. Especially is this true at Clemson, because our college is primarily a scientific one, and, consequently, the lit- erary studies provided for in the regular courses must be limited. Our literary societies come to our aid in furnishing a field for these studies, in cultivating a taste for literary pursuits, and in training students how to express themselves clearly and convincingly wherever occasion demands. The three societies, The Calhoun, The Columbian, and The Palmetto, have individual halls, yet they have no secret orders: there exists a common friend- ship, and all are striving to push forward in the great work for which they were organized. The exercises are held weekly, the program consisting of readings, essays, declamations, debates, and orations. Three gold medals are offered annually by each society, one each for declama- tion, for oration, and for debate. One medal is also given by the board of trustees for oratory, to be contested for b y a representative of each society. Much has been accomplished by the societies, and they are at a prosperous and influential stage. Our societies have always stood for the highest and best things in college, and may they continue to furnish excellent social advantages, mental rivalry, and improvement in public speaking, and may they ever inspire students to higher and nobler ideals of true manhood ! 140 Z7TE 4 The Honor System LEMSON College, realizing, like every institution that properly performs its highest function of making men and citizens who will uphold the honor of a noble race, that it must guard well against any lurking dis- honesty that may find its way into the student body and lower the pervading moral tone, inaugurated the Honor System. Every man, from prep to senior, has declared himself for, and has maintained, true honesty in college work. Of course, the ideal Honor System would be to have the sentiment of every man so against anything dishonest, that he would spurn, with contempt, the idea of using un- fair means in any manner; but, as nothing is perfect, and provision had to be made for those few unfortunate individuals who may be tempted to be dishonest, the system was instituted. Since it would be impossible for the entire corps to undertake the reprimanding of one who may be found guilty of dishonesty, a com- mittee which should, in the name of the entire corps, receive, investigate, and act upon all charges submitted, was appointed. In casting about for a committee of the best men in college, and one in which every man would be equally represented, the three men then presidents of the three literary societies, and the four class presidents, were elected as this important committee. Realizing that there is, perhaps, no mor e insidiously harmful act of moral turpitude committed by a college student than this particular one of cheating and lying on examinations and in classroom work, this committee has always recog- nized its serious importance, and conducted all its proceedings with due decorum. The faculty has recognized the benefit and importance of the Honor System, and has shown the utmost regard for, and confidence in, every action of the students to bar any progress of the lurking evil. They have encouraged and helped, but have in no way, apparent or real, shown any desire of taking the authority the student body vested in the Honor System committee. They realize, as does every student who has seriously considered the question, that for the real suc- cessful maintenance of the Honor System in any institution, there must exist the aid of the mutual trust and respect of faculty and students. Thanks to the manhood and nobility of our proud old State of South Carolina; for it is through the instinctive honesty of her sons that the Honor System at Clemson College has been a success beyond the greatest enthusiast ' s fondest dreams. 141 aw Chronicle Staff (). M. Clark Editor-in-Chief Geo. W. Keitt Business Manager L. P. Byars Literary Department A. McDavid Exchange Department X. E. Byrd H. K. Sanders A. M. Salley V. M. C. .1. Department W. J. .Marshall Cartoonist M. M. RODDEY 142 i t43 ■ gEf O Tiger Staff Editor-in-Chief O. M. Clark Associate Editor J. C. Pridmore W. F. Odom Athletics Editors J. S. H. Clarksox Reporters W. C. Spratt, Local J. D. Graham. Calhoun Society D. W. Watkins, Columbian Society E. H. Shuler. Palmetto Society Alumni Editor F. J. Crider L. B. Brandon J. P. McMillan, Senior Class C. P. Inmax. Junior Class R. S. Wolfe, Sophomore Class T. C. Redfern, Freshman Class Y.M.C.A. W. J. Marshall Managers T. B. Reeves H. L. Rivers 144 145 Shorty To A. Schilletter, ••Commissary General, ' we are very grateful for assistance rendered in making 1909 ' Taps - ' a financial success. •Shorty will be remembered by us all in after life as one of our best friends at Clemson. 146 Noel L. Provost While our General Secretary has been associated with us only one year, he will always be remembered as one who labored continually for our interests. He has helped us in many ways. He has helped us by proving that one can live a consistent, clean, active, joyous, Christian life, by living it himself. He has helped us by his good influence , by encouraging us in our work and inspiring us to higher and nobler endeavors, in seeking to create a sentiment that shall make for righteousness in our midst. He has helped us to increase our efforts that we may count for more in the world. This is the man who has been always ready to lend a helping hand to any who went to him, seeking a friend and coun- sellor. He has been ever ready to sympathize with those who are struggling for the right and is ever willing to lead them, if possible, to the brighter way. We hope that he may continue his good work. We cannot but feel that in days to come, many of us will look back on our college life, and see where he has infused into our beings a silent but lasting influence. 147 Y. M. C. A. CABINET 148 Y. M. C. A. S we stand on the threshold, ready to launch our lifeboat on the sea of life, and look back over our days spent at college, many of us can see nothing that has been so important in the control of our lives as the good influences exerted by the Young Men ' s Christian Association. While the work may not be so extensive, nor intensive, as it should be, still it is growing and developing rapidly. The chief aim and object of the Association is to develop the spiritual side of the student, and to make him a power for good wherever he goes. Perhaps the most effective work in this respect is brought about by the Bible Study Depart- ment. The fact that seventy per cent, of the student body was enrolled last year, and eighty per cent, of it enrolled this year, goes to prove that the students are now beginning to realize that they want a greater knowledge of the Book, and that they appreciate the opportunities that this organization is offering them. The Mission Study department is growing rapidly, although no interest was taken in this work until recently. Over thirty per cent, of the students are now enrolled in this study, while two years ago we had only about ten per cent. The Sunday evening services are privileges within themselves. Here we have prominent speakers who bring to the Association the ideas of men who are giving their lives to the solution of problems that vitally concern mankind. It not only develops the habit and desire to become an active and influential Christian, but the Association work, as a whole, gives valuable experience during the forma- tive period of one ' s life. The aims and objects of the Association are broad and comprehensive, the chief ones being, To unite all students who desire to strengthen the spiritual life; to promote growth in Christian character; to train men for Christian service ; and to lead them to devote their lives to Jesus Christ. The Association should, besides these, strive to develop a wholesome unsel- fish, Christian spirit. We wish the work of this organization to grow, developing each coming generation of students into Christian manhood. 149 J r orewor6 Iftind reader, as ?ou turn eacl) pa c. View ever? line witl) care; An6 fume not, pra?, witl) inwar5 raa,e, Sboul6 Your own name appear, Remember, pra?, eacl) wor6 we say Us but a merr? quip, ' ZZVnd laugl), witl) us, 6ull care awa?, 3n Jolt? fellowship. 151 . ' - Ni. ' c To Other Days Ul E have learned of the treach ' rous bacillus From many a bone dust page — Heard tales that with wonder do thrill us, Of the paleozoic age. We have seen that a dreadful bacterium Spreads its wings on each passing breeze — That the water we drink and the thoughts that we think Bear germs of a deadly disease. We ' ve slaughtered the innocent crayfish With the all-destroying pin: By the size of a track in the face of a rack, By the kind of a mud it was in, By the theories built on its tip and its tilt, We ' ve sworn to the ages its been Since the monster strolled otit after dinner to walk In the face of an east-blowing wind! We ' ve quaffed to the dregs our measure of lore — Superficial, perchance, tho ' it be — The wisdom we ' ve learned of long ages ago (?!), And far into the future we see (?!) ; But I ' m weary of books and of theories ' crooks, Yes, of praise and of worm-wood and gall, And I think with a sigh of the days gone by, When a boy was a boy, and a sphere was a ball. And I sit and dream, with a faraway look, Of those scenes to my memory clear, And I see past the page of my half-closed bjok. Through a vigorous, germ-free air, Each meadow of green, with its murmuring brook, And — a curse on the folly of Fate — Heave a sigh for the day and the old pin hook. When a boy was a boy, and a worm was a bait. iS3 v 4 Em MemoHaiM! Senior Privileges Senior Delinquency Clemson Calendar Class Prophecy Class Will  lit It (IS., it has always, heretofore, pleased all preceding classes in their wisdom, to perpetrate the above literary productions upon the patient, long- suffering reader, be it resolved: 1. That we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Nine, do hereby forcibly expel them from among the gems (?) of our literary crucible. 2. That a page of Taps be dedicated to their memory. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be put in Taps. TAPS STAFF. J 54 C=f-gm 4 % Sam ' s Soliloquy LAUNDER whut ' n the wurl ' Boss Shorty is doin ' wid dat clean white apun V on! mused Sam. the mess hall mule as he stood hitched to the corner of the kitchen. An ' um so tieyerd dat I can ' t hardly stan ' up, an ' I never hawled off so much trash an ' fotched more clean table cloths since I be ' n bawn. An ' I ken see um runnin ' ' roun ' in de kitchen, an ' bless Gawd ef dey ain ' t cookin, ' an makin ' sho ' ' nuf cawffee. Lawd, I mus ' be dreamin ' ! An ' hyer com ' dat fule nigger ter run me a ' ter mo ' cabbages, an ' to run me ter de lawndery fur dem table cloths w ' at ain ' t be ' n fotched since dat tim ' de guve ' ner wus hyer. Lawd, Lawd! Wen I goes by dem soger boys, an ' dey ain ' t hollerin ' wo! ' at me, dey ' s tawkin ' ' bout de, tim ' w ' en Little Joe goin ' ter be cheef de agicultcher depawtment, and den dey say de Daddy gwine ter teech mach- inery, an ' dat feller Rastus gwine ter teach Electricity, an ' Jawn goin ' ter to be commedant ; an ' Jojo, Mick-Chick an ' Hobo all ' greed to furnish plenty moun- tin guce fer de fellers hyer. Den I wunder wat is mountin guce, anyhow! Den dey say Calhune gwine ter run a meet market, an ' Barry an ' Nurse meet dey class ter day. An ' den I passes de Trusty ' s bildin ' , an ' see de folks de boys cawl de facultice sho ' makein dis hows cleen. Dey ' s sayin ' we ' s got ter hoi ' dese jobs kase dey ' s good uns. Den dat fule nigger fill up de wagin wid trash and run me ter de gully wid it. W ' en I cuius back, I meets Mr. Luis, in wa ' t de white fokes cawl full evenin ' dress, in a big nue buggie, wid sum ole gimmen in dar. Des men are wa ' t dey cawl trusty ' s, an ' I sho ' hopes dey won ' t meet no mo ' , kase I ' se sho ' tieyerd to de ' th. 155 I I The Unsolved Mystery With tear-bedewed apologies to A. Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes seated himself before the fire, pulled his dressing gown comfortably about him. stuffed his pipe full of shag tobacco, and began to puff meditatively. Your question. Watson. he said, at last, brings up rather painful recol- lections. However, since you ask for the incident, you shall have it. Yes, in my work as a student of crime, I have run across just one case which I have, as yet. been unable to solve. I regard this case as being, with the exception of the Graham Lost Hat Mystery. ' the most mysterious that I have ever encountered. At the time to which I allude. I was in America, working upon the Clemson College Mysteries. I had just completed my observations at Clemson; and, at about ten o ' clock that evening, was returning to my hotel at Calhoun, the nearest town. Never before had I seen such a night. The low-driving black clouds entirely obscured the moon; yet. the air — supercharged as it was with electricity — gave to each sable cloud a weird, fantastic touch of cadaverous light which only served to accentuate the already palpable darkness. Not a sound broke the painful, uncanny silence. Intuitively feeling the approach of the first outburst of the storm, I instinctively sought shelter beneath a mighty oak by the roadside. 156 Heavens, what a night for crime ! The very air seemed thick with mystery. Ye Gods! What a crash! As a great ball of lightning descended upon a tree not thirty paces away, every leaf and twig of the landscape reeled with lurid vivid- ness before my straining eyes. But heavens, look! (I had never seen the self- contained, emotionless Holmes look or speak thus before. I was actually uneasy about him, and pulled closer my doctor ' s satchel.) The sight which confronted my already overwrought mind made my blood freeze cold in my veins, while great drops of perspiration stood out upon my brow; for there, not forty feet away, every distorted feature showing, in that awful light, livid with a frenzy of fear, straining every nerve to maintain his terrible speed, a big man, in a gray military uniform, was running for his life. Close behind, malice and vengeance depicted upon every lineament of his grim, set face, gaining slowly, but surely, raced a little man in an olive drab uniform. Evidently some terrible tragedy was being enacted under my very nose. Then or never, was the time to act. Summoning all my energies, I started in pursuit; but, run as I would, I could not even hold my own against the terrible pace set by the big man in front. Halt! came the sharp, sinister command of the pursuer. The word seemed to lend wings to the pursued ; for, as the next ball of living fire lit up the landscape, with the cry of, ' Halt h — 1! ' he wafted around the corner of Sloan ' s store, and disappeared, with a final heart-breaking burst of speed, into the inky darkness, while the pursuer gave up the chase and fell into walk. Just as the man in front of me uttered the first sentences of one of the most forceful and eloquent solil- oquies I have ever heard, I stumbled over a loose stone, and fell heavily into the ditch. The result was such a badly sprained ankle that I could barely crawl through the now pouring rain to the nearby livery stable, and secure a hack in which to reach my hotel. The next morning, I had to set out for London. Before leaving Calhoun, however, I visited the scene of the night ' s adventure. The only sign left unobliter- ated by the downpour, was a single track left in some stiff clay by the big man. By means of my glass, I found that the track had been made by a dark-haired, dark-eyed, slightly knock-kneed man, six feet tall, weighing one hundred and ninety-eight pounds, and having a small scar upon his chin. Upon writing to the authorities, I found that a cadet named S — - exactly fitted this description. He was, however, reported as being in his worn all night. As I heard no report of foul play, I let the matter drop. Some months later, upon the back of a news- paper clipping sent me from Clemson, I found the following lines, which you may read for yourself. I can ' t help thinking that they must have some connec- tion with the case in hand. THE RACE QUESTION By Capt. J. C. M . Never before has it transpired in the course of human events that the race question has borne a deeper or more vital relation to military discipline than to- day; never before has military authority been more active in the pursuit of crime! Having heard it repeatedly reiterated and reiterated over and over again several times that a cadet proverb runs, Thinking makes a deep man, speaking, x 57 a ready man. and running, a safe man. and wishing it to be distinctly understood that I ' m in authority here, and that what I say goes — Here, unfortunately, the clipping ended. Thus, Watson, you now have the facts of my one unsolved mystery. Yes, here is a list of the Clemson Mysteries, and as tough a bunch as I ever tackled. THE CLEMSON MYSTERIES. THE CLEMSON COLLEGE MYSTERIES How Monster put out the burning building. Why Dr. Sloan ' s knees don ' t swap sides. How does Leander H. Green shave his under lip. Why George Keitt ' s hair will never turn white. How Tommy Hunter intends to propose — by the direct or the indirect method. Why pine tops are so cheap in the Mess Hall. Who slid from the German Room window? Who has covered more ground in College than any other man ? Who stole Clement ' s German book? 158 A Topics of the Day NNUAL Staff gets down to work, Never yet; Hayseed sections cease to shirk, Never yet; Senior privates beat no more, Profs. are ever on the go, Every letter brings its dough, Never yet! Far has passed the Dutch exam Never yet; All the Profs, have ceased to sham, Never yet; Shack refrains from hasty flight, When the Captain heaves in sight, And pursues with all his might, Never yet! Piggy throws his stripes away, Never yet; Miley has a word to say, Never yet; Shoat sits up ' til after one — Stays away from Pendleton, After Friday ' s setting sun, Never yet! Sport has ceased to beat the weed. Never yet; Whittle generates some speed, Never yet; The bell for Rev. gets out of whack, Doc. to us gives no more quack, Graham will get his sky-piece back, Never yet! iS9 w Flem his Piedmonts no more smokes, Never yet; Dickey ceases cracking jokes, Never yet; Every Grad. will get a job. The exchange will cease to rob, And a Dip. will come to Bob., Never yet. ' This year ' s Taps is full of wit, Never yet; Corp ' rals do not think they ' re it. Never yet; And with each succeeding josh, I can hear you cry. 0 gosh ' Is lie going to stop this bosh Never yet! 160 % The Night Before Christmas Christmas Eve ! The bustling good-natured crowd surged down the brilliantly lighted street. In spite of the icy blast that sweeps over t hem, every face, from that of the downtown broker who glances with pardonable self-approbation at the heavily-laden porter, following him, to that of the little, weazened, news- boy who gleefully cons his greatly depleted stock, seems charged and surcharged with warmth and good cheer. The very sleet-ladened gale itself casts its icy breath, like a benediction, over the throngs. Everything speaks of that joyful holiday, when there is peace on earth and good will toward men ! Everyone, did I say? Xo! yonder crouched in that narrow crevice, between two buildings is a man who seems to have dodged the flow from the Horn of Good Cheer. To him, the crowds seem ill-natured, morbid creatures, devoid of feeling toward fellow creatures. Harpies who, their day ' s preying at end, are journey- home, to plan another like day. Thin, emaciated, he crouches in the crevices and watches with bitter eyes and more bitter thoughts the hurrying crowd. Christmas Ev e! the passing gale hears him mutter. Christmas Eve! and I without a penny. Christmas Eve — I suppose Santa is pretty busy to-night. I wonder if St. Nicholas was ever ' busted! ' — Ha! Ha! Ha! Thats a good joke — St. Nick busted! B-r-r-r-r but that wind is cold — and, come to think of it, I ' m pretty hungry too. Let me see — last meal was yesterday — no — day before yesterday. Perhaps I have been wrong in not asking for help. But it goes too much against the ' grain, ' somehow. A hacking cough seizes and racks his frail frame. Gee! he resumes with grim humor, my stomach feels like a New York bank, during the Panic! I ' ll have to do it. However repugnant the idea of a begging Gary is to me, that of a starved one is much more so. Come on, old man, here ' s where you get your first lesson in professional touching, and he leaves his comparatively sheltered nook to face the biting wind. Let us follow him, kind reader. For in him we see embodied one of Life ' s sad spectacles, Grim Want in the midst of plenty. He turns aimlessly down a side street, seemingly engaged in summoning his last strands of strength to make this plea for aid. House after house, all emana- ting promises of good cheer he passes unnoticed. At last, assisted in his deter- mination by an unusually severe blast, he turns up to the door of a small tenement and raps. For a few moments — silence. He stands, conjuring from childhood ' s painfully vivid memory, pictures of the warm cheery dining room that should lie behind the door. He can almost see the gaily-decked tree ladened with all kinds of good- ies, — then the door opens. Good evening, ma ' am. be begins, and then — My God! Nell! The woman in the doorway clutches the post for support. Jim! she whispers, unbelievingly, Jim, You here! Oh. why have you found me again! With a supreme effort he straightens himself and controls his voice. Why — but to wish you a merry Xmas — as of yore, Nell! You did not expect me to forget a friend did you? No, you were never that sort; but, won ' t you come in? 161 c= gEj Q He hesitates, as if doubting his strength, then follows her through the hall to the parlor. There he stops, aghast, as the light from within falls on her black habit. Nell! he gasps, ' when, when — He died six months ago, she says without emotion. That ' s why I ' m here; you see, we had to find a cheaper place. And the baby? Her eyes fill slowly, as she motions to an adjoining room. In there dreaming of the Santa, who won ' t come. Oh, Jim! he is so hope- ful: I told him that Santa was sick this time — and, see here — this morning I found this. Gary takes the proffered scrap of paper and reads: Deer Santa: Please doan forget the ralerode mamma says you are sick, but she ' s only fuling. I put out the fire so you woodn ' t get burned. H any . Gary lookes up, his eyes shining. Foor little cuss! he murmurs, his own sufferings forgotten. Nell, he shall have his ' ralerode ' . Let me play Santa, will you? I- 1 couldn ' t. Jim, after — Bosh! he asserts pompously, You — you — I think more of him than his fa - I mean — er — oh, you will let me have my way this time. And he is gone before she can remonstrate. As Gary passes through the gate, he stoops and picks up something. Some- thing that shines and glitters evilly in the wan light. It is only a faucet, but as he fondles it, a plan forms in his mind. With a chuckle of glee, he sticks it into his pocket, and starts once more back toward the richer part of the city. The wind howls with redoubled fury about his bent figure, but he heeds it not at all. In fact, he notices nothing, but, mumbling to himself, continues on his way. A passerby catches a few incoherent words, stops, surveys him doubt- fully: then with a noncommittal nod. hastens on to his own waiting fireside. Gary walks a little farther and hides himself behind a pillar at the entrance of a private residence. In a few moments, steps are heard. Nearer, nearer, they approach and finally pass. As they pass, he rises and follows. Pardon me, he murmurs, apologetically. I have been detailed by his majesty, Santa Claus. to collect donations. Kindly contribute! The person addressed, turns and looks him over, then deeming him only some mild lunatic, turns to pursue his way. It is unfortunate for him that he does not listen. In Gary ' s brain something that has been sorely strained, snapped — and the next moment he is running for the little tenement, a bloody faucet in one hand and in the other a well-filled purse. About two hours after this, a sleepy patrolman stumbled on the body. His shrill whistle brought others; together they examined the remains, trying to find the why of the bloody deed. Pocketbook gone — must be work of some yegg! announces one, conclu- sively. Well, boys we can do nothing for him. 162 I can tell you who did it! comes a calm voice behind them. They turn to see a man with a bloody faucet grasped in his hand, standing near. His eyes shine with unnatural brilliancy. I can tell you who did it, he repeats. I did! Ha! Ha! Ha! yes, I did it, Want to know why? By order of the King. He, pointing to the corpse, wouldn ' t obey orders and — . You ' re surprised! I thought you ' d be. Isn ' t to-day Xmas and isn ' t Santa King of Xmas? Well, he told me to do it. And he laughs again. A horrible laughter, with no mirth to it. An officer taps his forehead suggestively. Plumb nutty, he murmurs. We ' d better run him in, though. That thing in his hand might have inflicted such a wound. Run me in? gleefully breaks in the object of his attention. Yes, run me in, for to-morrow ' s Xmas, and there ' s turkey and cake and cranberry — and say! Harry will get his ' ralerode. ' Oh, yes, we musn ' t forget that — Harry will get his ' ralerode ' . At the station house he will say only, that: Santa told him and, he did. The sergeant orders him to a cell, and hints of the Third Degree, and most likely — the Chair. But Gary never experienced either. In the morning, when they would have taken him for a hearing, they found him not. His soul had flown during the night to a more gentle court of mercy, ere the first beams of the sun, rising on another Xmas day, crept through the narrow window in order to bathe his dead face as in benediction and blessing. i 6 3 1 1 A Few Moments With the Editor Hello, that you. Rachel? What, don ' t want us to allude to your losing your cap in Columbia. Too bad to have lost it. Didn ' t you finally get it back? Well, well, where did you lose it? Oh, I see! All right, then, guess we had better keep it on the Q. T. Hello, Nick! what can I do for you ' I see. Lets hurry; there ' s the bell for chapel. Don ' t want us to allude to the length of your sojourn here; but would rather be put down as being heavy with the ladies. All right, we ' ll do what we can for you. Well, Shoat, what ' s chewing on you ' Don ' t want us to mention Pen- dleton? Think she wouldn ' t like it ' Pshaw, man! you don ' t do her justice, if you don ' t give her credit for being able to enjoy a little joke. You ' re speaking one for her and several for yourself. Oh, you don ' t mind yourself? All on her account! All right, then, the sin be upon the head of the staff. Yes, you are absolved. Well, there ' s the last for classes. So long! Certainly, Professor. Yes, its ten extras, if I ' m reported for staying behind after class. Oh, that ' s all right, sir, I ' m used to walking. About the Annual? W-e-1-1, of course, if you say so, we won ' t. You know any little allusions to members of the faculty are made purely in the spirit of fun; and this fact (which, by the way, is true) is emphasized throughout our volume. We have no desire to say any word which will leave behind a pang (unintentionally, I have told the truth twice!). However, if you insist, we will make no allusion whatever to your department. Oh, I see! Don ' t mind generalities; but don ' t want your veracity questioned. Why, there has certainly never been any question about it, sir, in my mind, I assure you ! We will do as you desire, sir. Have you signed one of these cards? Yes, only two dollars and fifty cents. Good morning, sir. (This was neither you nor Dr. Calhoun.) What, you again. Rachel? Want to see me privately! ' Well, we weren ' t going to do it anyway. You see, we have only a limited space devoted to grinds, and we felt that we couldn ' t do you justice. Oh, don ' t mention it! We are always glad to accommodate anybody when we can. Hello, fellows! Got that Annual work done ' What, didn ' t have time? Too bad! Guess you mechanicals are pretty badly rushed. Well, I don ' t see hardly how I can do it for you. You see I ' m pretty busy myself. Well, try it one more time. No, I couldn ' t get off to go to the dance; but I heard you had a great time. Xo, I can ' t go with you all Saturday. Wish I could; but I ' ve got a little Annual work to do. Yes. I know you ' re rushed to death. So long! 164 Stuck With Apologies to .4 TUCK, stuck, stuck, On this slick, smooth floor, — O gee! And I would that my tongue could utter The thoughts that arise in me! Oh, doggone that roommate of mine, As he waltzes my partner away, When he swore by all things divine That he ' d break me without delay. And the stately couples pass on To refreshments out in the hall ; But O for the touch of a fairy hand, And the voice that is sweetest of all! Stuck, stuck, stuck. On the feet of a Snag, O gee! And the happy chance of the waltz that is gone Will never come back to me. 165 JTH ' A Meddley HREE students went up to the Discipline Com.. To the Discipline Com., as the moon rose high. And each shook in his boots, with a frenzied alarm. And their friends as they passed heaved for them a sigh : For some get caught, and others do not. And some would get shipped. if they chose ' em by lot, And the Discipline Cum. was waiting. These boys had been caught in a grievous offense, A monstrous misdeed in the sight of the Com. While having some fun they a rat did incense. And he ran to a Prof. in well feigned alarm. For some will peach, and others will I And now. with a wrath exceedingly hot. The Discipline Com. was waiting. Though, by merit, a shipping thrice over they ' d won. They shipped them for things that they never had done, And they made them own up. scared ' most into tits, To crimes from foul murder to the wearing of cits. Crimes which they never had thought of bei And sent them next day to the dreary depot. Where the homeward train was waiting. MORAL So live that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan that moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His stand before that grim and gloomy Com.. Thou go not like the galley slave at night. Scourged to his dungeon: but soothed and sustained. By an unfaltering tongue, approach the chair. As one who wraps the drap ' ry of duplicity About him. and sits down to a pleasant chat. [66 The Craven Edgar Awful Poor y ilW NCE upon a midnight dreary, while I I I Hj squandered, weak and wearv, J- ' ' Over many a quaint and curious paste- board, a little borrowed dough — While we argued, nearly scrapping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. Tis some officer, I muttered, stepping back behind the door — Behind a curtain — nothing more. And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain Filled me, thrilled me, with fantastic ter- rors, never felt before; So that now to still the beating, of my heart I kept repeating, ' ' Tis some officer ' dead-beating ' tobacco at the chamber door — This it is, and nothing more. Deep into that silence peering, long he stood there, cussing, swearing, Searching holes no Major, ever dared to search before; But the silence was unbroken, and the darkness gave no token, And the only words there spoken were, I swan, he ' s got me sho ' ! These I muttered, and the darkness echoed back, I gotcher sho ' ! Merely this and nothing more. And the O. D. — all commanding — there upon the threshold standing, Got the basin full of water, just above the chamber door; And his eyes had all the seeming, of a Demon ' s that is dreaming, And the water o ' er him streaming, fell in pools upon the floor ; And my mind was meditating on the extras that were waiting To be walked — ah, evermore! 167 In the Classroom J. C. Re id — In Political Economy E walks in, takes his seat on the back bench as in bygone days, and unconsciously is asleep in five minutes. (Sleep conies during the interim occupied by the opening lecture.) Well, Mr. Reid, what can you tell us of this new subject we are now taking up? Give us the sum and substance of what it has to do with. A nudge, and impressively wide awake, Reid is upon his feet, the following enunciation flowing fast and free: Political Economy is that science which treats of the way in which one politician, by any means at his disposal, relieves his colleagues and his constituents of their possessions with the least expenditure on his part of time, labor, and capital. Well, sir. it seems as tho ' you must have been dreaming politics, Mr. Reid. Yes. Professor. I dreamt the question was coming. That will do; sir, take your seat. A nap and a zero go well together. Well. sir. Mr. Jeter, what does the author say of land, labor, and capital, the three instruments of production ' There are three instruments of production. Yes, that ' s right, what are they, Mr. Jeter? Land, labor, and capital. That ' s right. What does the author say about land, the first instrument of production ? Land is the first of these three instruments of production. Right. What has the author to say in dealing with labor, the second of these instruments of production? Labor is the second instrument of production. Correct, give us the substance of what your author says of capital, the third of these instruments. Capital is the third instrument of production. Yery good. That ' s the way I like to see a man get his lesson. Listen. learn, and appreciate. That will do, Mr. Jeter, you get a ten on that, sir. D. P. Folk and E. D. Clement — In German Well, Mr. Folk you look like a little Deutsche, suppose you give us a small dissertation in your native tongue on the lesson. Yes. Professor, I know I look like a Gummun, but I ain ' t. I am from Bamberg County in this state of Sout ' Carolina, and right there I ' m going to live and die. They speak English down there. Only a German accent, sir. At this juncture Clement walks in with a most military stride, and bearing a German text under his arm. 1 68 Why so military Mr. Clement? Oh, excuse me, Professor! I thought I was coming into the presence of Count Bismarck, Mr. Folk there; excuse me, sir! Yes, the mules of Bamberg County will think they have another Napoleon behind them, when Mr. Folk gets back to his native Styx? Clement sits down with the future tune of 20 and 200 ringing in his ears, and Folk retires into his shell. McQueen Quattlebaum — In Historical Geology Hearing Pitts, W. C. give the wrong answer to the quest ion, as to two im- portant branches of the Mollusks, McQueen interposes in this fashion: Fro — pro — pro — pro — fessor, Mr. P — Pitts is wr — r — r — rong, they are Ga — ga — ga — gastropods and Ceph — alopods. A ' right, Mr. Quattlebaum, that ' s right. Now see can you give us another and somewhat lesser branch of these Mollusks? Gra — gra — granny, Professor, it might be lesser, but the name is about a mi — mi — mile longer. Well its possible that you might draw it out that much longer, but let ' s have it anyhow. All right! I ' ll tr — try. It ' s La — la — la — m — m — m — mellibr — r — r — branch — i — a That ' s it. Seems as tho ' your throat is giving you trouble to-night, Mr. Quattlebaum. N — no, professor, it ' s just the hi — i — ic — coughs. (A chorus of laughter follows this remarkable explanation from down home. ) Covington — In Civil Engineering Though he hasn ' t seen the lesson, Covington eagerly volunteers to dem- onstrate the first proposition that comes up. He is afraid he won ' t get to go to the board otherwise. Once at the board, he marks off about eight feet of board space, and proceeds to sketch a landscape, supposed to be somewhere in Marlboro County. In a grove, he places a little cottage with trailing vines all about, a girl- like figure in the doorway, and white rabbits playing in the front yard. Above all, the smoke curls upward in two peaceful spirals. Jimmy, now turns around with a new-moon smile on his placid countenance, and gives everybody the wink as he writes under his sketch the words, After Grad. The Prof, spys him from the far end of the room, and begins to approach ; but before he arrives , ' ' Jimmy ' ' has erased everything except the two spirals of smoke . Hastily connecting them by a horizontal line, Jimmy makes such a lucid expla- nation of the curve of pressure, that the Prof, is bluffed into giving him a one. The whole section is astounded. 169 Fleming — In Veterinary Science Comes in (feet and all), and prepares to get on the back seat, but is called on before he sits down. Mr. Fleming, what effect would a division of the sympathetic nervous system have on an animal ? Monster turns around with a hurt expression on his face and proceeds to theorize: Well, Doctor, the only result that I can think of would be to cause insanity in the hind quarters, and — Oh! Mr. Fleming, give us the symptons of milk fever. The hurt look deepens into one of pain as Monster casts theory to the winds, and begins to relate his experience in holding off a milk-thirsty calf. But at this point, Mr. Sanders rises to a point of order, states the original question, and says: I cannot corroborate Mr. Fleming ' s statement. In my opinion the first sympton of milk fever is seen when the cow begins to stammer. Luckily the bell begins to ring about this time, and dispells the deep gloom that has settled over all. Blair, Hyrxe, axd Jeter — In Chemical Lab. In rushes the custodian. Mr. Blair! Mr. Blair!! Mr. Blair!!! You are a terrible fellow!! Look at your beaker under the hood! The solution is all spattering out! Its ruined!! Oh, my! Oh, my! What will become of you??? Mr. Hyrne, turn down your gas lamp flame about seven feet, please!! Oh, when will I ever instill into you boys ' heads the theory and practice of economy in using gas?? Mr. Jeter! Mr. Jeter!! What are you thinking about?? You are running that test entirely too fast!! All your carbon dioxide is rushing through the tubes without being absorbed!!! Pay attention! Pay attention ! Think!! Think what you are doing, all of you! Oh, what a mistake!!! Can ' t multiply by two without going wrong? ' You can ' t put any confidence in these results!! Start it over! Start it over! That ' s the way to do when you are not absolutely sure. The familiar pit, pat, pit, pat, pit, pat, , announces that somebody has gone again. Now, by granny, quoth the reviving John Blair, maybe we can get in a word edgeways before he gets back. i 70 [7i 4 k c Clemson College Dictionary Brass, n: A metallic ore sent to Clemson annually for reduction. The oper- ation consists in burning thorough- ly and pounding out the dross, gall, and other impurities, with bayonets, etc. Broke, adj.: The condition of a cadet, when he had rather write home than to his best girl. 2. The constant plight of Bible Class leaders who never take chances. and of other cadets who will not subscribe to the college publica- tions. Burn. u: To warm up a cadet prepar- atory to having him booked for the Saturday afternoon races in which the long-winded fare better than the fleet. Club. n: i. A labor union among cadets, which hopes through co-operation to cut down the work hours, and to increase the joys of jail life. 2. A source of domestic revenue for the Annual. Date. n: i. A tropical fruit very seldom gathered by cadets except during the summer, or while away on leave of absence. Is closely a ciated with peaches. 2. An engagement to call on a young lady. Deadbeat. n: i. One who does not use the pills given him by the Doctor. 2. Anyone who happens into your room just as you finish making the cocoa and opening up the boxes of eatables. Dip, h: i. Formerly meant an article made of equal parts of skin and paper, but at present is made wholly of paper subjected to superheated 2. The Holy Grail of all cadets; found only after they become older and wiser. 3. A ticket entitling cadets to be- come free citizens. Extra, n: 1. A kind of exercise in- dulged in by disciples of the Free Thinkers ' creed who refuse to be cramped in their actions by the regulations. 2. A slow waltz without music. Forage, v: The method of getting desir- able articles of food that do not come in the authorized diet. Usu- ally practiced only by soldiers when in the enemy ' s country, and by cadets, with whom swiping and hooking are not to be thought of. Graft, ;•: 1. To cause anything to live and grow upon the strength gath- ered by another of the same species. Hence, used as a noun, it means any kind of parasitical growth (other meanings can probably be had by applying to higher authorities, such as the latest edition of the Century Dictionary). Gym, 11: A substitute used by cadets for the excercise received on the dear old farm. Haze, v: i. To stare at, or ask questions of a dumb animal. 2. To advance a new cadet one class higher. Punky, a: i. A bad play, or a poor at- tempt at anything is said to be punky. 2. Worthless, rotten. Rat, n: i. An animal protected from poachers by law ; hence dangerous to molest. 2. A combination housemaid, mes- senger and errand boy, and general valet. 3. An adventurer into Clemson society, accepted only after one year ' s good conduct. Reduce, v: i. To catise to collapse. 2. To remove the oxygen. 3. To appoint a cadet to the rank of private from an office. Set, n: A crowd of cadets co-operating to keep other cadets from joining with them. Shipped, v: To be granted a pardon be- fore the complete sentence has been served. Snag, n: 1. Anything under the surface of the water that punctures the bottom of boats or cripples swim- ming fowls, thus causing leaky boats and lame ducks. 2. A particularly hard exam. 3. Any tough proposition. Soup, n: ? ? ? ! ! Syrup, n: An omnipresent watery fluid, which serves to increase the indi- gestibility of bread. Work, v: i. To cause a Prof, to give one a first grade by drawing on one ' s imagination for the answer. 2. To outwit anyone. J 73 C=7 0 The Charge of the Pendleton Guards Everyone, everyone, Everyone onward! Out past the commandant. Streaked the three hundred. Forward, the Light Brigade! On to Pendleton! he said: Into that valley of sleep. Strode the three hundred. Forward, the Light Brigade! Was there a man dismay ' d? Not though the cadet knew Someone had blundered : Theirs not to make replv. Theirs not to reason why. Theirs but to skiddoo by : Into that valley of sleep. Strode the three hundred. Flash Yl all their nickels bare, Flash ' d as they turned in air, Buying cheese and crackers there, Tired and hungry, While all the world wonder ' d : Wreath ' d in tobacco smoke, Until every man was broke, Dope and soda bottles Fell ' neath their eager stroke. Shattered and sundered : Then they hiked back; but not, Not the three hundred. Profs. to the right of them. Profs. to the left of them. Profs. in front of them, Look ' d wise and grumbled: Stormed at with questions well. Each erstwhile hero fell: Those who had charged so well Went through the jaws of Minus, Into the mouth of Mell; Every darned one of them. Entire three hundred. When can their class be made, Lost by this parade! All the world wonder Yl. Honor the Light Brigade! Honor the classes they made. Reinstated three hundred! 175 4 £ A Day with the Hayseeds NDjit came to pass early in the history of our senior year, in the second year of the reign of Captain Josiah, that we got wisdom and understanding exceeding much. It was then that our desires for retired life began to increase, and our hopes for dwelling among those that live in ease made us rejoice greatly. Even though there was reveille at six-thirty, in the morning of this second day of the week, we assembled not at this formation, nor did we bear the police- man ' s inspection. Nor did we assemble ourselves together at any of those military functions that entice us from slumber, and are a weariness to the flesh. But at the third hour of the day, aroused we ourselves from heavy slumber, and straightway assembled ourselves in the temple, where the Chief Priest, the Great Warrior, and the Rulers had gathered themselves together. Then the Great Warrior spake unto us saying, Whosoever shall violate the command- ments of this book, long shall be his days of imprisonment, and many shall be the cubits he shall walk on the evening before the Holy Sabbath. At the fourth hour of the day, we assembled before the great lawgiver of the land, and were smitten down, because we had sinned against him by yawn- ing in his holy presence, and had attended a social function, and had never laughed at his sayings of old. And at the fifth hour, we rested from all our labor, but at the sixth hour, we were placed in the army of the Great Warrior, and were ruled over without compassion; for he commanded us saying: Thou shalt not raise thy hand, nor turn thy head, neither to the right nor to the left. Nor shalt thou spit upon the ground over which thou walkest, nor raise thy small voice to speak to thy neigh- bor which is by thy side. But thou shalt be diligent in the service of thy master which is over thee, that thy days of freedom may be long, and that thou mayest be crowned with the honor which is in store for thee. Now on the seventh hour of the day, assembled we in a great lower room, and besought him saying, Give us to eat. And the maker of the feast com- manded us to sit down in companies of twelve. And we sat down. There was one loaf and no fishes. And we blessed it not, and received not. And we that did eat were twelve, and were filled not. And gathered they up not a fragment for the waste-basket. Then straightway we marched out. At the eighth hour, assembled we in an upper room, and listened to the ven- erable Patriarch, who spoke of wisdom concerning the union of elements, to produce either good or bad influences upon the land which the Lord our God let- teth us get. And while the good teacher taught us, the unwise sons slumbered and slept. And suddenly a great cry was made, He calleth on you! Go ye at once and answer him! Then the unwise son said unto them, Give me of 177 thy knowledge, lest I fall short of the mark. They said unto him. We have none to spare. And he arose saying. ' ' Here am I master, question me. And lo! he had not been called upon, but had been deceived by a wicked and deceitful generation. But lo! when he was called upon, his wisdom being small of stature, he ascended into the uppermost branches of a tree, that he might escape the wrath that was to come. He was weighed in the balances and found wanting. Then the great teacher warned them saying, Be ye awake; for ye know not the minute of the hour ye may be called upon. When the ninth hour of the day came, we were brought into a house of mirth. The ruler of this house taught us saying, This is a time of great Cry-sis. Then burst a mighty shout from the assembly. And the ruler of ,. this house was angered and said: Depart from me, ye doers of iniquity! Ye £ foolish men! Thou shalt be brought to judgment! And they besought him saying. Daddy, we have sinned grievously against thee and humbly beseech thee that thou sendest us not out to be brought before the unjust ruler. Suddenly there appeared unto them the Chief Priest, and he spake unto our Father saying. Thou shalt teach thy sons the paths of duty, obedience, and quietude. And the Father said unto the Chief Priest. Who set thee ruler over me? Because of the hardness of heart of the Father, the Chief Priest departed. And the loving Father had compassion on his children, and sent them not away. Xow the great Father resumed his teaching, but soon his children forgot the solemn vow that they had vowed unto him, and so great was the outburst from the throats of his children, that the room was shaken and almost torn asunder. And the wrath of the Father was kindled mightily against them, because they had broken the vow. Then he said unto them: Ye foolish sons! Thou hast committed an unpardonable sin! Get thee hence at once! And we de- parted, and rested from our toil till the morrow. .SLj 11 4 Senior Track Meet It having been a subject of much wrangling and dispute as to who were the most proficient track athletes of the Class of ' 09, a track meet was arranged in which every member of the class competed for every event. The following re- sults, being officially declared, made it possible for peace to be among us again. Event Dash (By Moonlight) Heavy Word Throw Walk (with rifle) . Onion Race . Ground Covering Contest Still Run . Broke Back Race Marathon Race High Jumping Contest . Foot Race Sentinel ' s Walk Champion Shack Sheely Sanders . . . Rivers Carl, Sr. Baldwin Fleming Pompey Evans j ■ Leander Green I Hyrne Whittle . Senior Bulls . Monster Fleming Chamness 179 STEAM LAUNDRY CLEMSON COLLEGE. S. C. j — m VII w Mark 7 9 3 Room So. ' ' oP f loor 7 Date % ? f. J 3d £_ - — -r tr 5 R • H K GONFINEriENT list; ' !.y.riiD. tmrk I. 7 90S. I . V KPOIfT •tfvt j. { ■ . X. t.?.z_ , i . .. . ' i C c ' z ' A if • -w i k ut A ' - ' «. 7- V 181 X A Nightmare of An Alumnus AST night I dreamt I was exempt from every kind of joy. And was once more a sad and sore and hungry Clemson Boy. Methought I passed with footsteps fast before some men I knew : If you have time to read mv rvme. I ' ll tell them off to vou. Among the Profs, who taught the Sophs the rudiments of Chem. There was a fel who used to yell, Now, Gentlemen — ahem — This H2O. I ' d have you know, can constitute with ease Steam, water, ice. it ' s very nice. Turn off the faucet, please. There was a man whose name I can with readiness recall. Who oft would say jackasses bray and then begin to bawl. An empty cart. I ' ll cross my heart, will make the greatest din, Till one would shout Say. how about a wagon load of tin? Another one with compressed fun would sometimes seem to choke. I stopped awhile beneath his smile and listened to a joke. His gentle wit gave me a fit — it lasted all the week. All I could say was Hip, Hooray! and shriek and shriek and shriek. And so they go. the quick, the slow, the sober and the friskey. And some you see drink only tea. and some like fuss x whiskey. And some you find are very good, and others very bum. And some I know could wiser grow — and so ad nauseam. 06 The Fair Trip It did not have to be driven into us like a math, lesson, that something was wrong, radically wrong: Captain Minus arose to speak with a smile nickering about the back of his ears instead of having the celebrated book of regulations in his hand. Every cadet sat in breathless silence awaiting the result of the bomb that was likely to strike at any old place, and at any old time. When he announced without a characteristic left-hand gesture that the corps was going to the Fair, and did not call attention to the Utopian plan, or to paragraph 189 college reg- ulations, every boy felt a double load lifted from his heart. Though you couldn ' t hear it , you could see , feel , and taste the involuntary , ' ' Thank God ! ' ' Each cadet was glad that he was going to the Fair, but was far more pleased that he had not been the victim of the commandant ' s wrath. Then followed letters, letters, letters — ask the Post Mistress (Ph araoh had a cinch with his locusts!) — to father, mother, sister, brother, cousin, uncle, aunt, every kith and kin, and the steps and in-laws of all these. Never such letters ever passed though the mail before; loving, sweet, appealing letters, that would have melted the heart of the Hampton Monument. There went out from Clem- son one continuous stream of letters, letters, letters, long letters, short letters, black letters, blue letters, red (read) letters, andunred (unread) letters; but all one burden bore, the substance of which was, shoot the dough. Whether this great flood of letters brought the rocks or not. is not known; but this we do know, by Monday morning, there was enough in barracks for every cadet to rake, scrape, beg, borrow, or other- wise get enough to purchase a ticket. Bright and early Monday morning, before the sun arose, everybody, with a roll of bedding across his shoulder, r8 3 like a soldier, was out upon the parade ground. With shouldered rifle, grip in hand, dough (oh ! glorious dough !) in the pocket, they marched away. Hoolay ! Big day ! After a brief march, and a wait that seemed like ages, we were on board the train for Columbia. We stopped at Greenville and Spartan- burg. (Such a blazing slow train!) Some of us. thinking that we would accommodate the Command- ant by getting off without bothering him for a permit, became so pricked of conscience that we remained in our tents several days after we were encamped. (So bad when one has such a sensitive conscience!) We were marched into our new camp, which had been fixed up by Sergt. Gooble. We stood around like lost pups on a rainy day. wondering what to do. Xight was coming on, and there was nothing about our tents that suggested a night ' s sleep, or anything in sight that appealed to a demanding stomach. Sergt. Gooble came around. ' Dim it! go to yonder hay and make your beds. pointing to a pile of stuff that appeared to be reeds, cornstalks and sticks, all matted together by mud from recent freshets. We succeeded in securing a few axes, a couple of picks, and a saw or two; and. after a few hours ' work, we had it broken up enough to get it into our mattress covers. My! My! What a bed! I feel like taking off my hat and begging a rock pile ' s pardon every time I think of comparing our bed to it. To those who haven ' t experienced it, we would say that camp life is mainly an elimination and substitution. We had to eliminate breakfast, dinner, supper, bedding, fire. etc.. and substitute some way of keeping alive on one fresh (Father, forgive me. Methuselah was a baby!) sandwich bi-daily.and some way of keep- ing from freezing, when you had to sleep in wet clothes all night, and the temperature was three hundred below zero. All told, however, it was a grand time. Meals were served in rare style ; guess it was rare — at least . none of us ever before drank, broke, and ate steak (bull) fried in freezing sooty water, flavored with cinders and seasoned with ashes. withstanding the few little (Gee, big as the conti- nent of Asia!) inconveniences we may have had. the v. was one continuous round of pleasure. We saw everything from guinea pigs up past 184 Theo to the air ship (stayed largely upon neutral grounds, depending upon the position of the faculty). The first thing that attracted the attention of us Rats, was the wholly in- comprehensible mass of conglomerated noises that nearly burst our eardrums. Cocks crow- ing, hens cackling, horses neighing, jackasses braying; cows lowing, bulls (not common con- ception at Clemson) bellowing, bands playing, men yelling in broken English: Hurree! Hurree! Hurree! See the air ship go up! Git yer sovenir wip and cane, hier! She make you smilee! And other expressions that became familiar to us before the week was over. It certainly reminded us of the general conception of that place. And it rained ! Some great phenomena happened during that week. Strange to say, every boy had parents, uncles, aunts, or some other close kin in the city; and the Commandant had to sign permits till his fingers were paralyzed. But he was kind, and let us remain out till twelve o ' clock, under the condition that we be sure and report back by that time. By some miraculous means, every man (six hundred) reported back at exactly twelve o ' clock. (My, but the corporal was easily bluffed!). How we got back is still one of the unsolved mysteries of the age. When the last car came in, everybody managed to hang up, though Leander caught on to a banana joint for a street car, and Pompey was chased over the city by a drove of blue bears; but they got there just the same. When we waded, swam, dived, into camp at twelve, no one bothered to com- ment upon the sleepy sentry ' s doleful change from, Twelve o ' clock, and all is well to Twelve o ' clock, and cold as h — ! And it rained! The only real misfortune we had during the entire week, was that by some means or other we angered the Gods of games, and they laid their hands upon some of our best players and blessed them not. And it rained! We were scheduled to have a parade every afternoon, but as we did not have a sufficient number of life-preservers, it was postponed. (One blessed thing the rain did.) The trip was of great scientific importance; for it proved out Darwin ' s theory, that all animals will adapt themselves to their surroundings. During the week, all of us became amphibious beings. (Had to or drown.) And it rained ! ' Everybody was going home from the fair, but for some reason or other they changed their minds. (Gee, how one little man can change the minds of men!) We got back tired, hungry, sleepy, and broke, broke, broke! 185 He The Rustic JOM ' S BACK! This from little Marjory to her tall and comely sister, who was reading in a corner of the room. The news had a peculiar effect upon her. Her cheeks turned a sudden bright scarlet, and she rose hastily from her chair, dropping the book on the floor. When did he get back, Margy? How does he look? Where is he? The questions were hurled with bewilder- ing rapidity at the little sister. Dunno, replied that little miss, nonchalantly; reckon he ' s went up by Dodson ' s store. He ' s lookin ' swell, too. Got on clothes like all them city fellers wear. Dear Tom! murmured the other, as she rapidly dressed herself, prepara- tory to the visit she knew Tom would soon make, I — I suppose he ' s fixed up stylishly since he went off to College, and — and I ' m sure he hasn ' t changed towards me. He — he said he never would. She finished her dressing, and restlessly sat down to await his coming. Long minutes dragged into an hour — still no sign of Tom. Finally, the girl, unable to longer restrain herself, put on her hat. and left the house, ostensibly for the purpose of taking a walk, really, to meet Tom — quite by accident, of course. She turned up the road that led to Dodson ' s General Merchandise Empo- rium, and suddenly she stopped, flushed, and held her breath in exultation, for there, coming toward her. was her Tom. Her Tom. and yet another Tom! The same boy, and yet oh! how changed! He had left for college, an ordinary, bright, country lad, and here, in nine months, he had returned, a finished product of the city. How handsome he looks ' breathed the girl. He did not see her until he had approached to within a few feet, and then a hearty — Why. Alice! How you ' ve grown! accompanied by a — handshake. The girl looked doubtfully at his extended hand, and then slowly took it. The boy didn ' t notice her lack of haste; he was standing before her, in a position which said, as plainly as words — Admire me! How — how you ' ve changed, Tom, she said slowly. For the better. I hope? replied he airily, fishing for a compliment. Yes, you do look handsome. His vanity was flattered, consequently he was in a good humor. Laughingly, he joined her on her walk, and their talk drifted back to his ante-college days. Do you remember, he said lightly, what fools we used to be about each other? Used to think we were in love. I had the best case of puppy-love one ever heard of, and I ' ll bet my panama hat against a nickel that you did too — now own up. didn ' t you? The poor girl ' s cheeks were white. Yes. she answered slowly, smiling p ainfully all the while, I — I did — used — to — think — that — I — I loved — you. Goodness! what foolish kids we were, he soliloquised grandly, in his newly acquired superior manner; seventeen years old, and in love! Oh, well! I suppose all children have their little fun. don ' t they ? 186 Oh, yes! they have their fun, she echoed, acquiescently, scarcely knowing what she said. Yes, they have their fun, if — if that ' s your idea of it; but let ' s — let ' s talk of something besides what — what fools we used to be. The conversation continued laggingly. Tom carried it on, and the girl didn ' t care. She was stunned! An occasional monosyllable she gave him for an answer, and he, disgustedly, left her at her gate, marvelling greatly at the girl ' s seeming dullness — she had changed so. What a peculiar girl Alice is, he mused, seems to have lost all the sense she ever had, too. Gosh! and I was a fool over her — once. Thank goodness, I recovered. When I get to the marrying age, it ' ll be a sensible city girl with an education for yours truly. After Tom left her at the gate, Alice rushed to her room, and threw herself on the bed in a tumultuous passion of sobs, giving full vent to her long pent-up feelings. Oh! Tom, Tom, she sobbed, you — you forgot me! The village was agog with merrymaking. Every day picnics and excur- sions were being held at and to the nearby places of beauty and interest. In every community there is one girl who is generally conceded to be the superior of the others, and just so it was in this set. Tom ' s friend, Alice, was the recognized leader. It goes without saying, too, that Tom, newly home from college, should be the most sought-after boy. So, in this way, the two were thrown constantly together, and to his sur- prise, Tom found Alice, bright, merry, vivacious, and witty, and as she was the belle of the village, Philosphical Tom argued that the right to be her escort would be quite a feather in his cap. He was intensely egotistical, and the fact that any rustic maid could possibly withstand his innumerable charms never crossed his mind. Alice, he said one day, at a picnic, do you remember what we used to be to each other, before I went to college? I — He was interrupted by a merry peal of bubbling, infectious laughter from the girl by his side. It somewhat dampened his ardor; but he continued, des- perately. We used to be sweethearts, you know, then. Her laughter subsided enough for her to exclaim — And, oh, Tom! Do you remember what fools we used to be? He gazed at her in astonishment. Er — er — yes — that is — No! We weren ' t fools at all, we - But, Tom, you were the one that said we were fools, not two months ago. I laugh every time I think of how much puppy-love we were infected with, then. It was too ridiculous. But- — but, Alice, remonstrated the bewildered, erstwhile, heart-breaker, you see — I — that is I ' m in love with you now! The girl looked at him a moment in silence, seriously, as if trying to fathom his rather shallow thoughts. As if amused by what she saw there, two be- witching dimples appeared, and again she laughed lightly. Tom, she said, will you tell me one thing, frankly? Yes, dear. [87 Instantly her expression grew serious. Look here, Tom, she said, I have not given you permission to use any endearing terms toward me, and — I — don ' t — wish — you — to — do — it. Do you understand Her smile returned. The question I was going to ask is, ' How man}- girls have you told that same thing to in the past twenty-four hours ' ? Tom was off his guard. Not but -that is, none but you. he eagerly remonstrated. Er, Tom, she said dryly, go back to college another year, and practice on your city friends; and then, if you get to be a good actor, why some of these girls might believe you. You see, I have heard your impassioned speeches from the lips of — well, two other girls. Come, let ' s go, there ' s Fred waiting for me now. Handsome fellow, isn ' t he? she added mischievously. O. R. C1911. THE EMPTY .MAIL BOX Dedicated to A. L. Harris I turn the key and peep within. And, old mail box, you ' re empty again: Just fifteen times I ' ve been out here, And there ' s nothing in you but atmosphere. Instead of a letter of a dozen pages, There ' s nothing in you but the dust of ages. I ' ll lock you up, and throw away the key. For that little girl ' s gone back on me. SOME NEW COMMANDS IN DRILLING Blair. J. R. — Forward pass, march! Whittle, A. C. — Twos by right, march! Clark, O. M. — Forward, guide north, march! Dominick. W. Ct. — In standing at parade rest, always throw your weight on your hind feet. Sanders. H. K. — Change feet, march! How the Bull Section Spent Last Summer Brandon — Persuading Indiana hens to enter the ministry. Blake — Fighting flies and grandstand mosquitoes. Barnett — Keeping that Westminister postmaster busy all the time. Brockington — Brushing and petting hens. Clark — Enjoyed high life on horseback. Fleming — Instructed Southern mountaineers in the ways of righteousness. Green — Trying to demonstrate to an Abbeville girl how one and one make one. Sanders — Verifying the saying, The man behind the plow. Shealy — Threading needles and turning sewing machines. Watkins — First here, then there; first this, then that. Whittle — Waiting for time to pass away. Selections from the ' Nine Classics ' . A SCHOOLBOY ' S LIFE A boy hafter to go to school to learn how to read write and spell. When they start to school they hafter start in the first grade and bill them- selves up. The y hafter study hard and know their lessons don ' t they will hafter set in while outher boys are out at pleay. They hafter study all kind of books to learn anything at all. When they get threw with the old field school then they go of to college and study hard to make there classes. Sometime they hafter walk four or five miles to school and when they get there their feet are wet and no stove to dry them so they hafter set there all day with wet feet and probably bee sick. But at college they have good buildings and good heaters to keep you dry and warm, so it is mutch better to study hard at home and prepare your self for college in your yung days. When you get threw school then you can get you a job of work most any where so it is better for you to go to school and study. A well educated man can get a job most anywhere. There are a place for any educated man to get a job. So it is best for any boy to study hard and try to get threw college. DANGERS OF AX EXGIXEER There are a grate many dangers in all engineering, some are not as danger- ous as others, electricle and locomotive engineering are the most dangerous, I think. There are locomotive engineering, electricle, civil and stationery. The locomotive engineers are in danger of boiler busting, running of the track, running into open switches, headins, running into trussells, that have been washed away — and other things. A electricle engineer are in danger of touching something through a mistake and get killed. Civil engineering is not much dangerous, but they sometimes they get killed, bitten by a poisonous snake, shot through axident, and other different things. The stationery engineer are in danger of the boiler busting, something brak- ing and hitting them, something falling on them, getting tangled up in the belt, and other things. I prefer electricle engineering. THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD The Vicar of Wakefield had two boys and two girls and two little children. Their names were George and Moses and Sophy and Olivia. One night Mister Primrose ' s house burnt up, and just before the roof fell in and Mister Primrose run in and got the two little children and just as he got out the house fell in. One time Mister Primrose got in jail and George came to the jail and woke his father up. Him and another fellow got in a scrap and George come to his farther all bloodied up. 190 0 From a Professor ' s Scrap Book---Facts The roufe rodes has bi n fixt. Dedd soldiers that had been slain. Irvin, while a mere child, like to steal off from home. rougheon — ruffi an . A fowling piece is an instrument to catch fowls with. The witches wife is named Mary. The nun, she is a timid animal. Dear Sir — the matter in which you preferred will be recently attended to. Sing — brother-in-law Plu — bretheren-in-law. The other horse did not get frightened, but as soon as the other horse started to run, he started to run also. Argument is intended to prove that which is false is true. I found his family consisting of the young lady, who had gone in swimming with him and a sweet little baby. A little maiden with a fair complexion of about sixteen summers. Metaphor is a compressed smile. Stevenson ' s first books were mostly friction. The most of his works were in short poems and tails, none of which are very long. Redundency is using unnecessary words for which we have no use. The warmth of the weather has came. His views about the shape of the earth was round. On one occation he went on a bigamy expedition, and then committed suicide. Washington Irvin made a scour of the country. Auto — pertaining to; as, autograph, pertaining to graft. The dogs announced that the coon had gone up a tree by changing the tone of their yelp. We went up the track and tried to stop it. The change of the point of view should never be changed. Sing. Solo. Plu. Duet. Duchess — a female Dutch man. For sale — Baby carriage, slightly used — Going out of business. Wanted — A boy to take care of a herd of cattle of excellent morals. Lost — Near Clemson College, one greased pig. Had no marks on his ears except a short tail and a crooked leg. 191 A Talkalogue at Dinner Hour Watch the wagging of the jaws Six hundred jaws. What a world of work they ' d do Without a pause! Watch them pulling, biting, teasing at a piece of hull at noon: While the waiters are a-lunching, Here we go to them a punching For more beef, in busy tune. Keeping time, time, time. In a gorgeous, hungry rhyme. On that endless mastication that so regularly draws Up and down the jaws, jaws. Jaws, jaws, jaws, jaws. Up and down with trying energy, the jaws. CONCERNING THE MESS HALL Never judge the quality of the food by its appearance. If you do, you will miss some of the best things on the menu. When the adjutant makes a slip of the tongue in his announcements, it is the duty of everybody to cheer him loudly — excepting only the O. D., who will search out and report anyone who does not make noise enough. When you go to dinner, do not forget your raisins. They are the best part of the pudding. Remember that you can get part of the bull, all the time, and all the bull part of the time ; but never be deluded into thinking that you can get all the bull all of the time. It is strictly forbidden for anyone to leave the dining parlor on nights before holidays or big days without spinning several plates on the floor. Always bring out a handful of bread to throw at the O. G. and Sergeant of the Guard at the doorway. That is the purpose in having them posted at those places. Watch your neighbor who has been getting all the milk for the last three times. When he looks around for a waiter, add enough salt to his food to give it a German taste. If you have sufficient nerve, you may go directly into the kitchen after some- thing to eat ; but if you have sufficient gristle, you need not go, for you won ' t get anything else. Do you see that ' 08 innovation of pinetops on every other table ' Touch them not. for though They toil not neither do they spin, yet they draw a salary of one dollar per cadet, every month. Cadets not able to provide themselves with rock-crushers will be forced to become disciples of Fletcherism. 192 ®Ite ®iger VOL. Ill CLEMSON COLLEGE, S. C. FEBRUARY 27, 1909 NO. ALL NIGHT SENTINELS LADIES ' COMMONWEALTH Put on Everywhere ORCHESTRA ARRIVES Give Excellent Recital HAZING ABOLISHED YOUNG PROFESSORS At Last Have Enjoyable Smoker Nothing to Eat in Mess Hall Two Cadets Leave College to get Married FOR THREE WHOLE DAYS but Fail to Growls Heard from Everywhere FIND AFFINITIES DR. MELL and CAPT. MINUS PROF. BRAMLETT ORDERS Discuss Welfare of Cadets Cadets Away From Store Two Rats Seniors all Buy HAVE BLOODY SCRAP About Mess Hall Fare THREE VOLUMES ENTITLED Shakespeare ' s Plays CADETS TAKE SIDES And Applaud Loudly A Cadet Found Who Knows HOW TO BE A COMMANDANT HARVEST MOON FULL ENTIRE FACULTY Halloween Dreams Told Forbid Cadets to By all at Breakfast GET DRUNK PROF. DOGGETT Gives all Seniors a P in Dutch While AT STATE FAIR Cadets Remain Sober and Come Back OVERFLOWING WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS Of River Attracts Much Attention From the Trip 193 KM BI £0 © The ' 09 Machine Governor — Contessor Clark Crank — Snipe Sanders Eccentric — Hump Spratt Wasted Energy — Tommy Hunter Igniter — M c I ver Extra Piece — Boyce Wolff Belt — Bookety Odom Fly Wheel — Byars Lubricator — Doc Reeves Seat — Teague Stuffing — Wootan Fire Box — Willie Green Hyrne Safety Valve — Peggy Shuler Sand Box — Leander H. Green Blower — Prep Harris Sparker — Strick Coles Gas Pipe — Far Bissell Sucker Chamber — Little Carl Baldwin Overflow — Shack Shealy Head Light — George Keitt Nozzle — Early — Chamness Fuel — E. H. Wood Air Brake — Aunt Rachel Graham Whistle — Jim Covington Belle — Shoat Pridmore A FEW MOTTOES ' Shoat — On to Pendleton. ' Bookety — Don ' t do to-day what you can put off until to-morrow; for someone may do it for you. ' Pompey — If you see anybody named Pompey, that ' s me. ' Leander — Be sure fruit-stands are not street cars. ' Sarge — What did she say? ' Hump — Don ' t worry, for to-morrow may never come. ' Bran — Do others or they do you. ' Wood — I would if I eould--but my suspenders are too short. i 95 0 =a §agg TtThere was a great Captain nam ' d Hyrne, Who could never abstain from a burn. (£ His carriage was such That when by you he ' d brush, You ' d, turning, exclaim, Well, gosh durn! TIThere was a young fellow named Far, Who in German was truly a star, When the Prof said, Why, Pard, Do you study so hard? Said the class all together, He-haw! Tlf here was a professor named Col. Who taught us Alchemy infol. When he skipped in his book, Flem the tall timber took, And guessed against hard luck etol. TTThere was a professor named S — , Who truly was death on the C — , When his monthly review The students came to, They cried in their torture, Oh, D — ! 196 Jarring the Immortals ENEATH the sublime blueness of the skies, stepping to the music of the spheres, walked three great Patriarchs. Their hoary heads were bent in meditation. The aged Patriarch, carrying under his arm volumes of the world ' s masterpieces, was saying in distress, I fear I see my finish; I find in here, as he tapped with his finger a Clemson College Chronicle, masterpieces written by E. H. W. — to which my Venus and Adonis, etc. would fade into nothingness. I hereby believe I shall have to yield him my place as master of the literary world. And the old man sobbed aloud. I, too, have my greatest rival at that place, broke in the thoughtful old soldier, with a heavy Roman sword about his waist. The way that great cap- tain of Co. B handles a company, will make my expeditions into Gaul sink into oblivion, and the battle-scarred old warrior, covering his face with his hands, wept bitter tears of agony. Like both of you, I have my only rival in the oratorical world at that place, mumbled the stooped old man, as he shook his white head in despair. What will my feeble efforts against .Esehines amount to, when compared to that silver-tongued orator ' s immortal speech upon the extermination of that ' ferocious animal, ' the mosquito, and the old orator was almost convulsed with agony. The three walked on in silence for a few moments. In an instant, Caesar ' s face brightened, as he cried, I have it! and all stopped, simultaneously. Let us organize this world, he said, and we shall run things our way. How are you going to do it? asked Demosthenes. We ' ll use the Clemson College classmeeting method on them. You nomi- nate me for president; and, when the question is put, we ' ll all halloo ' Aye, ' as loud as we can howl. They ' ll think everybody is voting our way. Then, when I take the president ' s chair, Shakespeare, you nominate Demosthenes for vice- president ; and, if they have got on to the game, and yell ' No ! ' as loud as thunder ' I shall say the ' ayes ' have it and it is so ordered. Mr. Demosthenes is Vice-Presi- dent. In the same way we ' ll pull Shakespeare in as Sec.-Treas. Do you think that will work? The question was useless; Demosthenes and Shakespeare were slapping Caesar on the back saying: Work! You have a head like a brass tack, Caesar. Sure, it ' ll work. And it did. 197 1 Bran ' s Undelivered Letter The following letter was found the other day by the Monster. My dear miss — I am so glad I met you the other night. I sure did enjoy myself. I like to enjoy myself. I speck you will be surprised to get this but as you ' re so sweet, I thought I ' d rite to you and try to cut Pareham out. I noticed the other nite that as soon as the waiter introduced me to you, old Pareham got up and I took his seat; I put rollers under several boys down there; I didn ' t talk to but one girl that I seemed to love and I guess that you know who it is, if you don ' t know, it is yourself. I told Pareham this morning that I ' d give him my fountain pen and some chewing gum as boot, if he would not go with you anymore. I believe I think more of you than Pareham does. You must write to me and tell me whether you will be his ' stute or mine. But remember, I love you more than Pareham does, because I bought a box of candy for you before I seen you. That box of candy ought to have been good for I paid ten cents for it. I havn ' t paid for it yet, but I soon will pay for it. I had a fight the other day. I gave him a good whippin. Me and Pompey are the strongest boys in school. Don ' t you like a strong man? I will close. I will send you some more candy soon. I am a Junior, I don ' t know whether I shall leave here another year or not. Thoufore close write soon Yours faithfully Bran 198 V ' 199 f K 2 % i !iiB.i | Meeting of Pendleton Guard Association Willie Bookety W. F. Prep Odom, president of the association, leaning back in his chair, looking over his glasses, as a certain professor is wont to do when there ' s hoss laugh brewing, says, The secretary will please call the roll. The secretary commences: Robt. Erskine E. Goody Blake, Leander Gratitude Herman H. Green, John Jackson Skeeball H. Runt Wilson, W. Camel Hump She-no-mova-da-feet Spratt, etc., etc. Sir, the roll is called, and honorary member Jas. Shoat C. Pridmore is absent. He ' s gone to Pendleton, croaked the stuffy president, adding, The secretary will read the minutes of the last meeting. The following resolutions were considered and adopted: Whereas, Jas. Prid. Prep Shoat C. Pridmore did not go with the Pendleton Guards last April, but has most emphatically and conscientiously shown his approval of our worthy deed by going at every available and unavailable opportunity since, be if resolved ist. that we elect him an honorary member in good standing; 2d, that we secure for him a standing permit to visit Pendleton; and be it further resolved, that we have his ears set farther back so he can smile broadly enough when he commences to dance with a certain young lady. It was unanimously adopted. Any corrections? Approved. At the next meeting every member shall be present, therefore we do now adjourn till after Mr. Pridmore ' s permit has expired, and he has too many demerits to get another rap! rap!! One, two, one, two. Hi, yi, yi! Hi, yi, yi! Shoat! Shoat! Shoat!!! The Conservation of Energy GENERAL LAW Work like a Turk for the first two weeks. Pretend, at least, to pay atte tion in the classroom, and never rubber through the window at passing calico — unless you are quite sure that the Prof, is looking the other way. Keep a note- book for each subject, or (as I always did) use one for all of them. Write notes — even if they are to your girl, when the Prof. does not say anything worth putting down (as is quite often the case). At all times, appear to be interested and attentive. Thus, either you will not be called on again, or, else you can stuff just any old thing down the teacher ' s throat. DETAILS FOR CONSERVATION OF ENERGY Prof. Morrison: Ask a clear question, which is half knowledge; but be sure to stick to the substance of what your author says — not what you say or what somebody else says, and boil it down. Dr. Brockett: Turn off the water, and give your undivided attention. Never make a jay-bird out of a canary, and always remember that five cents is to a package of peanuts, as a peck of apples is to a bushel of brickbats. Prof. Poats: Kindly remember that I=| Dr. Hall: Hasten the work along as rapidly as possible. Capt. Minus: Let it transpir e in the course of human events, that you have it distinctly understood, as he has, repeatedly reiterated and reiterated over and over again, several times, that he is in authority here, and that what he says goes, lest you bear the consequences of your rash act, and walk it out. Don ' t be stiff and formal. Walk up to him, slap him on the back, and say, ' Hello, Josiah, old sox ! ' You can ' t imagine how he ' d warm toward you ! Dr. Calhoun: Pretend, at least, that you believe all that he says, and, under pain of flunking, never allude to the possibilty of such things as fairy tales or fables. Be sure to go out upon the track. Major : Don ' t be stiff and formal: you will hurt his feelings. Just walk right up to him with a smile, nudge him in the side, and murmur, Ma-ag-n-visent, ' Major ' old fellow, no divvigulty whatever! Give us a chew! You ' d never dream how friendly it would make him feel toward you. My Valentine w. C P -, on November 14, I pop ; O matter how the wind may blow. February flays come too slow To closer link my heart with thine. Since you have promised to be mine. When winter time is cold and bleak. Your warm and tender heart I ' ll seek; I ' ll closer link my heart with thine, Since you have promised to be mine. On this the 14th of November, Now of thee I Will remember. To send to you a valentine. Since you have promised to be mine. And when the veil from spring shall rise. And all the flowers greet my eyes, A wreath of flowers I ' ll entwine Around your brow — dear Valentine. Goodwin Baldwin Institute FOR BOYS Fifty-fourth Session begins September 20, 1909 TRY A JUG OF GRAHAM ' S BEST Made seven years ago at the reliable distillery in Lake City, the home of pure whiskey for half a century. Awarded blue ribbons at last State Fair by all Clemson men. Address JAMES OTTIS GRAHAM, Distiller, when you desire an order. Notiss Prepares boys and young men for trades; such as. sawing logs, manufacturing bullets from tin foil, and the decocting of mountain i am a notery republic now an i am repair- dew. Two competent teachers. Location ed to do all kinds of work such as sining desirable and just one hundred and ninety- oficile papers an notises an i make a spccilty seven miles from station. Catalog with of tiing nots makeing the prise of whites complete information furnished on applica. a quarter an for nigers three. tion to yours truly. FRAXK FLEMING, B. S.X.Y.Z DOCK REEVES, X I ' WANT AND LOST COLUMN C WANTED MATERIAL FOR THE og ANNUAL. EDITOR IN CHIEF. SUM OF MONEY to pay for the ' 09 annual. Business Manager. TWO PECKS OF POTATOES, seven gallons of potato juice daily, and other articles in proportion, in order to keep in a healthv condition. C. E. BALDWIN. TO KNOW HOW Ainslee crossed the wire fence. HAYSEED SENIORS. A POSITION AS FARM OVERSEER. bv honest, industrious, sober young man. LEANDER GREEN. LOST AND FOUND 5 LOST — A hat in Columbia. LOST — A heart in Sleepy Hollow. J 0. GRAHAM. A. L. HARRIS. ?04 Anybody ' s Magazine Vol. XXXIX. JUNE, i 9 4 g No. 3. THE SPIRIT WORLD By FRAMLIN HARLAND Author ' s Note; — Are there spirits f In the following article I wish to make known the results of the research of some of the leading scientists of the day into that mysterious realm of occult phenomena, the Spirit World. As surprising and astounding as some of my statements may appear, I wish to emphasize the fact that I have the evidence of the leading scientists of the day to back every word of the appended article. 1 acknowledge with thanks the services rendered by our medium, Mrs. Sally Graham, and by my co-workers, Rev. T. B. Reeves, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church of Peyankatank; Prof. Shoat Pridmore, Ph., D. A.M., Ph. O.O. L.,X. Y.Z., E. T. C, Dean of Pendleton University ; Mr. II ' . Campbell Spratt, M. E., F. R. S., B. U. S., M. G. R., and Major Contessa Clark. For the sake of the reader, I shall use the conversational style, in order to present the seance as nearly as possible as it happened. THE SCIENTISTS GATHER WITHOUT, as the wintry twilight rapidly darkened into night, the great flakes of snow con- tinued eddying silently down. In the ruddy glow of our cherry log fire, the reverend Doctor meditatively drained his third glass and filled a fourth. I could tell by his expression that fond memories and tender recol- lections of the college days, which we had just been discussing, were surging about that great old tobacco heart of his. Just across the hearth, lost in a maze of retrospection, his magnificent head bent low upon his breast, his fingers absently clasping the dead stump of one of my Per- fectos, sat Prof. Pridmore — no longer the dashing half-miler of forty years ago. We had sat thus for perhaps ten minutes, when our meditations were suddenly interrupted by the sound of a rapidly approaching aeroplane ; and we hurried out just as one of those mighty monsters of the trackless blue sank slowly and gracefully to rest at our very doorstep, and a distinguished- looking little old man in a long-tailed coat and a silk hat stepped nimbly down into the glare of our radium lights. For a moment, all of us stood regarding the newcomer in surprise. Then, as he began to execute a little jig upon the pavement, to the accompani- ment of those inspiring words, Like- a-dis, like-a-dat, like-a-dis, likc-a-dat, she make-a-you sm-i-i-le! with cries of Hullo there, ' Hump ' ! we seized Mr. W. Campbell Sprat, M. E., F. R. S., B. U. S., M. G. R., etc., from all corners of the compass at once — hands, coat- tails, high hat, gold-headed cane, and all — and hurried him in to our fire — and other warming things. 20() Anybody ' s Magazine ( Scarcely were we seated, however, when I chanced to glance out of the window to see the queerest looking turnout that it has ever been my lot to behold. There, sandwiched in between Dr. Reeves ' newest model dirigible and Sir Hump ' s latest aeroplane, just in front of Professor Pridmore ' s now antiquated White Steamer, was an old-time two-wheeled ox-cart, the motive power of which was gingerly furnished by a dejected looking steer, with abject melancholy depicted upon his every feature. Perched upon the single seat, which the cart boasted, meditatively regard- ing the scene before him, his eyes filled with mild wonderment, his long gray beard adrift in the snowy wind, sat an old patriarch, clad in jeans, homespun, and brogans. A second glance sufficed. With boisterous cries of Hello there, Contessa, old girl! every man Jack of our dignified group ran out and dragged Major Clark, political econ- omist, scientist, the Tolstoy of Amer- ica, The Sage of Lexington, in to our fire. Here the corks soon began to pop once more ; and under the influ- ence of our fountain of youth, the Major ' s cheeks — long since unaffected by mere corn or rye — soon took on the jovial pink of forty years ago. Gentlemen, I said, rising, and rapping upon the table, as soon as everyone was comfortably seated, the meeting will come to order. As you know, we are gathered here to night to carry out some experiments which will, in all probability, revolutionize the world, and necessitate a most radical change in our conceptions of science, philosophy, and religion. Under this roof — Gimme sum suds, interupted the Professor, thickly — Under this roof, I repeated, is Mrs. Sally Gra- ham, whose reputation as a medium is world-wide. To morrow we are to report to the world, through the Ameri- can Psychical Society, the results of this night ' s work, and upon our con- clusions, the work of the past ages will stand or fall. Shall we, gentlemen, (with a wink to ' Hump ' and ' Contessa ' ) proceed to my private laboratory, and hold the seance ? Breth-hic!-ren, said the Doctor, rising unsteadily, I am-hic-very glad to be with you this-hic-sunny sa— hie night. I cannot let slip this-hic-oppor- tunity without making a few remarks on temp-hic-erance. I — Mr.- hie -Chairman, interrupted Prof. Pridmore, upsetting his chair in rising, I-hic-wanter make er speech, too, I — I got de-hic-floor! railed the Doctor, reeling angrily. You ain ' t, contradicted the puzzled Professor earnestly, you ' ve got de mantel pi ere! And if yer don ' t-hic- hold it mighty tight, you ' ll get de floor. (Scornfully) Doc. Reeves, you ' re-hic- drunk! The two debaters were about to come to actual blows, when, with a wink, Contessa suggested a toast to the Spirit World. Yes, they would drink one to the Spirit World; and to show their affection for the said sphere, for each other, and for every- thing in general, these dignitaries fell into a warm embrace. Then, upon trying to be seated collectively upon one chair, which seemed to them, some- how, to be two, each sat upon the wrong one, and both got the floor. Finally, however, we started for the laboratory, (which we reached by going out of one door of the sitting-room, and coming back in through the other), the erst- while combatants bringing up the rear, each with his arm cast affection- ately about the other ' s shoulder, singing in high cracked voices those immortal old lines: The Spirit World 207 We drink our drink. And we think our think. And the world goes round Like a skating rink ; For there comes a night. When we all get tight, And the water wagon Is a lonesome sight — For there comes a night, When we all get tight ; And I ' m glad when it comes, Aren ' t you— u— u? Then the Doctor would call for the next stanza, and they would sing it all again. As soon as all were safely seated, I ushered in our medium, a lady of medium size and uncertain age, with dark, rich chestnut hair, and a perfect olive complexion. In a moment, I saw that she had played havoc with the Professor ' s all too susceptible heart; and even the staid old Doctor became very solicitous of the medi- um ' s comfort, insisting that she prepare and strengthen herself for the coming ordeal by taking a sip of something stimulating, which he poured from a decanter. Just to encourage her, and to be sociable, he and the Professor drank once more to the Spirit World. Hump winked at Contessa, Con- tessa winked at me. I winked at both of them. Everything was work- ing beautifully. Gentlemen, said I, remember, the eyes of the whole world are resting upon us — And upon none fairer than thou, sister, whispered the Doc- tor. You ' ve got em all-hic-skinned! whispered the Professor into her other ear, in no wise to be outdone. Gentlemen, I continued, let us proceed with the seance. First, we will bind Mrs. Graham, by means of this silk thread, to her chair in such a way that she cannot possibly move without betraying the fact. Now, I will turn down the lamp — you will note, gentlemen, that the room is quite bare, with the exception of its furnish- ings! There. are no possible sources of fraud. Now we must wait for the trance to descend upon our me- dium; in fact, I think it is already here. The medium sank comfortably back with a luxurious sigh, and began to snore musically (?), while her head gradually sank upon her breast. ' ' Doctor ' and Professor, I said gravely, it is for you to decide what shall be the conclusions of the world with regard to occult phenomena. The eyes of the world are upon you. Be accurate in your observations ; for the Major, who is a magistrate, will take down every word that you say. Swear them Major. The Miracle of the Moving Furniture ' Doctor! ' Professor, stand here. Major, you and Spratt hold their hands. Now, I complete the psychic circle. Hold! stand steady, Professor! Now, how does the furniture behave? What ! Marching around in a proces- sion ! Marvellous ! I have seen the same thing. The table reels? You think it ' s drunk? Wonderful! Marazini,and many others have reported the same. My Etheric Double Here, ' Hump, ' you complete the circuit, while I stand off a moment. Now, gentlemen, look closely; do you see anything strange about me ? What ! two of me? Are you quite sure? Just alike! Miraculous! ' Hump, ' how many of me do you see? Only one! Major, do you see me at all? No, replied Major, hastily looking away. Wonderful! Frankly, gentle- men, how can you account for this? 208 Anybody ' s Magazine ■Cj Spirits. ejaculated- the reverend Doctor. Spirits. whispered the Professor tensely, as he mopped his brow. Spirits, echoed the Major, winking at me. Yes. Spirits. agreed Hump. What Dr. Reeves and Professor Pridmore Saw Through the Agency of Spirits. Now gentlemen, recline upon this couch, and tell us what you see and hear. Shut your eyes and hold these megaphones to your ears. What ! begin- ning to come already ! Indeed! Hands groping out of the darkness? Ah ' the astral hands described so lucidly by Xicholi. Yes. all of us have seen them. Indeed ! The devil dressed in an olive-drab uniform? Yes. I ' ve often seen him myself! And who is with him? Well, well! who ' d have supposed it. after all the good advice he used to give us? What! beckoning for you to jump in? Don ' t you do it? ' Doc- tor. ' don ' t you do it! That ' s all right. They shan ' t get you — yet. Is he? Well. I ' m not so much surprised this time! He never did set himself up as a saint. What ' s he doing? In conjunction with George Washington, telling-er -yarns to amuse his Satanic majesty? ' Bet he can beat either one. Is he? But I don ' t see how they ' d get a track down there. Oh. a good cinder one? I see! Well, what about ' Lean- der. ' and ' Pompey. ' and ' Skee. ' and all those electricals? What! forty nights farther down ' And how about the ' Hayseeds? ' What! ran them out be- cause he couldn ' t get anvthing out of ' em! Well. Well. Well! ' that is a joke! I always did hear you ' d do the same thing in the next world that you do in this. So they ' ve got him in the livery business yet. transporting pas- sengers from the Styx to Hades! Well, well! What! just one more cell atjthe very bottom that you can ' t see into? You needn ' t hold me so tight. Oh, I see! They say they ' re saving it for you. Waiting for you with a warm welcome! ' Well. I guess you ' d better wake up! Xow dry it with this. Pretty cold, eh? Oh, that ' s good for you! Xow, let ' s get to bed. Wake up ' Sister Sally, ' and tell us how you like being a woman. Say, fellows, he ' s boozy, too! Well, lets turn ' em all in! Ten minutes later, very much amused over the success of our joke, Hump. Contessa. and I went into the library, lighted our cigars, and, after a hearty laugh over the evening ' s escapade, sent off the following wire- less: To the HAYSEEDS. Perry Miley. President. At Large — World. Gentlemen: — The dinner will be served on board Luther Byar ' s House Dirigible next Friday, at your expense. Your champions are upstairs, still in the Spirit World. When we left them, Dean Pridmore was complaining of seeing — not snakes. but procession of peafowls, wearing Tarn O ' Shanters, high-heeled slippers and real lisle thread onyx hosiery. Sister Sally made a great medium ; but she became so enamored of her part, that she, too, suc- cumbed to Bacchus. Adieu until Fri- dav. THE WINNERS. Little Stories From Real Life THE SPOLIATION OF THE BEE GUMS (Thomas Babbington Macauley) AN act inconsistent with all mercy, justice, or consideration ; an act prompted by the selfish thoughts of personal aggrandisement, and by the inordinate desire for confiscation ; an act reeking with the diabolical concep- tions and machinations of minds fouled by years of treachery and false dealing; an act out of accord with all laws of humanity was about to be committed upon the innocent. Innocents who had by their honest labor gathered and [gleaned from broad fields a fabu- lous hoard of treasure. In their mystic palace at Fyzbad, was the treasure stored, and thither came the spoilers with their instru- ments of terror and torture to confis- cate, and appropriate for their own base use. Such injustice, greed and avarice the world had never known, and never — Say, Bob, this dad-bummed lock is so strong I can ' t pick it to save my life, and this log chain is so heavy, will never be able to break it. I don ' t see how in the deuce we are to get at this honey. Malkie will be here, directly, and ketch us sure. Well, Tom, you started this raid, and now you ' re goin ' to take the cold- feet, and leave it for me to finish. No, dad-bum if I am, Bob, but all I know, it ' s the dad-bummedest bee gum to get into that I ever heered tell of. The two worthy spoliators con- ferred together for a few minutes, and then a plan of action presented itself to the mind of the versatile Tom. I got it, Bob! See that telephone pole lying over there? We ' ll just batter the gum with that. You ketch one end, and me the other. Now come on, and let ' um have it! Crash ! Buz-z-z-z Zip. Ouch!!! Help me, Bob! . ' ' That dad- bummed queen bee stung me on my lip ! Hush, Tom hurry up and get your bucket full of honey; I got mine nearly full now. Hurry, man! Come on! Gee! yonder comes Malkie, we got to run now. Hold on to your honey, Tom! And they legged it, with Malkie in hot pursuit. But the winged-heel Tom, renowned in all circles for his speediness when in flight, tripped in a vine and was thrown, while his lum- bering companion, following close be- hind, fell heavily over him. Both presented a honeyed spectacle as Mal- kie dashed up. Robbed my bee gum, did ye, ye bloomin ' idiots? It ' s to Judge Hook s for you. Come on! Sequel State of South Carolina, 1 In the Court of County of Oconee. J Common Pleas M. Malkie versus Thomas M. Hunter and Robert A. Harris. Suit to recover damages. Verdict: Thirty cents from each de- fendant, to be paid plaintiff. 209 « Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave! GAY bursts of contagious laughter leapt above the incessant chat- ter of a hundred happy young voices. In the glare of the brilliantly lighted hall, the costly Parisian gowns, and scintillating diamonds of the ladies, stood out in dazzling contrast against the more somber tones of the blue dress coats and white duck trousers of the gentlemen; without, the restless ' chug chug of constantly arriving autos burst discordantly upon ear; a fairer exhibition of beauty and wit. of strength and valor, would indeed have been hard to find. (Alas, kind reader, only too late. I discover that I have given myself away: for where, save at a Clemson Faculty Reception. could so goodly a gathering be found?) Gosh darn! ejaculated Shoat (we shall call him Shoat Jones. since he begged so hard that his real name should not appear. If you really wish to know his real title, just ask anybody in Pendleton. He is right widely known over there). Gosh darn! repeated Shoat, Whatcher call that in the blue dress ' (ice. she ' s a pippin! From Greenwood! ' Why. Pard. I ' ve got to meet that child! Will yer? Good! Delighted. I ' m sure. Miss L . Yes. isn ' t this fine? So nice for the faculty and the students to get in touch with one another, you know. Say. Bill. Mrs. told me to ask you if you could come and help her a min- ute. Awfully sorry to bother you, old man. Yes. Clemson ' s all O. K. — especially when certain people honor the receptions with their presence (his smile and glance are particularly fetching). Will I? Thank you, in- deed I will! Almost famishing, you know. Caramel, please. Yes — . Oh. say, you ' re from Greenwood, aren ' t you ' I have lots of good friends over there. Do you happen to know Miss Rose S ? Oh. do you? She ' s going to college over there? You say you know everybody in Greenville? I thought you were from — that is, of course I said Greenville — going to college in Greenville. Yes (laying his trap with malicious care), a tall blonde, with black hair, and dark eyes, and rather short — just a trifle small for her size. Yes. I ' m so glad you ' re such good friends. Tell her that I ' ll be over — if the trains run Christmas. And. say. don ' t forget that item, your- self (again his glance was killing) ! What! Couldn ' t find her. Bill? You don ' t say so! Guess she got someone else to help, and forget all about sending for you. The ladies in charge have so much to think about, you know. Miss L . Yes. I know she didn ' t mean any- thing by it. What! You say Mrs. isn ' t here at all? Well, well, how careless of me to have confused her with someone else! I never can keep people ' s names straight. Yes, isn ' t it difficult ? Yes. I do, too — never forget a face, and never re- member a name. That fits me exactly. So glad to have met you. Miss L . Will I. Miss ? Starving. I as- sure you. All my friends are treating me like a red-headed step-son this evening. Nearly famished, you know, etc. (with more of those alligator smiles). Good-night! Didn ' t time just fly! Good-night. Good-bye. Miss L . Don ' t forget to give Miss S. those messages (and the hypocrite wore an expression of grave sincerity. I know, because I was there). All right, I certainlv won ' t. Mr. — er! Brown( ? Oh. yes. Rose told me to be sure to meet Mr. Brown . Good-bye! Good-bye ! 2IO Headquarters, Oct. si, igo8. General Orders No. 23. .,„ Par. I. All sentinels, on post, shall require each cadet crossing his post to give All right. Thiswill signify that said cadet is crossing the post for a legitimate and authorized purpose. By order, CAPT. J. C. MINUS, Commandant. .4 right, sentinel. This from a tall, hungry-looking young fellow hurrying down the hall as if he were going to a fire (or Y. M. C. A. social). The sentinel turned wearily, muttered a reply, and looked back in the direction from which he expected the next relief. The cadet glanced hastily around and then, with a smoothness that bespoke much practice, slid into a nearby room. Say, Tom, he exclaimed, just received your note ; thanks for the invite. Golly! what a whopping big cake! Sure, I ' ll take a piece of chick- en — No, my box hasn ' t come yet! Heard from home to-day — Come Tues- day, I suppose . .4 right, sentinel, A nonchalant Senior Private strolled coolly toward the sentinel. Official bus- iness, he murmured as he drew near. All right, returned the senti- nel, and smiled knowingly as he watched the S. P. enter a room to the accompaniment of — Say, Jimmie, get those problems for ' Sam Earle ' ? What! you did? Bully for you, brother! You know I worked on the blasted things nearly fifteen minutes. — Hear from Miss — —yet? Oh gw ' an — ain ' t she the peachiest-just ! I ' m sending her a bid to the ' hop ' — . -4 right, sentinel. Said the straight, military captain who ' lit up ' men for changing smiles while at attention ( ! ) . The sentinel sa- luted with grave decorum, and watched the captain enter the room of a recruit, a few doors farther down the hall. R-a-t! came that ringing voice, have you finished copying that ex- periment for me? — The deuce you haven ' t! — Well have them done by to- morrow, or it will mean Over a chair — with Tevi on top! .4 right, sentinel. Thus spoke the clear-faced, straight- forward, young Y. M. C. A. man, as he passed in a brisk, business-like man- ner. Bible class he volunteered, as he entered a door directly in front of the guardian of law and order. Hello, ' Peg, ' came from the room entered — bring the chips? Yep. Mac has a deck. Draw or stud? 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Although untoward circumstances prevented our fully carrying out our plans, we feel sure that the following department will be of the greatest interest to many of our readers, and sincerely hope that the Alumni department of future Clemson Annuals may be well filled. - 1 4 °=0 The Schenectady Club of Clemson Alumni HE history of the Clemson Club of Schenectady began when Mr. C. B. Mahaffey, Class ' 98, entered the Testing Department of the General Electric Company in Septem- ber of that year. He was the only representative of our College at that time in Schenectady. On account of his good record in the department, he was soon made foreman of one of the tests; and the Company, desiring more men like him, accepted the application of his classmate, Mr. J. D. Maxwell, Jr. These men, by their successes, gained for Clemson a foothold in Schenectady which made possible the formation of an alumni chapter. In August, 1900, Mr. Mahaffey was transferred to the Department of Light- ing Engineering, and, pushing himself rapidly to the front, was soon given an important position in the Denver (Col.) office. Subsequently, Mr. Mahaffey left the employ of the Company, and is now Consulting Engineer for various corporations, having his headquarters at Colorado Springs, Col. Mr. Maxwell left the Testing Department to enter the Sales Department at the Atlanta (Ga.) office. He, however, soon left the employ of the Company; and after various experiences is now Superintendent of the Spartanburg Railway Company, and President of the Anderson Gas Company. Early in 1905, there were twelve Clemson men here. Four of whom, Messrs. P. G. Langley, ' 96, M. J. Elder, ' 99, A. J. Mathis, ' 99, and D. G. Lewis, ' 03, feeling the need of some means of drawing the men closer together, began discussing the possibility of oranizing a Schenectady Chapter of the Clemson College Alumni Association. As a result of their efforts, a call meeting was held on February 1 8th, the following alumni attending: Messrs. P.J. Langley, ' 96.M.L. Elder, ' 99, T. K.Glenn, ' 08, J. H. Roddy, ' 01, E. G. Campbell, ' 02, W. T. Sneed, ' 02, T. S. Gandy, ' 03, B. H. Gardner, ' 03, W. A. Holland, Jr., ' 03, D. G. Lewis, ' 03, Vann Livingston, ' 03, and A. J. Mathis, ' 99, at that time the only married man. At this meeting, it was decided to form a club, the object being to effect a continuation of the associations formed at College and the promotion of education by the presentation of papers on and the dis- cussion of subjects of interest. To accomplish this purpose, a committee was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws embodying the above objects. At a subsequent meeting held March 1 1 , the Constitution, as presented by the committee, was adopted and officers were elected. Mr. P. J. Langley was unani- mously chosen as the first President; Mr. M. L. Elder, Vice-President; and W. F. Snead, Secretary-Treasurer. This completed the organization of the chapter, the above-mentioned men being the charter members. 2I 5 6 During 1905, the following names were added to the club roll: V. B. Hall, ' 04. John Maxwell. ' 04. R. L. Link, ' 05, J. C. Richardson ' 05. B. F. Lee, ' 05. V. Baker, ' 04, J. P. Tarbox, ' 04, and D. H. Sadler, ' 03. On May 30th of this year, the club held its first social function, a picnic at Saratoga Lake. The first annual banquet, as required by the Constitution, was held on December 2nd at Keeler ' s Hotel in Albany. At the annual business meeting. February 3. 1906, Mr. Langley was re-elected Fresident, Mr Mathis was elected Vice-President to succeed Mr. Elder, and Mr. Glenn was elected Secretary- Treasurer. The course in the Testing Department has no definite length, and we find (few men who stay in Schenectady more than two years. For this reason, the club roll is continually changing, the old men leaving and new ones taking their places. In 1906, Mr. Roddey left to accept a position with the Southern Power Company with headquarters at Charlotte, X. C. Mr. Lewis was transferred to the Chicago Office. Messrs. Gardner, Campbell and Livingston also left about this time. In September of this year, the club attained its maximum membership, the following names having been added: C. S. Schirmer and A. A. Gandy. ' 05, and W. Beckett, S. P. Harper, M. A. Savage. G. B. Holland. T. F. Barton. W. S. Bas- kin. W. H. Shumpert and P. H. Adams of the class of 1906. Mr. Glenn was the next member to leave Schenectady, going to the Con- struction Department at the Atlanta Office. Mr. Mathis was forced to leave on account of his health, and has since died. Mr. John Maxwell accepted a position in the Construction Department at the Philadelphia Office. Mr. Hall left the Company and entered the employ of the New York Telephone Company. Mr Salder accepted a position with the Southern Power Company with headquarters at Charlotte. X. C. Mr. Shumpert went to his home in Xewberry, where he has charge of the Xewberry Light and Power Company. The second annual banquet was held on Xovember 3rd, at Keeler ' s Hotel in Albany, at which Mr. D. G. Lewis, of the Chicago Office, was guest of honor. At the third annual business meeting, held on February 2, 1907, Mr. P. G. Langley was re-elected president; Mr. T. S. Gandy, who had been elected to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Mathis, was re-elected Vice-President; and Mr. V. Baker, who had filled the unexpired term of Mr. Glenn as Secretary-Treasurer, was re-elected. The third annual banquet was discussed and committees were appointed to take charge of the details. On April 20th, this banquet was held at the Edison Hotel, Schenectady. s Summer soon arrived; and. with it. the men of 1907 — G. H. Folk, A. S. How- ard, S. R. Rhodes. J. W. Hicklin, and E. B. Plenge, all of whom entered the Testing Department. At the regular meeting in September, the above men were elected to membership. At this meeting, a committee was appointed to revise the Constitution 216 Mr. W. Beckett left the Company on account of his health on October 7th. In December, Mr. C. C. Schirmer left the Company and went into business in Charleston, S. C. At the annual business meeting, February 1 , 1908, the report of the committee on revising the Constitution was heard and the new Constitution adopted. Offi- cers were then elected for the coming year: Mr. T. S. Gandy, President; Mr. V. Baker, Vice-President, and Mr. W. A. Holland, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer. Three members left Schenectady in 1908 — Mr. M. L. Elder, Engineer in the Transformer Department, went to the Transformer Works of the Company, now located in Fittsfield, Mass.; Mr. W. S. Baskin, who went home, is now conducting an Electrical Supply House in Abbeville, S. C, and Mr. V. Baker, who accepted a position in the Sales Department at the Philadelphia (Pa.) office of the Company. Mr. R. L. Link was elected Vice-President to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Baker ' s departure. The first marriage after the organization of the club was that of Mr. W. F. Sneed and Miss Grace Sutter of Scotia, N. Y., in September, 1905. The next was that of our President, Mr. T. S. Gandy, and Miss Marion Barnes of Schenectady in April, 1907, and in October, ex-President P. G. Langley and Miss Grace Trout- man of Pottsville, Pa., ware married. January 1, 1909, finds the following names on the club roll: (over) 21 7 Schenectady Club of Clemson Alumni T. S. Gandy, ' 03. President R. L. Link, ' 05, Vice-President W. A. Holland, Jr., ' 03, Secretary-Treasurer P. H. Adams, ' 06 T. F. Barton, ' 06 E. B, Dibble, ' 05 G. H. Folk, ' 07 A. A. Gandy, ' 05 vS. P. Harper, ' 06 A. S. Heyward, ' 07 J. W. Huklix, ' 07 G. B. Holland, ' 06 P. G. Langlev ' 96 E. B. Plexge, ' 07 J. C. Richardson, Jr., ' 05 S. R. Rhodes, ' 07 M. A. Savage, ' 06 W. F. Sneed, ' 02 218 c =ggf4) c i a Washington Chapter, Clemson Alumni B. R. Tillman. Jr.. President L. E. Boykin. Yice-I resident G. F. Klugh, Treasurer J. P. Tarbox. Secretary MEMBERS Bowex. Jack. 1896 Mech. Elec. Rawl, B. H., igoo Agri. Boykin, L. E.. 1005 Agri. Swygert, G. H.. 1898 Mech. Elec. Breazeale. J. F.. 1896 Agri. Tarbox, J. P., 1904 Mech. Elec. Klugh, G. F.. i 901 Agri. Tillman, B. R.. Jr., 1896 Agri. Martin, B. H.. 1906 Agri. Tolbert. H. D.. 1898 Mech. Elec. Moss. J. M.. 1906 Agri. Ward, S. ML, Jr., 1902 Mech. Elec. McCreary, J. A., 189S Mech. Elec. Wylie, J. C. 1903 Mech. Elec. Pearmax. S. D., 1900 Textile Young, T. B.. 1903 Agri. HONORARY Hon. B. R. Tillman Hox. A. F. Lever ASSOCIATE C Chas. E. Chambliss W. D. Wall. C. A. C. H. Metcalfe B. J. Wixgakd. S. C. U. W. T. Farrott, C. A. C. c=r33 ■ ■ S ■=s A Clubs 223 ■ 4) 224 Senior Civil Engineering Society L. de B. McCrady, President J. T. Folk, Secretary and Treasurer R. E. Adams J. C. Covington J. H. Earle W. J. Evans W. C. Pitts McQ. QuATTLEBAUM H. L. RlVERS HONORARY MEMBERS S. B. Earle Prof. Hale Houston R. E. Lee T. G. Poats 225 @ Senior Electrical Science Club E. Chamness F. W. Smith R. A. Harris J. L. Marshall Y. C. Spratt T. M. Hunter C. M. WOOTAN J. P. McMillan A. Jones, Jr J. H. Wilson J. H. Lesesne H. W. McIver J. S. H. Clarkson R. A. Fetzer E. H. Shuler P. M. Gee W. G. Dominick 226 « a) iTft Junior Agronomy Club S. O. Pegues, President Professor D. X. Barrow Colix McLaurin, Vice-President H. F. Bethea B. D. Boykin . F. L. Gandy E. C. Martin C. McLaurin R. E. XlCKLES S. O. Pegues E. H. Pinckney J. S. Pyatt J. X. RlDGILL . H. L. Reaves J. D. Shuler . F. G. Tarbox R. E. Xickles, Secretary and Treasurer Puss ' Lovely ' ' Yap ' . . . . Ed ' Buster and Tub ' Bob ' .- Pig; Laniellibranch ' Chick or Hen ' Cyclops ' The Baby ' The Bird or Polly ' Box ' 228 mm Junior Veterinary Science Club President, L. W. Summers Vice-President, W. A. Barnett Secretary and Treasurer, E. J. Thornhill MEMBERS P. A. Baxley S. E. Evans R. P. Henderson H. S. Johnson W. J. Marshall A. A. McKeown 229 The Junior Electrical Science Club T. R. Sally. President Albergotti, W. M. Britt. D. C. Chapman. F. W. Clayton. D. B. FULMER, T. Fcrtick. G. C. Green. F. B. Kelley. S. O. McCown, F. 0, MlDDLETON, C. F. K. Easterling, Secretary Lee, P. E. Plenge. H. D. Reid. J. C. Ryan. G. D. Sims. M. D. Stephenson. J. T. Sullivan, S. B. Townsend, C. P. Webb. L. D. White. W. P. 230 Junior Civil Engineering Club Crum, W. C. Baker, F. R. Burton, G. A. Boone, L. C. Byrd, N. E. Floyd, G. T. Gantt, J. J. HlGGINS, V. B. Hill, J. L. IIVDRICK, O. A. KlRBV, J. E. McDavid, A. Robbs, C. M. Roberts, C. P. Robinson, W. A. Shuler, J. D. Seabrook, W. E. Trott, C. H. 231 t=rwM 4) Senior Tennis Club J. H. Wilson, President J. P. McMillan, Secretary MEMBERS G. W. Keitt L. P. Bvars W. G. Hyrne W. C. Spratt Junior Tennis Club V. B. Higgixs, President A. McDavid S. 0. Pegues E. C. Martin E. L. Sumner J. T. Stevenson J. L. LaRoach R. E. Nickles, Secretary and Treasurer F. L. Gandy H. L. Reeves S. B. Sullivan J. L. Hill E. J. Thornhill R. P. Henderson 233 t== fr K D c H a! u ' 5 c H X W C 2 i — £-1 fe S u s- w O Pi Q w Ph ' i U : n w a o z o o « a •« c CO « £ 6 w £ o a go y. o 22 O v. o 02 pi! O d ° s J £ oi a THW I, [ 2 35 Senior Dancing Club ( H. L. Rivers. Vice-President R. E. Adams L. P. Byars R. E. Blake S. Coles E. D. Clement O. M. Clark J. C. Covington W. G. Dominick J. T. Folk H. H. Greene A. L. Harris G. W. Keitt S. Coles, President T. B. Reeves, Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS J. H. Lesesne J, P. McMlLLIAN J. C. Pridmore T. B. Reeves H. L. Rivers W. C. Spratt F. W. Smith H. K. Sanders J. A. Teagle B. E. Wolff J. H. Wilson 236 SENIOR DANCING CLUB 237 German Club ( ( I Coles. S.. President Lesesne, J. H.. Vice-President Boy Kix. EM. Boykix. B. D. Clement. E. D. David. S. S. Fetzer. R. A. Gantt, J. J. Hanckel, W. H. Hill, J. L. Jones. A. McCreary. E. A. Mc David. A. Pinckney. E. H. Reeves. T. B. Robinson. W. A. Smith, F. V. Stokes, L. S. Allen. W., Secretary Tobin. L. P. Walker, R. H. Wolff, B. E. Wolfe, R. S. Sumner, E. L. Bedell, A. S. Lawton, M. S. Xeuffer, G. A. Team. J. L. Kirby, J. E. BlSSELL, P. L. Arthur. M. W. Blackwell. J. W. Desportes, F. A. Nicholson, V. S. ui ■Kp 0 W 239 Cotillion Club L. P. Byaks. Vice-President T. D. Graham. President H. L. Rivers. Secretary and Treasurer - J. D. Graham, Leader J. F. Stephenson S. O. Pegues L. P. Bvars T. R. Salley G. W. Keitt K. Easterling L. L. LaRoche C. F. MlDDLETON H. L. Rivers I. H. Grimball E. C. Haskell R. P. Henderson P. E. Lee G. D. Ryan C. McLaurin J. S. H. Clarkson L. W. Summers G. E. Lachicotte L. D. Webb H. L. Reaves W. G. Dominick F. R. Baker R. P. Jeter F. H. Jeter C. B. Farmer V. B. HlGGINS H. C. Twiggs J. C. Pridmore F. W. Chapman 0. B. Brodie T. C. Redfern N. F. Sanders S. S. Abell G. Marshall H. D. Plenge W. C. Spratt J. H. Wilson J. P. McMillan S. Y. Tupper R. Morrison W. G. Hyrne J. A. Aull W. G. Pekkv R. E. Blake F. E. Shroder D. C. Britt W. P. White 240 % 241 mm 4 Junior Dancing Club Stephexsox, J. T., President ( Hill, J. L., Vice-President Allen, W. Baker, F. R. Baxley, P. A. Barxette, V. A. Becker, A. J. Bethea, H. F. Boykix, B. D. Boykix, E. M. BUCKXER, J. M. Carothers, J. N. Chapman, F. Y. Clinkscales, H. R. Clayton, D. B. Easterlixg, K. Evans, S. E. Floyd, G. T. Furtick, G. C. Gaxtt, J. J. Greene, F. B. Hexdersox, R. P. Higgins, V. B. Hodge, W. M LaRoche, L. L., Secretary and Treasurer Hydrick, O. S. Inman, C. F. Johxsox, H. L. KlRHY, J. E. Lee, P. E. Martin, E. C. McDavid, A. McLaurin, C. McKeown, A. A. MlDDLETOX. C. F. NlCKLES, R. E. Pegues, S. O. Reid. J. C. Reayes, H. L. Rogers, L. D. Robixsox, W. A. Roberts, C. P. Ryan, G. I). Sims, M. D. Summers, L. W. TOWXSEXD, C. P. White, W. P. H !42 g 243 Sophomore Dancing Club W. M. Haynsworth, President R. W. Lowery, Secretary Altman. L. B. Anderson. H. W All. F. H. Brodie, O. B. Britt. S. L. Boone, L. D. Bissell. P. L. Beaty, H. C. Castles. G. T. Cannon. Y. E. Chapman. A. O. COLCLOUGH, I. X. Cooper. H. P. Cantwell. P. W. Coleman. R. M. Connelly. W. R. Cohen. O. R. Dayis, H. S. Eagerton. H. C. Epps, M. H. Farmer, C. B. PULMER, H. Garrett. W. C. Gilmore, J. L. Gettys. B. W. Ginn, W. X. Gilliam. C. R. Hodge. W. F. Hardin. L. H. Henderson. YV. X Hanckel. W. H. Harrison. L. C. Jones. W. S. Jenkins, Jos. E. Jenkins. E. S. Jacobs, H. H. Ketchens. C. E. Lykes, C. S. Lykes, F. V. Morrison, R. I. H. Gri.mball. Treasurer Marshall. G. L. Marshall, T. S. McLure. L. C. McIntosh, R. J. Osbourn, W. Perry, W. G. Roddy. M. M. Riley, J. A. Rast, F. M. Sherard, J. F. Sandifer, T. B. Stokes. W. E. Schroder, F. E. Tobin. L. P. Venning, S. G. Wheeler. J. J. Williams. T. D. WlNGARD, J. O. Woodward, H. M. 244 GLEE CLUB Frof. W. M. Riggs, President T. C. Heyward, Secretary and Treasurer. H. H. Bruxsox L. C. Boone A. T. Beaver D. L. Bisskl E. P. Crouch F. P. Caughman F. W. Crisp R. H. Fike J. D. Graham J. P. Lewis R. W. Lowery W. W. Kirk, Manager C. T. Latimer C. W. Marstox T. L. Ogier T. C. Robertson L. G. Richardsox E. H. Shuler S. H. Sherard F. B. Wise G. W. Weathersbee Geo. Warren W. N. Wells 2 45 MISS STRIBLING, Sponsor Pendleton Guards J. P. McMillan. Chief Abell, S. S. Adams, R. E. All, F. H. Anderson, H. W. Arthur, M. W. Beatty, H. C. Beatty, D. C. Becker, A. J. Bell, T. E. Blackwell, J. W. Bolt, A. C. Boone, L. C. Boone, L. D. Boulware, D. L. Boulware, J. R. Boyd, J. F. Britt, D. C. Bull, J. H. Burton, G. A. Brockington, W. J. Brown, S. M. Chamness, E. Clayton, D. B. Clement, E. D. Cohen, 0. R. Colclough, I. N. Coleman, R. M. Cooper, H. P. Corbett, L. W. Covington, J. C. Cromer, H. W. Crum, W. C. Davis, E. I. Dukes, O. O. Easterling, K. W. F. Odom, High Chief W. J. Sheelv, Bugler BRAVES Elkins, M. B. Epps, M. H. Evans, C. D. Evans, S. E. Ezell, J. F. Ezell, W. D. Fairv, C. V. Fant, G. C. Fant, A. P. Folk, B. P. Foster, W. W. Fulmer, T. Fulmer, H. Gage, J. H. Gandy, F. L. Gandy, S. A. Gantt, J. W. Garner, G. D. Gillam, C. R. Ginn, W. N. Gray, W. R. Green, H. H. Green, F. B. Hale, P. S. Harris, B. B. Harrison, J. W. Haskell. L. C. Haynesworth, W. M. Herbert, W. W. Head, N. 0. Herriot, H. A. Hiers, J. T. Hodge, W. M. Holiday, E. L. Inman, C. F. Jenkins, J. E. Jenkins, E. S. Kay, L. M. Keith, J. B. Kelley, S. 0. Kirby, T. A. Kitchens, C. E. Knox, J. S. Lawton, J. G. Lawrence, B. F. Lenoir, S. I. Lindler, L. S. Lokey, C. F. Lowery, R. W. Lykes, C. S. Mackintosh, R. J. Martin, H. H. Mappus, J. H. Mays, E. D. Milev, P. Miller, S. L. Milling, J. C. Morrison, R. Mitchell, J. E. M. Murray, J. D. McCord, O. P. McCord, G. L. McCrady, L. B. McKeown, A. A. McLure, L. C. Nance, J. Opt, R. A. Owens, B. F. Parks, J. P. R. E. Blake, Chief Perry, W. G. Pyatt, J. S. Reames, M. M. Redfern, T. C. Reese, F. L. Riley, J. A. Rogers, L. D. Ryan, G. D. Sandifer, T. B. Schroeder, F. E. Shell, A. C. Sompavrac, E. A. Sondley, C. M. Spratt, W. C. Stevenson, W. J. Stokes, W. E. Stribling, R. A. Sullivan, S. B. Tarbox, F. G. Thornhill, E. J. Tobin, L. P. Townsend, C. P. Trott, C. H. Venning, S. G. Wakefield, H. S. Wannamaker, W. J. Watkins, D. W. Webb, S. M. Wichman, F. P. Williford, F. A. WiUiford, L. M. Wilson, J. H. Woodward, H. M. Wright, W. B. 246 °=iggf « « x - Motto: • ' 5 . George am King Arthur Merlin . . GUINEVERE . . Stricker Coles Boyce Eugene Wolff 248 Knights Sir Bedevere Sir Bars Sir Gawain Sir Trist am Sir Launcelot Sir Gallahad Sir Kay Sir Lucan Sir Perceval Sir Bois Sir Lionel Sir Ector Sir Hector Woodward Allen Bolivar De Saussure Boykin Elias Miller Boykin Robert Allison Fetzer Allen Jones, Jr. . John Hunter Lesesne . Louis de Berniere McCrady Albert McDavid . Edward Hall Pinckney William Alexander Robinson . Lawrence Salley Stokes . Ralph Henry Walker Russell Simmons Wolfe 249 Les Connoisseurs Motto: Eat, drink and be merry; for to-morrow you may be broke Colors: Chocolate Brown and Orange Yellow Password: Triscnit Place of Meeting: Dive ' 120 Time of Meeting: Midnight Chief Occupation ' : Eating, Drinking, and Joking Xun-a-la-Chocolate Sta-le-Crackers MENU Wenecdher Foodle-de-Doodle Stickit-tome-Candy MEMBERS J. D. Murray, ( J. D. ) J. H. Wilson, ( Skeeball ) J. P. McMillax, ( Jim ) W. C. Spratt, ( Theo ) L. P. Bvars, ( Luther R. P. Jeter, ( Poteham ) W. G. Hyrne, ( Willie Green ) HONORARY MEMBER William C. Crum, ( Bill ) c=r j 0 • _£ Cigar Club R. E. Nickles, President L. C. Langston, Vice-President G. L. Marshall, Secretary and Treasurer A. E. Hamlix A. P. Fant S. B. Sullivan Thad Horton J. P. Major J. D. O ' Bryan 251 « « Night Riders Motto: Make our own regulations Time of Meeting: Whenever necessary Object of Meetings: To punish obedience oj regulations R. E. Blake. Ringleader MEMBERS (i. M. Barnett L. B. Brandon W. J. Brockington O. M. Clark F. Fleming H. H. Greene H. K. Sanders W. J. Sheelv D. W. Watkins A. C. Whittle 252 4 % Possom Hollow Orchestra Beall, H. W., Comet Clayton, D. B., Guitar Elkins, M. B., Mandolin Ferguson, J. B., Violin Fulmer, T., Violin Osborne, W., Bones Rogers, E. S., Mandolin Wright, W. B., Mandolin Wingard, J. O., Guitar 253 • — 5 U. S. of E Company OFFICERS J. E. Kirbv. Tige. President R. H. Walker. Speedy. Vice-President R. Morrison. Jojo, Sec. andTreas. MEMBERS Abell. S. S.. Da o Caxtwell. P. W., Jimmy Browx, S. ML, Fig - Eant. A. P.. Ape Cannon. W. E.. Gun Grimball, I. H., Ike Sullivan, S. B., Stool 2 54 t=nm (3 4 The Happy-Go-Lucky Thirteen Motto: ' Taint no use Object: Easy Life Colors: Claret and Champagne K. Easterling H. D. Plenge M. D. Sims, President T. R. Salley J. C. Reid V. B. Higgins, Sec. and Treas. J. T. Stepenson L. L. LaRoche E. L. Sumner C. M. Robbs L. D. Webb W. A. Robinson W. P. White 255 § Ten of ' Em Abell, S. S., President, Dago Brodie. 0. B., Vice-President, Pete .Morrison, R., Sec. and Treas., Jo Jo ' Craig. W. D., John D Connelly, W. R., Bill Harris, T., Dear Wilson, T. B., Rat Boyd. J. F.. Flip Wilson. H. F., Bubber Crawford. W. S.. Shell 256 V Anti-Chanticleers Object: To undo the misdeeds of the former Chanticleers Motto: Never too late to do- -anybody Eddie Thorxhill. Fresidcnt Ralph Walker, Vice-President Deax Garxer, D. H. Counsel for Defense ODD-JOBBERS Jeems Bull. H. D. Tobe Tobin, L. R. Buss Owens One H Woodward, No. 5. 257 Abbeville County Club Greene, President Reese Latimer Graves Bradley Blake Casox Wakefield Deasox Harper Gilliam LOMAX Hill Mc David Haskell Xickles E VAX ' S Britt Axdersox DeBruhl Penxell Neuffer Wakefield Cromer Calvert 258 Bamberg County Club D. P. Folk, President J. A. Riley, Secretary C. R. ' GlLLAM H. H. Stokes W. E. Stokes, Treasurer C. S. Folk H. C. Jennings D. B. Hill 259 c m ' ( I R 1 ■ Cherokee County Club Bottom row. left to right Thomas A. Kikrv. ' 13 George W. Byars, ' 12 Eugene H. Wood, ' oc; Claude F. Inman, ' 10 Middle row. left to ri ht C. Scaife Patrick. ' 13 Jesse B. Kirbv, ' 13 Louis H. Hardin, ' 11 William T. Dye, ' 12 Top row, left to right Wallace W. Foster, ' 11 Forrest A. McCraw, ' 12 Floyd L. Ross, ' 11 Emanuel S. Rogers, ' 12 260 ra 4 Greenwood County Club H. L. Rivers, President R. P. Henderson, Secretary and Treasurer Blake, J. Z. Dean, W. P. Davis, E. I. Jennings, W. Marshall, G. L. Marshall, T. S. Marshall, W. J. Roberts, C. P. vSherard, F. H. Sanders, M. F. 261 § D Mountaineers ' Club E. E. Gary, President MEMBERS C. E. Baldwin M. D. Berry J. A. Dew J. A. Goodwin O. F. McCreary W. G. Perry R. G. Stevens E. S. Hollidav R. D. COTHRAN 262 Laurens County Club J. A. Tkague, President W. C. Pitts, Vice-President Boulware, D. L. Bolt, A. C. Beeks. H. S. Crawford, J. T. Crawford. J. R. Cunningham, E. S. Freeman, H. A. Gray, W. R. Harris. R. A. L. C. Langston, Secretary Harris, J. G. Irby, H. G. Parks, J. P. Reeves, T. B. Stokes, F. F. Stokes, C. E. Shell, A. C. Wolff, B. E. White, W. P. We L BORN, J. V HONORARY MEMBERS Prof. D. X. Daniel Prof. C. X. McSwain -( 3 n Lexington County Club O. M. Clark, President J. D. Shuler, Vice-President L. S. Lindler, Secretary and Treasurer J. A. Barre O. B. Brodie H. O. Lindler Prof. Barre J. R. W. Lindler K. B. Shuler J. II. S. Wessinger J. O. WlXGARD HONORARY MEMBERS Prof. Sease 264 £«• Newberry County Club W. G. Domixick, President T. M. Hunter, Vice-President W. J. Sheely G. A. Burton V. P. Folk J. W. Waldrop J. Nance J. T. Folk, Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS G. W. Hearston F. W. Chapman W. N. Henderson O. Jacobs J. W. Gary L. S. Burton 265 Oconee County Club Motto: Mountaineers are always jree men Time of Meeting: When the booze jug is jull Place of Meeting: Where the Revenue Officers never go ROLL OF MEMBERS Baknett, G. M.. Booze King Harrison. L. C. Smuggler Barnett. W. D.. Money Changer Davis. W. C. Spendthrift Lowerv. R. W., Spy Davis. Dean. Crack Shot Knox. J. S.. Cam;) Keeper Lewis. A. P.. Bullet Moulder ' Stribling. R. A.. Distiller Davis. W. R.. Assistant Redfern. T. C. Doctor Stribling. J. X.. Sawyer 266 Saluda County Club „A. C. Whittle T. Fulmer H. Fulmer J. J. Wheeler 2 4 6 8 H. F. Padget A. H. Buzhardt S. M. Webb J. R. T. Blease I 3 5 7 i From left to right, in order, by numbers) 267 : ( Spartanburg County Club D Heldmann. M. EZELL. J. F. Ezell. W. D. Becker. .W S Becker. A. J. Cannon, W. C. KlRBY. J. E. Reid. J. C. Foster. W. W. Harrison. J. W Boyd. J. F. Burnett. M. Allen. W. Harris. H. L. OZBORNE. W. Lee. P. E. Johnson. F. W. Page. L. R. Earle. O. P. Irvine Caldwell. J. C. Hayes. W. W. . ■ C=7pE 4 York County Club Motto: A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not of the Pierian spring. OFFICERS Brandon, L. B., President Blair, J. R., Vice-President Adams, T. C. Adams, A. X. Carothers, J. N. Farris, C. B. Farris, C. L. Hutchinson, C. S. Harris, T. Hoke, P. W. Barnette, W. A., Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Lawrence, B. F. Parker, T. M. Simms, M. D. Sandifer, T. B. Sadler, R. E. Steele, E. P. Tompkins, D. 169 ( '  Jt c: 270 clmotolebgment liS? fe 1 3fe 36? ofc !)fc !■??■? £e Ic lcSt Jt l 3-C E? fe ' 3l(? 3fcT)tcoJi? ' bS? bfc 5fc ' fc ' ■£? ' ' , {i? 3fc 3fc fc ,l 3S?dt? I(? fc jli?Gfc , lfc ' ! ' i ' A i ' I ' ' A ' ' ' )!| ' ' l ' , ' t i ' jt ' , ' S ' ' ■ ' ' 1 ' it l - O ' ' ' GT tbe conclusion of our toork, toe, tbe Jloarb of Cbitors, besire to extenb our most sincere tbanks to all tobo babe assisteb us in our labors — be tbeir contributions of monep, time, or talent. Cspeciallp bo toe acbnotol= ebge our inbebtebness to iHr. . 4£. Jforscptbe (Clemson, ' 01), Jffliss C. %. Jforscptbe, anb $liss 21. C. Coles, for tbeir excellent contributions of art. Jfor tbe rest of our material, toe are inbebteb, exclusibelp, to Clemson talent. Wt babe enbeaboreb to sfjoto our appreciation of tbis aib bp reboubltng our oton efforts; anb it is our most sincere bope tfjat our labors map be retoarbeb bp tbe approbation of our eberp patron. Wyt Cbitors ! 7 I ■=t 9  1 - - • To Our Alma Mater From thg fotu winds of the heavei Thou hast brought vis from afar: With a mother ' s tender teaching. Thou hast made us what we are: May Clemson ' s chorus ever be, Alma Mater, praise to thee! When of ourselves we could not stand. When strength and courage ebbed away. The power of thy loving hand Sufficed our failing strength to stay. Enshrined within our hearts shall be, Alma Mater, Prayers for thee. As through the shifting scenes of life, We onward right our painful way. Above the din of battle strife. Our wills, our zeal, our strength to stay, This our battle cry shall be. Alma Mater, hail to thee! And as the tide of time rolls on. As changing fortunes we shall weave, May generations yet unborn Thy benediction still receive. May Carolina bend the knee. Alma Mater, e ' er to thee! 272 The Parting of the Ways The golden sands slip fleetly by — Fall softly, one by one — O ' er hill and valley, casts his rays The low descending sun. The last bright ray of dying day, In golden garb bedight, Each passing crystal on its way Bathes in its mellow light. Just as the sands asunder dart, When they strike the steep decline. So, on the morrow, we must part. Old friends of Nineteen Nine. Like them, we ' ve struggled side by side, Adown life ' s path to start, And now, upon the morning-tide, Like theirs, our ways must part. Like them, may we our missions fill, As we our paths pursue, Through weal or woe, through good or ill. Like them may we be true. And when, at last, our course is run, When by our works we ' re tried, May we, as they, again be one Upon the other side. 2 73 w •-« ■■ W - f ...A ' :■■■ rTvr i ri3B ,.ii - ' . --. .-i .- - v..-..- .-.,. - . ;, .. ,...:, ,; TT : „ ,. .... .. - .. .-. .. . ... . .U.. ..-.■ Jl Adieu oftly fall the evening shadows, Soft the gentle breezes blow, Soft the whip-poor-will is sighing To his mate a love song low; Soft the moonbeams dance and dally, Filtered through a leafy maze, Soft the bugle-call, resounding, Breathes the Taps of College days; Soft the heart that beats within us, Soft the moist and misty eye, Soft the voice that echoes gently, Alma Mater, fond good-bye! GJ 274 327 0 ' 75 Dedication Taps Staff Senior Class Junior Class . Sophomore Class Freshman Class The College Military .... Athletics Literary Societies . The Chronicle The Tiger .... Y. M. C. A. . Literary .... Alumni .... Clubs .... Artists .... Acknowledgment Our Alma Mater . The Parting of the Ways Adieu .... Ads ..... 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The entire Corps of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy and students of a majority of the leading Military Schools and Colleges in the United States wear our uniforms. JACOB REED ' S SONS 1 424-1 426 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I CLEMSON 1 j Agricultural College j CLEMSON COLLEGE, SOUTH CAROLINA State Agricultural and Mechanical College | Course of Study The various courses of study are fully explained in the catalogues. Diplomas will not be issued to those who take irregular courses. In the Agri- cultural Department there are courses and equipments for pure agriculture, horticulture, botany, forestry, bacteriology, entomology, veterinary science, geology and mineralogy, dairying and animal husbandry. In the Chemical De- partment instruction is given in chemical science. In the Engineering Depart- % ment the courses are applied mechanics, physics, drawing, forge and foundry work, machine shop, electricity, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and Expenses civil engineering. In the Textile Department instruction is given in weaving, designing, textile engineering, dyeing, etc. The other departments are mathematics, English, political economy, history and military science. The deposit required from each student on admission is $70.33, except in the case of students who receive tuition free, when it is $60.33, which includes full uniform. Free tuition is given only to residents of the State. Blank applications for free tuition will be sent when applied for. After the first ■ deposit a quarterly deposit of $29.13 for pay tuition students, and $19.13 for % free tuition students is required at the beginning of each quarter. The quarters begin as follows: September 15, 1909; November 13, 1909; January 27, 19 10, and April 1, 1910. This gives a total of $158.07 per year for students paying tuition, and $1 18.07 P er Y ear Ior students who receive tuition free. These deposits pay for board, tuition, laundry fee, incidental- fee, medical fee and two uniforms. There are one hundred and sixty-five scholarships given to beneficiary students - desiring to pursue the Agricultural and Textile courses. Books and other neces- sary articles not mentioned will be furnished at cost. Each student is required to bring four sheets, two blankets, one comfort, six towels, two pillow-cases and one pillow. J For further information, address ?| I P. H. MELL, Ph. D., LL. D., President. f v CAPITOL COFFEE CO. I COFFEES s That Look Good Smell Good Taste Good Are Good AT FAIR AND HONEST PRICES A. -— W . -_- . -—. -_ . -r, -_— . J. J. GONZALES. President ■ -sit 414 GREENWICH STREET NEW YORK I) } WE FURNISH LEADING GROCERS, HOTELS AND COLLEGES % « 4 ■ 3 D. Horen Dawson Co.i nc WHOLESALE ■ S Sporting Goods % Guns, Cutlery Fishing Tackle Norfolk, Va. Chester, S. C. Capital $3,000.00 Solicits your work Advertiser Printing Co. § Laurens, S. C. I FERTILIZERS Georgia Chemical Works Augusta, Ga. ■ ■5J£ Agricultural chemicals and Agricultural chemicals and plant foods of every kind. The oldest and the best I PATAPSCO MASTODON I i r jj For Men who demand the Limit of Style V Regals set the pace {Made to measure, a specialty) Henderson- Ash more Co. I IQ N. Main St., Greenville, S. C. Our college boys are as full of style knowledge as a pepper-box of sneezes. p VEN if you ' re a connoisseur in the proprieties of dress you can be easily satisfied if you leave an order with our Tailoring Department, for your garments will contain the same dash, distinction and symmetry as those which drape the forms of the swells who promenade Fifth Avenue. Our Shoe, Hat and Furnishing Departments also contain many articles to tickle the fancies of college men. The modesty of our prices will sur- prise you. Greenville Clothing Shoe Co. G. H. Mahon, Prest. G. H. Mahon. Jr., Si 126 South Main Street Greenville, South Carolina : 4 ; t Young Man! What are you going to do? No matter what line of professional, commercial or scientific activity you enter after leaving Clemson, you can make no mistake in affiliating yourself with a strong Bank by opening an account at once. We are a Young Man ' s Bank — Young Ourselves — but see how we are growing. Began business July 1st, 1907. as successor to The Greenville Savings and Trust ' i Co., which began business a year earlier. The figures given below show how the de- posits have increased since the first institution was organized Greenville Savings and Trusl Co., July Is!, 06 Greenville Savings and Trust Co.. Jan. 1st. ' 07 Norwood National Bank. July 1st, 07 Norwood National Bank, Jan. 1st, 08 Norwood National Bank, July 1st, 08 Norwood National Bank. Nov. 27, ' 08 Norwood National Bank, Jan. 1st, 09 40,000.00 235,000.00 290,000.00 3J3 ,000.00 880,000.00 535,000.00 Norwood National Bank, Feb. 5, ' 09 650,000.00 T 60,000.00 We are growing every day. Come and grow up with us! The Norwood National Rank Total Resources, $1,000,000 00 of GREENVILLE, s. C. J. W. NORWOOD, Ptesidetit ' A. L. MILLS, Cashier S. A. MOORE, Ass . Cashier THE WISE HEAD ]Need never be told, but the man who don ' t know should always inquire where the Froper Togs are bought. ]This is the place where Everything in Men ' s and Youths ' Wardrobe is sold and once you receive this infor- mation and once you taste of our fair- ness your information will stand you in good stead. ]A11 mail orders promptly and cheer- fully attended to and our best attention given equally to small as well as large orders. Where you get the . . . Value .... L. ROTHSCHILD GREENVILLE, S. C. jjt . I) . IF IT IS THE GENUINE Royster FISH FERTILIZER $ IT WILL BEAR f OUR | TRADE MARK | !• w.r . REGISTERED. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ' ■ 1VU) )LC1 UUdllU KJ. t % substitutes — said J to be just as good NORFOLK, VA. a Buchanan-Scott Co. UP - TO - DATE CASH DEPARTMENT STORE FOR LADIES | TJULL line of Ready-to- A LSO, a large and care- - Wear Suits, Cloaks, ■ fully selected stock of Shirt-Waist-Dresses, Dry Goods, Notions, Party and EveningG owns, Laces, Embroideries, Waists, Furs. Millinery Hosiery, etc. TRAOE MARK «5fc Don ' t take F. S. Royster Guano Co. substitutes — said J j % The Celebrated Sorosis Shoes and Low Cuts Samples sent on request in any department and all Mail Orders % mplly attended to ■ BUCHANAN-SCOTT CO. § | 115 Maix Street GREENVILLE, S. C. | WE TREAT YOU I Hardware Wilkins, Poe, Co 212 S. Main St. Greenville, S. C. ]T Consult us before buying Gasoline Engines, y Saw Mills, Steam Engines, Boilers, Cotton Gins, Presses, and other machinery. Builders ' Hardware, Guns, Ammunition, Cutlery. :: :: :: Lombard Iron Works and Supply Co AUGUSTA. GEORGIA Foundry, Machine and Boiler Works and Mill Supply Stores, Engines, Boilers, Bridges, Roof- ing, Tank Towers and Building Construction; Cotton, Saw, Grist, Oil, Fertilizer, Cane and Shingle Mill Machinery and Repairs; Building, Bridge, Factory, Furnace and Railroad Cast- ings; Railroad and Mill Supplies; Belting, Pack- ing, Injectors, Files, Oilers, Shafting, Wood, Iron, and Steel Pulleys; Oil and Flour Mill Rolls, Ground and Corrugated. BOILERS High Grade Mill Boilers, Hartford Specifications, a Locomotive Tender Tanks, and Storage Tanks. Write you buy. bit ill lo Specialty. Oil, Car, us before Seneca 9 Mile: Hardware Stoves, Refrigerators, Ice Cream Churns, Cutlery, Guns, Cartridges, Base Ball and Tennis Supplies, Paints, Building Material, Fencing. .:. .:. .:. .;. Seneca Hardware Co. fELEPHONE 87 1 Hour Drive | Drink Greenville Bottled l Coca-Cola I i) ! - J. R. VANDIVER. Prts ' t and Treas ELLISON A. SMYTH. Vice-Pres ' l Asst. Treas D. S. VANDIVhK. Secretary Anderson Phosphate Oil Company Manufacturers of Cotton Seed Products Sulphuric Acid and Fertilizers ANDERSON, S. C. When in Anderson make Moore, Acker Co ' s Your shopping place, or send them your orders Always the newest things in Woman ' s Wear 101 South Main Street, Anderson, S. C. Pictorial Review Patterns 10 and iscts. Millinery a Specialty R. E. ALLEN  BRO. CO. JCORPORATED WHOLESALE GROCERS Hay, Grain, Fruits ? Produce Greenville, South Carolina ««• ;. S | For Sixty-four Years a College Book Store % BOOKS, COLLEGE SUPPLIES OF EVERY KIND • ■ A R T M A T E R I A L , F R A M E S A X D F R A M I X G % 1 he best 171 % I PRINTING ™ ™ E ALLIED ARTS I THE R. L. BRYAN CO. Two Stores on Main Street . . . ' . . . . Columbia, S. C. f, Clemson Students are always welcome here %. H .... .,,_ | Hardware M , f TV T W. - TT LARGEST STOCK Mill Supplies Machinery • jni i ir,L di t .n I nuust, i CARRIED BY ANY HOUSE Implements I and IN THE STATE % Agricultural Imnemenfs illJUlVlllVULJ Sullivan Hardware Co. I ANDERSON, S. C. $ • F IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN THE DAWN OF PEN SATISFACTION. FOR examinations, class-room notes and home study, a good foun- tain pen is the source of continuous satisfaction. It is one of those necessary pocket acquisitions that is always useful and leads to better work. Waterman ' s Ideals are made of the best materials and on a scientific basis. The wide range of styles, sizes and pen points makes possible the purchase of a style which will be permanently satisfactory. FROM ALL DEALERS LOOK FOR THE GLOBE TRADE-MARK: IT IS OUR GUARANTEE 8 School Si . Bo.ion 209 St.i. Si . Ch.c.io Q ' , 74Z M.rkel St.. S«n Fn • I 12 Golden Uni. Londo THE W. L. BRISSEY LUMBER CO. Dealers in and Manufacturers of all kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL Wholesale and Retail WE STUDY TO PLEASE WE WORK TO PLEASE WE DO PLEASE :: :: :: Our Motto: The best material possible at the lowest price possible. We respectfully solicit your patronage THE W. L. BRISSEY LUMBER CO. ANDERSON, S. C. - ' r; Hfr 3 5fc 5 7Mfr 3fc Agents for %; International Harvester Co. - Cortriglit Metal Shingles t£ Majestic Ranges • Born Steel Ranges $£ Jewel Stoves ancl Ranges -t!4 Sherwin-Williams Paint 4? Davis loc.i Paint ■ Cole M ' f ' g. Co. Machines % Superior Grain Drills ¥£ Acme Cement Plaster ■ Vulcanite Portland Cement - Bassett China ■? Knowles China ■ Blue Ridge Lime -5 American Field Fence Clauss Shears Hardware and Implements hurting to be sold We will be glad to hear from the Clemson Boys when needing goods in the hardware and implement lines. Spartan Hardware Co. Spartanburg, S. C. E. H. Evkrett, Pres. J. L. Ev erett, Vice-Pres. J. W. Everett, Sec. Treas. We have our own Photograph Gallery nr Half Tone Fngrauing Commencement invitations and Class Day Programs SAMPLES FOR THIS YEAR NOW READY 100 Wedding limitations, Engraved end Printed on Per- fectly White Paper, with envelope complete, . $7.50 Additional! 00s. ..... 2.23 LEADING HOUSE FOR MENUS. DANCE PROGRAMS AND INVITATIONS OF ALL. KINDS 1108 Chestnut Street, Philadelpia COMPARE SAMPLES AND PRICES ROBINSON THE JEWELER LET US QUOTE YOU PRICES ON ANYTHING SPECIAL YOU WISH MADE We absolutely Guarantee Prices and Workmanship J. C. ROBINSON CHESTER, S. C. Manufacturing Jeweler Machinery and Equipment for Cotton Mills O. A. ROBBINS CHARLOTTE, N. C. 4k | Your Coffee Xeed no longer cause you any Make it in vour usual way MORARA COFFEE Morara is brim- ful of Cup Quality and always Fresh— the sealed fin keeps it so. QfT buys a UlOC full lb. ■ AskyourGrocer for MORARA University of Goutrt Carolina COLUMBIA. S. C. -V. C. Mitchell. Ph .D.D.D., President One-hundred and fifth session begins September 22. iooq. Graduate School and Schools of Arts. Sciences. Law and Education. Degrees Con erred : A. M.. A. B . B. S.. L I LL B.. C. E.. and E. E. The Law School offers exceptionally t fine advantages to students desiring to ■ prepare themselves for the practice of law CHICAGO STEEL TAPES f and Leveling Rods. Lininq Poles % and Leveling Rod Ribbons and the unequaled 1 ETIWAN FERTILIZER of COMPANY, CHARLESTON. S.C ft Manufacture Eiiwan Cotton Compound, Diamond Soluble Bone and Plow Brand Ammonialed Fertilizers The well known Eureka Tape Repairer All plain. Common Sense Things for Field Use. I Send fat Illustrated Catalogue i CHICAGO STEEL TAPE COMPANY % 62 33 Cottage Grove Ave. CHICAGO, : . : ILLINOIS f i r i ;• $ $ STYLISH well hanging clothes com- mand attention. There is just as much difference in clothing as there is in people — some are expressive in their general appear- ance, they have character. Distinctive Clothes for Men and Young Men cost no more than the ordi- nary kind, ' tis simply in the judgment of selecting the style, design, finish, workmansliip, material, all contribute to the desired effect. CLOTHES SPEAK VOLUMES why not get the best? Our clothes possess an indescribable something which stamps them as high class. It is the result of Tailoring Art — applied by Tailoring Brains —to the best Tailor- ing Materials — they are designed and made by the celebrated wholesale Tailors SCHLOSS BROS. CO., of Baltimore and New York. The economy of Good Clothes lies in their longer service and superior appearance, and there are untold ad- vantages in always looking your best. Sold exclusively by DAVIS-ROPER CO. LAURENS, S. C. fc ' scm.essgRos cc - .t.0T?iC3;;fMtB?s MEDICAL COLLEGE of the State of South Carolina Charleston, S. C. MEDICINE and PHARMACY Four years ' course in Medicine, two years ' course in Phar- macy. Laboratories of Bacteriology, Pathology and Pharmacy recently enlarged. Control of the new Roper Hospital and the Dispensary service of the city, with the exclusive teaching facil- ities during the College session. For further information address ROBERT WILSON, Jr., M. D., Dean Corner Queen and Franklin Sts. in vrleston, S. C. «  «« « • - • • • ■ ■ ■ ■ •;- r . The Murray G W. Gignilliat Drug Company COTTOX WHOLESALE FERTILIZERS DRUGGIST Buggies and Mail Orders Receive Wagons Prompt Attention COLUMBIA. S. C. SENECA, S. C. SEXD YOUR ORDERS for FURNITURE see TO G. F. Tolly Son Livingston Co. c keapest Furniture House Wholesale in South Carolina Grocers and Ice WRITE FOR PRICES Manufacturers I2Q- 31-33-35 East Whitner Street Phon .- SENECA, S. C. ANDERSON, S. 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Monthly Edition, $ I. oo The Engineering Record The most valuable paper published for the civil and mechanical engineer. ■ % Publislied Weekly — S?.oo a Year J - $ Electric Railway Journal The undisputed authority on the construction, operation and management of city and interurban railways. % Published Weekly — $3.00 a Year I _ Sample Copies on Request Special Rates to Students 1 Our Book Department can supply any Engineering I Book Published 1 I McGraw Publishing Co. | 239 West 39 Street New York t 1 CLEMSON UTTI ' FSITY LIBRARY ft ft ft ft ft ■ s Gilreath Durham Company For Accurate Records ■-- ft ft ft ft ft ft -■-- ft ft ft ft -- ft ft ft Greenville, S. C. 3«weler$ and Silvmmiihs  £ China Art Pottery Cut Glass A specialty of gifts for all occasions. and we cater for high class special f all kinds: Medals. Rings. Badges, etc.. and cheerfully furnish designs and estimates. Your inquiries and your business cordially solicited. .4 _ £ Waterman ' s Ideal Fountain Pens of all business transactions mail your pay checks or other deposits to The Bank of Anderson for de- posit, and pay your bills b y check. Cne Batik of Anderson Capital $130,000.00 Surplus and undivided profits $190,000 00 This Bank studies how best serve each individual customer. ft -- ft -- ft ft ft ft - ft ft ft ft -- ft -- -- ft ft ft ft •; ft V