Presbyterian College - Pac Sac Yearbook (Clinton, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1901 volume:

I , ' K s.. ■ RECITATION HALL. Garnet and Blue Annual publica- tion of the Pres- byterian College of South Caro- lina J Published under direction o f Eukosmian and Philomath- ean Societies. J- 1900 « 1901 m D edicated to Rev. William Plumer Jacobs, D. P., the founder of the College-the faithful friend and pastor-the unselfish philan- thropist-the man rich in good works and many friends. j j A M. SMITH, L. B. STEPHENSON, H. E. DAVIS, L. W. BROWN, H. T. BROOKS, H. V. BOYD, DR. W. S. BEAN, J. W. I.H ' .i ' N A. L. JOHNSON. BOARD OF EDITORS J. W. Ligon, Editor-in-Chief . Assistant Editors H. T. Brooks, Eukosmian Society, A. M. Smith, Pi Kappa Alpha Jratcrnitv. W. Y Boyd, Philomathean Society, L. W. Brown, Phi Phi Phi Fraternity, Phof. W. S. Bkan, In faculty, A. L. Johnson, ) ' . M. C. A. Business Managers L. B. Stephenson, H. E. Davis. A. K. SI ' KN ' CKK, M, A., I ' RKSIDKNT. (3tectino . HE PERIOD of college life is brief, but it is an epoch which combines many happy days of youth with a few years of rapid mental development. Hence the memory of this time remains with us during our future years. The associations and friend- ships then formed are among our lasting possessions. It is to embody in permanent form sent of these associations that this volume is pre- pared. If its contents are not of supreme importance to all the world, they are still of much interest to those who have shared together the days ' of college life. The book contains not on- ly names and lists but groups and faces. Hereafter, there may be many changes in the faces collected together. Care and labor an I responsibility may mar brows and cheeks yet un- wrinkled with the sharply graven lines of character. Here we would treasure them as we know them. Perhaps, dear reader, you may not admire each one so much as we do. Remember that it is not given to each mortal to have the grace of an Apollo or the beauty and grace of a Hebe or a Veuus. You may not see as we see in these faces the light of youth, the gleam of fun, the sparkle of fancy and the glow of affection. Yet we know all these are there, and hereafter we can rastore them from these shadows. Something of the merriment of College life goes into these pages, many delicate threads connecting us together are caught up and united here. This book is not for the critic, but for ourselves and for our friends. In future years we may turn its pages with a sigh or a tear; a sigh for aspirations unrealized and hopes that with- ered, — a tear for those who were early called from strife to rest. But to-day we clasp hands glowing with life and look into each others fpces with the confidence of buoyant hope. We seek to preserve here a little of the sparkle and zest of college days, parhaps these pages may bring back to us some after-glow in the sterner strife of manhood. When the cares and dignities of life have been attained, when the young men are known as ' Doctor or Judge or Honorable M. C, and our sweet Co-eds have become fair, fat and forty, they will still feel about their hearts a pleasant glow as they look back to the months spent together in the classic halls of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina. jfacult of Instruction. 4 - A. E. SPENCER, M. A., President. [Central University of K entucky, Commercial College of Kentucky University. I Professor of Greek, French, and Commercial Science. REV. W. S. BEAN, M. A., D. D., (University of Georgia, Student University o Leipzig ) Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy, Political Economy. A. W. McWHORTER, B. A., (Roanoke College, Virginia, Student John Hopkins University.) Professor of Latin and English. A. V. MARTIN, B. A., (Hatnpden-Sydney College, Virginia, Student University of Virginia.} Professor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. J. W. DAVIS, B. A., M. D., [Presbyterian College of South Carolina, Medical College of South Carolina.) Professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene. REV. W. F. STRICKLAND, Financial Agent, and Professor of Bible. Boarfc of trustees. r a£ s ™ j resb terial flDembers. Rev. W. M. McPhketers, D D., Columbia, . .Bethel Presbytery. Rev. S. H. Hav, Clover, Bethel Presbytery. Rev. S. C. Bvrd, Columbia, Charleston Presbytery. Rev. K McCasIui.l, Blackville. Charleston Presbytery. Rev. Robert Adams, . Laurens, ..Enoree Presbytery. Rev. C. A. B.Jennings, Union, Enoree Presbytery. Rev. T- E. Dunlop, Georgetown, Harmony Presbytery. Tas. Reeves, Durants, Harmony Presbytery. Rev. D. M. Fulton, Darlington Pee Dee Presbytery. Rev. E. C. Baii.ey, Timmonsville, Pee Dee Presbytery. IRcsifcent flDembers. Rev. W. P. A. E. Spencer, Secretary, • G. C. Young. W. A. Shands, M. D. ]. J. Boozer, M. D. Jacobs, D. D., President, J. A. Bailey, Treasurer. .J.I. Copei.and, M. S. Bailey, W. E. Owens. 5t sketches • of • the • Faculty 5t PRESIDENT Almon E. Spencer was born at Tuskegee, Al- ■ • abama. He graduated with the degree of A. B. at C entral University of Ky. in 1SS3; and received the degree of A. M. from his Alma Mater in 1897. In 1891 he graduated in Book Keeping and Stenography from the Commercial College of Kentucky University. From 1S90 to 1S91 he taught the Reidville S. C, Male High School and was elected professor of Greek in the Presbyterian College of South Carolina in 1S91. He wis elected President of the College upon the resignation of Rev. E. C. Murray in 1S97. Prof. Spencer received the Greek medal during his college course and taught Greek dur- ing the entire period of his connection with the College. Prof. W. S. Bean was born at Augusta Ga; graduated at Gilmanton Academy, N. H., in 1S66 and entered the Univer- sity of Georgia at Athens the same year. He graduated as A. B. in 1869, sharing the first honor with two class-mates. He went with the honor men and two professors, at the ex- pense of the State, to witness the total eclipse at Bristol, Tenn., in August, 1869. Entering Princeton Seminary, he completed his first year ' s course and travelled in .Scotland and England in the summer of 1870. Then he entered Columbia Theological Seminary and graduattd there in 1872, and enter- ed on pastoral work at Washington and Lexington churches, Georgia, marrying Miss Barnett in 1873. In 1878 she died and he went to Leipzig, Germany; where he studied in the University in 1878-79, making a tour in Italy, Switzerland and Western Germany in the spring of 1879. Returning home, he was Principal of the Tubman High School for Girls in Augusta, from 1SS0 until 1SS4. having married Miss Flem- ing, of Augusta, in 1881. In 18S4 after his father ' s death, lie went to Florence. S. C. as pastor until 18SS, when lie accept- ed a call to Mt. Zion church in Sumter county. There he re- mained until 1893. when he removed to C inton as editor of the Southern Presbyterian. which post he retained until 1S98. He also taught German in the College, and in ] 7 look the chair of Psychology and Ethics, adding to this in 1900 the duties of the Biblical chair for the three upper class es. In 1S88 he received the degree of A. M., as the result of a special examination, from the University Georgia; and of 1S93 the degree of D. D. from Davidson College, X. C, and the Presbyterian College of S. C. Prof. A. Venable Martin was born near Richmand. Va., and graduated as A. B. from Hampden Sidney College. Va., in 1891. He then taught in High School work until 1895 when he attended the University of Virginia, taking up spec- RBV.W. F. STRICKIAND ial courses during 1S95— 96. He came to Clinton in 1897 as professor of Mathematics and Physical Sciences remaining until the summer of 1S99. He then removed to King College Bristol, Tenn., as professor of Mathematics, but returned to his former work at the Presbyterian College, in September, 1900. During the summer of 1900 he took special courses at Cornell University, New York. Prof. Ashton Waugh McWhorter was born near Dan- ville, Va., (he also spent a great part of his life in infancy,) and entered the preparatory department of Roanoke ( ollege, Salem, Va.. in 1890. In his Junior year he won the Faculty medal for Greek, and graduated with first distinction 1 as A. B. in 1895. He then taught the High School at Barnwell, S. C. as principal, until 1897, and in ' 97- ' 9.S he was principal of the Graded School at Berkeley, S. C. In ' 98— 99 he was 1 student of Language at the Johns Hopkins University. Balti- more, and came to Clinton in 1S99. During Prof. A. V. Martin ' s absence he taught Ma ' hematics and Xatural Sciences but in 1900 was made professor of Latin and English, for which he is fitted by special study. H. T. liROHKS, L. W, BROWN, A M SMITH. J. V. I.ICOX, J W. CARPENTER, J | BROWN, MISS CHESTER BF.I.I.. W. V. BOYTV SENIOR CLASS. ® ® @ ® Mis-. Chester Bell, Brkvard, N. C. J. W. Carpenter, Anderson, S. C, J. V. Ligon, Anderson, S. C. A. M. Smith, Reidvili.e, S. C. W. Y. Boyd, Clinton, S. C, II. T. P.rooks, Watts, S. C, J. J. Brown, Carp, S. C, L. W. Brown, Carp, S. C. IDtetor of Senior Class. JL JL .2 J £ NOW it came to pass that it was in the seventh year of the Janitorship of Frederick the First. 2 And when Almon Edwin was ruling in the room of Ephraim, several measly Fresh sneaked up to the throne of him who calls the roll for prayers and sputters ink on sheep- skin. , Now when these measlv Fresh had come near the throne they humbly begged admission to the college of the wise men. 4. And Almon Edwin rose up and addressed them saying : e Behold there are others who have power to say whether or not it is given to you to enter the college of the wise men. 6 Get you gone to the instructors below, to Samuel Ben Martyn who will try you with the language of the Latians and to Ferdinand the son of Tacob, the mighty expounder of the Scriptures and to the Venable teacher who instructs in the science of Notation and Numeration : and it was so 7 And immediately thev betook themselves to the teachers below according to the order of Almon Edwin the successor to Ephriam 8 And Lo these fr-shmen did acquit themselves right well in the presence of these mighty men. for they passed on all examinations and did make a good impression, especially with the Venable teacher, for whom they solved a quadratic equation with their eyes shut and gave information as to where he could swap an empty tomato can for a square meal. 9. After these things they returned to the presence of Almon Edwin, who succeeded Ephriam. 10. And Al ' i on Edwin pulled his moustache and opened his mouth and spake: 11. My sons, what success have ye had with the professors below. 12. And when they had reported their success to Almon Edwin, it pleased him greatly and as a reward he passed them in the language of the Grecians without examination. 13. And straightway he matriculated them and they became his disciples. 14. And the freshmen spake and said, this is swell doings and is marvelous in our eyes. 15. And lo, this was a year of mighty conflict in the strug- gles after knowledge, for they were plagued sorely with ex- aminations both in January and in June, insomuch that one of the measly fresh fell discomfited in a dire conflict with Caesar. CHAPTER II. 1. And it came to pass in the second year of Almon Edwin when the fresh returned, they were known as wise fools. 2. And they immediately set themselves to work to win high honors inthe search for knowledge. 3. Moreover when the time came for examination 111 Janu- ary in the eighth vear of Frederick the Janitor, and in the second year of Almon Edwin, and in the first year of Matthew the Chancellor, that one of the wise fools fell not lightly in the language of the Latians for which Almon Edwin was very wroth. 4 And behold, this was a year of great events in relation to the members of the Faculty, for Samuel ivas taken grievously sick, sick unto death and another taught in his stead. The tame was Dock. 5. And also the Venable teacher of Notation and Numera- tion did leave the College, so that he taught no more that year. 6. Moreover his place was not left vacant, for a certain Ash- ton did come to rule in his stead. 7. And these wi°e fools did overcome the fresh this year in a contest for the declaimer ' s medal. The one who got the medal put it on his sweet thing and she wore it for his sake. CHAPTER III. 1. And after a brief sojourn the wisa fools returned to the feet of their masters as Juniors, joined by two other wise fools who had been absent from the College a year, one of whom had won a debater ' s medal. 2. Moreover, the class was enlarged by three new members, first, one who had come from another country where he had been engaged in driving steers, and also one Legion, out of whom there had been cast thirteen devils. This Legion was not left without bellows, for he won for himself and his class over representatives from all the other classes the ap- dointment as orator in the State contest. Last but not least, after the Juniors had withstood the plagues of intermediate exams there came from the vine-clad cliffs of Brevard a cer- tain maiden, the Bell of the mountains, and she did cast in her lot with the Juniors. 3. After these things the record of the Juniors was good, for they passed on all their exams. Bones won the Greek medal and Little-un won the debater ' s. CHAPTER IV. 1. Now it happened that in the fourth year of Almon Ed- win there were eight Seniors. 2. And Almon Edwin being immensely licklcd lit alt d them with great consideration and fell on their tucks ami kissed them all save one who began to m:ike excuses and ob- jected. 3. And behold, these Seniors became veritable leaders among the other classes, for their advice was always sought in matters of great importance and their characters held upas ideals to be emulated by the lower classmen. 4. Now, after the class had shown the ' r ability by passing on their exams and making marks which even Dock praised and Ashton described as inexplicable, they went out on the campus, and led by the Lady from Brevard, sang — ' Twas brillig and the slithy toves Did gyre and gymble in the wabe, All niimsy were the borogoves, And the mome rath ont grabe. 4. And now the rest of the acts of the class of 1901, are they not held in remembrance by all with whom they came in contact, and are they not cherished by all who are still meas- ly Fresh ? . o 2 ►4 X B BB JUNIOR CLASS. • A VS« VSA« Miss Rosa Bailey, Clinton, S. C, Miss Katharine Bean. Clinton, S. C. A. L. Johnson, Grit, Ga., L. W. Matthews, Wardlaw, N. C, H. E. Davis, Salters, S. C. o THORNWELL, SADLER, SMOOT, JUSSELY, WALLACE, FEWELL, WILCOX, STEPHENSON, MISS CONSTINE, MISS FRIDV, MISS YOUNG. SOPHOMORE CLASS. ® ® ® ® J. H. Thornwell, Jr., Fort Mill. S. C, Miss E. Constine. Springbank, S. C. Miss C. E. Young, Clinton, S. C, Miss M. A. Fridy, Clinton, S. C. L. B. Stephenson, Kershaw, S. C. W. R. Wallace, Rossville, S. C, A. G. Fewell, Rock Hill, S. C, N. A. JUSSELY, RlDGEVILLK, Ga. G. M. Wilcox, Elberton, Ga., T. H. Smoot, Alcolu, S. C, B. H. Sadler, Essie, S. C, ' M it M . thu • « J rin« ; h ;t J tk 1biston of Sopbomore Glass- P te w a A T the beginning of our fresh year, the highest ambition we had was to be able to sing with ease that tune, that ever strikes tenor to the heart of the lower class, Oh you fresh yon had better lie low. To be waited on by fresh we thought would be a great honor and would raise us in the respect of every one. Since donning our Sophomore apparel, things have ap- peared quite different to us. Societies were to be run, ath- letics to be carried on, and numerous other responsibilities de- volved on the boys of ' 03 In the treasurers, monitors, and secretarys ' chairs of both Societies the members of the Soph Class are to be found. The record of our boys in athletics is our pride. Four men and one sub are to be found on the base ball team and they are four of the hardest players on the team both in field work and at the bat. As our men step to the bat one can see the fielders step back and be on their toes. In the class room our class has its full share of students. The marks made by the boys of ' 03 compare very favorably with any other clas . If one looks over the honor roll he will see the names of several of our men. At the faculty meetings some of us are bound to be present. It would seem to be impossible for that honored body to as- semble without the presence of the Sophomores. At least two of our members always answer to the roll call and gener- ally come forth all smiles. When it comes to Lady killers again the class of ' 03 is well represented. Just let a piece of calico flutter by and at once a Soph is seen to start for it. Foot ball was just started the past year and while there was no test as to who the best players were yet the boys of ' 03WUI rival any other class for the stars. The College spirit exhibited by the class of ' 03 is one of the most shining trails of the cl..ss. All seem to have the welfare of the dear old P. C. of S. C. at heart and strive to make the record of the Sophomore Class an object of envy. Hav- ing mentioned these few things I think sufficient has been said to show that the Sophomore Class of 1901 has a most en- viable record, first in college spirit, first in athletics and in the pursuit of knowledge. Long live the Class of 1903. May their reputation in the future be as envious as in the past. Onward may they march untill we stand upon the chapel stage for the last time until the final summons come. A Sophomore once to Hades went, Something new for to learn; He sent him back to earth again, — He was too green to burn. K DDNC AN BK.KV, VOVKO, HOGAN. BOGGS. MCCAXN, DUBtHS. COOPER. «,ACK. NOB!., «l«. -™ N ' o ; ENs ; KEE , BAGWEL , HOBBAR , W P. KENNEDY, MCMURRAV, VOONO. GARVIN, PRATHER. BEAN. FRESHMAN CLASS. L. M. Kennedy, Clinton, S. C, R. L. Walkup, Walkup, N. C, H. H. Hubbard, Chestnut Mt., Ga. T. V. Bagwell, Bowman, Ga., M. R. Kee, Rock Hill, S. C, J. Dubuis, Clinton, S. C J. Berry, Hillsboro, N. C L. A. Boggs, Liberty, S. C, T. C. Duncan, Linden, Ala., G. A. Black, Pacolet, S. C, G. H. Young, Clinton, S. C, W. B. Owens, Clinton. S. C O K. Cooper, Columbia, S. C J D. Noel, Martinsville, Va.. S. B. Alexander, Elberton, Ga., II. W. McCain, Wardlaw, N. C ., J. H. Clarke, Martinsville, Va., C. S. Hogan, Greeleyville, S. C, ® ® ® ® Miss M. O. Young, Jacks, S. C Miss E. S. Garvin, Clinton. S. C. Miss I. R. Prathbr, Clnton, S. C, Miss E. F. Bean, Clinton, S. C O. M. McMurray, Sincerity. S. C, r jfragments of tbe freshman Zvibc 1 On the 26th day of Sept., 1900, there entered into the town of Clinton a motley crew of adolescent hayseed, seeking the happy hunting-grounds of the Presbyterian College. They were set upon in due form by the august body of the Faculty, and relegated to the tribe called Fresh. And indeed, the daisies of the Held at sunrise, were not fresher than they. They pitched their tent in the shady precincts of Alumni Hall, where they dwelt along with the Powers that be. And the Powers, after the manner of their predecessors, took in hand the training of tie Fresh tribe; kicked them into the way they desired them to go, and taught them withal, that there are more things in heaven and earth, and a Freshman ' s career, than they ever dreamed of in their philosophy. There was one of this tribe called Shanghai, the self consti- tuted cock of the walk , who was omnipresent in time of strife, to back the winning side. There was aho a Kid in the fold, and the Kid was cooked by an Angel of Peace, and the worm of unrequited puppy love fed upon his damask cheek. Out of the land of Imagination came one called Great Scott. And he did boast mightily of his deeds of carnage, and of how the dunce who goes to roam excels the dunce who stays to home. And he did demonstrate in many ways that all men are liars. And there came from the country round about Georgia, a verdant sprout, and as he meandered along Hobo Alley, he came to the white fence that surrounds the Plains of Paradise. Now the Plains are very fair to behold, and the Verdant did soliloquize : I am a Peri, hut I ' ll enter in . And he did enter and stood before an Angel of the Plains ; and taking her hand, he shook it like a pump handle, and besought of her to direct him in the way that leads to the royal Spencer And the Angtl leplied most haughtily; Go hence! Everybody knows he lives round by the church. And it came to pa.- s after six moo s, that the Fresh tribe waxed wroth, and cried out for a leader to pitch into the Powers that be. And there came to them out of the Old Dominion, from the Free State of Henry, a brawny son of Agun. surnamed Big John. He was tall of stature, and did blow mightily, and smoke cigarettes, and swear he could knock the whole shooting match into the middle of next week. And the Powers did not see fit to kick Big John But when it came that Big John had to eat mush, he was shorn of his strength, and cried bitterly for the flesh-pots of his maternal board. After much tribulation, the tribe of Fresh perceived that the Powers had wrought a good work upon them, and that it must be upon the grave of big-head, that the flower of prog- ression blooms. And they learned withal, that peace is an acquired taste ; that the heroism which ennobles, and the ten- derness which sweetens life, are born alike of struggle. And they came to a deeper knowledge that their plans are not always, nor often, God ' s plans, and when their failure is God ' s fault, then failure is better than success. And the Fac- ulty perceived that in this bow-legged, knock-kneed crew there lay dormant the germs of vast intellectual power and strength of character, that were rapidly quickening into life under cultivation of the soil. % iterate Societies EUKOSMIAN SOCIETY HAI.I.. THE EUKOSMIAN LITERARY SOCIETY COLORS— Black and Cerise „ .. . FOUNDED— 1 5 5 OFFICERS A. M Smith, President, H. T. Brooks, Vice-President, R. W. Wallace, Secretary, J. W. Ligon, Critic, L. B. Stephenson, Treasurer, J. W. Carpenter, Chaplain, J. H. Clarke, Corresponding Secretary, G. W Wilcox, Monjtor, S. B. Alexander, Conductor. MEMBERS C. ; B. Adair, M. R. Kkk, A. G. Fewell, S. B. Alexander, L. M. Kennedy, G. M. Wilcox E. R. Arthur, J. W. Ligon, H. T. Brooks, A. Q. Phillips, J. W. Carpenter, T. E. Simpson, (Ex-Officio). J. H. Clarke, A. M. Smith, A. L. Johnson, O. K. Cooper, L. B. Stephenson, G. H. Young, W. A. Erskine, W. R. Wallace. $ £ History? of tbe lEuhosmian %itctat Society- THE Eukosmian Literary Society began its existence on the iSth of March, 1885, with fifteen members. Although the number was small, it was composed of a body of students who were earnest in their desire to organize a society which would be a great benefit to the institution. And through succeeding years, since its organization, the Society work has been one with the other College duties. This Society was organized for the purpose of enabling the student to attain to the highest excellence in speaking, to speak fluently and with boldness, to be able to express him- self in a language which would be clear and also effective. The sixteen years that have passed, since its organization, re evidences of the great good this Society has done, and of its possibilities for the future. Students become members with evidently few qualities for speaking, but by their per- sistent effo rts and the performance of all the duties devolving upon them, they become speakers that this or any other Soci. ety would be proud to name as their Alumni. Not only is a literary society of great benefit in making stu- dents acquire perfection in speaking, but also the influence which it exerts is a great power for good among the whole student body. The whole aim and purpose of this Society is expressed in its motto, Aude Saepere, which points out to all, the high mark of unlimited excellence that we have set before us, to be attained. Ipresibcnts of tbe Eufcosmian Xtterar Society i88;-86. FIRST QUARTER. SECOND QJTARTER. THIRD QUARTER. S. P. FULTON T. C. SCOTT J . F. JACOBS . 18S6-S7. J. F. JACOBS W. R. OWIKGS D, M. BKANNEN. 1887-88. S. C. BYRD S. C. BYRD .D. W. FULTON. 1888-89. D. W. BRANNEN J. F. JACOBS(?) W. S. JACOBS(?) 1889-90- W.S.JACOBS D.M.FULTON R. L. ROGERS. 189O-9I. ' W. R. OWINGS D. M. FULTON A. M. M ' NAULL. 189I-92. J. D. JACOBS J. D. JACOBS J. F. JENNINGS. 1892-93. A. R. FOWLER E. C. DOYLE E. C. DOYLE, 8 93-94 FIRST QUARTER. SECOND QUARTER. THIRD QUARTER. R. R. COPELAND R. J. OTTS A. J . M ' CUTCHEN. 1SC4-95 T.JACOBS R.P.WALKER K. M ' CASKILL. 1895-96. R. P. WALKER S. R. BASS S. R. BASS. 1896-97. W. W EDGE A. V. RUSSELL B. C. BELL. 1897-98. H. S.GRIFFIN J. J. BROWN W. B. DOYLE. 1898-99. W. B. DOYLE W. W. EDGE T. E. SIMPSON. 1899-OO. T. E. SIMPSON J. A. SIMPSON J. B. CARPENTER. I9OO-OI J. W. CARPENTER J. WLIGON A. M. SMITH. PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY HALL THE P HILOMATHEAN LITER ARY SOCIETY COLORS— Old Gold and Black , , « . ORGANIZED— 1892 OFFICERS IV, Y. Boyd. President, L. W Matthews, Vice-President, J. H. Thornwell, Jr., Secretary, H. E. Davis, Critic, B. H. Sadler, Treasurer. J. J. Brown. Chaplain. H. H. Hubbard. Corresponding Secretary, L. A. Boggs, Monitor, T. H. Smoot, Conductor. t2r t fc fe- MEMBERS J. Berry. Jr.. L. A. Boggs, J. J. Brown. G. A. Black, W. Y. Boyd, L. y. Brown. H. E. Davis, J. C. Duncan, C. S. Hogan, H. H. Hubbard, L. W. Matthews, H. VV. McCain. J. D. McFadden, O. M. McMurray, J. R. Rogels, B, H. Sadler, T. H. Smoot, A. H. Stewart. R. L. Walkup, J. H. Thornwell. Jr. Histoid of tbe, pbilomatbean Xitcrar Society ' ' HE Pliiloniathean Literary Society was organized in December, 1892 The Society, from its very begin- ning, has been a strong factor in developing the mental power of its members, and in add ' ng that tone and polish so essential to the educated man. The Society did splendid work from 1S92 to 1S96, when it became impracticable to maintain two literary organizations owing to the small number of students in College. Its mem- bership was therefore transferred tc the Eukosmian Society, from which the majority of its founders had originally come. In March, 1900, the Eukosmian Society again trans- ferred over half of its membership to the Philomathean, and work was resumed under the most encouraging auspices. Our men rank well in the class-room, and have always won a liberal share of College prizes. For two years] past we have received three out of five honors, in contest open to all the students of College. We find the spirit of rivalry of immense value as an in- spiration to society men, ever encouraging them to put forth their best efforts in all work ; and serving as an impetus to maintain a high standard. As we look over our past record we find much to encour- age ; and although there is ample room for improvement, in the matter of equipment, etc., of one thing we are con- vinced : viz., the Philomathean Society is doing good work — work that counts heavily in the future lives of its members. Iprestbents of tbc fl bilomatbean Xiterar Society B. D. COLCOLOUGH,. J.M. M ' NAUIi, . . . F. K. SIMS, J. E. HOLMS, A. S. LYNN, J. C. SCOTT, . . . . SUMTER, S. C. . WINNSBORO, S. C. . LOWRYVILLE, S. C. . . RXDGEWAY, S. C FACTORY, S. C WISACKY, S. C. T. M. WATTS, CLINTON, S. C. S. L. THOMPSON, MANNING, S. C. W. H. BOYD, CLINTON, S. C L. W. BROWN, CARP, S. C. H. E. DAVIS. SALTERS, S. C • I W. Y. BOYD, CLINTON, S. C A [ i r .,.. ' .■ ui  ! :- u : ' • ■ ' I w. k.gg w WTLCOX, SMITH, M ' CRARV, IHORNWEU, FEWEU, CARPENTER, JOHNSON, SIMPSON, ALEXANDER, SMOOT, STEPHENSON, WALLACE. flM Ikappa Hlpba jfraternit MU CHAPTER. jt j j ESTABLISHED JS90. CHAPTER ROLL FOR J 900- J 901. T. Ellison Simpson, Ridgeway,S. C. A. Manning Smith, Reidville, S. C. A. Linton Johnson, Grit, Ga. Lemuel B. Stephenson, Kershaw, S. C. J. H. Thornwell, Jr., Fort Mill, S. C. W. R. Wallace, Rossville, S. C. George M. Wilcox, Elberton, Ga. Thomas H. Smoot, Alcolu, S. C. Alexander G. Fewell, Rock Hill. S. C. S. B. Alexander, Elberton, Ga. FRATRES IN URBE James B. Carpenter, Clinton, S. C. Frank G. McCrary, Clinton, S. C fl i Ikappa Hlpba jfratemit COLORS-Old Gold and Garnet jt t Founded at University of Va March J, 1868 ACTIVE CHAPTERS ALPHA — University Of Virginia, Charlottesville, V., BETA— Davidson Collegh, Davidson, N. C. GAMMA— William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Va. ZETA — University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. THETA — Southwestern Presbyterian University, Clarksville, Tenn. IOTA — Hampden-Sidney College, Hampden-Sidney, Va. KAPPA — Kentucky University, Lexington, Ky. MU— Presbyterian College of South Carolina, Clinton, S. C NU— Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. RHO — Cumberland University, Lehanon, Tenn. SIGMA — Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. TAU— University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. UPSILON — Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Aln. PHI— Roanoke College, Salem, Va. CHI — University of tha South, Sewanee, Tenn. PSI — North Georgia Agricultural College, Dahlonega, Ga. ALUMNI CHAPTERS ALUMNUS ALPHA— Richmond, Va. ALUMNUS BETA— Memphis, Tenn. ALUMNMS GAMMA— White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. ALUMNUS DELTA— Charleston, S. C. ALUMNUS EPSILON— Norfolk, Va. ALUMNUS ZETA— Dillon, S. C. ALMMUS ETA— New Orleans, La. ALUMNUS THETA— Dallas, Tex. .-.---.- ALUMNUS IOTA— Knoxville, Tenn ' £ % JUSSELY, J. BROWN, WGON, SAi LER, NOEL, DUNCAN, L. BROWN, CLARKE, LITTLE, PARROTT. fl bi fl bi Ipbt fraternity BEATA ALPHA CHAPTER J J • COLORS : Black, White and Blue. CHAPTER ROLL FOR 1900-1901 J. H. Clarke, Martinsville, Va. L. W. Brown, Vorkville, S. C. N. A. Jussely, Darien, Ga. }. ]. Brown, Yorkville, S. C. I. C. Duncan, Linden, Ala. J. V. Ligon, Good Hope, S. C. J. D. Noel, Martinsville, Va. B. H. Sadler. Essie, S. C. FRATRES IN URBE T. M. Little, Clinton, S. C. B - F - Parrott, Clinton, S. C. FRATER IN FACULTATE Rev. W. F. Strickland. Pendleton, S. C. Co-Educational Dreams of Greatness. Beyond the Alps lies Italy. ij)ouno flfocn ' s Christian association B FRENCH theologian very aptly divides man into three cl.isses — physical, mental and spiritual The latter, he says, is the highest type. Certainly no one could claim to be educated, in the fullest sense of the word, with- out developing these three sides of his nature. The Young Men ' s Christian Association is recognized as the most potent factor in leading College men into the Church ; it has more to do with the development of their spiritual lives, and has done more to purify and ennoble their manhood, than any other one agency. A young man who leaves home for College suddenly finds himself in strange surroundings, separated from home influ- ences: where he must put to the test the teachings he has enjoyed from early childhood. It is just here that the Young Men ' s Christian Association seeks to aid him. And if he will secure membership and take an active part in its work, there is every reason to believe that his Christian life will not only become stronger, but that it will be a blessing to his fellow students, because of the opportunities to do practical work. It is estimated that a large percentage of students decide their course in College during the first week. They will either become hard students, or be content wi th half work ; they are recognized as ' eaders, or they follow the path of others; they select only the best of associates, or they allow themselves to drift with the crowd; and lastly, — they decide to accept Christianity and lead a clean, pure life, or they turn their backs on it forever! Surely this should be an ap- peal to young men to take a firm stand for the right! The work at the Presbyterian College of South Carolina has been very successful, and the efforts of the Association have been wonderfully blessed in past years. The work is carried on in a business-like manner, and there is nothing that would suggest the goody-goody idea. Our Association has won the interest and support of the student body, and the good-will and encouragement of the Faculty. It is, in short, but another practical illustration of the old Association pro- verb : The most powerful agency in bringing a young man to Christ, is another young man. W H)ouno flfcen ' s Christian association z r t r t MEMBERS. W. R. Wallace, T. Ellison Simpson, A. Linton Johnson, A. Manning Smith, J. Berry, Jr., L. A. Boggs, W. Y. Boyd, J. J. Brown, L. W. Brown, J. H. Clarke, H. E. Davis, J. C. Duncan, Jr., H. H. Hubbard, J. W. Ligon, L. W. Matthews, B. H. Sadler, R- L. Walkup, Lem. B. Stephenson, Thomas H. Smoot. STEPHENSON, KENNEDY, SIMPSON. UGON, HOGAN, NOEL, SMITH. BAGWELL, WILCOX, SADLHK, wAl.TI R STRICKLAND. JUSSELV. Zbe 1900-01 Basc=BaU £ -HH«=- ® s =- J. vV. Ligon, Manager. A. M. Smith. Captain. TEAM FOR 1900- J 90 J. A. M. Smith, Catcher. J. D. Noel, Pitcher. T. Van. Bagwell. Pitcher. L. B. Stephenson, First Base. George M. Wilcox, Short-stop. L. M. Kennedy, Right Field. C. S Hogan, Second Base. T. E. Simpson, Third Base. B. H. Sadler, Left Field. N. A. Jussely, Center Field. W. R. Wallace, Substitute. ? 1.4 JSase , JSall ®XE of the most interesting features of the Presbyterian College of South Carolina is its Base-Ball Department. Nothing coutributes so much to the pleasure and physical development of the students as the exercise they get in this game. Owing to the fact that the number of our students has been small for the past few years. Foot- Ball has been rather neglected, but Base-Ball occupies the attention of the Athletic Association during the entire season. In spite of several defeats which have attended our efforts during the past year, our record has, on the whole, been gratifying. Last year was our first to engage in intercollegiate games to any great extent, and so complete success was not to be expected. Out of five games we succeeded in winning two. This is a good percentage and compares favorably with the record of other colleges of a far greater number of students from which to select players. Our team is now much stronger than it was last year, as it is composed of nearly the same players as last season, and the few vacancies are filled by men who had good training before coming to College. We regret that we will not be able to give this year ' s record, as this is being written before the season ' s close, but judging from the general merits of the team, we feel safe in predicting a success unparalleled by that of any former Base-Ball season. FOOT-BALL TEAM 1900-1901. WALLACE, SADLER, M ' CAIN, FEWELL, MATTHEWS, JCSSELY. ALEXANDER COOPER, SCOTT, WALKUP, KEE, BAGWELL. M ' MURRAY. A Tom cat on the back )ard fence, Singing sweetly to his mate : Oh, now really, — this is ' brilltg, ' — Don ' t you love to Mew till late! Then a Freshman in Mt. Everest, Grabs a bucket, — siezed with hate, — Knocks that Thomas Cat iO smithreens. He also loves to Mu-ti-late. Sc — k — k — kat ALUMNI IT ALT. THE BOW=LEGGED CLUB. OBJECT: The illustration of the ellipse. OFFICERS. Prks Berry, High Muckermuck. J. H. Thornwell, Low Muckermuck. A. M. Smith, Keeper of the Compass and Tri-square. MEMBERS. C. S. Hogan, J. H. Clarke, W. Y. Boyd, L. W. Matthews, J. J. Brown, Chief Bo FOUNDERS. Mrs. and family. Miss , Co-Ed Prof. M n. Miss , Graduate. PROFESSORS ' COTTAGE, DORMITORY CAMPUS. THE FOWL RAISERS ' CLUB W n. -5UJ , ,f Mr faesf APPRENTICES All Sludents for the Ministry and the Co-Eds Big Brown. Water Boy. Little Boyd, Messenger. OBJECT : Tile destruction of a public pest which persists in tlistu bing the quietude of the students conscience and Im m.iles of the sa ill pest warn the calling student by crown g for midnight. HOURS : To be regulated according to the darkness of the night, between 7 p. m. and 7 a. m. MASK(E)RAID J. H. Tiiornwell. Traffic Passenger Agt. and Asst. Cook. O. K. Cooper, Grand Exchequer and General Manager. Miss K. Bean, Director of Culinary Arrangements. Bewhiskered Stewart, Great Neck Wringer. E. R. Arthur, Grand Night Hawker Walkup, Chief Turkey Raiser. Scott, Coach. MEMBERS Martin Kee, Uncle Joe, Jussely, Josh Ligon, McMurray, Davis. d FIRST STANZA. In the sky the bright stars glitlered, On the bank the pale niumi slione, And twa- fri.in Aunt Inn.ih s quiltniK parly I iva-, seeing 7. ZLbc ©tee Club A. L. Johnson, Leader. G. M. Wilcox, Baso Profundo. L. W. Matthews, W. R. Wallace, J. W. Ligon, Kid Arthur, T. V. Bagwell, J. J. Brown, J. H. Thornwkll, Jr , S. B. Alexander. L. A. Boggs. pay ' amoo oj paacp ji [|ij psiqraaax ' paiqmaij jadsiti.w b sdir Am no vznvxs aniHi amoq 3i[I 3 J Smaas se«i ivied 8uij|inb s.ijejiq jany moji H THE OLD COLLEGE BELL OW dear to the heart of the Senior his sonnet, How dear to the pride of the Freshman his yell ; But nothing to me ever brings half the music. That is wafted by chimes from the old College bell. The Sophomores ring it, the Juniors they bang it. But to me it beats music. — rag time or the swell . So say what you will, you never can change it. — The mem ' ry I cherish of the old College bell. And now it is broken — some rascal sure did it, But how it e ' er happened tradition don ' t tell ; Oh, give me its music, — yes, first, last and always, I ne ' er shall forget it, — the old College bell. ©ur Miscellaneous flMgeon bole ON THE ROAD TO THE DORMITORY. WHAT ' S IN A NAME? ' T , HE STUDY of Etymology is full of interest. That ■ branch of it which deals with family names is of especial fascination, as it tends to throw some light on the ancestral condition of our progenitors, and by a little dexterity we can evolve a considerable amount of information (?) from the names we bear We have turned tne searchlight of this science on the names of our honored Faculty, with the follow- ing results : SPENCER. This is a name derived doubtless from the Scotch. The fire old ballad of Sir Patrick Spens gives the shorter fom of the name, while by dropping the Patrick and inverting, we get Spens-Sir, Anglice Spencer. If we seek the etymology of the Spens form of the name, we may refer.it to the root of the Latin verb suspcndo, from which came suspcnsiis, a state af suspense or expectation. The dis- tinguished Elizabethan poet, and the well known philosopher of Evolution, are among those who have shed lustre on the name of Spencer. MARTIN savors of Cornish extraction. The tin mines of Cornwall were famous in remote antiquity. Probably some doughty miner was well known as Mar-Tin because of sN sN 0 t ByHERRBEANE jl his ability to smash out great blocks of the valued metal with his sturdy strokes. The famous St. Martin of Tours who di- vided his mantle with the beggar, proves the Gallo-Celtic connection of the family with France. Our modern profess- or dissolves tin or other metals, not by marring blows, but by his subtle chemical analysis. McWHORTER every one recognizes as Scotch. The Mac settles that. The Whorter suggests onomatopoeia. Whirr-r-r-r was doubtless an imitation of the whirring sound of the wings of the pheasant or the quail. Perhaps the founder of the clan was a mighty hunter, who, from his success in rousing up these birds, acquired the name of the Whirrer, or by change of consonants according to phonetic laws the, Whirter. Prefix the Scotch Mac , and there you have it. BEAN also goes back to Scotland. The clan was a small one and history says, it rose almost to a man for Prince Char- lie, and was cut down at Culloden. But as far back as the First Book of Maccabees, the Children of Bean are men- tioned as a kind of robber tribe hanging around the borders of Judea. It is easy to prove that the Children of Bean were Borderers ; many of the Scotch were Borderers ; there- fore the Children of Bean were (probably) Scotchmen- later on. It is not necessary to show how they reached Scot- land, as the migrations of ancient tribes is largely a matter of conjecture. Ii is to be observed however, that in Hebrew the root Bin (pronounced Bean) indicates intelligence or discernment STRICKLAND, like Martin, suggests the strenuous life. But it is the toil of the agriculturist, rather than the miner, that is indicated. Strick-is a derivative of strike, in Ger- man Streichen to stroke or streak. He who furrows up the land may well be said to streak it; and it is evident that the ancestors of the Strickland family were peaceful and use- ful agriculturists. Thus a little investigation carries us back fromtheP. C. of S. C, into the dim antiquity, when men were still classified by their callings; and hunters, miners, farmers and tribes of predatory habits, originated names low owned by men of very different callings. While in College a boy meets with many little incidents that he can ever recall. The most interesting of these I 1 hink, is the informal Faculty meeting. At 8 q5 the boys are ill assembled in ihe chapel discussing various topics. After a little. Spence is seen coming up the stairs, and then enters the chapel pulling his mustache a little more briskly than usual. At once some poor sinner ' s heart gives a thump against his breast. After prayers, Spence, with an extremely grave look, a ' ks for Mr. . After having been found, the culprit is invited to meet at 3 :3c), that honorable body of men composing the Faculty of the P. C. of S. C. The culprit, after College, returns to the Dormitory and tries to eat his dinner, but somehow he is just a trifle nervous and there is a lump in his throat, that makes it impossible for him to swal- low. After dinner, he takes a stroll up to the College to keep his engagement. On first entering the College hall, he i- struck with awe on seeing Spence still looking so grave ; McWhorter is holding up his na.7.e Ashy , right well, for he appears to have been eating twenty- penny nails, and still has a mouthful of ashes left which he hates to spit out. Double-headed Martin has just a small look of devilishment in his eje. and by a close look at him you can clearly see that he would a sight rather be talking to the Hon. Joe. Doc has been eating sour grapes, and must have been inter- rupted while reading his (ireek or Hebrew Testament. Am! alter n little, poor Si rick is seen sitting in one corner, looking as if some one had left the cemetery gates open, and some wild animal had escaped from an unknown region. Spence, Double-headed Martin, Strick. Ashy, and Doc; what boy is there who would not enter their presence with awe? Get such a body of noble men exasperated, and it ' s the dickens to play. Ashy says it is perfectly excruciating. Doc says it is the most discoboborated set of boys he ever saw ; Martin says, To business, gentleman, fori must have my cigarette and Joe wishes a little stroll. Strick and Spence are impatient to get home to have a social game of set-back. The meeting thus drags on. The charge is told to the cul- prit, the evidence taken. Spence begins by saying, Mr. , it came to me :n a round-about way, that you have engaged in the unlawful practice of ' crooking ' chickens. At once the prisoner searches his mind as to the round-about way by which it came to the Faculty. After a little investigation, Spence satisfies the culprit ' s curiosity by informing him that his wife heard it ' from Mis. Constine, per Mrs. Strick. Real- izing that his sins have found him out, he humbly submits to the punishments, and makes fresh promises for better conduct in the future. College Statistics [In securing the following statistics a list of questions was furnished to each student, with the request that he answei them accurate.y and conscientiously. On the whole, these directions seem to have been well observed. There are doubtless some errors, due to lack of judgment ; this, however, is left to the decision cf the reader. 1 Ed  3 i3 O «,™ O Color of Eyes — Brown 42%, Blue 40, Gray 10, Black 5. Color of Hair — Black 42%, Sandy 28, Brown 18, Red 10. Favorite Game — Base-ball 50%, Whist 22, Croquet 16, Foot, ball 8, Tennis 4. Favorite Study — Greek 18%, Math 15, Latin 15, English 12, History 9, Book— keeping 9, French 12. Most Boring Study — Math 25%, English 19, Latin 17, Greek 14, Bible 11, Psychology 9, Chemistry 5. Smoke? — Yes 62%, No 38. Drink ? — Yes 27%, No 73. Chew ?— Yes 25%, No 75. Use Profanity ? — Yes 30% , No 70. Wear Glasses f— Yes 5%, No 95. Ugliest Man — Smoot 43%, Smith 16, J. J. Brown 8, Boyd 8, Berry 6, Walkup 5, Miscellaneous 14. Biggest Liar — Scott 82%, McCain 5, Kee, Arthur, Thorn- well and Smith z each. Most Conceited Man — J. J. Brown 34%, Wilcox 34, McMur- ray 11, Ligon 9. Davis 7, Hubbard 5. Heaviest Eater — McMurray y 1 f , Berry 10. Wallace 8, Mc- Cain 5, Arthur 3, Duncan 3. Greatest Bore — McMurray 25%, Arthur 17, Matthews 16, Berry 14, Scott 14, Rogers 8, Clarke 6. Cheekiest Man — Wilcox 37%, Rogers 19, Scott 11, McMur- ray 8, J. J. Brown 6, Miscellaneons 19. Laziest Man— Arthur 37%, Boggs 25, McCain 10. J. ]. Brown 8, Alexander, Berry, McMurray and Thornwell 5 each. Most Influential Student — Ligon 23%, Johnson 19, Thorn- well 11, Miss C. Bell, Stephenson, Simpson and L. V. Brown 6 each, Miscellaneous 23. Most Popular Man — Thornwell 51%, Stephenson 22, Simp- son 9, Ligon, Jussely and Clarke 6 each. Most Intellectual Man — Thornwell 39%, Davis 27, Ligon 13. Boyd 12, Sadler, Clarke and Jussely 3 each. Best Man Morally — L. W. Brown 36%, Johnson 18, Ste- phenson 15, J.J. Brown 12, Walkup 12, Smoot 6. Best Base-Ball Player — Bagwell 45%, Noell 15. Smith 12. Jussely and Simpson 9 each, Hogan, Stephenson and Kennedy 3 each. Best Foot-Ball Player— Fewell 86, Jussely 6, McCain . Wilcox 3. Biggest Lady Killer — Berry 37$, Matthews 23, Alexander 16, Walkup, Clarke, Bagwell and Vilcox 6 each. Har dest Student — Davis 66%, Smoot 27, Arthur 7. Handsomest Man — Clarke 45%. Ligon 12, Smith and [us- sely 9 each, Miscellaneous 25. Best Writer — Clarke 39%, Stephenson 33, Ligon, Alexander and Smoot 6 each. Miscellaneous 10. THE PICANINNY ' S VIEWS ON THE CHINESE QUESTION De Bull an ' de Bear, dey ' s. tryin ' ter break in To the Chiny-shops in Tien-Tsin, An ' Wei-Hai-Wei an ' Ho-ang-ho ' An ' de Lord only knows how many mo ' Like Kaio-chu an ' Yang-tse-ki — Dem names des nachully makes yer sigh When yer tries ter manounce ' .m in yer Jogerfy. Ef ole John Bull ' ud let de Bear be, He ' d des hug in dat whole country, An ' den he ' d change dem names agin Of all dem places what Chiny ' s in. But Talashtcha, an ' names like dese Dey sho ' does make dis darkey sneeze When he tries ter manounce ' em in his Jogerfy. Ef Uncle Sam des owned dat land, He ' d have some simple names on hand Like Alleghany, Chicago, Passamaquody, Ontario, Mississippi, an ' Muskegon — Ter say dem names is nuffin but fun When yer tries ter manounce ' em in yer Jogerfy. TO A SKELETON tjtjto ' Bel old this ruin ! ' Twas a skull Once of ethereal spirit full. This narrow cell was life ' s retreat, This space was thought ' s mysterious seat What beauteous visions filled this spot ! What dreams of pleasure long forgot ; Nor hope, nor joy, nor love, nor fear, Has left one trace of record here. Beneath this mouldering canopy Once shone the bright and busy eye But start not at the dismal void, If social love that eye employed. If with no lawless fire it gleamed. But through the dews of kindness beamed. That eye shall be forever bright , When stars and sun are sunk in night. Within this hollow cavern hung The ready, swift and tuneful tongue. If falsehood ' s honey it disdained, And when it could nol praise was chained ; If bold in virtue ' s cause it spoke, Yet gentle concord never broke. This silent tongue shall plead for thee When time unveils eternity ! Say, did these fingers delve the mine, Or with the envied rubies shiner To hew the rock, or wear a gem. Can little now avail to them. But if the page of truth they sought, Or comfort to the mourner brought. These hands a richer meed shall claim. Than all that wait on wealth or fame. Avails it whether bare or shod These feet the paths of duty trod? If from the bowers of ease they tied, To seek affliction ' s humble shed. If grandeur ' s guilty bride they spu rned, And home to virtue ' s cot returned, These feet with angel ' s wings shall vie And tread the palace to the sky ! The above poem is considered one of the rarest gems of poetic inspiration. It was found, several years ago. pinned to a skeleton in a European Museum. The author ' s name was not given and was never known. The English govern- ment, it is said, offered a large reward for the discovery of the author ' s name, but it was never ascertained THE LAY OF THE FARMER. the farmer is on top at last, and thar he ' s goin ' to stay, Tho his feet are brogan kivered and his hair is full of hay ; He ' s been sot upon and swindled for. lo, these many years, And he ' s never reaped the profit of his labors and his tears. When he ever makes a good big crop of cotton, hay or ' taters, It ' s sure to be all gobbled up by them blamed speculators : They git the profit on it and the farmer, he stays poor. That ' s been the way in all the past ; ' tain ' t going to be no You see, the farmer makes the crop that feeds the entire land, There ain ' t no use a talkin ' — wealth ' s created by his hand; The gold-bugs and the railroad men with all their brass and cheek. Without the honest farmer ' s toil would starve in less ' na week. But they drive the fastest horses and they drink the finest wine, And they git not only their own share, but also yours and mine ; For you see, it stands to reason, if they wasn ' t all so rich The farmer wouldn ' t have to live on bacon, greens and sich The fact is that no honest man can lay up so much cash ; How ' d they git it? Why they stole it, and that ' s talkin pretty brash : For they ' ve learned the inside track and how to feather their own nest, And they work the U. S. gov ' ment bonds their very level best. These here bankers, with their gov ' ment bonds and coupons pilin ' high, They ain ' t a workin half as hard as either you or I ; But the gov ' ment lends ' em money, jest as much as they require, And high as intrust always was, they keep a-raisin ' it higher. You go to borrow money from the bankers in the town, And jou ' ve got to give a mortgage ' fore they ' ll lay a dollar down : And they ' ll tie you up so tight with liens you kin skacely git your breath, And they ' ll squeeze you for the intrust, putty nigh on till your death What ' s the use o ' gov ' ment havin so much extry cash on hand, If the farmer cannot borrow it and pledge ' em some o ' his land? W r hen he ' s got more land than labor and they ' ve got money over, Why, jest put the two together and the farmer ' ll be in clover! Sure, it ' s jest as easy ' s milkin ' for gov ' ment to print notes, And scatter ' em like blackberries to pay for corn and oats, Wheat and cotton, rye and barley, ' taters, sass and garden truck ; And then the farmer, once ' n a while, will git his share of luck. I ' m a talkin now, I tell ye, jest you watch the farmers rise, What he ' ll do with this here country ' ll give somebody a surprise ; Wall Street brokers, gold-bugs, railroad kings and speculators, Got to take a back seat now and feel like mighty small pertaters. But the honest farmer ' s goin to climb jest where he ought to be, And that means to the topmost limb on this here country ' s tree ; For the vittles and theclo ' es at last, all come from out ' n the ground, And the man that raises all of them, he ' ll git thar, I ' ll be bound. The P. C. of S. C. has always been piogressive and ready to put into practice all the latest ideas which arise in the development of College customs. Hence she has not been held back as other more conservative Colleges have, in making new departures. The value of Co-education has been recognized for manv years. Our College, which has grown up since the beginning of this custom, has always admitted young ladies to the same privileges as are granted to young men. The benefits which attend this practice are undisputed by all who have the oppor- tunity of observing the results. Where boys ai d girls study together there naturally arises, in the endeavor after the highest honors, a spirit of competition which is stimulating to the energies of both. This alone is a strong argument in favor of Co-education. Another is the refining influences which are brought to bear upon boys from their association with girls. Having all the excellences of a nonco educational institution, these circumstances give institutions which admit ladies an advantage which cannot fail to be recognized. t£ SCRAPS FROM A COLLEGE BOY ' S DIARY • l I Wed., Sept. 26 — College opened — Sol. looks sick Berry is introduced as a cnlic sport and much of a ladies ' man ( V 1 : — Hogan has made his first dive after an Orphan- age girl — she makes a dive in another direction. — I don ' t b ' ame her. Thanksgiving — Several bo s real sick, requiring constant attention. [Boston beans]. Nov. 30 — Small-pox (?) shows up. Dec. 12 — Prof. has a new pair of trousers — prema- ture Christmas present. Dec. 23 — Jussely got a turkey from home — has two for Christmas. Dec. 25 — Christmas day : Boggs gets 3 pairs of hose and a large stick of candy. Clarke speculates heavily in sterling bracelets and keys to match Josh Ligon received a turkey from home consisting of 7 wings, 5 feet, 4 backs, and no druirsticks. Smith receives a photo from the Senior Class of steers : also a pair of tan shoe-strings. I an. 1 — Prof Mc V. receives a large package of letters securely wrapped — sends another by express, Wish I was single again. ' ' Jan. 15 — McMurray is presented with 6 pairs of white sox from parties unknown. Jan. 22 — Sadler, in his sleep, gets off this Socratic remark : This thing of Education is a heavy subject. Jan. 34 — White McCain receives a small express package from Hind? Noble — (value $25.00.) Feb. 4 — Lem(burger) Stephenson is heard singing Sweet Maggie, dear Maggie, and snatches of, I don ' t know why I love you. but I do, do, do. Feb. 10 — Martin Kee finds that he has a Loveless (lace) heart Feb. 15 — Scott goes into the wholesale business and keeps Lowney ' s by the half dozen boxes. Feb. 22 — Had chicken for dinner at the Castle, ' I sup- pose for Washington ' s sake. Feb. 27 — Kid Arthur reads first paragraph in Caesar ' s Gallic War. and divides Gaul into Upper Gaul, lower Gaul and Ben Gaul. Feb. 30 — Davis surveys and plots plans for a 2 goat-power engine — time per mile: 2 hours, 30 minutes, 40 seconds, 3 gills and 4 penny-winkles Mar. 4 — Old Lady Wallace falls in love and walks up the street with Miss . Mar. 14 — Dr. Bean delivers a philippic before the Senior Class on subject, Not so much Co ! (cheering on back benches while Big Brown yells Rats! ) Mar. 17 — Martin Kee is given a curtain lecture in the par- lor of Prof. Strickland ' s mansion, during which he is told that his fealures bear a re se tibia nee to tho?.e of Napoleon. Who saw Napoleon? Mar. 21 — Wilcox thinks seriously of Mirryin ' . Mar. 33 — Black is bribed into sporting Sunday night, (fee 25 .) Apr. 1 — Smoot tremendously falls in love with purple — purple dresses and purple boxes of candy to match. Apr. 11 — Mrs. Constine ' phones up town for Boston baked Berns, and not knowing A B C Code, receives a case of Logger. Apr. 22 — Smith ' s and logon ' s folks start for Due West where we play ball next week. Steers don ' t go fast. Apr. 30 — Little Brown goes into the Pharmacy and vows he ' ill have a good time if he has i0 spend 30c. May 2 — Scott asks Steve W ,who is making a monkey of himself, How often do you have those fits? Every time I see a yellow dog like you, says Steve. May 4 — Co-educational picnic at Enoree River. Chap- erones Mesdames Shands ard Hayes, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. McMurray. Prof. McW. has got it bad — in the neck. J. H. T. has got it for he does good biz all day. Wilcox entirely too affectionate. May 9 — Lem Stephenson dreams that he calls on a certain young lady and that they go for a walk. He wakes only to find that it is a reality — that he left his room at dinner time and his watch hands now point to 7 P. M. ! Well, such things are allowed only on Christmas and Anniversary. May 10 — Smoot was awfully superstitious yesterday, he was afrrid of a Wither(ed)spoon. May 14 — The little negro who carried a note for Cooper when asked which he had rather have a copper or one-cent, said, ' I hid rather have a copper, for sometimis a copper is two cents. May 18 — |. H. T. makes an order on E. V. Roddin, Jew eler, Chicago. May 20 — (Friday) Walkup ' s spell is broken, he goes call- ing and stays until 12 :30. Sawyer! May 21 — Wash Boyd and Cooper have engagements for Sunday — Rain! (No game!) May 22 — (Sunday) Walkupat same place. Ditto May 30 — Prof. asks Miss. for engagement for church. Reply, I have a previous and don ' t want to make any further ahead. Ahem! May 31 — Otis K. Scott emerges from the silent confines of his study, and with the air of a literary recluse who has been recently subjected to great mental exertion, he announ- ces that his book has at last been consigned to the hands of the publisher. Junk 2-3-4-5 — Commencement— Swill doin ' s this. Junk 6 — It takes along time for these boys to get away from here. Dr. Jacobs sang 340. Some of the poor fellows nearly collapsed. Smoot in particular asks, Did you (ell Dr. Jacobs to sing 340? WW Hi ftjf r.fcfc.t J0 , ' AN INCIDENT IN THE CAREER OF ONE OF OUR SPORTSMEN. Member of the Bow-Legged Club. , K Directory of Dormitory K WANTS.  Ponies on Soph. Greek and Bible. — Stephenson. To exchange a pair of elegant and shapely Pedes- tals for Big Brown ' s lower but lofty extremities. — Mc- Cain. Some one to love ME. — Berry. Several things, the Eaith, etc — The Faculty. O. K. SCOTT, Lecturer. Entirely original ideas are embodied in my new Trans-Atlantic Trip, (personal experiences). The speaker does not confine himself to facts, however. My latest — From the Sublime to the Ridiculous. O. K. COOPER, flDrs. X. K. ® ' fl cMalfeuper, THE WASHERWOMAN. Impersonator Can impersonate any animal, and I make a heavy hit on the Donkey variety one of whom I am which . Members of the Faculty a specialty. The improved Brown and Star:hless finish applied to all garments. Washables returned in small packages. [ ejw I SHOULD SMILE. tt oe A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Mai I print a kiss rn your chei k? I a ked, She nodded her -weet p -rmission; Soth y uentto pn ss and I rather guess He printed a huge edition. Prof. McW.— ' - I 11 miss my din- ner if you all keep me here much longer. Miss Lisa Bean (who has been standing a long examination) — Well, you ' ll get your de(s)sert anyway. Margaret (Miss Check ' s little niece, just as George is leaving and Simp is coming up) — There comes another beau, I thought I would have a rest ! John — I don ' t like Caesar. Willie— Why? John — Too much ' Gaul ' . Miss Constine translates, Le vieux pretre l ' embrasse sue les deux jones et ensuite Bettina — The old priest kissed him upon both cheeks and Bettie followed suit. ' To the Co eds — •Do jou know that the sight of your faces (Though I see you each day of the seven ) Can transfigure the commonest places Into something that seems to be heaven? The Boys. Prof. McW. — Translate into Lat- in — Longing for you never leaves me. Miss Lisa — Will love do just as well? Prof. McW — Yes, a good deal better. The members of our mounted brigade think it ought to be writ- ten Hinds is Noble instead of Hinds Noble. Miss Kosa wants to know if ponies can be sent by wireless telegraphy. Walkup— I can eat as many meals of that beef as Samson 6lew Philistines. 5 I | McCain — Yes, and with the same instrument. The following books are in press and will be issued at an early date — Hints On Love-making, - Hubbar d. Danger of Excessive Study, — Arthur. Beauty and How to Attain it, — Pretty (Stephenson). Art of Pugilism, — Scott. Improved Orations of Cicero, (with explanatory lines) — Thorn- well. Fewell— -Say, Thornwell, I heard you were going into the law business after you graduate. Thornwell — No, only the son-in- law business. Smith — What an ugly man! I never saw anybody so ugly! She( fearing that he would be overheard) — Hush, you forget yourself. Bagwell rises to explain that it is not so much wise heads as sweet-hearls that we all need to keep us scraight. Miss Katherine says her way is rough and Thorn(y) but she is sure it wi ' l be well in the end. i st Soph. — Did you ever have a nightmare? 2nd Soph. — You bet ! 1 rode her through on Latin in fifteen min utes last night. The Seniors are convinced that Geology is about the hardest and rockiest subject they have ever studied. McM. — A ., are you at the head of your class? A. — No, but the whole Faculty is ' after ' me. Prof. — Mr. Johnson, what mo- tive brought you to College? Mr. J — A loco motive, sir. Miss Rosa translated, Hannibal percunctatur, nbi terrarum esset, Hannibal asked where the earth was, and then wondered why they all laughed. Alex;; nder is gradually mastering Latin pronunciation. He pro- nounces amabitur, Imay-bite- her Sadler had a little horse, And Livy was his name, And everywhere that Sadler went, That horse was sure to came. It followed him to class one day, Which was against the rule, And when he went to take a ride It kicked up like a mule. It is reported that one of our Ex- Seniors has been trying to prac- tice duplicity, but it is safe to say he has been completely Check- mated. Prof. S. — Miss Young, what is inspiration? Miss Young — That which killed Abraham ' s descendants. McCain says that by reading we are enabled to give inflammation to others. 1 ' rnt. — Mr. T.. how would you punctuate the following sentence : ' Just now I saw Katie going down the street? ' Mr. T — I think I ' d matte a ' dash 1 after Katie, sir. ' ' Crowd (coming ftom the picnic at Enoree) — What is the matter with Prof. McWr he i so quiet. ' ' One of the boys — Kat has got his tongue. S says that Mrs. C. should secure a patent on her recipe for making gravy. Senior — Jaruffe. you had bet- ter throw down that cigarette. Yonder comes Prof. Martin. Jaruffe — Pshaw! I don ' t care. He beats off of me. ' ' Smith (at Newberry hotel pre- paring to retire) — L . I wish yr u would put out this blamed ele;tric light. I have been trying to blow it out for the last hour. Prof. McW. — Mr. Brown, how did you enjoy the party last night ? Little Brown — Fine, tut the} 1 played too much Swiss to suit me. Countryman [to Big Brown, ap- proaching his apple wagon] — Look, here, Buddie, you needn ' t try to come that on me ; I ' ve seen false faces before. A Shakespearian P r o g r a m — Freshman Class — A Midsummer Night ' s Dream. Sophomore Class — Much Ado About Nothing. Junior Class — Comedy of Errors. Senior Class— Alls Well that Ends Well. Mr. C. — What is the- pronun- t i. ii ion of ' Horace ' ? Miss B. (who has just finished Ars Poetica) — Oh, ' horrors. ' of course ! A so jd ball player should have a place In every first-class choir: H- can pitch the tunes, or hold fir?tbass, As occasion may require. Why does Fewell give the prin- cipal parts of arise— I arise, I arose, I have a- ' Rose ' ? Johnson says that predestina- tion is the thief of time. They say that Clarke got sick to get on good terms with his father, the doctor. Smith (on the banks of the En- oree) — This would be a good place to commit ' sideways ' . Student — I shall never marry until I meet a lady who is my op- posite. She(encouragingly) — Well, there are a great many bright, in- telligent girls in town. Prof. S. — Mr. Scott, what is the use of the semi-colon? Mr. S. — It follows a semi-colon sentence, and a semi-colon sentence is an explanatory sentence that asks a question. Wilcox [to young lady] — I like you very much and I am going to make love to you. Young Lady — ' ' Very well, George, I ' ll treat you in the most motherly manner I know how. Have you heard Scott lecture? Bbe ' V 1 CLUB FOOT GANG Wash Boyd, 13A Maximus Pes. Jim Jack Brown, 13 (approximately) Googoo M. Wilcox, 12 smallest he has ever worn. Sorrel Top Walkup, ii. Johnny D. Noel, 13. Miss , 5. Jack Clark, 12 Brog. Smith, No number, shaped like a water bucket. An Invitation. We want every College boy to accept a cordial invitation to come to our store, and make it your stopping place when you are about the Post-Office. We keep everything ordinarily handled in a first-class drug store . — Stationery, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, Tobaccos, Candies, Cool Drinks, etc. Lowney ' s and other brands of Candies always on hand. See our sign just above the Post-Offiee and tell your friends to meet you at YOUNG ' S PHARMACY. Columbia (SI.) Theological Seminary faculty WILLIAM M. McPHEETERS, D. D., Professor of Old Testament Literature and Exegesis. WILLIAM T. HALL. L). I).. Professor nf Didactic and Polemic Theology. RICHARD C. REED, D. I).. Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Cliurch Polity. JOHN W DAVIS., Acting Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis (Partly supplied by other Professors.) Perkins Professor of Natural Science in Connection with Revelation, and Christian Apologetics. (The work of this Chair is done by two Lecturers named below.) Professor of Pastoral Theology, Sacred Rhetoric and English Bible. SAMUEL C. BYRD, A. M.. Lecturerin English Bible, and Tutor in Hebrew. Chairman of Faculty: W. M. McPheeters Librarian: R C. Reed. Clerk of Faculty: John W. Davis IT STANDS TO REASON That the the store carrying the largest line of confectioneries and the best col- lection of canned goods, fruits, candies, etc., can give you the best service. I ' m your man. S. F. Vance Son. Virginia Polytechnic Institute ( State Agricultural and Mechanical College) BLACKSBURG, VA. A Southern Institute of Technology Thirty Instructors Thoroughly equipped Shops, Laboratories, and Infirmary. Farm of Four Hundred Acres. Steam heating and electric lights in Dormi- tories. Degree courses i n Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Applied Chemistry and General Science Shorter courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical Mechanics Total cost of session of nine months, including tuition and other fees, board, washing, texts-books, medical attendance, etc., about 19 .00. Cost to State-Students about, $165.00. Next session begins September 21, 1901. For catalogue and other information apply to, J. M- McBryde, Ph. D., L L. D., President. t FROM ANY POINT OF VIEW You will find our CLOTHING the best to be bought in this city. Come in and look at our stock and see if we are not right. We carry a well-selected line of Gents ' Furnishings : — an up- to- date assortment of Shoes, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs and Neckwear. M. S. BAILEY SONS, H. Y. VANCE, MANAGER. I DON ' T MEND TROUSERS But I do study the comforts of the College boy, along other lines. For intance, if he takes pride in keeping a nice, attractive room, I can interest him in framing pictures, etc. For a small cost you can put in a comfortable rocker and neat center table, which with one or two of the pretty pictures or screens that I carry in stock, will make your room look like it did at home. I cater to slim purses as well as large ones. Come and let me make your acquaintance. BEN. R PARROTT, Furniture Dealer, CORNER HOTEL BLOCK, CLINTON, S. G. i STOP! COLLEGE BOYS. You will find a new and well selected stock of Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps, and a full line of Gents ' Furnishings at our store. Good treatment and fair service to all. Come and see us. The Clinton Clothing Co. CHANEY W. STONE, Mgr. (Next door above E. Lee Pitts-) A Little Looking Around won ' t hurt you. I have a nice line of Fancy Groceries, Fancy Candies — and almost anything in line of edibles. Country produce handled for convenience of customers You ' ll find me on Wall Street. Thanking you in advance for your patronage, I am, Yours to please. H. D. HENRY. Copeland ' s Livery Stables . . . Modern equipment ; fast and stylish teams ; up-to-date turnouts. Conveniently located near Hotel. Patronage of students solicited — for driving, picnic or holiday pleasure. R. E. COPELAND, Proprietor. The University of North Carolina. ACADEMIC, LAW,; MEDICINE, PHARMACY COURSES. NEW DORMITORIES— NEW WATER WORKS— ELEC- TRIC LIGHTS— CENT RAL HEATING PLANT- NEW ATHLETIC PARK— SEVEN SCI- ENTIFIC LABORATORIES. Library of 33,000 Volumes J Faculty of 40 j Students number 527 For further information address F. P. VENABLE, PhJX, President, .Chapel Hill, N. C V Medical College of Virginia, ESTABLISHED 1838. The Sixty-fourth Session will begin October ist. igoi. Department of Medicine, four years ' course. Fees $65.00 per stssion Department of Dentistry, three years ' course. Fees $65.00 per session. Department of Pharmacy, two years ' course. Fees $60.00 per session For further particulars and catalogue address CHRISTOPHER L. TOMPKINS, M.D., Dean, RICHMOND, VA. u g ja 2 UKDICALOtr.T.HGE OK VIRGINIA. A SHORT STORY Every busy College student knows what it means to have to write a dozen long letters to the home folks , in as m;my weeks, in which you have to give a lengthy account of College news. etc. You can confine yourself to personal matters if you send them THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, — a live weekly newspaper published every Friday. A special column is devoted to College news, with full accounts of ball games, athletic news, campus locals, personal items, etc. The students, alumni and friends of the P. C. of S. C. can keep up with its interests by reading THE CHRONICLE. We give the news, from a janitor ' s election to o Commencement write-up. New type, all home print. Send one dollar for a year ' s subscription. Ube Cbronicle, Clinton, S. C. HIS MAJESTY, REV. FRED AUSTIN. When you ' re not right up in Latin, And don ' t quite know your Math, And have some doubts on Civics, With B. K. to excite your wrath, — Don ' t it jar you, don ' t it thrill you. With your soul about to bust. You ' d be content with half the knowledge Of old Frederick the Fust. Now you see him in the hallway, Now you spy him on the stair, As you ponder o ' er the color Of his long and kinky hair ; But my laddie, don ' t be envious, And slow Time need not be cus ' t : Bimeby you ' ll be grey with wisdom Like old Frederick the Fust. Was there ever a better zorter When he dons his Sunday clo ' es ; With his long and baggy trousers, And the shoes that have no toes? Come, now, do the nigger justice, Respect this solon you surely must ; Never was a better janitor Than oM Frederick the Fust. Seaboard Air Line Railway THE CAPITAL CITY LINE DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE Enters the Capitals of the Six States which ic traverses and is the direct route NORTH, EAST. SOUTH and WEST With through Vestibuled Trains to RICHMOND, NORFOLK, WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, and ALL POINTS EAST Three trains daily between Clinton and Atlanta with direct connections for Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis, and all points in Texas, California and Mexico. Direct route to Savannah, Jacksonville, Florida and Cuba, via C. N. L. R. R. and Columbia. Quick Schedules t j Perfect Passenger Service GEO. M ' P. BATTE, Traveling Passenger Agent. Columbia, S. C. R. E. L. BUNCH, General Passenger Agent, Portsmouth, Va. 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