The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-05-07
TO MEET IN CHARLESTON,
4 Call to the Parents of the So2no-
more Glass.

4 Call to the Parents Of the Sopho-
more Glass.
The following letter, mailed tC
every parent of a member OF the Glenn
son sophomore class whose address
could be ascertained, is self-explana
tory:
Charleston. S. c.: May ?, 1902.
Dear Sir: You have doubtless been
as much concerned at the unfortunate
occurrence at Clemson college, as our
selves.
We take the liberty Of addressing
YOU this letter. after considering all the
circumstances of the case, believing
that it is equally to your interest as
ours. to take further steps in regard
to this matter, and ascertain whether
the facts do not warrant the parents
of the members Of the sophomore class
asking for hearing before the boaro
of trustees Of the college.
We think you will agree with US that
for the members Of the sophomore
class at this important juncture OF
their college course to be denied the
right Of continuing their studies. will
involve not only a years loss OF time
to each man, hut also considerable ex-
pense to them. which an investigation
may show to be unjust.
We notice by yesterdays paper that
the sentiment at the college was SO
strong that the members OF the Junior
and freshman classes had determined
to leave. and only after an address by
Col. Simpson, president Of the board
of trustees, were they persuaded to re-
main at college, upon.his promise that
the whole question would be taken up
by the board and thoroughly inveStl-
gated.
We also note by todayS paper that
Col. Simpson has stated that he eX-
poets in few days to publish an in
terview. setting forth the facts OF the
case, and we believe that before this
statement is published, it is fair to the
members Of the sophomore class as
well as to all the studeuts Of the COL
lege. that their side should be heard,
and that any interview published
should be only after all the facts from
both sides have been placed before the
board of trustees.
Our suggestion is that meeting OF
all the parents or guardians OF the
members of the sophomore class be
held at the earliest possible date, and
we further suggest that this meeting
he held in Charleston on Friday the 9th
inst.
We recommend this city for the
meeting because at present very low
rates can be obtained to Charleston on
Tuesdays and Thursdays CT each week,
and in order to give all parties ample
time to make their arrangements TO
come we have suggested the above
date.
Aswe do not know your address we
have enclosed this letter to the cadet
whose name appears on the roll OF the
college as member Of the sophomore
class. and who we understand was one
who left the college on Tuesday last,
requesting that he deliver it to you
promptly.
AS some of the actresses are not
known: the college catalogue only CIV
ing the counties in which the cadet
lives, we have requested The Charles
ton News and Courier, The Columbia
State and The Greenville News to pub
lish this letter.
If therefore, any of the parents or
guardians Of these cadets, for reasons
given above, have not received one of
these letters. reply to either of the
undersigned by such parties, stating
whether or not they will attend the
meeting in Charleston, will be appre-
ciated. Yours truly,
G. Walter Mc1ver,
81 Broad Street.
Henry Schacte,
3S Broad Street.
Ralph Elias,
1S4 Wentworth St.
H. H. Muller,
So Laurens Street.
II. NJ. Manigault,
II Hasell Street.