The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-30
On WOffOrd's CAMPUS.

WoFFoRD COLLEGE, SPARTANBURG, 8.
c., October e. Saturday night last is one
to be remembered in the history of the
Calhoun literary society. The order, in
the first place, was as good and perfect as
any one could have wished to see. The
young gentlemen Of this society have de-
termined to make this year notable in
every way, and especially by holding up
the high reputation which the Calhouns
have throughout this State. The meeting
Saturday night was characterized by the
reading of fine essays, the we'll delivered
declamations, and especially by the strong
debate. The query discussed was, Re-
solved: That South Carolina should insti-
tute law of compulsory education be-
tween the ages of seven and fourteen. A
heated discussion and many fine points
were had on each side. The judges de-
cided in favor of the affirmative. Here is
where many of South Cardinals promi-
nent men have accustomed themselves to
speaking in public and where some OF the
very best lawyers in the State have made
their beginning as speakers.
The Prestons elected officers on Satur-
day night for the next two months. The
following was the result: President, A.
E. TAYLOR; vice-president, D. E. Carmack;
treasurer, W. G. Herbert; recording secre-
tary, w. w. Niver; corresponding secre-
tary, A. D. Belts; 1st censor, F. Gollghtly;
End censor, W. A. Mcmillan.
President Snyder left last week for
Coronaca, where he delivered lecture.
He spent Sunday in Newberry, returning
here Monday.
Prof. Gamewell tells US that he has Sc
cured Ernest Seton Thompson for this
season. This one lecture alone will cost
the lyceum three hundred dollars, but it
will be included in the regular lyceum
course without extra charge to those
students who hold season tickets. This is
only one of the many fine lecturers that
will be here this season.
DR.. Carlisle gave fine talk in chapel
last week on the character Of Alexander
H. Stephens.
DR.. J. G.. Moore, an alumnus of Wotford
was married on October 90, at McColl, S,
G.. DR.. Moore has many friends through
out the State who will wish him great
happiness. The S. A. E. Fraternity, OF
which Mr.. Moore is a member, received
an luVltatlOu w pc plCsohI "' 'ho vi"
mony.
The Glee Club held meeting last Fri
day, when it was decided to give Moot
Court before Christmas and play later
| in the year. A mock trial was held severa!
years ago and proved great success, and
of course the students intend to have
even a greater success than ever before.
The question of getting out an Annual
is being discussed among the students
The indications are chat it will be sue
cessful movement and Wofford will have
as fine an Annual as any of the Others
gotten out in this State.
Mr.. Arthur Ragan, who played with tho
Knoxville baseball club during the pas,
season, has returned to Spartanburg. Ht
was on MOffet's fast team. MIR. Ragar
says he pitched AZ games, won 81, lost 8
and the scores of two games were a tie.
Mr.. w. Frank Johnson, OF Bamberg
was on the campus while last week. He
was on his way homie from Clemson.
Mr.. J. Norman Walker, of Allendale
who coached Wofford's foot ball team
last season, is in the city for few days.
The chapel is very nearly completed
The new ceiling, which was selected by &
committee of ladies, gives entire satisfac
ton to every one. The chapel and most
of the other rooms in the college building
have been wired, and electric lights art
being put in. The professors houses anC
the gymnasium will also be lighted by
electricity.
The most familiar scene on the campu:
these afternoons is a boy swinging III:
tennis racket and carrying net under
his arm. This means that there Will b'
some hot games after Christmas, when TIT
games for the trophy cup will be played
This cup was given last year by Mr.. u
Marshall Moore, and is known as tht
Moore Trophy Cup.
There is prize of FIVE dollars Offered
by Mr.. M. W. Sloan, class '03, for the bes
poem written for the Wofford College
Journal during December, January, ant
February. There is medal offered by
Rev. Marion Dargan for the best story
With the aid of these two factors, TIT
Journal promises to be a great success
during this year.
The books left to the college library by
the late Rev. Thomas Pate, of Florence
have been marked and placed in sepa
rate case and marked "The Thomas Pat'
Library" This addition to the library il
greatly appreciated. Many books of mucl
value are to be found in this collection.
Last year Dr. Herman Raer, OF Charles
ton, also left a good number of books tt
the library. With these additions, Wof
ford has one of the very best libraries II
the State. All of the latest magazines ar
to be found on the reading table, alon!
with number of daily and weekly news
papers. 80 D.,
most prosperous years in her history. I'm
attendance is larger than heretofore, am
under the management of Pres. Snyder
: great things may be looked for from Woi
ford. w. 6RAbHAM.