The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-07-29
The South Carolina College,

The South Carolina College is round
Ing out the first century of its existence
and will celebrate its centennial IN jan
uary, 1905. The College was chartered
in 1901 and opened for active work. In
January, 1905. 1t owes its existence to
u patriotic purpose, the education OF
al the youth of the State ut common
center. lin order to promote the IN
Struction, the good order and the mar
muny of the whole community, ana II
was built from portion of the pro-
vceds of a reimbursement made by the
United States to South Carolina for eX-
penscs incurred in the Revolution. Dur
ing the century that is closing the Col
lege has contributed largely to the
stateslnansho. the patriotism, the
learning and the high moral standards
that have prevailed in South Carollna
and her sister States. The rsll Of Col
legc Alumni contains the names of men
who have become noted in all the pur-
suits of life. beth in peace and war.
The eXigencies of the struggle between
the States closed the college in 1868,
and the buildings were used as hospi-
|. tails for sick ana wounded Confcderates.
But as soon as peace was restored the
institution was reopened by the orr
government" and enjoyed several years
Of success until it was overturned DUR
ing the Radical regime. Since $780, now
ever, the college has been continuously
omen, and has educated hundreds OF
young men and number or young
women, who for some years nave Dcen
permitted to partake Of it's advantages
Originally the College was known as
a literary institution. although from
early times it's faculty contained scien-
fists of great ability, but Of late years
it's courses have broadened out so as
to embrace also technical scientific in
Struction, instruction in law and a
course in practical methods for teach
erS.
President Benjamin Sloan, the head
Of the Department of Physics and En-
gineering, is a graduate of West Point.
and was distinguished officer OF ord
nance during the war between the
States. His graduates in engineering
are now occupying most responsible
positions in different parts of the United
States. Professor Joseph Daniel Pope,
dean of the Law Department, has had
wide experience in government in the
legislative halls of the State and in the
Secession Convention. and is recognized
as high authority in law and in equity
JURISPRUDENCE. Some of the other mem
bers of the faculty have had dis
tinguiShed careers in this College, while
others have brought to it the best
methods of colleges and universities
elsewhere.
The most recent and most important
addition that has been made TO the
usefulness of the College Is the eStab-
iiShmcnt of scholarships to he given to
me man-tcIcher in each county who
has taught at least one year. This is
intendcd TO offer the advantages of pro-
fessional training to one who has al
ready gathered practical experience in
erect contact with pupils in the school
room ana realizes the difficulties that
must be Suimuunted. Professor Ward
law, who is At the head of the depart
ment in pedagogy. is eminent in his
profession both as Il student and aS Il
practical teacher and school Supcrin-
trndcnt.
The College is situated at the capital
OF the State and affords To the student
opportunity for studying the workings
of the government in Il direct way. 1t
is accessible from all parts Of the St;rte
and Is in ii hcalthful locality. The re-
liGiouS advantages are exceptional hC-
cause each Of the principal dcnunina-
tionS has Il prosperous congregation in
Columbia. Expenses are InOdcr;ltc.
| There is Il suite Of three roums for each
! pair of students, warm In winter and
/ well ventilated in summer. a large
! campus. fine gymnasium and an cX-
| rellent athletic field afford ample Up-
pnrtunity for exercise.
The College is increasing in useful
| ness and in prosperity with the i'll
| creased prosperity of the State, and the
prospects are that with the new century
this institution will SurpaSs the ad
mrable record 1t has already made.