The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
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, 1906. 1t owes its existence TO
patriotic purpose, the education OF
all the youth of the State at common
center, I'M order to promote the IN
struction. the good order and the har-
moay of the whole community" and ii
was built from a portion Of the pro-
ceeds of Z reimbursement made by the
United States to South Carolina for ex-
penseS incurred in the Revolution. Dur
ing the century that is closing the Col.
Iece has contributed largely to the
craftsmanship, the patriotism, the
learning and the high moral standards
that nave prevailed in South Carolina
and her sister States. The roll OF Coi-
lage Alumni contains the names OF men
who have become noted in all the pur-
suits Of life, both in peace and War
The exigencies of the, struggle between
the States closed the college IN 1858,
ana the buildings were used as hospl-
ta:s for sick and wounded Confederates
Bat 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 1880, now
ever. the college has been continuously
open, and has educated hundreds OF
young men and number Of young
women, who for some years have been
permitted to partake Of its advantages.
Originally the College was known as
a literary institution, although from
early times its.faculty contained sclen-
fists of great ability, but of late years
Stc o1If so rs
to embrace also technical scientific IN
struction, instruction in law and
course in practical methods for teach
arS.
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 men,
oers of the faculty have had dis
singuished careers in this College, while
others have brought to it the best
methods OF colleges and universities
elsewhere. A
The most recent and most important
addition that has been made to the
usefulness. Of the College is the estab-
.ishmtft of scholarships to be given to
one nan-teacher in each county who
mas. taught at least one year. This is
intended to offer the advantages Of pro-
fessional training to one who has al
ready gathered practical experience in
direct contact with pupils in the school
room and realizes the difficulties that
must be Surmounted. Professor Ward
law, who is at the head Of the depart
ment.in pedagogy, is eminent in his
profession both as a student and as a
practical teacher and school superin-
tendent.
The College is situated at the capital
of the State and affords to the student
opportunity for studying the workings
Of the government in direct way. 1t
lis accessible from all parts of the State
and is ina healthful locality. The re-
igious advantages are exceptional be
cause each of the principal denomina
tions has prosperous congregation in
Columbia. b Expenses are moderate.
There is a. Suite of three rooms for each
pair of students, warm in winter and
well ventilated in summer. large
campus, fine gymnasium and an ex-
cellent athletic field afford ample op-
portunity for exercise.
The College is increasing in useful
ness and In prosperity with the in
creased prosperity of the State, and the
prospects are that with the new century
this institution will sarpass the ad-
uirable record it has already made.
Mr.. J. M. Woodley Of Providence
has been appointed a member of the
County Board of Education to succeed