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VOL. X. CLEMSON COLLEGE, S. C, MAY 19, 1915. No. 27 LOVED CLEMSON MAN THE TIGER STAFF CHAMPION TIGERS I DIES SUDDENLY FOR NEXT SESSION WIN LAST FIVE

Dr. P. H. E. Sloan Dies While Sitting The Senior Class decided at a meet- In Great Batter's Battle, Featured by in His Chair—Many Years at ing last fall that it would be desirable Pitching of Rhett, Tigers Won. The College. to have the Athletic Association back In a game featured by the hitting Dr. Paul PI. E. Sloan, treasurer of "The Tiger," and later the A. A. acted and scoring of the Tigers and by the Clemson College from the time it was favorably upon the suggestion and bad fielding of the Newberry team, 'founded until a short while ago, and agreed to draw up plans for taking- Clemson defeated the Redshirt Boys ■one of the best known and most be- over "The Tiger" for next session. by a score of 17 to 7. Her, Major loved men in ' South Carolina, died However, Mr. J. C. Littlejohn, our and James starred with the stick. suddenly last Saturday morning at Registrar, who is also Secretary of the There were singles, doubles, triples 7:30 o'clock while seated in his fa- Alumni Association, sa,K that much and homers with Clemson the favoWte vorite chair in his home on the could be added to the papkr by having throughout. Rhett who replaced campus of the institution which he so some special space given ko the inter- Richard, pitched a good game, allow- dearly loved. The funeral service ests of the alumni each week, and so ing a few scattered hits. The Tigers was held at 2 :30 o'clock Sunday after- . he and Prof. iGantt, President of the fattened their battin averages con- noon in the St. Paul's Episcopal Athletic Association, met together siderably by this game. church, at Pendleton, conducted by with the junior class and drew up Newberry. the rector, the Rev Maynard Mar- plans for making the paper larger and better for next session, adding to the ab. r. bh. po. a. e shall. Interment was in Pendleton Amar, ss 5 112 14 Dr. Sloan was 79 years of age was interest of our Athletic contests and alumni notes without taking one bh Oates, 3b 5 2 2 2 11 born in Franklin -County, Ga and was R. Baker, p 5 1 1 1 3 0 the son of Benjiman and Eliza Earle away from the space which has pre- viously been devoted to the cadets Brooks, If 3 1 0 2 2 1 Sloan, the later being the daughter of Renken, c 4 1 2 11 2 3 the late J. Baylis Earle. Only one and barracks life. And so a committee composed of Dominick, cf. ... 3 1 0 0 1 2 member of the immediate family, Mr. S. Baker, lb. ... 3 0 0 5 0 0 Frank Sloan of Seneca now survives. the President of the Athletic Associa- tion, the Secretary of the Alumni As- Shealy, rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Dr. Sloan spent all of his long and McLeaon, 2b. ... 4 0 0 1 4 1 useful life at Pendleton and Clemson sociation, the retiring Editor-in-chief College. Early in life he studied medi- of "The Tiger," and a committee of Totals 36 7 6 24 14 12 cine, and was graduated as a prac- five Juniors and one Sophomore met ting physician, spending most of his and chose Cadet E. H. Agnew, Editor, Clemson Cadet E. C. Kolb, Assistant Editor. time conducting a drug business in ab. r. bh. po. a. e Pendleton. When Clemson College The pilots for next year then met with the above'committee (except the Tarrant, If. ... 4 3 1 2 0 0 was established the board of trustees Major, 2b 4 3 2 10 0 in search for a capable ,and efficient retiring editor) and the following re- porters were chosen: McMillan, 3b ... 6 2 2 0 3 1 person to serve them as treasurer, Cureton, ss .... 5 3 2 2 5 2 selected Dr. Sloan. His election gave W. W. Mallory, Athletics. Anderson, rf. ... 5 2 2 1 0 2 C. E. Littlejohn, Alumni. universal satisfaction, and from year Harris, c 5 12 6 11 S. C. Stribling, Literary Societies. to year he has been reelected, his Her, cf 4 1 2 2 1 0 services being satisfactory in every A. B. Carwile, Y. M. C. A. and Lec- James, lb 5 2 3 13 0 0 respect to the trustees. About two trues. Richards, p 10 0 0 3 0 years ago the trustees decided to re- V. T. Anderson, Social. Rhett, p 1110 3 0 lieve Dr. Sloan of the greatest part of Cadet Agnew will attend to the the burden of the treasurer's office, business, advertising, etc., as well as Totals 40 17 17 27 16 6 and while reelecting him, giving him editing of the paper, and the reporters his home and his regular salary a will assist him in his duties. Score by innings: ]arge part of the work was devolved, We believe that this change in the Newberry .... 000 500 002— 7 (Continued on Third Page.) (Continued on Second Page.) Clemson 202 162 2\i—18 TWO THE TIGER (Continued From First Page.) Summary: Stolen bases, Araar, Clemson Agricultural College Dominick 2, Tarrant, Major, McMil- organization of "The Tiger" means a lan, Cureton. Two base hits, Major great deal for the College and no -■- 2. Three base hits, Oats, Anderson. man at Clemson next year should fail i Home ran, Cureton. Base on balls, to subscribe to the paper, as it prom- ♦ ' iV: off Richards 1, off Rhett 1, off Baker ises to be the greatest paper ever pub- ■i 6. Struckout, by Richards 2, by Rhett lished here, and one that will be in- ; HI 5, by Baker 10. Hit by pitcher, Her, dispensable to alumni, students and '; lUi ■'".'i Dominick. Sacrifice hits, , Major, Faculty as well. Don't forget to ■■■ iU ;'* Rhett. Earned runs, Newberry 1, bring that dollar with you next fall Clemson 3. Left on bases, Newberry and fall in line with "The Tiger" 5. Clemson 7. Total bases on hits, boosters. It's a great step forv.au! Newberry 8, Clemson 24. Time 1.55. and demands your hearty support. m Umpire, Robertson. *&>.. * . COLUMBIAN LITERARY SO- The Tigers defeated the Newberry CIETY. VALUE OF A TECHNICAL COLLEGE Redshirts again in the second game on The society was called to order by EDUCATION Bowman field last Friday by the score the president, Mr. Bunker, the roll of 14 to 1. Abe Richards pitched a was called, and the minutes of the A young man can make no better in- great game. last meeting read and approved. vestment than in a technical education. Score by innings: The regular exercises were suspend- Viewed merely as a matter of business, even if he has to borrow the money at in- Newberry 100 000 000— 1 ed until after the election of officers terest, he will find that his increased earn- Clemson 003 020 72x—14 for the first term of the session 1915- ing capacity will, perhaps even the first Batteries—Body and Renken ; '16. The following men were elected: year after graduation be sufficient to repay Richards and Harris. Umpire, Matti- President—G. J. Shepard. the loan. It is a poor business policy to wait to earn the money necessary to pay son of Davidson. Vice-President—E. D. Kyzer. for an education with an earning capacity Treasurer—P. L. McCall. only one-half or one-third that of an edu- In Greenville, Furman was de- Literary Critic—C. E. Lnt'ejohn. cated man. Every year of untrained labor feated by a score of 10 to 0, thereby Prosecuting Critic—E. H. Seegars. represents a direct financial loss. Every boy of-ability and ambition whose parents winning the State championship. Recording) Secretary—PI. H. Willis. are unable to pay for his education, should We also won the two exhibition Corresport(ding Sec.—C. G. Harris. • —> 'niiif friend to endorse his note at the games in Greenwood against Furman, Reporting Critics—W. P. Rhett and bank and begin preparation that will make 8 to2 and 5 to 3. W. H. Bryant. for greater earning capacity and a fuller life. There is no time to lose. The world After the conclusion of the election, is looking for r.ooo horse-power men and The appointment of David S. Trax- the regular program was taken up. is willing to pay for them. Already there ler, an old Clemson man, as postmas- The first orator, Mr. R. G. Kennedy, is a surplus of the one horse-power variety. ter at Greenville, is gratifying to his -delivered an excellent oration in a A "o'li-p-p education is no longer a luxury many friends here. very forceful manner. of the rich, but more of a necessity of the The second orator, Mr. G. D. Mar- poor boy whose parents can give him little Dr. Rolfs: (just after a Furman tin, gave us a very interesting and in- or nothing to start on. In earning capacity s ^nlieo-p rvii,rat;nll represents at the out- player had knocked a foul ball which structive oration on "Indian Legends." set a capital of from $15,000 to $30,000, was caught by a Clemson cadet on The declaimer, Mr. A. R. Sellars, depending upon the energy, character and the grand stand)" Why dosent that delivered one of the best selections personality of the possessor, and the cap- fellow sit clown, dosent he know he is ital increases with every year of its efficient 'rd by the society this season. Mr. use. "out"? Sellars has the talent and ability to A College diploma has come to be re- Prof. Cantt: "Why,doctor, he is not make an excellent speaker. garded by the business world not so much out; that catch does not count." The humorist, Mr. J. R. Wise, en- as an evidence of knowledge as evidence Dr. Rolfs, My goodness, how the tertained the society with a number that the graduate possesses and is trained rules of baseball have changed within of good jokes. in those qualities of ability, industry, ambi- tion and character that are likely to m?ke the last fifty years !." The reader of the. evening, Mr. J. for success. Bancroft, read an unusually intereic- There never was a time in the history of Senior Dukes, (to Gene Barnett.) ing and amusing selection. the world when expert knowledge was so "Says Gene, it appears as if they are much in demand, so indispensable to in- inclined to score on you in the The hospital is as lively a place as dividual success, and so highly compensa- "Tiger." ted. For the untrained await the positions ever. The attention which you re- of low wages, long hours and poverty. Gene: "Yes it does, and if they don't ceive is of the highest quality. Never- stop, I am going to bring suit agains Clemson College brings within the reach theless, some healthy chaps slip thru of every boy in South Carolina the benefits some of them for "liable" (libel.) the meshes of the themometef and and possibilities of a technical education. find a cosy bed inside. "Doc" Gor- He is here offered an opportunity to enjoy John, the hospital janitor was much don visits him soon with a pill, how- some of the good things of life. The way alarmed when told by a cadet that he ever, and he brightens up. is provided whereby, if he have the am- bition and capacity for knowledge, he need -had ancestors. However, he thought "Doc"—"Here, sonny, here's your not continue in ignorance. Here, at a cost for awhile, grinned and replied: medicine. What's the matter with lower than at any similar institution, can "Naw sir, cap'n-, I ain't ever been you?" a young man obtain an education second sick a day in my life." to none, if he be seeking an education that Soph B.—"Ah, Doc, I have a de- will prepare him for self-sustaining, self- pressed feeling around my heart." respecting citizenship. Ask Jay Wood why he got orders "Doc"—"Git out of here, suh, this Write to W. M. Riggs, President, Clem- not to let "Gus" Ragsdale STO. ain't no love-sick summer resort." son College, S. C. for full information. _^_____^^____ HHlHi^HH

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SENIOR MUSTACHE RACE (Continued From First Page.) WAXING INTERESTING ;on a young man, Mr. Sam W. Evans, who served directly under Dr. Sloan for several years. The trustees ap- (StUentdvn What is it that Seniors won't do? The mustache race, launched last Sat- preciated Dr. Sloan's great and good urday at a meeting of the Senior class and faithful work, "and they wanted is the question of the hour at Clem- to make it easy for him in late yearys. son and many faces are showing up Dr. Sloan, who was a favorite with £FMow$l well to the utter bewilderment ot the the members of the faculty and with Colonel, who faithfully affirms that no the boys who attended college since I'VE BEEN THERE the day it opened the doors, continued sawed-off, hammered down little. AND I KNOW Senior can sprout a good crop of to live at the college, and even up to whiskers by June 5. However they the last few days he has been min- WHAT YOU WANT are showing him something. Even gling among his friends on the I HAVE A COM- Capt. Duckett is becoming envious ot campus. He was a true and devoted, PLETE LINE OF some of the handsome crops and says and numbered his friends by his ac- SUPPLIES FOR that he intends doing likewise—and quaintances. even uses a lot of "Herpicide." Dr. Sloan married Miss Ella Max- Base Ball The conditions of the contests are well, oldest daughter of Dr. Robert interesting. The Senior who violates ■and Lucy Maxwell, who with one Foot Ball the rule by shaving his upper-lip will daughter, Mrs Sam Earle of Clemson receive a vigorous ducking in the College, and four sons survive him Basket Ball Horticultural Grounds Pond. On the The sons are Dr. Paul H. E. Sloan, Gymnasium other hand, all underclassmen who Jr., Pendleton, Mr. Harry Sloan, attempt to sprout a mustache will be -Clemson College., Dr. Frank Sloan, Track ducked in the aforesaid pond by a Walhalla, and Mr. S. M. Sloan, committee of five giant Seniors. The Columbia. He is also survived by a Tennis judges are a bevv of young ladies ■ great many grandchildren and a great a "(If headed by Miss Robertson. The one many other kinsmen T. Q. Robertson who grows the largest mustache will Dr. Sloan was the b( st loved man receive a prize, yet to be decided upon, at Clemson. His integiity, modesty while the one who grows the slightest and affection made great his simple • The Cheapest Furniture Store amount of whiskers upon the upper life which is a rich legacy to this col- portion of his cave will receive a bot- in the State tle of "Herpicide." Major Rowell, "Zuza" Vaughan, John Darby or Peter An alumnus of a certain college a G. F. TOLLEY & SON Hoffman will probably get the bushy member from the College of En- ANDERSON, S. C. prize while "Preacher" Smoke^ will gineering of the Class '14, is ex- probably get the "Herpicide." "Go- periencing trials and tabulations in "We Buy All Our Furniture ing, Going, Gone !" Aw, whiskers. his struggle with real life. The fol- lowing touching extract is quoted From Them" If a lecturer on Geologv got in a from a recent letter to his ex-room- discussion with old man Aesop who mate. wrote the fables—we'd bet our bottom _ "You know, Old L., I have found dollar on the Geologist lecturer. a suitable definition for a bachelor's life. It is the place between Purgatory "Where will- we all be a million and Hell. I located it myself with a years from now?" is the subject of squad of surveyors. I ran a transit an interesting lecture we're looking line to it, made a profile, figured the forward to. To some of us it isn't cross-section, plotted the elevation questionable, but we would like to (both high and low),found the apex have a description of one or the other of it and observed it from far and FOR FLOWERS oi the places so that we could plan near. In conclusion I say that only OF ALL KINDS for a location. a fool, a jack-ass or lunatic would intentionally choose such a life. ADDRESS THE J.Miley was lost in t he woods. "As soon as I get a position big GREENVILLE FLORAL CO., While he was lost, he was overtaken enough to support a church mouse, by darkness, and coming to a hut in it's me for a wife. I don't care if she Greenville, S. C. the woods, knocked at the door. The is ugly or pretty, well dressed or occupant had retired, but after re- otherwise, will -make little 'dif.' here. peated knockings a wooly head was All I'll ask:: thrust from the window with the Can you cook? question, "who's clar".? Can you sew? "1 am, J. Miley." "Well what does you want.": Can you tie your beaux' bow? "[ want to stay here all night." (And leave alone my dough?)" Fla. Alligator. "All right, stay dar." FOUR THE TIGER

We'd soon be .millionaire ball play- Newman on the vacant lot in front of The Tiger ers if we kept on piling up scores. Prof. ~W. S. Morrison's residence, and Founded by the Class of '07 there is nothing to mark the spot or "Dead men tell no tales." We tell of the historic interest connected Published Weekly by the Students of might add that returning base ball Clemson College with these two young walnut trees. teams that were defeated, do likewise. Therefore we suggest that a small EDITORS tablet be erected near these trees to G. R. Briggs Editor-in-Chief THE MEDALS—WHO'LL WIN? show that the gift is appreciated and J. E. Glover Associate Editor There's no denying the fact, those also to lend historical value to the medals (they are here and waiting) J. S. Moore Local Editor trees. We would like very much to are certainly beauties, for we have have this tablet. LITERARY STAFF Leon looking over them in the Regis- J. C. Cannon Chief trar's office and are in a position to THE NEX1T TIGER. F. C. LeGette Assistant speak their praises. The Trustee's As has been the custom, we will medal is somewhat plain but is solid, allow the new "Tiger Staff" the privi- J „" -,, ''' Athletics R. P. Thornton neat, and very attractive withal cost- lege of getting out the last issue of ing about thirty dollars. Who will "The TIGER" for this session. MANAGERS get it—of the three Society speakers, This issue, which is due to appear E. H. Pate Business Pate, Hunter and Swinehart? Only next week, will be postponed to come P. C. Crayton Advertising time can answer, but interest runs out on Monday during commenment G. F. Moore Circulating high. week. Cadet E. H. Agnew and his L. Legrand Cartoonist The Norris medal, given to the assistants, are going to get up much most meritorious student is another interesting news for us in this issue,, Entered at the Post Office at Clemson gem. It is of about the same size as and there will probably be several College, South Garolina, as Second Class the Trustee's medal and contains a pictures. The issue is postponed so Matter. large and attractive diamond setting that it will be of greater interest to RATE: ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. besides. Who will get this? That is the commencement visitors. another question. EDITORIAL MEMORIAL SERVICES. A LAST FAREWELL. Sunday morning at ten o'clock, June—"Come on fellows, the wa- Reluctantly! aye, sadly we pick up members of the faculty, the entire ter's fine" our pens to v/rite a last farewell. To corps of cadets, and a great number of Be careful on the way, or you'll you, gentle and patient readers, we other devoted friends of the late Dr. stump your toe on some exams! wish to extend our hearty thanks for P. FI. E. Sloan assembled in the The Newberry redshirts presented a the manner in which you have endur- Memorial Hall to do honor to his lively appearance which was mis- ed our vain attempts to feed you memory. No words of ours can ex- leading in the light of later events. wholesome and at the same time de- press the feeling of those of the com- lightful and perhaps a little humorous munity quite so well as can those of "news" or semblance of "news." Our team's batting average was the four speakers for the occassion. Where we have been successful we In Memoriam. fattened by great big, jucy, luscious rejoice, and where we have disap- balls—fed by the obliging redshirts. Dr. Riggs, at the opening of the pointed we regret, and everywhere we services, said: Abe Richards and Bill Rhett have wish to thank those who have not hesi every appearance of the great "South- The presence of Death hallows the tated to speak their views to us on any judgment of men and sanctifies the paws" you read about—and they have problem or need of interest ro our the goods too. purpose of nations. paper, for we feel that we have been We are come together this morning, greatly benefited by the many kindly not only to do honor to our dead The death of Dr. P. H. E. Sloan brickbats and bouquets which have friend and colleague, but by a recital caused much sorrow among all of the been handed us, and as much as pos- of his virtues, to rededicate ourselves cadets as well as among the members sible we desire to transfer as much as to the ideals which were part and of the Faculty. There is not a ooy possible of the benefits of this valu- parcel of his daily life., who has ever been here who had not able experience which we have glean- It shall be my part to speak to you the profoundest respect and love for ed within the past year to our rising of Dr. Sloan's service to this College this kindly old gentleman, who was staff, which is headed by Cadet E. as its Secretary-Treasurer leaving to always ready to appreciate a good H. Agnew. To our successors, wt those who follow me the other phases joke with the boys and deliver a wish a most successful and prosper- of his life. friendly pdnch with his walking cane ous year which always accompanies Dr. Sloan was elected Secretarv- to each cadet who happened in his steady and conscientious work. way. Treasurer a few months after the organization of the College. For Dr. Sloan's service to the college SENDS UNIQUE MEMORIAL. nearly a quarter of ,a century, he was speaks for itself, but we are always J. F. Breazealle, Class '96, who is the trusted officer of the Board of glad of an opportunity to speak of now working with the Bureau of Trustees, and a friend in need to the deep love and respect which we Chemistry, of Washington, D. C. re- every boy who wore the uniform of all feel toward him, and we trust and cently sent to the college two young Clemson College. feel certain that He, who knows all. walnut trees which were taken from His loyalty was of a quality' that ha.- ?t last rewarded him for his so/v- the historic battleground of Manassas. ices. consecrates a man to a service. His These trees were set out by Prof. transparent honesty was one of the '

THE TIGER FIVE priceless assets of the institution. His was a life that does send Many and varied have been the at- Its challenge to its end, tacks made upon the College during And when it comes, say, "Welcome its comparatively brief history, _ but Friend." never once has the finger of suspicion "Why should we fear the beautiful pointed to the honesty of its financial Angel Death, Atlantic management. Six thousand young That waits us at the portals of the South Carolinians have made known in sky every corner of this State what man- Ready to kiss away the struggling Life ner of man had charge of the College breath, funds, and these operations were Ready with gentle hands to close coupled with such warmth of af- the eves." Insurance fectionate assurance as to carry ir- In'this sad hour of parting from resistible conviction to the citizenship our friend, let us gain comfort from a of the State. Never once in all these contemplation of the life he lived years has any examining authority among us. As we lose the mortal Company found the slightest thing to criticize vision, let our eyes be opened to the in the methods, accuracy and absolute ■reason why all men who knew him RICHMOND, VIRGINIA honesty of the books and accounts m loved him." Let us seek to emulate his the Treasurer's office. Truly" Integ- virtues and his life. E. STRUDWICK, President rity of life is Fame's best friend," and W. M. Riggs. who better does the word "integrity" Tribute by D. E. Swinehart. Mr. Swinehart, president of the describe than the grand old man O—O—O whose life we are here assembled to senior class, speaking in the behalf of commemorate and to celebrate! the corps, said: Perhaps never has this student body At the November 1913 meeting of been assembled together on an oc- RESULTS OF ITS MANAGEMENT the Board of Trustees, Dr. Sloan, casion of more sadness than this. For feeling the weight of years, tendered in the loss of Doctor Sloan we feel High Interest Earnings jhis resignation to take effect the fol- the loss of a friend. H-.; is lost to us, lowing January 1st. Never can I but his memory will five forever in Economic Management forget the affectionate manner in the hearts of the students. For we Low Mortality 'which the Trustees spoke of the- have in our hearts a memorial more character and service of Dr. Sloan. true and permanent than any sculp- These results mean low-cost of In- By unamious vote the position of tured marble shaft. Treasurer Emeritus was created, and His memory rests upon the broadest surance to the Policy-holder. Dr. Sloan elected to fill it. and surest of all pedestals as broad as His position had been changed, his in common humanity. He seems 'responsibilities lightened, but nothing clearest to us because of his unas- O—o—o but Death could abate his interest in suming life, and that he was simply the College he loved and had served the friend of us all. It is for this that so long. Every day found him in his we not only admire, but love him,. accustomed place in the Treasurer's May we not say of him that "after F. W. FELKEL, General Agent office, there to greet with a smile and a life's " fitful fever he sleeps well." word of badinage his students and leaving behind him no rankling ani- J. H. OWEN, Special Agent faculty friends. His stick was affeci- mosities, no unadjusted wrongs, only onately and impartially applied to sorrow and a grateful sense of his Anderson, S. C. both. kindness and friendship. Great-hearted, lovable old man, And we wonder will there ever be age but gave him a larger list of another to meet us with his cheery friends and increased the circum- greeting as we pass into the chapel? ference of his influence! Will there ever be another'to always Sincerity was the keynote of Dr. say and do the kindest thing in the Sloan's life. In him was "no vari- kindest way? Will there ever be an- ableness or shadow of turning." He other that we can call as true a friend? LIVINGSTON & COMPANY hated hypocrisy and a lie. The truth— Will there ever be another that can Wholesale Grocers plain and unvarnished—came always fill the place he held in the hearts of from his lips. He never urged or the students? SENECA, S. C. •contended for his opinions, but many And when but yesterday, on that Phone 27 Of us have found to our advantage sweet, soft, clay of May as light and how deeply were these opinions warmth were broadening o'er the Our arrangement with the telephone rooted in charity, wisdom and sincer- earth, and the trees had put on a company enables anyone on the line ity. They need not the impetus of fuller and richer green, and we heard to call us without any cost to them. verbal argument. that his eyes were closed forever on Call us and get our prices before pur- all this brightness and beauty, how in- How often lately have I heard him chasing elsewhere. express the hope that he might die as stinctively we exclaimed with Horatio he did, gently, painlessly, unselfishly. bending over the prostrate form of THE TIGER SIX

-Hamlet, "Now sleeps a noble heart, striking is the figure of a man who A Millitray Family. and as the tears rise to our eyes and speaks the truth without fear; who is "Is Mrs.Berly at home?" we add with him "Good night, dear always honest and brave; who, as "No, mum—route marchin'." friend, and flights of angels sing thee was said of Knox, "never feared the "And Mr'. Berly?" to thy rest." And as we utter it, may face of man," who in a world where "Gone to camp." we not hear with our finer ears a re- too often "thrift cloth follow fawning" "And the children, ; sponsive, echo floating with solemn bears himself so as to show himself "Gone scouting '; an' I 'ope you'll ex- softness downward from the heights, a man. cuse me, mum, but I'm due at the drill "Good night, dear friends, God bless Again our friend had a warm and 'all meself."— London Punch. you all." sympathetic nature. He was ever a Speaking for the Alumni and ex- friend to the boys. Old in years and feeble in body, he never lost interest students, Prof. Henry made a par- in the young. The clay before yester- ticularly impressive talk in which he day he sat a pleased spectator of the reminded us of the feeling of love and S. B. McMASTER true friendship that has always exist- base ball game—taking a lively inter- ed between Dr. Sloan and the Clem- est in the success of "his boys." On SPORTING GOODS Monday afternoon he sat through the son boys. memorial services at the Old Stone The closing remarks were given by church. 1324 Main Street Prof. Furman, who served in the Con- federate army, as did Dr. Sloan, and His family has long been resident COLUMBIA, S. C. ■who has known him very intimately in this neighborhood. His father for a quarter of a century. Prof. spent much of his life at or near Pen- -Furman spoke as follows: dleton. He, though born in Georgia, Prof. Furman's Tribute. grew up here and his long life was "O, good, grey head which all men passed within a few miles of the place know; where he died. BASEBALL O' fallen at length, that tower of After leaving the Citadel, where he was educated, he was graduated in Do you play the game? strength. If so we can be of aid to you in Which stood four-square to all the medicine. Then came the call of his the way of equipment—equipment State to her scTns for service in the winds that blow." designed and made by experts who field. He answered that call at once know the game and its requirements Yes 'tis fallen and we are come to and went to Virginia in the ra,- ':s SPALDING'S "PLAYERS" honor our departed friend—not with % as a member of the fourth S. C. regi- AUTOGRAPH BATS, lamentations to deplore the course of exact duplicates of bats used by nature, but with loving hands to place ment, then under the command of his prominent Bib League players. a wreath upon his bier. brother, Col. J. B. E. Sloan, of Char- $1.00 Each Other Bats from $1.00 to ioc. The Roman poet has truly said: leston. Soon afterwards he was ap- pointed as surgeon in the Confederate SPALDING "FEATHERWEIGHT- "Pale Death strikes with impartial BASE BALL SHOES, hands on the door of the peasant's hut army and served in that position the lightest shoes ever made for and on the gate of the king's palace"— throughout the war. ball playing use. $7.00 per pair. Other shoes from $7 to $2.50 a pair and the greatest of our poets has, He dies leaving behind him a large family, children, grand-children, and THE "JUST RIGHT" through the mouth of Hamlet, de- INFIELDERS' GLOVE, clared : great grand-children, who rise up to Broken-in model with the famous call him blessed; and friends by thous- KING PATENT FELT PAD-DIN "If it be not to come, it will be now; ands who cherish his memory in liv- King Patent Felt Padding. If it be not now, yet it will come; ing" remembrance. $5.00 Each. —The readiness is all." Other infielders' gloves, $500 to 25c. When the venerable head in the Play with equipment bearing the fullness of days falls before the "in- GLEE CLUB TOOK TRIP. Spalding Trade Mark—the kind the "Big Leaguers" use. satiate archer," we wail not over the On Monday night, May 9th, the Catalogue Free on Request enevitable ending of the human life, Clemson Glee Club save a concert at A. G. SPALDING & BROS. but return to the clay whence it Greenville in the G. W. C. auditorium. 74 N. Broad St. -. Atlanta, Ga. sprang, the mortal envelope of the un- On account of the Rednath Chautau- dying soul; for what we call death is qua's being in town at the time, the but the gateway through which the audience was not v^rv large, but'most spirit passes to that life wdiich comes of the students in college there came as the goal of this earthly pilgrimage. out to hear their Clemson friends sinar. Sometimes the death of our friends All of the bovs in the club seemed This Space Reserved seems to give us a clearer vision of to be feeliner in the proper form for what we have lost. As the French such a concert, and from reports from for the king said when he saw the murdered friends, it was the best concert the ■Guise lying dead upon the floor, "He club has eiven this season. Tt was CADET EXCHANGE seems larger than he ever did be- the "luckiest" trip the club has had fore." There were qualities in our de- this vear. for on Tue^dav rnornine, Clemson College, S. C. parted friend which marked him as a the bovs found that train No. 90 was ■man among men. In a world in about two hou^ late Ask them !f which we so often see the time-server, thev made good use of that extra two the self-seeker, the insincere, how hours. mm&

SEVEN THE TIGER

FIRST DANCE . OF THALIAN Miss Frances Falconer, of Washing- CLUB WAS CROWNINu ton, with Cadet McKeown. EVENT. Miss Falconer, of Clemson College, AS TO STYLE IN with Cadet Wiehl. Miss Bonneau, of Clemson College, YOUNG MEN'S HATS The crowning social event of the with Prof. Rouse. dance in several As you know every critical dresser year and the best Miss Hutchinson, of Clemson Col- evening knows there is no half way in style. years was given last hnda> lege, with Prof. Birch. when the -ihahan Dan-c^ Mrs. Winslow Sloan, of Clemson A hat is either all wrong or all right. which held its opening ball in theV.m College, with Cadet Wood. It is just that faculty for being right Tege cvmnasium. The hall was taste- Stags.—Cadets Dukes, T. E.; Wan- fully decorated with a draping of green namaker, PI. C.; Byers, W. V., Wa- that puts the "Stetson" where it stands I„d white on the sides and an over- ters, Townsend, Williams, K. A., Mal- today. Spring "Stetsons" here, soft head la tice-work of purple and gold lory' Flourney, Berly, Doar, Slaughter, and stiff. . Come see them or order by TZf effect of the decorations was ha, Johnson, R. E., Schachte, McSweeney, parcel post. We prepay. of a canopv and a border of green Brockington, J. H., McDermid, G. C, °eedsTonfthe flour to the too of the Darby, Siddall, Spratt, Page, Wright, See McKEOWN—Room 70 w^scoting lent a touch of nature R. F., LeGrand, Sitton, Cureton; Mes- which was beautiful. srs. Calvert and Erwin, of Spartan- T. L. CELY CO. The couples began to enter the ha burg; Ritchie, Lake, and Fleming, of Anderson, S. C. about nine o'clock, and from then until Laurens; Jennings, of Orangeburg, nine-thirty general dancing was par- Means, Major and Wilhite, of Ander- ticipated in. At nine-thirty the son. grand march was formed and led by Chaperons.—Prof, and Mrs. Harper, President Jackson and Miss Johnson Bradley; Mesdames Lee, Harris, Car- thus the Thalian Club made its debut rol, Bramlett, Long, Freeman, Fitz- into the social world. patrick, Hare, McLendon, Rolfs, Rob- The following were the participants. ertson, Sease and Rudd. Col. and Miss Winnie Johnson, of Lasley, Mrs. Cummins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert- The Drug Store with Cadet Jackson. son, Misses Sadler, Bradford and Mar- AGENT FOR Miss Polly Prentiss, of Greenville, tin. with Cadet Wright, W. F- CONKLIN SELF-FILLiNG. Miss Carrie Fretwell, of Anderson. FIREWORKS PLANNED \ FOUNTAIN a with Cadet Anderson. FOR MONDAY NIGHT • - Miss Beth Herndon, of Greenville, Sometime ago, Prof. Howard dis- PENS wtih Cadet Stover. cussed with some of the Seniors, Miss Adelaide Barrow, of Spartan- plans for having a fireworks display L. Cleveland^ Hartin burg, with Cadet Cody. on the campus on Monday night just Miss Mabel Simpson, of Spartan- after the Alumni address. This time burg, with Cadet Shiver. has heretofore been taken up by the Miss Jessie Brown, of Anderson, open-air reception to students and vis-' CHARLOTTESVILE with Cadet Hamilton. itors, but this comes off on Sunday Miss Caroline Cuttineau, of Hamp- evening instead, so the fireworks will WOOLEN MILLS fit in nicely in the program and form ton, with Cadet Glover, J. E. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. ' Miss Mariam Sadler, of Columbia, an attractive part of the entertain- with Cadet Arthur, W. D. ment. Manufacturers of Miss Floride Harris, of Anderson, The fireworks display was tried dur- with Cadet Trescot. ing -'Home Coming Week" last sum- HIGH GRADE UNIFORM CLOTHS Miss Annie May Lawson, of Colum- mer and it proved such a success that bia, with Cadet Gee, C. F. we are anxious to have a brilliant dis- for Miss Myra Ruff, of Rockton, with play during commencement. Cadet Laurens. At a recent meeting of the Senior ARMY, NAVY, LETTER CARRIER. Miss Ramelle Nicholson, ot Ander- Class, the Seniors pledged twenty- : POLICE, AND RAILROAD : son, with Cadet Jeffords, J. E. five cents apiece for the display, and : : PURPOSES : : Miss Carol Herndon, of Greenville President Swinehart of the Senior Class is asking the members of the with Cadet Jervey. And the largest assortment and best Miss Helen Harris, of Anderson other classes to contribute ten cents quality of with Cadet Hutson. apiece. While the fireworks are rather ex- Miss Margaret Sellars, of Easley CADET GRAYS with Cadet Garrett. pensive, the spectacular and enjoyable Miss Eethel Greenwald of Spartan- feature which it will add to the com- Including those used at the United mencement exercises is well worth it, burg, with Cadet Bristol. States Military Academy at West of Gaffney, and we look forward with pleasure to Miss Aline Hamrick, Point, and other leading military with Cadet Causey. this particular part of the program. We feel sure that no one will disap- schools of the Country. Pre- Miss Adeline Schroder, of Charles- point us bv failing to help get this scribed and used by the ca- ton, with Dr. Bamette. Miss Lydia Sherrod, of W llhamston commendable feature of the entertain- dets of Clemson College. with Cadet Ranclle. ment. EIGHT THE TIGER was sung by the choir to open the ex- APPRECIATION OF THE SEE US SOUTHERN STUDEN ercises. Prayer was envoked by Rev. CONFERENCE Mr. Steadman. A very inspiring and impressive ad- About thoses Athletic Goods, (By Dr. O. E. Brown, of Vander- dress was delivered by Prof. D. W. Track, Tennis, Baseball, and Daniel. The school children then bilt University.) Everything. Representatives of For many years I have had the decorated the graves of the Confed- privilege of attending the Southern erate dead, while the Contecleratei sol- Nowell Bros. Student Conference, yet each year diers surviving stood just within the R. P. THORNTON, Room 314 finds me turning to it with greater graveyard with bared heads as the zest than ever before. It is truly to Cadet Band played. G. F. MOORE, Room 134. me "the greatest student gathering in After the children had finished the South." Its greatness is manifold. decorating the graves, the song "God It is great as an opportunity for recre- be with you Till We Meet Again'* CLEMSON COLLEGE ation. The Blue Ridge afternoons are was sung by the choir. Then Com- BARBER SHOP too fine to be forgotten. There is pany L fired three volleys in salute, Room 23. Barracks No. 1. after which Cadet Bugler, Jim Hen- something provided that just suits An Up-to-date Barber Shop every variety of genuine college men. derson sounded "Taps." It is great as a chance for choicest In Barracks fellowship. When the best get to- BANQUET FOR SENIORS. Special Monthly Rate g-ether the climax is reached. Ten The Junior class will give a banquet to Cadets days of fellowship with the best to the Seniors on Friday night preced- Shaving Tickets Also. ing- commencement. students of the whole South can but J. E. MEANS, PROP, make red letter clays in one's college career. Southern college sonp-s must The Seniors are being entertained be heard at Blue Ridge to be given informally in groups by Dr. and Airs. their highest rating. One of the great Riggs at their home on the campus, WRIGHT & DITSON words of the Southern Student Con- The customan banquet was dispensed ference is efficiency. The laws of with this year.because of the recent Athletic ■Student leadership are nowhere else bereavement V'r'the family. scientifically studied and no- Goods else more forcefully e::h ■.ited. Caughman-'^turns from a meeting "^C^ffy Are Made on Honor ]!c:V »re the men who are molding 0'' fhe Prohibition League and goes to Every article is the best that ex- the Cfc jtge life of the South. The i- with his shirt on. perience and skill can determine for each sport and pastime. It is im- conference is a veritable clearing house possible to make better or more up- of Association resources. The Stu- Bob Sweeney would like to ride an to-date goods than those bearing the dent Conference is greatest of all as elephant—somebody produce the el- Wright & Ditson Trade-Mark an opportunity for discovery. Many ephant and we all shall see the fun. Complete Equipment for men here rediscover their Invincible. Theater news. LAWN TENNIS, BASE BALL, Friend in the fight for character. GOLF, CRICKET, TRACK AND Man}- men are helped toward the dis- COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS FIELD SPORTS covery of the life-calling wherein tliey The commencement marshals elect- WRIGHT & DITSON count most in furthering "the glory of ed at a recent meeting of the Senior Boston ______344 Washington St. God and the good of mankind." Here class are: Cadets J. R. Henderson, New York ______-_ 22 Warren St. Chicago 16 So. La Salle St. it is that hosts of students discover W. T. Patrick. R. B. Waters, S. C. San Francisco 359 Market St. the secret of greatness in the resolve: Stribling and D. F. Folger, President Worcester, Mass. 391 Main St. "I will heartily lay me a-hold on of the present Junior class. Providence, R. I. __ 82 Weybosset St. the greatness of 'God." Cambridge, Mass. __ Harvard Square Jerry" seems to have some "Moore" Write for Catalogue. It's Free. U. D. C. MEMORIAL CELEBRA- bu siness in crossing the river each TION AT STONE CHURCH. pretty Sunday afternoon. He is said to have become expert in making IMMITATION— Cadet band and Company and large speeches and presenting the winning Crowd Pay Tribute to Confed- trophies to fair young maids. Hats The Sincerest Flattery erate Dead. off to Jerry! May his pleasant days AND Memorial Day, Monday, May 10, continue. Each season brings a new imita- was fittingly observed at Clemson, a tion of large crowd, including the Cadet Band Wanted—A wife. Must be a beautiful and Company L, which was detailed and loving Brunette. A charming to fire the salute, was present at Old College bred girl preferred. Am tall ffiottled Coca-Cola Stone Church to do honor to the handsome, and good business man. memory of our brave Confederate Address room T. Name, Trade-Mark, Color—all copied heroes who died for us in fighting for BUT "The Lost Cause." Wanted—A wife. A beautiful, affec- That distinctive flavor, result of 20 The exercises, which began about tionate, and adorable Blonde. Rich year's effort, is never equalled. five o'clock in the afternoon, were young widow preferred. Am 20 Avoid Imitations. Call for the brief, but appropriate. years old, tail, slender and of verv The song, Kipling's Recessional," graceful carriage. Address room 202. Genuine by its true name