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T U E HE D AN D 15 I- A C K
Page Five
Coulter’s “College Life in the
Old South” to Come Out Soon
By Martha Worth Rugere
Using a spy-glass to survey the
surrounding country, Moses Wad
dell. one of the first presidents of
the University of Georgia, kept up
with the activities of the students.
Dr. K. M. Coulter, professor of
History in the University, whose
new book, "College Life in the Old
South." is to he published by the
Macmillan company October 30, in
an interview about material in his
forthcoming volume told how Pres
ident Waddell mounted a high point
in Athens, and through the use of
the spy-glass, examined all roads
leading from Athens for students
seeking relief from the studious at
mosphere of the University. It is
said that he once saw two students
on the road to Watkinsville. a small
town near Athens; brought them
back; and severely disciplined them
for having left the city.
Xo Athletics Then
The University of Georgia during
its early days had few of the extra
curricula activities with which the
students now interest themselves,
according to Dr. Coulter. There
were no University colors, no ath
letics, no fraternities, no dancing.
The two debating societies, licmos-
thenian and Phi Kappa, which siill
ex'st, were of vast importance in ine
lives of the students. Great rivalry
existed between the two to such an
extent that they became political
factions, controlling the winning of
certain college honors. Every stu
dent belonged to one of the two,
and exhibited his imembershilp by
wearing on the lapel of his coat a
large badge emblematic of the so
ciety to which he belonged. Such
interest in forensics does not mani
fest itself on the campus today.
Fraternities Arrive
Fraternities did not appear at the
University until after the Civil War.
Even then they started out not as
social societies but as rivals of the
iwo debating societies. They were
•eceived with great opposition from
the faculty, and were finally estab
lished only after a bitter struggle.
There were no athletic teams of
Smy kind. The principal exercise of
the students seems to have been
Dances Prohibited
The University of Georgia is now
famous throughout the South for its
brilliant dances. Until 1840 danc
ing was prohibited by faculty ruling
President Waddell was particularly
opposed to it. When dances did ap
pear as a social activity, they were
given in buildings off the Universit:
campus. Instead of dancing the stu
dents took great interest in what
was known as “illuminations.” At
•hese "illuminations,” to which thr
belles of the Southland were invited,
every building and every part of the
campus was illuminated by lights.
Hence the name. The principal
'orm of amusement during the "il
luminations” was promenading and
the young ladies who were honored
with invtations, planned, weeks in
incut ion for Winter
Until after the Civil War. the
University remained in session all
luring the summer months, and had
lie time between the middle of No-
eniber and the middle of January
or Ils vacation period. It was the
inly college in the United States to
tuvi* tin* vacation period during the
inter months. This was caused by
be fact that most of the students
ved near the coast of southern and
Uddle Georgia. Since the climate
'as mild and pleasant at their
omes during the winter months,
nd almost unendurable because of
he heat during the summer months,
t was logical to reverse the vacation
er'ml. During the summer months,
thens was regarded as a desirable
uninter resort, and many families
noved to Athens while their sons
vere in school.
Graduation In August
Commencement, which was held
u August was the grand climax of
lie year. The festivities, which
vere numerous as well as sumptuous
foot. There were masses of all
types of people, from some of the
most prominent political families of
the day on down to the hordes of
poor" whites, and the slaves who
accompanied their musters. It is
said that the homes of Athens were
so crowded with visitors that people
went so far as to camp on the cam
pus and on the street in front of the
college in tents. A visitor from the
North said: ‘I have never witnessed
such a display of fashion, taste, and
refinement anywhere.”
Faculty Vanity
The procession on Commencement
day gave the faculty members a
chance to exploit their vanity be
fore the public. The college started
off with only one faculty member,
who was also president, but later
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advance, the gorgeous costumes i 'asted for several days. People from
which they showed off to advantage
while walking through the grounds
with their beaux. In later years,
the “illuminations” were forbidden
by the faculty because of the un
desirable results for which they
were believed responsible.
*11 over the state, as well as from
idjoining states, came into Athens
'\ any kind of vehicle, as well as on
Xo Co-Education
PATRONIZING
Co-education was unheard of.
Even the students of farthest vision
did not foresee the presence of wo
men students. However, woman was
the favorite subject of frequent de
bates between Demosthenian and
Phi Kappa members. Several times
! t was decided that the single state
was more desirable than marriage.
Women were never allowed ^o
enter either of the two society halls.
If a member broke the precedent,
and brought a female visitor into
one of the buildings, he was fined
*en dollars.
Hofmeister’s
SHOE SHOP
is like loving a widow;
It i can’t be overdone.
W. H. MARTIN,
Student Representative
Every Student Needs a Typewriter
Sec the latest model CORONA on display at our store
Six Colors of Duco Finish
No extra charge
Terms as low as $5.00 per month
—new and used Typewriters.
THE McGREGOR COMPANY
321 Clayton St., Athens, Ga.
EDWARD EDRINGTON, Student Representative
Care of Lumpkin Law School -
swinging on iron rings around
pole in front of one of the dormi
tories known as "Old College.”
PETE PETROPOL
Retail Fruits, Cigars, Cigarettes anti Tobaccos
Drinks, Candies, Lunch Counter
RE A SON A BLE PRICES
Students' Trade Appreciated
Phone 9176
What Shakespeare
says about Coca-Cola
Delicious and Refreshing
‘The glass of fashion
and the mould of form,
the observed of all
observers” —-
'£sr —
Maybe Shakespeare never knew
Coca-Cola. But he couldn't have
written better about it if he had
tried—
HAMLET
Act III. I
8 million a day—Coca-Cola hat
made the soda fountain the meeting
place of millions.
TW Coca-CoJa Company. Atlanta, Ga.
I T HAD TO BE GOOD TO GET WHERE IT
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Write Very Plainly, Please.
If You Nominate the Winner in the
Miss Athens Election
Held in Connection With
CLARKE COUNTY FAIR
ELECTION CLOSES SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 1928
FILL OUT AND RETURN AT ONCE TO
Election Director, 234 Washington St., Athens, Ga.
Good for one hundred (100) free friendship points for nominee,
if returned immediately, and this coupon Is first to nominate lady
named above. If more than one blank is returned nominating the
same lady, the first to reach headquarters will receive reward,
should the candidate named above be elected “MISS ATHENS.”
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Every one of the other candidates who remain in the contest
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Jewe ry now on display in the window of W. A. CAPPS CO.,
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ELECTION RULES
1st.—Remember this Is not a beauty contest, and contestants
are not judged on this point, but on real popularity only.
2nd.—Remember if the lady you nominate Is elected "Miss Ath
ens,” you receive $25.00 in gold.
3rd—The Election closes SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH.
1928, at Fair Grounds.
4th.—Consent of lady nominated Is essential.
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