Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson Weekly Collegiate Official Students' Publication of Stetson University. Volume XVI. DeLand, Florida, Saturday, March 26, 1904. Number 18 TALLAHASSEE VS. STETSON. An Exceptionally Fine Game Ending 3 to 2 for F. S. C.--A Reception Tendered. As the score shows, the game was a hot one, and was not settled until the last man was out, and'Stetson made her two runs with two men down. The teams both played good ball, but for a few errors on the part of our boys they would have changed the score. Little Hall played his usual good game unusually well, and McCarty, Stetson's pitcher, did noble service to the team. He struck out thirteen men to Chappel's ten, and only allowed them to get four hits. The Stetson line-up Avas as follows: Pounds, c. McCarty, p. E. Hall, 1st. Hall. 2nd. Botts, s. ,s. F. Pounds, 3rd4 Pelot, r. f. Mickle, c. f. Mickle, 1. f. Tuesday evening, the 15th, after the game, the F. S. C. fellows were given an informal reception in the parlors of Chaudoin. The guests were entertained with rmisic and songs, and later refreshments were served. **RINCE OTTO. Presentation of College Play a Grand Success—Great Crowd Filled Auditorium. On Friday evening, March 18th, the last entertainment of the Lyceum course was given. The "college play" is always an attraction, and this year the largest audience of the season gathered to witness the performance of "Prince Otto." This play, the dramatization of Stevenson's novel, is by far the most difficult which has been attempted, and that it was a great success is a high tribute to the ability of the actors and training of Prof. Daghistan, not to mention the tireless work of the manager. Prof. Baldwin. The acting throughout was spirited and well sustained, so that, although the play lasted three hours, 'the audience showed no signs of weariness. Mr. Reamy made a very attractive Prince, and won our sympathies from the start by his sunny personality. Many compliments were heard for the acting of Miss Remmers, who brought out very clearly the gracious dignity and high ideals of the Princess Seraphena. This was a hard role, especially in the scene of the stabbing, which might so easily have been made a burlesque by superficial acting. Gondremark and the Princess, however, both seemed intensely in earnest, so that the scene was really tragic. Miss Rich made a captivating Countess. We could not nelp admiring her despite her intriguing ways. The character of the prime min'ister, treacherous, cold and ambitious, was well interpreted by Prof. Landis, who fairly made us shiver with dread at his plots against the Prince and Princess. The .simple hearted chancellor with his frantic care for his young and giddy wife; and loyal Br. Wallenhof, with his kindly voice and remarkable whiskers, were both interesting characters. As a foil to the intriguing court life, the simple heartedness of the peasants was very refreshing. Mr. Mickle and Mr. Lofberg made surprisingly natural farmers, and Minna, with hoi black braid and bobbing courtesies, was charming. As an important accessory to the success of the play we must not omrt to mention the scenery. To produce successfully a peasant's cottage, castle salon, council chamber, state apartment and stairway upon the chape! platform was no easy task. But with Prof. Sharp to paint and Prof Baldwin to superintend, wonders were accomplished, so that the setting of the scenes was effective and realistic to a surprising degree. The court scene with the beautiful gowns of the ladies, and the artistic grouping, was one of the prettiest of the evening. Altogether we feel very proud of our star performers and their work, and heartily say "Amen" to all of Prof. Baldwin's neat little curtain speech. CAST OF CHARACTERS. Otto Friedrick WilheTm, Prince of Kronfeld—A. Hudson Reamj-, Jr. Baron von Gondremark—Cary D. Landis. Dr. Gottfried von Wallenhof—H. C. Duncan. Chancellor Eaffnitz—R. C. Hamlin. Major Fergus—W. E. Beardsley. Lord Philip Saxe—O. J. Lofberg. Count Steinback—L. S. Gaulden. Farmer Leopold—W. Y. Mickle. Gustave—O. J. Loffberg. Servant—Ralph Broadwell. Seraphena, Princess of Kronfeld—• Elizabeth D. Remmers. Countess von Rosen—Ruth Rich. Madam Paffintz—Emma J. York. Madam Steinbach—Lenore Benson. Baroness Ruegerstadt—Lulu Lutz. Minna—E.uel Webster. Attendants—Alice McKinney, Har riet Fuller.* Mob, etc. Stetson Literary Society. The program for tonight is as follows : Current Events—Mr. Walker. Recitation—Miss Hampton. Extempore— Oration—Mr. Waterman. Parliamentary Practice—Mr. Sparkman. Debate—Resolved, That the present naval policy regarding increase of navy is for best interest of our country. Affirmative. Botts and Allen; negative. Leitner and Carlton. The last two meetings of the society have not been particularly lively, but still far from dead. The .club we be- j lieve is passing through a trying ordeal just at present, and when the crisis is past it must either go up or down. The signs of the times are all directed to the former outcome, and we prophesy an excellent career for the society next~year. The mere fact that it could send out debaters so well equipped as it did. shows that the society has become a power among the students. Last week's program was quite Interesting. Current Events, by Mr. Sparkman, extempore by Mr. Bostick, a parliamentary practice conducted by Mr. Leitner. The debate was short but effective, and purely extemporaneous. For subject was chosen the tariff question. The Democrats won the day, according to the judges' report. After the meeting the society, in response to an invitation from the Kent Club, arose to higher scenes and joined the Laws in celebrating the close of the winter term. Delicious "light" refreshments we~e "set up" by the chivalrous embryo judges, and both societies enjoyed themselves immensely. The slight of hand tricks of Mr. E. L. Powe were especially enjoyed, as was the speech of Mr. Walker, the newly elected president of tne literary socity. The other officers elected that night were: Vice-president, Stanley Mof fatt; secretary-treasurer, Miss Hampton; critic, Miss Remmers. There seems to be a feeling among some of the society that the Phi Kappa Sigma society is taking valuable men from them and thus impoverishing the club. It ought to be easy enough to counteract this evil. There are certainly enough students in tin1 school to run both societies, and competition is evervfTfmg. The Lits may be roused to more active enthusiasm. BUG HOUSE ENTERTAINS. Y. M. C. A: Thursday evening, the 18th, the meeting was led by Mr. D. J. Blocker. He chose for the topic the Good Samaritan. This topic, always fruitful of thought and ideas, was Interestingly and feelingly discussed. Thursday evening last Mr. I. F. Waterman took from the twenty-fifth chapter of Matthew tne parable of the talents for the topic. Mr. Waterman makes a good leader and one of the most interesting meetings of the year ensued upon his brief and pointed discussion of his Scripture reading. There was an improved attendance and much interest manifested. The time for election of officers has returned, and the nominating committee was appointed by President Staley to report next Thursday night. The committee consists of Messrs. Fee, Woodward and Pounds. Let every Christian boy and right minded man come out next Thursday night prepared to discuss the highest issues of our college experience and give a new impetus to this our own organization. Mr. Pounds will lead. Prominent State Officials Honor the Young Men by Their Presence. Last week, while the candidates for the various State offices were in the city on their "tour of inspection," the Bug House colony, consisting of Messrs. Crawford, Wilson, Fee, Merryday, Worley and Oonover, had the honor of entertaining the following: Hon. Win.. N. Sheats, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Hon. H. Clay Crawford, Secretary or State; and Hon. Wm. H. Ellis, Attorney-General. The Bug House boys enjoyed having the statesmen with them, and all being lawyers and therefore prospective politicians, they "picked up" quite a "few things" from those old in the service. VAN SANT TO LAW CLASS. Distinguished Minnesota Governor Addresses Law Men of the University. The law men of The University enjoyed a rare treat yesterday morning in having the opportunity of listening to a talk from Governor Van Sant, of Minnesota, who is in the city on a visit to his brother, Mr. N. G. Van Sant, of the law class of 1904. The Governor spoke in regard to the merger case and urged that there was no law superior to the will of the people. He was listened to attentively and enthusiastically applauded. The law men appreciate having the distinguished statesman with them, and they all seem to be with him and for him In his great fight against the trusts. The Governor is a national character and one of the most prominent men before the eyes of the public today. Vespers. The last two vesper exercises have been conducted by Rev. E. Nelson Blake, of Boston. Sunday, the 13th, he took for his subject, "Loyalty," and last Sunday, "The Cnristian in the Wrong Place." TEe talks both times were exceedingly earnest and thoughtful, and no one could help being impressed by the importance of the themes. The usual excellent music was rendered by the vesper choir. Sunday before last they were assisted by Mr. Roy Brown, whose singing was so much enjoyed last year. This time he delighted the audience with a beautiful solo. Kent Club Officers. The following officers were elected by the Kent Club at the meeting Saturday night, to serve for the remainder of the year: President—Emmett Wilson, of Mar- ianna. Vice-president—Silas B. Wright, Jr., of DeLand. Secretary—Augustus 3. Wingood, of Lakeland. Treasurer—E. L. Powe, of DeLand. Sergeant-af-Arms—"Sunrise" Smith, of Gainesville. Pn_ Kappa Sigma. The Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity has decided to resume its weekly literary sessions which -were discontinued last year. The first meeting was held Wednesday evening, and entertaining and instructive talks from several members were listened to. The Phi Kappa Sigmas have among their number some of the strongest debaters and speakers in the University, and their resumption of literary and oratorical work cannot fail to increase interest and activity in these circles. Picnic at Winnemissett. Last night a party of jolly picnickers drove to Winnemissett and, after spending the evening in boating and luncheon, came home by delicious moonlight. Among those in the party were. Mrs. Remmers, Misses Remmers. Winegar, McKinney, Alice McKinney, Mrs. Smith, Messrs. J. Archy Smith. Baldwin and Caine. Shall we say they had a "fine time?" Well, we won't, just to be unconventional. Y. W. C. A: Picnic at Blue Lake. Saturday last a delightful picnic was enjoyed at Blue Lake, in honor of the following visiting gentlemen: Mr. Blanding, Mr. Colson, Mr. Calmes and Mr. McElroy. Besides the above those who attended were Mrs. Sears, Miss York, Miss Blanding, Miss Letta Brock, Miss Mabel Brock, Miss Gibson. Messrs. Calhoun, Lofberg and Sears. The subject of the Y. W. C. A. meeting, Thursday afternoon, was Miss Fanny Crosby and her life and songs. This was Miss Crosby's eighty-fourth birthday, and Miss Palmer made the meeting very interesting. Next week, March 31, there will be an Easter service. Special music being prepared find a very interesting program. Miss Bouchelle is the leader. All the girls are cordially invited to this meeting, thatte hAik.p ashdy JFJKn $..N Elias and Lewis Hall left Wednesday for Tampa to be gone for several weeks. Miss Eunice Chesebro and Miss Gates, of Brooklyn, who have spent the winter at the College Arms, left Thursday for Jacksonville, where they will spend a week before returning to their Northern homes. Mr. Henry Chesebro will leave next Monday.