Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson Weekyl Collegiate. Official Students' Publication of Stefson University. Volume XVI. DeLand, Florida, Saturday, February J 3, \904. Number 13 BASKETBALL. Razzle-Dazzles vs. Nips and Tucks —froves a Veyy Exciting Game. The game opened at 3:30, Miss Webster, the captain, of the Razzle- Dazzles, crossing the south goal and Miss Jackson the north. The ball was tossed up by the referee and sent into the territory of the Razzle-Dazzles who made the first goal. During the first half the Nips and Tucks were 1 point ahead for a time, but the half ended with a score of 11 to 7 in favor of the Razzle-Dazzles. There was good playing done on both, sides, though several goals were made by members of both teams. Luck was with the Razzle-Dazzles, however, and the game ended witli a score of 27 to 10 in their favor. The line-up of the two teams was as follows: Nips and Tucks—Forwards, Jack- man. (Capt.) Brumsey; center, Rich; guards, Miller, Pollard. Razzle-Dazzles—Forwards, Powell, Wilder; center, Webster, (Capt.); guards, Edenfield, Wilson. were taken on a launch ride over Lake Osceola. About 'fifty enthusiastic students of Rollins College were assembled at the station to bid farewell to the* vanquished. They were generous, however and the Stetson yells were given many times together with their own. The team gave them a cheer as the train pulled out; and, though defeated, they were well paid for their trip. All the boys say that it was the finest reception ever given to an athletic team in the State. The Stetson line-up was as follows: Forwards, Frank Pounds, Cox; center, Staley; guards, Beardsley, Hamlin: sobs., Reamy, Mickle, Moffatt. ■»-•-•■ ORATORICAL ASSPCIATION. Second Trip to Rollins. The Stetson Basket Ball team left DeLand at noon last Friday for Winter Park to play the third game of the series with Rollins College. The boys Avere in a happy mood, notwithstanding the fact that this game was to decide the championship, and many good old time songs were indulged in, on the way down. When they arrived at their destination.: the members of the Rollins team and several other students gave them a hearty welcome and conducted them to the Hotel Rogers, where they were told that a- reception was awaiting them at Clover Leaf Hall, (Young ladies' dormitory), as soon as they could make ready. Now this announcement caused some little anxiety on the part of the boys for they were not expecting anything of this nature, and most of them had worn only everyday clothes with sweaters. However, one or two of the team had been thoughtful enough to put an extra shirt or two in his grip the boys soon left the hotel- in pretty good shape for the reception. About fifty young ladies greeted them at Clover Leaf and after introductions by the members of the opposing team they were royally entertained. Abundance of delicious ice cream and cake were served and despite the manager's, orders .not to eat cake before the game, several pieces disappeared. About five o'clock the team left for the Lyman gymnasium where they practiced goal throwing for a few minutes. After supper, at 8:15, the game was called, about one hundred and fifty spectators being present in the large gymnasium. The playing was just another repetition of the game here. Flahere- ty was in good shape and the first half ended with a score of 13 to 4 in favor of Rollins. The playing was quicker in the last half but the Rollins fellows were too nvuch for our new players and the game closed with a score of 26 to 7. Staley, our center, was the only man who threw a field goal during the game. The team turned out in a body to chapel exercises Saturday morning and a number attended the different class recitations. At ten o'clock they Holds Meeting and Takes Steps Towards Befoate with Tallahassee. The Oratorical Association met at its regular time, Tuesday evening. The meeting was called to order by President Wilson. Then the roll-call and reading of the minutes followed. The association decided to have the debate with Tallahassee under all circumstances. It promised to furnish the" necessary funds in some way. But whatever happened the debate- must come. Doubtless tins is the right attitude to take although it might be safer to wait until the lucre is in view before going in too deep. However, we apparently lost the Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Association, and if we aren't careful we might lose the debate. Mr. J. Turner Butler and Mr. James D. rounds were elected debaters for the coming contest. The State College has elected only two men. The resignation of Mr. Calhoun, as- secretary-treasurer, was accepted and Miss Ethel Webster was elected to fill the unexpired term. After appointing a committee to see about funds the association adjourned. The committee on arrangements is now at work arranging for the; judges. We are to choose six impartial men whom we would accept as judges and submit their names to the State College. They then will choose the three who will act as judges. We choose the subject for debate. These arrangements seem to be fair and square enough. ■.«»»■ ; — Just Like McKinney. Those who knew McKinney last year will realize he is the same old Mc when they read the enclosed letter received some time ago by the management of the Collegiate: Gentlemen: A copy of the Collegiate came to hand last week. Presume that the same was sent to me by some large-hearted philanthropic person. After a perusal of the same. I find that I am in the position of the fellow in the patent medicine testimonial, that is, I would not be without it at any cost.. To verify my statement I am enclosing you herewith check for $1.00, your subscription price. Believe me, gentlemen, I shall await the receipt of your paper with the same degree of expectancy as the Biblical father did the return of the prodigal son; would kill the fatted calf, but all of them died in infancy with colic. Very respectfully, '£aUUT5pj\[ rj 4"*-** — ~ Florida souvenirs at Allen's-Pharmacy. KENT CLUB. Entertains Visitors with Impromptu Biscussion of Woman Suffrage. The Kent Club met at its usual rendezvous Saturday night. President Butler -was again absent, not studying ornithology this time, but botany. In the meantime V. P. Blanton had been looking up the rulings of Thos. B. Reed, and every law lord knew when the gavel came down there was to be no foolishness. To the surprise aixl delight of all,, the Stetson Literary Society in a body filed into the Kent hall just as business was opening up. At the previous meeting Crawford and Wilson had been chosen leaders of the debate, they were each to select two more speakers, the question was not to be announced until the first speaker was called to the floor. Crawford chose as his assistants Merryday and Van Sant, while YVil- sbn selected v\'ingood and Fee. Owing to a meeting of a small "committee" of which Crawford was chair, man, he was not able to .stay throughout the entire debate and he placed Van Sant leader. Just as the question was announced someone with a kind heart moved out of regard for the visitors that the speeches be limited to five minutes. The motion prevailed much to the disappointment of the speakers, for to a man they are fond of their own voices. The question announced Was, Resolved. That the right of suffrage should be conferred on the women of the United States. '" The debaters in the affirmative were anxious to leave the decision to the. house, but this was voted down as sharp practice and Wright, Moffatt and Lofberg were chosen judges. The discussion covered a wide range, from the hills of Judea to the snow-clad mountains of Colorado, and embraced all sorts of noted women from Harodias to Frances Willard and Susan B. Anthony. The presence of so many intelligent and handsome young women was an inspiration to the affirmative, but caused dismay and disaster to the advocates of the tyranny under which American women have dragged out a weary existence. The judges decided for the affirmative amid the plaudits of , a hopeful company. The Kent Club is going to return the: call some fine evening and listen to the poetry and eloquence of the 1st floor society. P.S. Butler says he is missing too many good things by running after- strange gods, and that hereafter he will be found sitting in the president's chair. ■+-+-*■ ■— Remmers-Baldwin. Engagement of this Popular Couple Announced. To be Married Afetr Finals. Mr. and Mrs. B. Remmers announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Duvinage, to Edwin G. Baldwin, A. M., Professor of Latin at John B. Stetson University, De- Land, Florida. We understand that the marriage is to be immediately after commencement, when Miss Remmers will get •her college degree. :—<» . » Kodaks, Mounts, Albums, etc., at Fisher's. Windbreaks for Orange Groves. We sometimes think it would be better for Florida if she had a good deal more wind than she now receives. Once in several years we have a West Indian hurricane which does damage enough in twenty-four hours to compensate for the growing of complete windbreaks around all groves in its track. Then, when it is over and gone, we pick up the pieces, patch up our sheds and houses—and ship the thorned and scarred oranges only to get the blessing of the commission merchants. Now, in the orange region of Southern California they are visited by a desert sandstorm or a dry, hot wind so nearly every season that the exceptions do not count; and they wisely prepare for it accordingly. That is, at Riverside they do, which is one of the most thorough-going out-and-out orange growing regions in the world. They raise oranges there and almost nothing else but oranges, and they have them so insured with every precaution that the wisdom of man can devise, that they hazard little in depending altogether on this one crop for a revenue. At Riverside, as at most places in the orange belt of Southern California, it is a cave of the'winds at certain seasons; yet that district continues to market every year from $1,750,000 to $2,000,000 worth qf granges, the amount of wind-damaged fruit being. a mere bagatelle. But in Riverside the groves are compact, the trees, are large, and with their towering wind- » breaks of eucalyptus and cypress, the desert storms can make no harmful impression upon the fruit. ... But in Florida, as we said, a West Indian blow, though it is probably no more severe than the desert winds of Southern California, works its will without let or hindrance. A heavy border of Australian pine; sycamore, Carolina poplar, with water oak growing up in the background for more permanent reliance,' w6uld be of the highest value. The Cane Crop. The prospects for a fine crop, of cane seems to be good, judging from the following extracts from The-Louisiana Planter: An extremely favorable, in fact, un- precendentedly favorable season' has so far been experienced for the preparation of the land and the planting of the cane for the 1049 crap. Work is being actively pushed everywhere along these lines, and full advantage - taken of the excellent weather conditions we are enjoying. As far as we • are able to ascertain the situation is thus far favorable every where in - the sugar district. The seed cane is in excellent condition and no material' reduction in the sugar acreage seems to be contemplated. Last Friday W. W. Langford bought of George Parker his entire stock of cattle. Consideration, $18,000. We understand that Mr. Parker has bought an interest in his brother's (F. E. Parker's) newly purchased orange grove, known as the Taylor Frierson grove, one of the best groves in the county.—Arcadia Champion. *-♦"* ; Bees may readily be wintered in a cellar if an even temperature can be kept up. •