Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson Weekly Collegiate. Volume XVI. Official Students' Publication of Stetson University. DeLand, Florida, Saturday, February 20, 1904. Number J 4 PRESENTATION DAY Large Attendance at All Exercises—Masterly Address of Dr. MacArthur—Governor of the State Present, The exercises of Presentation week opened Thursday night with the Facility Concert. In this Miss Katharine A. Crawford, mezzo soprano, Mrs. C. S. Farris, pianist, Prof. H. T. Dag- histan, reader and Prof. W. Garrett Rogers took part.. The first number on the programme *was, "Jubel overture" by Von Weber. Prof. Rogers organ and Mrs. Farris grand. This number was exceedingly enjoyed. Miss Crawford, next, sang cavalina from "Queen of Sheba." After an organ solo by Prof, Rodgers, Prof. Daghistan, read a selection from Lew Wallace's "Ben Hur," the scene between the angel and the shepherds. This was exceedingly well rendered and loudly encored. Prof. Daghistan ■gave as an encore number, Kipling's "Lest We Forget." The next number was a piano solo by Mrs. Farris, who delighted her audience as much as ever. A selection each by Prof. Rodgers, Miss Crawford and Prof. Daghistan ended the programme. Prof. Daghistan gave as his second number "The Love Affair of1 Pyramus and Thisbe, from a "Mid- Summer Night's Dream," which was enjoyed more if possible than his first. The auditorium was crowded with an appreciative audience. At 9:00 a. m. yesterday, the buildings, were thrown open for inspection. A great many availed themselves of the opportunity and went through the various buildings. Chaudoin Hall was crowded (with girls, of course) so it would be simply impossible to say whose room was the prettiest, and so will say they were all grand. The exhibition at the studio was -especially good and much admired. The program of Presentation exercises proper was as follows: 1. Overture Zampa Herold Miss Jennings, Miss Lloyd. Miss Neilson, ' Miss York. 2. Prayer 3. (a) Oh, Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast. (b) Wanderer's Song. Miss Spaulding, Miss Lutz. 4. Address—Dr. Robert Stuart Mc- Arthur, Calvary Baptist Church, New York City; Subject, Elements of Success in Life." 5. Melody J. A. West. W. Garrett Rodgers. 6. Selected. Stetson Quartette. 7. Statement of Dean and Acting President. 8. Doxology. 9. Postlude. Owing to the lateness of the hour, numbers five and six were omitted from the program, and after the address, Dr. Farriss gave his statement. The address was doubtlessly the grandest and most eloquent ever delivered here in DeLand. Dr. Mac- Arthur spoke for nearly one hour and a half and still everybody wanted him to keep on. He moves and sways his audience in a way that but few speakers can do. The subject was "Elements of Success in Life." The speaker emphasized several essential elements of success. First the possession of good health. If you have a sound body, take care of it." He paid especial attention to the necessity of physical perfection, something we have but recently come to fully appreciate. The second point of emphasis was designated as "The possession of lofty ideals." "There is no such thing as standing still in this world. We are either off or on. We must either go up or down. Therefore have your ideal high and noble to which you may aspire." We must also have "a good character." But Dr. MacArthur brought out distinctly the difference between "character'' and "reputation." "Reputation is the breath of the people; what we seem to be to our fellow men. Character is what we are in the sight of God." The speaker concluded by exhortation "to pure living; to the pursuit of a morally clean life. Only by so living can we attain to the highest success in life." Dr. MacArthur supplemented his address with several exceedingly well chosen illustrations. The hall and galleries were full, but Dr. Mac- Arthur swayed and controlled the audience with his eloquence, and many were the regrets at not hearing him again. Dr. Farris made a statement of gifts received during the year. From "A Friend" $5,000 has been received for current* expenses. For the rebuilding of Conrad Hall $750 have already been received, while fully as much has been subscribed and will soon be paid. Several smaller, but acceptable gifts have also been received. * The benediction was pronounced by Dr. David Moore, of Geneva, N. Y. Last evening the Reception was held in Chaudoin Hall from 8:30 to 11. The usually large number of winter visitors were present and a very enjoyable evening was spent: Tjhe parlors, and dinning room had been tastefully decorated with Florida greens by the young ladies and young gentlemen the day before. As a part of the exercise, a ball game, between the 'Varsity team and the DeLand team was played yesterday afternoon. A large number of the students attended this also. ■»• » ANNUAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. B. F. Camp Elected President—Rev. E. F. Oates Elected a Member—Resignation of Dr. J. F. Forbes Accepted. At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of John B. Stetson University, held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, there were present: Rev. Thomas J. Sparkman, S. B. Wright, H. A. DeLand; Rev. David Moore, Rev. R. S. Mc Arthur, E. 0- Painter, H. B. Stevens, F. B. Moodie, lt C. Search, J. T. Clarke, Chaplain Stewart, W. S. Jennings, F. J. Longdon, D. U. Fietch- er, B. F. Camp, J. B. Law, E. B. Solo- man, and Rev. W. H. Hobson. The following were represented by proxy: Dr. John F. Forbes, J. S. Turner, of Levyville; B. E. Huntle of Batavia, N. Y.; A. G. Hamlin and John* B. Stetson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Dr. Forbes' report as president and treasurer was read and accepted. This report, together with his resignation, will be found elsewhere in this issue. The report of the Committee on Administration was read and' adopted. Adjourned at 6 o'clock to meet at 8 o'clock for evening session. At the evening session, resolutions ■were passed relative to the death of Dr. W. N. Chaudoin, the beloved president of the Board of Trustees, which occured January 22nd. The resignation of Dr. Forbes as president and treasurer of the University was accepted, to take effect at the close of the present school year, October 1st; and after lengthy discussion resolutions were unanimously passed, appreciative of his great achievements in building up the University, his character, and superior ability and success as an educator. At a late hour the Board adjourned to 9:30 Friday morjiing-, f-^the election of officers and the completion of other business. At the session Friday morning, Dr. B. F. Camp, of White Springs, was elected President of the Board of Trustees and Rev. T. J. Sparkman was reelected as Vice-President. Silas B. Wright was reelected secretary. Chaplain Stewart was elected treasurer, vice Dr. Forbes, resigned. Rev. J. E. Oates of DeLand was elected as a member of the Board of Trustees, to (fill the place made vacant by the death of Dr. Chaudoin. Administration Committee—Messrs. Sparkman, Oates, Wright, Clarke, Fletcher, Painter and Stevens. Auditing Committee — Messrs. Search, Solomon and Law. The action of the Administration Committee in appointing Dean Farriss as acting president was approved, and he was continued in this position. The meeting was harmonious throughout; there was no jar, no ill-feeling— and everything points to the continued growth and prosperity of the school. Vespers February 14th. Services were led by Prof. Daghistan who spoke convincingly of the inadvisability of being influenced by public sentiment. A solo, "A Dream of Paradise," by Mr. Wilmshurst, was very much enjoyed. The Vesper choir sang the anthem, "When Power Divine," with a solo by Miss Lutz. ■■ — » » Miss Maude Sparkman has been quite ill this week. Stetson Literary Society. As Miss Remmers, the president was absaht at some unheard-of frivolity, ancTMr. Carlton, the vice-president, was killing time with the measles at home, Mr. Seth Walker was chosen to preside over the assembly. After roll call and reading of minutes by the secretary, Miss Moffatt gave a brief account of the events of the week. Next on the programme was a reading by Mr. Staley. The reader had chosen as his selection the old, ever sweet lines of "Why don't you speak for yourself, John." Mr. Staley read the selection with a certain something that indicates that he had heard (or perhaps seen) the words before. Mr. Allen's subejct for extemporaneous speech was well suited to the affairs of the day. Mr. Moffatt was the victim in Parliamentary practice. Any man well versed in parliamentary law might be confused by th^ extraordinary notions brought up before the August body. One member moved to send a committee of three to ask Russia to delay operations. After half a dozen amendments to this, it was finally decided that Russia didn't need to be warned, but Japan instead. Mr. Staley was asked to define a term he had used in debate a few nights before. The word was "incarcerated." He willingly complied. The debate of the evening was more interesting than might be expected from the subject. Miss Hampton opened the argument for the affirmative, proving that athletics in general are beneficial to girls, and that basket-ball wTas like-wise beneficial. 'Miss Kennedy for the negative agreed with her opponents that their first points were true but could see no use for intercollegiate games. Miss Jack- man made some very good points as to basketball. She disagreed with Miss Dickinson, who thought that she wouldn't care to have her photo in all public prints as basketball champion of Florida. Miss Dickinson's speech showed good thought and excellent preparation. The decision was given to the affirmative by a vote of 2 to 1. To night's programme is Current Events Miss Benson. Reading Mr. Allen. Extempore Recitation Mr. Lofberg. Parliamentary Practice: Debate—Resolved: That immigration should be further restricted by law: Affirmative. Negative. Mr. Moffatt. Mr. Sparkman. Mr. Carlton. Mr. Botts. Y. W. C. A. Owing to the illness of Miss Morrish, the Y. W. C. A. meeting Thursday was led by Miss Rogero. The hour was spent with Miss Frances Havergal and many interesting incidents were told about her and her songs. The subject for next Thursday, Feb. 25, is "Sunday Studying" and the leader is Miss Boreland. All the girls will be welcomed. A jolly crowd of students are picnicking to-day at Blue j_.ake.