Stetson Weekly Collegiate

u 1 Ij 1 u U 1\ ,/,„, WEEKLY COLLEGIATE OFFICIAL STUDENTS' PUBLICATION OF STETSON UNIVERSITY. VOL. XVII. DE LAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1905 NO. 22 Baseball at Lake City* First Game of the Series Against U. of F*—Two Hard-Fought Games. The first games of the last -series of the season's inter-collegiate baseball were played at Lake City with the TJ. of Fla., last Friday and Saturday. In tlie first game Stetson played all around the U. of" F.'s winning by a s ore of 2 to 0. Up to the last half of the eighth inning, when we made our runs, neither -side scored although several times Stetson had a man on third, but the necessary hit failed to materialize. Postfine, did the twirling for the TJ. of F"s. He did not pitch his usual good game, lacking both speed and control. Our boys had no trouble in hitting him. Pelot did himself proud in this game, <• tablishing a record in this college's besabell annals. He pitched a no- hit no-run game, a kind of game that seldom occurs. It means that not a man reaches first, or if he does reach Tst, he gets caught at a base. The last condition was the case in this game, one man reaching first on a poor throw, the only in the game, that is on our side. This runner however, was caught napping by a quick throw of i rioi's. Every man on the team played fine ball. There were no star plays in particular. Tilden landed a couple of long drives in fine -shape. One thing can be said about the first game that cannot about the last, and that is that we had an impartial umpire, one that gave us what we earned. Not a man on our team had any occasion to question his decisions. SECOND GAME. The game started with E. Mickle in the box for Stetson and Willi* pitching for LI. of F. Porter. Sawyer and Westbrook came to the bat and were retired in one, two three order. Pounds was up first for Stetson and readied first base on an error of their second baseman. By clever stealing he reached third and home, thus scoring in the first inning. Neither side scored again until the fourth inning, when Line, of TJ. of E., scored one, tieing the game. Although both sides got men on bases, neither was able to score until the beginning of the thirteenth in- m'ng, when TT. of F. brought in another run. Stetson came to the bat but was r.nable to gain another score. Willis for TJ. of F. pitched a fine game, having good control and giving up only three hits and striking out twelve men. Mickle for Stetson-pitched a good steady game, giving up only six hits and striking out nine men. The game was the fiercest battle Stetson has had this year and but for an error would have been won by Stetson in the tenth inning. The TJ. of P. boys played and treated us like gentlemen but some of the decisions of the umpire were a disgrace to a baseball diamond. It is well enough to give the home team the benefit of the doubt when the decision is close, but when a baseman touches a runner with the ball and drops it and the umpire calls him out; when the second baseman stands on second at a forced run, wait ing for the runner then to have the umpire call the runner safe; when a man at bat nearly breaks his neck trying to get out of the way of a pitched ball yet gets hit and is called out, patience ceases to be a virtue. Return games with TJ. of F. will be played on University Field Friday and Saturday April 21 and 22. « » » Tlie Recital. We grieve to state, at •such a date We sadly fear the people here Are stingy, for on Friday night It was a sad and piteous sight To see the crowds who didn't come To help to swell the hymnal sum. The fact is sad, but yet it's true No matter how much work you do Eor others, if you ask them pay They'll see you further, any day. All winter long, with patient zeal Prof. Morse has kept the wheel. He has been kind enough to play One night each month, and get no pay. But why go on, if such their mind '1 hey're of the unregenerate kind. The folks who came were well repaid In point of fact, we've heard it said Prof. Morse himself surpassed And that each piece excelled the last. The first was Pomp and Circumstance, The measure grave and slow, And stately, too, and dignified As those who went there know. The next a Rustic wedding march Of airy tone and light,— One saw a happy peasant pair in summer sunshine bright. The third, by Bach, was full of runs The •welling tones rose high And played about the roof, as though They tried to reach the -sky. The Meditation in E Flat, x\nd march of Magi Kings Were themes as delicate in tone As shade on angel's wings-. The Handel songs we justly praise, The music, and the choice, It was a noble theme, wrell sung,— And we applaud the voice. The Reverie was tremuious The notes to die did seem And sank to stillness, delicate As any poet's dream. And next the sweet Duetto came,— Beethoven's Symphony too,— Doubly enjoyed, for Mr. Morse Arranged the theme anew Eor organ presentation. It was a great success 'The loud applause gave proof that all Enjoyed its loveliness. The Nocturne in G Minor Bore fancy far away TTnto some great cathedral town Just at the close of day. The chant of white-robed choir boys ■ the serses stole incense from the censers seemed 0 rise abort the soul. j he Hymn of Nuns and March in E bowed well the fine technique Cf Mr. Morse We wish we all Could hear him every week. Vespers. April 9—Prof. Morse, Miss Thomp- m, Dr. Hulley . April 10—Prof. Landis, Miss Lagergren, Prof. Smith. April 23—Prof. Colton, Miss Vincent, Dr. Farriss. May 7—Prof. Pander. Miss Wilson, Prof. Frost May 1—Dr. Baerecke, Miss Leitner, Prof. Sears May 21- I Tor. Rosa, Miss Hill, Prof. rjarson. May 2<S—Prof. Earrah, Miss Spen- - ". Prof. Baldwin. Conrad Hall. The friends of Stetson University will be glad to know that definite plans are on foot for the restoration of Conrad Hall.. This Hall was originally conceived to make it possible for poor boys to attend Stetson at the lowest possible cost. That object will never lie lost sight of. Some years ago a small sum of money was raised but it was not enough for the purpose. The University supplemented this from its general funds and a Hall was- built. It was named Conrad Hall in honor of Mr. Conrad who was "the largest giver, next to the University, to this fund. This Hall, after being in use a very short time, was burned down. The insurance did not cover the loss. A new fund was started and Mr. Sparkman, a trustee, was made the •special agent by the University, to raise the money. A small amount was thus added to the original fund, but still not enough to build a Hall. Some of the outlying subscriptions to this fund are still unpaid. Very few have been repudiated. Some who made pledges have died, but the rank and ale of the Baptist hosts in Florida, have shown an interest in the enterprise. This third effort, it is hoped will succeed in realizing the original plan. The majority of Stetson students come from comfortable home-;. Their parents are ucil to do. l hey have asked for the best things in buildings and equipment and irotruetion. These things cost money. The rates are a trifle higher than in other schools but the income from the students does not pay the expenses. This Conrad Hall plan, however, will make it possible for any poor boy to get at Stetson an education. People say that Stetson University is a rich man's school. So it is; the rich man's children go to Stetson, but Conrad Hall will make it possible for the poor boy to come. He can come to Stetson and get more for his small amount of money than he can get anywhere else. To show what Stetson is doing for the boys and girls of Florida, look at this—thirty-four (34) free tuition scholarships are available, to Florida students only. All children of Baptist ministers, in active service, get free tuition scholarships. All ministerial students receive free tuition scholarships. All Public School teachers in the State of Florida receive free tuitioji scholarships in the Spring Term; a special boarding house, Con- raol Hall, will be maintained for poor students. Stetson is a school for the sons and daughters of the rich, but it is also a school where the sons and daughters of the poor are received with open arms, ou precisely the same "oothig, with as glad a welcome and where special provisions exist for making it col as little as possible to the poor boy. Poverty is no disgrace: it is a big inconvenience and extreme poverty is regarded by some as a curse It is such only when it prevents one from rising. The boys and girls of the poor make good students; they know what work is.* They know how to study. I ; c.. feel the pr • sure of want. There ;s a stimulus behind them. They have often bee:! oblige;! to work with their hands and so are able to start their education with strong bodies. The poor boys at Stetson are a glory to Stetson. We rejoice in them. We are proud of tlie:>!. No* distinction is ivride between them and the rich. There are many such boys all over Florida. They ought to be educated. More of them ought to .be educated for the ministry. The stronger churches could hardly do a more laudable thing than to educate one or two poor boys all the time for the Christian ministry. Provide for missions, but provide also lor a future ministry. The Trustees' Committee of Admin. istration at its last meeting appointed the President and Mr." Clake, the builder, to devise a plan for making provision for poor boys and when the University opens its doors in the Fall, the doors of Conrad Hall will swing open to receive them. To the Editor of the Collegiate. Esteemed Editor: Last Sunday I chanced to be passing thro' DeLand on my way north. It was the first time I had seen the pretty little town since, a graduate, I left it some years ago and as 1 must needs wait several hours for the next train, I resolved to renew the joys of my college days and attend the vesper service. The hour of four was fa.st approaching so I walked briskly up the long slope from the town and felt a thrill of joyous anticipation as the campus and dear old buildings came in view. As I drew nearer 1 listened to catch the first deep notes of the pipe organ and marveled that everything seemed so deserted, not a living being on the campus anywhere. What did it mean? Was I late? I took out my watch; it said a quarter past four. Just in time I tho't and hurried on. As I approached the steps the sound of a hymn faintly sung, caught my ear. Entering the chapel I was much surprised to see a few students and teachers and the vesper choir gathered in the pit. Unobserved I sat down in one corner and looked on. The whole service was a simple informal prayermeet- ing, quite appropriate I tho't for a Wednesday evening, but it made me ••0 sad to think this was a substitute for the dear old vesper services, that I could not enjoy the meeting. After the benediction was pronounced feeling disappeared and regretful I returned to the depot and there spent the remaining hours, living over again some of the scenes of my own college days and thinking of those quiet, peac- ful vesper services, where the beautiful soul inspiring music and the practical, helpful Christian talks at that quiet hour strengthened my soul and fired me with new ambition and new courage for the trials of the ensuing week. I did not have oportunity to question anyone concerning the matter anil have felt much distressed about it. If the Collegiate has not also gone out of existence will you kindly publish this and send me an explanation of the matter? Yours very truly, An Alumnus. An Ode to Worms. Under the oak, the dear try sting oak, You sit with a maiden and Cupid invoke; You know when she squirms, Its nothing but worms. And stuff her with candy until you are j broke. For if she should jilt you, you'd suffer no pain; You'd fondly remember, that spring 1 comes again, And that maidens will squirm At every green worm As long as the oak and the worms shall remain. Uncle Eli.