Stetson Weekly Collegiate

ww *"V^ y"\~*%/ HmJU*~S{ 5T£T &*Gi9 ff ^5&9 RfflPB OFFICIAL STUDENTS' PUBLICATION OF STETSON UNIVERSITY. Vol. XIX DeLand, Florida, Wednesday, February 27, 1907. ^Vo7l7 THANKSGIVING DAY FOR OLDS. U Presentation Exercises Hold Good News. At ten o'clock Friday morning an immense crowd gathered at the auditorium to attend the annual Presentation Day exercises. The event was a thorough success in every wTayard had one conspicuous virtue which is generally lacking on such occasions—brevity. Prof. Morse played a pretty organ prelude while the audience was arriving. Then came the invocation, by Dr. Nelson, which was followed by Schubert's "Military March" with Misses Fuller and Campbell at the piano and Prof. Morse at the organ. After a stirring number by the University Chorus Dr. Hulley introduced the orator of the day, Rev. C. W. Duke, of Tampa, who delivered a most entertaining and instructive address on "Christian Education." His central thought was the incompleteness and in efficiency of a Christless education. The Male Chorus rendered very effectively Wagner's "Pilgrims' Chorus," Mr. Webb Hill taking the solo part. Dr. Hulley then announced that Rev. S. B. Rogers, president of the Florida Babtist Convention, who was to have given an address, was detained at home by sickness. So instead of this number Dr. Hulley gave a brief resume of the year's work at the University. At this juncture Chaplain Stewart, who was on the rostrum, arose and pre sented Dr. Hulley with a draft for $500, explaining that it was the balance of a pledge given several years ago by Mr. Huntley toward the University endowment fund. Mr. Huntley died under the impression that he had paid the full amount, and his sister, \ being notified of the error, made up the deficit at this time. The University Chorus, con ducted by Prof. Morse, accompanied by Miss Shirley Storm at the organ and Mrs. Farris at the piano, next rendered Mozart's "Gloria in Excelsis Deo." This was rather a difficult undertaking, but reflects much credit upon all concerned. Mr. H. A. DeLand, founder of the town and the University, entertained the audience with a few remarks descriptive of the early days of our history, after which the entire congregation stood and sang "The Star Spangled Banner" in honor of Washington's Birthday. In the address of Presentation Dr. Hulley announced, besides other smaller gifts, that the Board of Trustees has at last definitely accepted Mr. Carnegie's offer of t0,000, also Mrs. Stetson's offer of the same amount, so that the new library is now assured. The program very appropriately ended with Eller's "Benediction," beautifully sung by the Ladies' Chorus, Mrs. Cherry, leader and soloist. The organ postlude was the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah." STETSON'S NINE FINDS TROUBLE Rubber Still To Be Played With K. M. I. A Loan and Trust Company is soon to be established with Mr. Robinson as president. Watch the newspapers. The quality of the K. M. I. and Stetson teams was again demonstrated in the second series of games at Eau Gallie last Friday and Saturday. K. M. I. won the first game—4 to 3; Stetson the second—4 to 2. The third series will be played in DeLand Friday and Saturday of this week, and it is time for Stetson students to show a little spirit and back the team to win both games. The "rooting" at the first game two weeks ago was the sorriest ever seen on the Stetson field, and though it was improved the second day it was by means the support the team deserves on the field. The batting of the team in the Eau Gallie games showed improvement, and though errors were still plentiful, the play was fast and good. Mickle pitched both games Public School Ties the Score. The diamond at the Publio School has recently been the scene of some exciting baseball between the Stetson third team and the Public School boys. On last Wednesday the first game of the series was played and resulted in the score of 8-7, in favor of the Stetsonites. Last Monday a return game was played and the tables turned, the contest ending in a score of 11-10 to the credit of the Publics. As the results show, the game was close and developed some very hard playing on both sides.