Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson Weekly Collegiate Students' Publication of Stetson University. VOL. xxn DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1910. No. 9 Dr. Hulley Elected President of Florida Educational Association Young Women's Christian Association. Convention Held in University Auditorium During'the Holidays of Great Benefit to Stetson While the majority of the students of the University were away for their Christmas vacation there met in De- Land, December 28-31 the greatest gathering of the .State's educators that has ever assembled at any one place. That the students were away is indeed a pity for no one attended the meetings which were held in the auditorium but was greatly benefited; President W. L. Bryan of Indiana State University delivered the principal address of the association on "The Education of the Disposition." Dr. Bryan is a most forceful speaker and his lecture was thoroughly enjoyed; he taught even as he spoke. Dr. Blackman of Rabbins gave a memorable speech on "Martin Luther" and the audience were impressed by the great intellectuality of his discourse and moved by his exceptional oratorical ability- But while Dr. Bryan taught, while Dr. Blackman impressed nis hearers it remained for our own president, Dr. Lincoln Hulley, to carry his listeners by storm in his remarkable lecture, ''Burns and his Humanity." Never was a more sympathetic audience than that which listened to Dr. Hulley on the afternoon of December 29, 1909, and a portion of the soul of a great man seemed engrafted on those who heard him. At the close of the convention the universal regard and esteem of Stetson's president was shown by his being selected as president of the association. Mrs. Ella Hamilton of Starke, Florida, was elected vice president. Mrs. Hamilton is one of the ablest women educators of our State and' one whom Stetson University is proud to see as a co-officer with Dr. Hulley. The Florida education association will meet next December in Pensacola and no more profitable vacation could be spent than in attendance at all its entire session. The first meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association of this term was held Thursday, January 6 at 3:15 in the association room. The subject was, "The New Year and New Year Resolutions," and proved very interesting. All the young women of the University are urged to attend these meetings—a cordial welcome is extended to all— every Thursday at 3:15. Watch the bulletin board for notices. The Seasons' Prospects for Baseball Stetson Secures Good Coach in Mr. Edgar Garner of Arcadia. A. L. L. Suhrie, M. E., Ph.B. Prof. Suhrie is the man who in largest measure was responsible for the success of the recent Florida ,State Teachers' Convention held in DeLand, Fla., December 28-31, 1909. Him we have to thank for the bringing of a thousand educators to the vicinity of our University through his exceptional advertising ability, and him again for the good inpres- sion given of our school to these same educators from the way in which they were entertained and cared for. Prof. Suhrie is known as "the busiest man about the University" and the title it would seem were a good one, for judging from what he has accomplished for John B. Stetson University, he is without competitors. Our baseball outlook is bright. Mr. E. A. Garner who played' with the strong Arcadia team, and took first pitching honors in the South Florida League last season, is our coach. We have good reason to expect a fine grade of work from Mr. Garner. He has worked under Louke Castro, under whose managership Augusta won the South Atlantic League pennant last year, under Henry Meeke, Chattanooga's big catcher, and Harry Vaughan, an old big leaguer, who caught for Cincinnati and managed the Birmingham team, Southern League. Mr. Garner has played with Sumter, the pennant winners of the South Carolina ,State League, with Spartanburg of the Carolina Association and with Raleigh of the Eastern League. He bears the name "Garner the 'heady' and steady." So we believe that our baseball material will 'oe made the most of this year. It was a promising looking crowd that answered the first call of the season for practice. It was not so promising because of numbers for fewer reported than usual—but Monday was a cold, bad day. It was promising because of the quality of material. The boys are hitting the ball unusually well for the beginning of the season. Allen and Claude Jones of last year's team, are hitting better than ever before. Galloway, Schnedegar and Calhoun also merit special mention in this connection. Coach Garner has been looking the men over instead of working them out on the diamond. He says it is too rough yet, and also that he wants them to clear up their eyes. Hence he is practising them at the bat. "A batting team is what we want; that is what wins," says the coach. Our most critical need is a catcher. At present it appears that either Schnedegar or C. Jones must learn to receive. Some of the prospective pitchers