Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE Students' Publication of Stetson University VOL. XXI. DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, APRIL 22, J909. NO. 23 DR. NELSON PASSES AWAY. Grand Old Man and Much Beloved Slips Into Rest. ■ The entire student body and townspeople were shocked Tuesday noon ■with the death of Dr. Nelson. The sadness of the hour was amelorated, however, through rijhe quiet'departure of the good man, for suffering no pain, his soul peacefully took its flight, sud denly, but with no lingering illness or torture. Two years ago Dr. Nelson was at Stetson and conducted a two weeks' meeting among the students. During this brief period he lived with the students and won not only 'their higfh es teem but their love and devotion. His cheerful manner, large kindly heart. earnestness, has won him, a warm admiration and the gentle words of advice to many of the boys will influence their plan of living. Scarecely an hour previous, Dr. Ne son had addressed a meeting of the visiting Odd Fellows in the Baptist dhurch. 'He had been engaged to fill tJbat pulpit for April and May, after the resignation of Rev. Oates. The three weeks of his service have been most pleasant. A short funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage, previous to sending the body away. Philatheas Entertain Baracas. My, but we are glad we belong to tbe Baraca Class! We have good reason to be. You would believe so, too, if you had been at the social that the Philathea Class gave for the Baraca boys. It was at the hoime of Mr. and Mrs. Stevens. With the front of the house iensconsed in the ,'foliage tof giant oaks, and a background of large orange trees, the Japanese lanterns surrounded the home with an atmosphere of exquisite beauty and unmistakable hospitality. Two late arrivals caught the sounds of enthusiastic talking and laughter while still some distance from the house. They were met at the door by a sweet young lady who said to one: "Get thee hence, you laggard, into that room on the left of the hall, and lose yourself among those wdldwood decorations, the sweet flowers and the lovely girls. That is too good for you . But here, Mr. , you blessed one, come with me into this room on the right. There are all the attractions of that other room, plus a piano and a propituous proximity to the dining room. But what we are most interested in at present is to beat that other room in this game. We have already won about five of their number." Thus games were kept going throughout the evening. After a time numbers were passed through the crowd. Then came the hunt for the corresponding numbers. Partners being chosen thus the music was again started. While six couples at a time visited the dining room, the remaining twenty-four furnished music. The sound of those good old college songs added enjoyment to partaking of dainty refreshments, which were: Sandwiches Deviled Eggs Stuffed Olives Saltines Cake Cream. This social was by way of reciprocity, since the Baraca Class first ente- tained the young ladies at the hospitable home of the esteemed Mr. and Airs. Hon. But the Baraca boys enjoyed the entertainment so much that they not only decided to give the girls another social, but to adopt the fob lowing resolution: ''Whereas, The young ladies of the Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church of DeLand saw fit to entertain the young men of the Baraca Class of said church, and "Whereas, The Philathea Class teacher, Mirs. Stevens, very enthusiastically and quite delightfully co-opera ted with her girls by opening her home for theim, and "Whereas, The Baraca boys thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the entertainment accorded them by said young ladies, and their teacher, be it therefore ''Resolved, That the Baraca Class extend to the Philathea Class and its teadher its appreciation for the evening of thorough enjoyment made possible by them. Committee—L. Hord, H. C. Garwood, H. G. Jones. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT FOR ODD FELLOWS Visiting Lodge Men Delighted With Last Night's Program. The Glees, assisted by Miss Conkling, the 'Stetson orchestra and Prof. Morse, .scored a tremendous hit last night in the entertainment given for the Odd Fellows' convention. Reserved seats were furnished the visitors and the house was packed. Many to whom college life and glee club work was a new feature, were most enthusiastic and all manner of compliments are heard. Undoubtedly the program last night was the best ever given by them. Persistent, hard training has made theim successful, and they sang last night conscious of making good. "The Two Lunatics" wa> a delightful interlude in Uhe music of the evening. Wherever given their comic little sketch 'has won unanimous applause. Miss Gardner, who succeeds Miss Jaimes in the role of Clara Manners, made a most pleasing "lunatic," [skillfully (maintaining the character until the final identity became known. This was the first appearance oi the Stetson orchestra, and was in every way a creditable beginning. The two numbers 'were pleasantly in harmony with the rest of the program and were easily executed. The entire entertainment, not only for the visiting fraternity but for all, was one of the most appreciated evenings this year. President Hulley's Saturday Morning Lectures. On Saturday morning of each week, at the 7:15 hour, President Lincoln Hulley delivers a lecture on the life and works of some one of the poets. These lectures are given for the benefit of the Normal students, and they are largely attended. In fact, it may be said that no Normal student ever remains away from these lectures except under the stress of necessity. The lectures are not only instructive and inspiring, but they are thoroughly entertaining. There are few, men who can read the poems of Riley and Burns and Tennyson and Browning as well as Dr. Hulley. He has made for