Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE Students' Publication of Stetson University VOL. XXI, DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1908. NO .t. STETSON'S OPENING. Enrollment Increased and Additions to the Faculty. On Wednesday, September 30th, Stetson University for the twenty-fourth year, opened her halls to the youth of Florida. An unusually promising year has begun and all indications are for the best year of her history. Not only does this appear from the increased attendance but also from the many additions to the strong corps of teachers. As usual, many of the students hurried in several days in advance in an ticipation of the rush on Wednesday and also to be able to resume work the first dav. That this was expedient is evident from the fact that every room in Stetson and East Hall is either occupied or engaged with continual applications for admittance. Chaudoin Hall is not far from being full. While there is still some room in Conrad- Kent Hall which for the past four years has been closed, has of a necessity, been reopened for the accommodation of the law men and ministerial students. Prof. Suhrie, assisted by Mr. Blocker and D. E. Carlton, undoubtedly did splendid work this past summer in bringing the merits of Stetson before the people of the State. Class work was* resumed on Wednesday with full periods and lessons were carried on as usual that no time from the term's work may be lost. Among the many additions to the faculty is Prof. Henry N. Camp who will conduct in the law school the classes formerly held by Prof. Hill. Dean Farrah will also be ably assisted by Mr. H. R. Trusler. Miss Julia Wainright, school of music, '08, will assist Prof. Morse in the music department. The position of instructor in Physics and Mechanic Arts Geometry, held last year by Mr. G. C. Staley, will be occupied by Mr. R. S. Rockwood, of Denison University, Granville, Ohio. Prof. Rockwood comes highly recommended not only in the work he has taken up here, but also in mechanical work, having completely reconstructed the heating plant of his alma mater as well as the bell system. Miss Loulie A. Snead, '08, of Virginia, and Mr. 1. W. Cotton, '08, are new instructors in charge of the Grammar School. In the Business College, the place occupied by Miss Hunsaker will be filled by Miss Mary Cassell. Miss Mary Shaver, the new librarian, is rapidly getting the library ready for opening to the student body. The Fine Arts Department which foi the past two years has been closed, is open again with Miss E. M. Whitfield at the head. Prof. Claude Tingely returns to his alma mater as teacher of Chemistry, after graduate work at Chicago and further experience teaching in Oregon. The faculty of Civil Engineering has likewise another enlistment in Prof. Jerome Cochran. Notice. If you are not a subscriber, this copy is handed to you with the hope that you will become interested and subscribe. The Collegiate is the students' paper and the students alone are responsible for its success or failure. Leave your name in the Collegiate office, opposite the book store. Don't wait. Do it now. Subscription $1.00 per year. Payable at your convenience. LEADERSHIP. Dr. Hnlley's Opening Chapel Address on the Leadership of Trained Men. To the new and old students alike was the president's address on this subject Wednesday morning, strong and impressive. The need of the world today is for men to carry on its business who are disciplined body and mind in die college of the land. Dr. Hulley especially emphasized by examples from political, religious, and scientific life, Lhe power and ability of college-bred men over the non-college. In vigorous terms, also, were the students made to mderstand that a school does not make the man—he makes himself and his college is but an aid in his developing. RETURNS FROM ABROAD. Prof. Carson Gives Acconnt of His Short Stay in London, Thursday afternoon during the period of History X, Prof. Carson in a most interesting and instructive way, gave a short recital of the few days spent in England while on his recent European trip. It was his- rare fortune to be in London while the Eucharist Convention was there convening, the first such conference to be held in England since the days of Henry VIII, about 400 years ago. Thousands oi priests from all over Europe and America were in attendance. It was then that they were forbidden to carry in their procession the host and Prof. Carson spoke thrillingly of the great consternation among the English people and the arising of the question of England's religious toleration. The full significance of such a step, the tremendous power put in the hands ot the prime minister, and the justice or injustice of his action, were points strongly brought out in the discourse. CHORAL SOCIETY MEETS Vigorous Practicing Begun Already on "Elijah/' The first practice for the great musical festival was held in the auditorium, Monday night, 7:00 o'clock. Prof. O. A. Morse, the director, speaks very encouragingly of the success of the work and is much pleased at the prospects. Sixty-nine^singers were present, which while «U^aves a number of positions still ope^fc is an excellent number for the firsrjmeeting. This musical society is open to all students and those desiring to' take up the work may do so by applying to the director and the paying of an admission fee. Not only is this woria source of much pleasure to the participant but is also very educative, bringingVdie student in •touch with the old musicians and the powerful influence of their harmony. Mass Meeting. A mass meeting of all Stetson students, old and new, is called for in the auditorium, Friday afternoon at 3:15. Be prompt and get a good seat.