Stetson Weekly Collegiate

STETSON WEEKLY COLLEGIATE Students* Publication of Stetson University VOL. XXI. DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, APRIL 8, J909. NO. 21 NEW MEASURE ADOPTED BY "LITS" Latest Amendment a wise Step in the Society's Efficiency. THE "ORANGE THORN", NAME OF COLLEGE ANNUAL The standard of the work in the S. L. S., will of necessity be much advanced by the new amendment to the constitution. This amendment was proposed by 'Hugh: G. Jones and reads to the effect that no applicant for membership to the society will be accepted without first the name coming before a private session of the active members. The standing of the school in reference to his class room work, ability and comradeship will be fully reviewed in this secret meeting. If he meets the requirements, his name will be accepted on the roll. This action is taken by the society in a spirit of self-defence, to preserve its ideals and to accomplish something, free from the destructive influence of loafers. The numerous bodj'' of floaters which accompanied the ready acceptance of anyone Who wished to join, will be overthrown and only those who mean business will find admittance. Having been publicly read at the three previous sessions, the amendment was unanimously adopted at the last meeting. S. U. RESERVES vs. TOWN Scrub Game with Local Pill Tossers Results in Victory for Reserves. Tillis's aggregation of seconds proved more than a match for the local swatters in the scrbib game! Tuesday afternoon. In spite of the intense heat on the diamond, the game was snappy and full of spirit. Up to the fourth inning the townsmen held the pennant, pounding the horse hide anywhere 'they wished. This then became the tactics of the " 'Serves," and when the game closed at the end of the sixth inning the S. U. had crossed the rubber 12 times to 7 of the locals. Tillis in the box and Quincy behind the mask, was the battery for the victors, whle Peacock and Rose- borough formed that of the citizens. Ben Williard, umpire. Will be Out This Month, in Probability. Discarding the path laid down by the class of '08 the Annual Board have this year decided to adopt a new name for the Stetson Annual. Instead of "Osbihiyi," [the Seminole Indian word for mocking-bird, the committee has selected the title, "Orange Thorn." No reason is given isave ^for a dislike lof last year's appellation. Editor Blake says the publication will be out some time this month, so all desiring them, must send in their names as quickly as possible. This souvenir of the college year will be a credit to the school, will be larger than last year's, of better binding, illustrations and general appearance. ACADEMICS' PLAY TO BE A SECRET. Try-out Last Week for Selecting Caste. Mysterious Air About the Matter. Last Tuesday the Acad. Seniors met with Prof. Stover for reviewing the play mnder discussion and to try the entire class in the selection of a caste. The result was the revealing of many blossoming young actors and actresses who will amuse or terribly abuse us by a presentation in the near future. The date of the event they hold very close as well as the name of the drama that is to unearth the future Jeffersons, Mar- lows and Adamses. Who is the hero, the heroine,- the servant, >are all mysteries '• and probably will be after the eventful evening, but if some young senior appears at your back door to borrow a hammer and a few tacks, in all probability, it will be the stage carpenter. Should another seek to borrow a rose, or a bunch of sandspurs, doubtless he will be the stage florist, while have you a nice mustache or goatee that will not be in use that evening, or a si'k plug, the director of costumes and facial artist will call upon you. MISS CONKLING'S RECITAL FRIDAY NIGHT Stetson's Sweet Singer Again Captivates Audience. In return for the many treats of the past year by Miss Lena Conkling a large number of DeLand music lovers was attendant at the concert Friday evening, appreciating enthu- siastically the pleasure her voice has afforded them. In various recitals, and especially the Vesper service, has been made such a feature by her valuable contributions to the musical phase. The last concert was a loyal testimonial of all who have/ heard her and more than ever were they charmed by the power, clearness and sympathy of her singing. The student body was strongly represented and are justly proud of the ability of one of their number while that they never weary of her rich, full tones was evidenced by the hearty response and appreciation after each number. The program was short but well selected, and the variety of dramatic and fantastic intensified the pleasure. Her voice is • clear, of sweeet sympathy, resonant and the fine sense of interpretation and control make it a delight to hear her. Especially ipleaSWig Friday Inight, were the selections "Roses in Bloom" and "Lullaby" CJocelyn) with Mrs. C. B. Rosa on the violin and Mrs. J. W. Phillips at the piano. Tn the light and rippling, the ballad or the heavy dramatic aria from Tschaikowsky's Joan of Arc, Miss Conkling was perfectly at ease, performing naturally and with pleasure. Numerous bouquets of exquisite roses were sent to the stage before the conclusion. The program follows: 1. Sunbeams—Ronald; Roses in June, German, (violin obligate); Thou Art so Like a Flower, The Danza—Chadwick. 2. Song Cycle, words from Tennyson's Princess; The Splendor Fans, Tears, Idle Tears, O Swallow, Flying South—Whelpley. 3. The Nightingale Has a Lyre of Gold—Whelpley; Lullaby (Jocelyn) —Godard, (violin obligato.) 4. Rectitative and Aria from Joan