Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson Weekly Colleoiiate Students' Publication of Stetson University. vol. xxn DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1910. No. 12 The Phi's Hold Opening Meeting Splendid Literary Program Given by Local Fraternity An Open meeting of the Phi Kappa Delta Fraternity was enjoyed by a large number of guests, and would have been enjoyed by a much larger number had there been greater capac ity for accommodation. The fraternity rendevous is spacious, but was well filled both with kind friends and oratory. A literary programme was rendered. Chairman Hull bade the guests welcome. Before recess Messrs. William Mickle and Gordon Haynes mentioned occurrences of world-wide interest and dwelt interestingly upon them. Mr. Geo| Selden related personal experience in a witty way in an extemporaneous talk. He caused us to feel that we did not care to be in the midst of Lake George in a disabled boat with a squall directing our journey—not even to see Mr. Mickle gazing into the ruffled and muddy depts for gold fish. Mr. Garwood gave an excellent address on College Fraternalism. His ideas should be spread abroad among college students; but space is inadequate to quote anything now. The fraternity quartet, composed of .Messrs- W. Y. Mickle, Garwood. Thomas and H. G. Jones, made its debut. It was heartily applauded. During recess fruit punch and several varieties of dainty wafers were served. The debate ensued. Messrs. Fred Botts and Durrance convinced the judges that the people of England ought not adopt the budget of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in spite of the arguments offered by Messrs. Clifford Botts and H. G. Jones. Everybody had a good time. Be cause they said they did? Yes. and because they "looked" it and acted it. Dossie Hull, President of Phi Kappa Deltas. Mr. Hull probably the best liked of all Stetson students is president of the Phi Kappa Delta Fraternity, one of the best of the several fraternities in the University. But as high as Hull stands in his fraternity he stands even as high in the esteem of all who know him. In the spring of the present year Mr. Hull will receive degrees from both the College of Law and the College of Liberal Arts. Basket Ball. The first match game of the season between the Daytona girls' basket ball team and the Stetson Varsity team was called Saturday, January 2i, at 8:30 a. m. in the gymnasium. Owing to the fact that the Daytona team had only been organized two weeks they played at great odds and although they put up a plucky fight the score was 46 to 6 in favor of Stetson. Miss Bowers, one of Stetson's last year stars, is captain of their team and Saturday played her usual fine game as forward. Daytona's guards and center, however, though they are quick, lack practice and especially practice in regard to team work. On the whole the Daytona girls have excellent ma terial among themselves to make a strong team and we are not expecting a walkover when we play them at Daytona. Miss Quarterman and Post, (Stetson's forwards, played more than a fine game Saturday. As fast as they could get the ball, in the basket it went, and we were certainly proud of them. Miss Bunch, as center, also played a splendid game, and her passing of the ball to the forwards, was a piece of scientific work. Stetson's guards, Miss Wright and Pugh, played well, whenever they had a chance, but the ball was very seldom in their terri- tory."When it came, however, it went"—characterizes their work suf ficiently. As a whole the Stetson team played a fine game and throughout its team work was excellent. With a few weeks more stiff practicing we feel sure that our team will be able to more than meet any team in the State—and carry off the State championship. The Eusophian Literary Society. The usual number of members attended the meeting of the literary society last Saturday evening. The following program was rendered: Currents Events—Harry Garwood- Extempore—Harriet Hulley. Parliamentary Practice—Robt. Milam. Debate: Resolved that the constitution of Florida should be amended so as to make prohibition State-wide. The affirmative side was well presented by Arthur Milarn, and Inez Barron, and the negative by Bradford Williams and Kate Chapman. The decision was given to the affirmative. The usual interest was manifested in the semi-annual election of officers. Frank Wideman was elected president; Harriet Hulley, vice president; Ralph K. Roberts, secretary; R. B. Thomas, treasurer; Edwin Spencer, program manager; Hugh Jones, censor; Dr. Farris, senior critic; and Ivan Waterman, junior critic.