Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson TMechlip Collegiate Students' Publication of Stetson University. VOL. xxn DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1909. No. 1 Football Prospects. When the fall term opens one of the first questions which is asked by both old and new students is, "What will Stetson do in athletics this year?" In the fall term this question of course applies especially to football. Last year Stetson lost the football championship, which she had held since nineteen hundred five, to the University of Florida. It was * hard fought contest, and we are glad that if Stetson was to lose the championship, that it went to such worthy and sportsmanlike rivals as our friends from Gainesville. It is now up to Stetson to look to her laurels. The championship must come back to Stetson. With the hearty support of the student body there is every prospect that this may be done. Stetson loses five men from last year's team as follows: Botts at tackle, Garwood at guard, who though in school will be unable to play; Lock at end, (Snine at half back and Robinson at guard will also be missed. Among the veterans from last year are Clyde Pounds who is this year's captain. Clyde was undoubtedly the best half back in the State last year and is heavier this year than last. Cad Hendry at full back can always be depended on. He does not sut- fer in the least in comparison with such men as Kirby and Compropst who were former stars at the position Waterman at tackle is a tower of strength especially on defense. D. D. McCaskill at the other tackle played center last year but he undoubtedly has the qualifications that will make him a star at tackle. "Speck" Campbell at quarter needs no comment. Wherever football is known in Florida there "Speck"' Campbell is recognized as the best quarter who ever played in the ,State. P>en Willard who was an "all Florida" end last year should show better form this year because of his year's experience. Other men from last year's squad who will make a strong bid for the team are Spalding, Selden and Duncan as either back or end and Kummer in the line. Pat Sams who was unable to play last year will be a most valuable man and should make good as either a back or an end. New men who are showing good form are King at hall who formerly played at Stone Mountain and Suwanee Prep; Cone, cen ter; Stevens, guard; Geo. M'cCaskill, guard, and others. The squad is in charge of head coach, Colton, and Assistant Botts, and will soon be in shape to meet all who wish to contest with the wliite and green for honors 'on the gridiron. Krueible Klub. The Krueible Klub met in Science Hall last Tuesday evening. Officers having been elected at the close of last year a regular program was carried ont. as follows. Recent Happenings in Science Hal! —Charles Nutt. Life of Priestly—Miss King. Formaldehyde and Some of Its Compounds—Prof. Tingley. The Krueible Klub is an organization devoting itself to the study of advanced theories in chemistry. Tt i> the only society in Stetson University having a definite purpose and working exclusively to that end. Perhaps you don't hear so much about us as you do of the "Lits." and the Kent Club but "there's a reason." We are an exclusive set, composed of those who are seeking benefit from attendance at the meetings. Now if you have had three months of chemistry you are eligible to become a member of the Krueible Klub and we welcome you at Science I I all at 6:30 in the evening on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Stetson Oratorical Association. Let all students and as many 01 the faculty as feel so inclined remember that the regular meeting of the Oratorical Association is to be held next Monday, October 18, at 6:30 p. m. in the Auditorium. Section two of the constitution reads as follows: Any person who is a duly accredited member of any society in Stetson University 'which is recognized by the president of the University a* doing literary work, and any mem ber of the faculty shall be eligible for membership and may become a member of this organization by the payment of dues of fifty cents a year, and by signing the constitution. If you are already a member, or if you come within any one of the above classes mentioned you arc urged to be present. Let both old and new -members of the faculty and of the student body come out to this meeting. It is the date for election of officers for the year and other important business will probably come up at the time. Come out and lend your enthusiasm to the association. Let us try to excel not only in athletics but in the art of public speaking as well. If the proper interest is taken the? executive committee desires to hyhl several contests in which prizes will be offered during the year. Perhaps you would like to see such a movement succeed whether you become a contestant or not. At any rate we need you. We will expect you. Try not to disappoint us. PRESIDENT. Y. M. C. A. Almost 50 young men were our to the meeting of the Y. M. C. A. last Thursday night and quite a boost was given the work of this wideawake student organization. The important question of the evening was whether Bible study should be instituted and Bible study classes organized for.the .purpose 01 systematic study of the Bible. When called upon, Dr. Hulley very force- Fully presented its claims and the many advantages accruing therefrom. At the close of his remarks Dean Smith was called upon and heartily endorsed all Dr. Hulley hat* said. A rising vote was taken and a large majority voted in favor of organizing and carrying out Bible study work during the coming session. As Dr. Hulley remarked the benefit to be gotten from such study is out of all proportion to the time involved. The presence of several members of the faculty convinced the young men that that body is not merely interested that they should succeed in their work but are willing to work with them toward that end.