Stetson Weekly Collegiate

Stetson Meekly Collegiate Students' Publication of Stetson University. VOL. XXII DeLAND, FLA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1910. No. 10 Literary Society Holds Open Meeting Most Excellent Program Brings Fourth Favorable Comment The open meeting of the College literary society was the most successful and interesting meeting of the society yet held. A hundred and twenty-five people were present, crowding the room to its utmost capacity. The members of the Kent Club, and Stetson Literary Society attended in a body, and were welcomed by the ac ting chairman, Mr. Hugh Jones, in gracious words. Frank Wideman, always fine in his delivery, and who has the making of an orator, spoke Henry W. Grady's speech on the "Home." Gordan Haynes delivered a mock oration which was most excellently done, and was extremely well received. Then came the debate which on the whole was good. Mr. George Coleman, and Miss Helen Boor took the affirmative of the question, "Resolved that the government should o^'n and operate the railroads." Mr. William Stultz and Miss Wilma Davis were on the negative and secured the unanimous decision of the judges. Miss Davis' speech was especially good, being lucid, logical and well delivered. Edwin Spencer, president of the literary society has never been seen to as good advantage his very excellent and well prepared oration on "Conservatism vs. Radicalism." Miss Ninia Phillips, one of the representatives of the society in the young ladies declamatory contest, was called on extemporaneously for a recitation. Although unprepared beforehand her recitation was as good as Miss Phillips h».s thus far delivered in the society, and that is paying her a very high compliment. Thus concluded a program absorbingly interesting from the opening to the close of the meeting. The open meetings of the Eusophian Literary Society are the most talked of events in the student lite of Stetson. They are looked forward to by the entire school with expectation, and thus far the Eusophian has not disappointed an expectation. Dr. Farriss then announced to the society a check from Mr. E. B. Solomon for $so and Mr. D. H. Terry has added $25 in addition to that amount. These two gentlemen are friends of the school and of the students, and in thu? giving to the Eusophian to aid them in so worthy an undertaking as the furnishing of their room in a manner worthy of all acceptation, they have again manifested an interest in the school fully appreciated by the entire student body. CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS MEET JOINTLY Inspiring Services Attend Dedication of New Hall. Tn a most interesting and impressive service before a joint meeting of the Young Men's and Young Women's 'Christian Associations of John B. Stetson University, the new association hall in the library building was dedicated last Thursday evening. It was very gratifying to the leaders of both of these flourishing institutions to see so many out for the dedication services and such an interest shown in this important branch of University work. Miss Wilma Davis, president of the Y. W. C. A., spoke of the work and' purpose of the young women and Mr. Harry Garwood, president ol the Y. M. C. A-, outlined briefly the growth of this association in the past few years. The solo, "Come, My Redeemer," by Miss Conkling was up to the usual high character of this popular soprano's work. Fallowing came the responsive service of dedication by President Hulley, and no comment could do justice to the <cope and impres- siveness of this service. Following is the program as rendered: Hymn—No. 1. The Lord's Prayer—Repeated by all, standing. Solomon's Temple Finished—1, K. 8:T2-2i—Prof E. G. Baldwin. Address—For the Young Women Miss Wilma Davis. Solomon's Prayer of Dedication—■ 1, K. 8:22-53—Irving C- Stover. Hymn—No. 103. Address—For the Young Men— Air. Harry Garwood. The Dedication of the Temple—1, K. 8:54-66—Miss Emma Whitfield. Solo—''Come, My Redeemer"—■ Miss Lena Conkling. A Responsive Service of Dedication—President Lincoln Hulley. The Prayer of Dedication—Prof. Claude S., Tingley. The Hymn of Consecration—No. 162. Benediction. Basket Ball, Saturday, 10:30 a. m. STETSON vs. jDAFTOiVA-Admission 25c GYMNASIUM